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%, 1990's 10.7%, Crime 10.3%, Psychological Horror 9%, Realistic 8.9%

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 26.9%, Psychological Horror 17%, Horror 10.7%, Walking Simulator 9%, Atmospheric 6.9%

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 21.5%, Psychological Horror 17.1%, Horror 11.3%, Walking Simulator 11%, 1990's 10.3%

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 18.4%, Horror 11.7%, Realistic 8.4%, 1990's 8%, Walking Simulator 7.9%

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 27.9%, Psychological Horror 15%, Mystery 11.2%, 1990's 7.5%, Horror 7.5%

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 21.2%, Psychological Horror 14.5%, Horror 10.1%, Walking Simulator 10%, Mystery 8%

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 18.3%, Psychological Horror 17.3%, 1990's 12.3%, Walking Simulator 11%, Horror 10.5%

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 12.4%, Walking Simulator 11.6%, Supernatural 11.3%, Realistic 7.5%

Follow in the footsteps of Detective John Palisnki, drawn to a small town after a tragic suicide. As he searches for answers, John encounters supernatural phenomena that challenge his understanding of reality. Unravel dark secrets and face your fears in a haunting atmosphere filled with mystery.

Why similar: Crime 15.6%, Psychological Horror 11.9%, Supernatural 10.2%, Horror 9.8%, 1990's 7.9%

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 20%, Crime 18.6%, Walking Simulator 15.1%, Horror 13.2%, Realistic 11.1%

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 18.6%, Psychological Horror 15.1%, Horror 12%, Walking Simulator 10%, Realistic 7.9%

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 11.4%, Horror 11.2%, Mystery 9.7%, Walking Simulator 8.8%

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 23.7%, Psychological Horror 12.1%, 1990's 11.1%, Walking Simulator 9.4%, Realistic 9.1%

"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 14.2%, Walking Simulator 13.6%, 1990's 12%, Psychological Horror 11.4%, Realistic 10.6%

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 15.6%, Walking Simulator 12.5%, Horror 12.3%, Supernatural 10.5%, Mystery 10.1%

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 12.1%, Walking Simulator 11%, Horror 10.7%

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 16.8%, Horror 15.4%, Walking Simulator 10.9%, Realistic 9.5%, Mystery 9.5%

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 20.6%, Psychological Horror 16.9%, Walking Simulator 12.2%, Horror 11.8%, 1990's 11.4%

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 20.8%, Psychological Horror 15.4%, Walking Simulator 12.5%, Horror 11.2%, Mystery 8.2%

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 15.7%, 1990's 14.8%, Walking Simulator 14.3%, Dark 9.3%

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%, Supernatural 11.2%, Realistic 11.2%, Walking Simulator 11%

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 14.3%, Psychological Horror 14.1%, Horror 11.6%, Crime 11%, Walking Simulator 10.6%

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%, 1990's 12.9%, Mystery 12.4%, Realistic 9.2%

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

Why similar: Crime 19.9%, Psychological Horror 12.3%, 1990's 11.9%, Horror 9.5%, Realistic 8.1%

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: Mystery 16.6%, Horror 16.1%, Psychological Horror 13.4%, Supernatural 9.2%, Atmospheric 7.7%

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 15.8%, Walking Simulator 13.6%, Horror 12.2%, Realistic 11.4%, Supernatural 10.4%

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 24.6%, Horror 12.1%, Walking Simulator 11.7%, 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 12.7%, Horror 11.7%, Mystery 11.3%

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 24.2%, Psychological Horror 14.2%, Walking Simulator 13.7%, Horror 11.8%, Hidden Object 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 19.3%, Horror 12.9%, Walking Simulator 11%, Mystery 10%, Supernatural 8.9%

"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 14%, Walking Simulator 12.2%, Horror 10.7%, Supernatural 10.3%, 1990's 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 16.7%, Horror 13.9%, Realistic 12.5%, Supernatural 10.1%, Dark 8.2%

You’ve been hired by a real estate agency to take photos of their listings at night to give them a unique look online. Grab your camera, step into dark, quiet rooms, and capture every shot before the house notices you. Finish the job or never leave.

Why similar: Mystery 14.2%, Psychological Horror 13.3%, Horror 13.3%, Retro 10.9%, Walking Simulator 9.8%

“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 22.6%, Mystery 14.8%, Horror 14.4%, Psychological Horror 14%, Realistic 8.1%

Deliver packages at night using your truck while a serial killer hunts your route.

Why similar: Crime 18.4%, Psychological Horror 15.3%, Horror 12.7%, Realistic 9.9%, Mystery 9.1%

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 20.9%, Walking Simulator 16.6%, Horror 9.2%, Realistic 8.5%, Supernatural 7.5%

Liminal City is a psychological horror and exploration game based on found footage, set in Backrooms Level 11. Walk through the streets of Level 11, filled with soulless buildings, dynamically moving to different levels and searching for a way out. Once you fall in here will you be able to get out?

Why similar: Psychological Horror 17.4%, Walking Simulator 14.4%, Realistic 11.6%, Mystery 9.9%, Horror 9.4%

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 13%, Walking Simulator 11.3%, Realistic 10.9%, Horror 10.8%

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 22.7%, Horror 14.9%, Walking Simulator 14.2%, 1990's 11%, Exploration 7.7%

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 17.6%, Psychological Horror 14%, Walking Simulator 11.9%, Horror 11%, Mystery 10.4%

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 16.9%, Walking Simulator 12.2%, Horror 10.5%, Mystery 10.2%, Dark 7.9%

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 21.3%, Psychological Horror 14.8%, Horror 12.4%, Walking Simulator 10.2%, Realistic 8%

A short, single player, first person horror experience based on living in the middle of nowhere and the horrors that can happen out there. Walk around, talk to people, pick up items, explore the places that are out there. Discover the locals stories. And try to protect them.

Why similar: Crime 16.9%, Horror 16%, Mystery 15.2%, 1990's 14.8%, Walking Simulator 11.3%

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

Why similar: Psychological Horror 21.8%, Walking Simulator 18.1%, Horror 14.4%, 1990's 9.5%, Realistic 6.7%

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

Why similar: Psychological Horror 23.5%, Horror 13.1%, Realistic 12.8%, Supernatural 10.8%, Atmospheric 9.4%

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 10.4%, Horror 9.2%, Retro 9.1%

"I am Sorry" is a game where you investigate objects and solve puzzles to uncover the story. Become a janitor, clean the house, and uncover the hidden truths of the story.

Why similar: Crime 22.8%, 1990's 12%, Exploration 9.1%, Atmospheric 8.2%, Psychological Horror 7.8%

Use an instant camera to reveal hidden realities and shape the house itself. Not everything stays where it belongs.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 16.2%, Horror 13.7%, Walking Simulator 12.8%, Supernatural 12.6%, Mystery 6.7%

The game is a narrative-driven horror experience inspired by the Silent Hill and Fears to Fathom franchises. Live through two terrifying stories: a man’s summer getaway turns into a nightmare at a shady hotel, and a child grows up knowing something watches from the forest—always waiting.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 16.5%, 1990's 15.9%, Horror 12.9%, Walking Simulator 12.4%, Supernatural 9.5%

A missing father, a mysterious murder, paintings depicting missing children. A Short horror game in which the protagonist, who has lost his memory, is forced to get to a horrific truth. Who in the world are you?

Why similar: Psychological Horror 19.1%, Horror 16.2%, Realistic 13.3%, Walking Simulator 11%, Atmospheric 8.2%

Veil of Sight is a first-person psychological horror game. After disturbing eye experiments, blinking is no longer natural. Explore an abandoned hospital, solve puzzles and survive the doctor who turned your body against you.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 15.5%, Walking Simulator 13.6%, Horror 12.4%, Supernatural 10.8%, Realistic 9.6%

Romb is a short psychological horror game set in a mysterious confined room. Follow the voice's instructions each day if you want to make it out alive; no matter how wrong it feels.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 19%, Mystery 13.8%, 1990's 11.8%, Hidden Object 10.1%, Walking Simulator 9%

You’ve stucked into a loop in the mysterious hotel. Find anomalies to escape the hotel’s loop.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 17.2%, Walking Simulator 14.4%, Horror 11.6%, Supernatural 10.4%, Mystery 10.2%

While tasked with disposing of bodies for the mafia, you carry a mutilated corpse without question. However, as time passes, the secrets of the body you carry slowly begin to surface.

Why similar: Crime 26.2%, Psychological Horror 14%, Horror 10.9%, Walking Simulator 10.2%, Realistic 7.7%

Backrooms: Exploration is a single-player horror game, which takes place in 2020. Two friends have lost their jobs due to COVID-19, but they still have to bring food to the table. After a failed heist, one of them ends up in the Backrooms. Now your only mission is to survive.

Why similar: Horror 17.4%, Psychological Horror 16.3%, Realistic 15.2%, Walking Simulator 9.6%, First-Person 7.9%

Backrooms: Found Footage is a single-player horror game where you are the main character trying to survive the Backrooms. Curiosity wins and you decide to explore this weird place that you got trapped in. What could go wrong?

Why similar: Realistic 13.4%, 1990's 12.5%, Horror 11.8%, Psychological Horror 11.1%, Exploration 9.1%

A first-person psychological horror game about detecting anomalies and subtle environmental changes. Work the night shift in a secluded museum, carefully observe your surroundings, and stabilize disturbances before they spread.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 17.3%, Mystery 11%, Walking Simulator 10.9%, Horror 10.2%, Hidden Object 9.9%

In this atmospheric, slow-burn horror, you must unravel the mystery of the disappearance of your fellow light keepers. Traverse the island's rugged terrain, discover clues, and make your way through the eerie lighthouse to reveal the dark truth.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 18.2%, Horror 18.1%, Walking Simulator 15.1%, Atmospheric 9%, Mystery 8.5%

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 15.2%, Walking Simulator 14.6%, Horror 11.7%, Realistic 11.4%, Mystery 9%

In the small, burnt out Northern Ontario town that was once Montgomery Hills, there is a prisoner. You are in charge. Keep yourself awake long enough to see the light of day. Uncover the truth about one of Canada's biggest tragedies. The prisoner has a name and his name is Tom Dahl.

Why similar: Crime 21.8%, Psychological Horror 11.2%, Mystery 9.4%, Supernatural 9.1%, Horror 7.9%