Games Like Midnight Laundry

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 30.5%, Psychological Horror 19.9%, Horror 12.2%, Atmospheric 7.4%, Mystery 6.6%

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 30.8%, Psychological Horror 17.1%, Mystery 11.9%, Horror 8.3%, 1990's 6%

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 25%, Psychological Horror 19.8%, Horror 12.6%, Mystery 9.3%, 1990's 8.4%

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 21.2%, Psychological Horror 20.3%, Horror 12%, 1990's 10.1%, Mystery 8.8%

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 23.5%, Crime 21.1%, Horror 15.1%, Realistic 11.1%, Walking Simulator 11%

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 24.5%, Psychological Horror 17.3%, Horror 11.8%, Mystery 8.9%, Realistic 8%

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 24.9%, Psychological Horror 20%, Horror 12.7%, 1990's 9.5%, Walking Simulator 8.9%

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: Crime 12.6%, Psychological Horror 11.4%, Mystery 9.6%, Realistic 9.6%, 1990's 9.5%

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 24.2%, Psychological Horror 18.5%, Horror 13.1%, Walking Simulator 9.3%, Mystery 9.2%

“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 24.9%, Horror 16%, Psychological Horror 16%, Mystery 15.8%, Realistic 8.1%

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 23.3%, Horror 14.4%, Realistic 9.1%, Atmospheric 7.2%, 1990's 7.1%

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 27.8%, Psychological Horror 14.7%, Horror 10.7%, Realistic 9.4%, 1990's 9.4%

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

Why similar: Crime 20.7%, Psychological Horror 17.8%, Horror 14.4%, Mystery 9.9%, Realistic 9.7%

In Phantom Whispers, players embark on a journey into darkness, where reality blends with nightmares, and the line between sanity and madness fades away. Each episode delves deeper into the psyche of the protagonist as they confront their deepest fears and darkest secrets.

Why similar: Crime 37.8%, Psychological Horror 25.8%, Horror 22%, Atmospheric 9%, Adventure 5.4%

A first-person psychological horror game where you throw glowing orbs to navigate a collapsing mine — and uncover the dark truth behind your missing father.

Why similar: Crime 33.2%, Psychological Horror 19.4%, Horror 15.9%, Mystery 9.6%, Atmospheric 6.6%

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 28.3%, Horror 14.3%, Mystery 10.4%, 1990's 9.2%, Walking Simulator 8.7%

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 20.3%, Psychological Horror 16.6%, Horror 12.7%, Mystery 11.6%, Realistic 9.2%

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 20.8%, Horror 18.5%, Mystery 11%, Realistic 10%, Walking Simulator 8.2%

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 29.5%, Psychological Horror 16.3%, Horror 12.3%, Realistic 7.6%, Walking Simulator 7.3%

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 21.4%, Psychological Horror 17.9%, Horror 13.9%, Realistic 8%, Walking Simulator 7.3%

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 17.8%, Crime 15.2%, Horror 12.7%, Realistic 11.2%, Walking Simulator 8.5%

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 18.8%, Horror 13.2%, Realistic 13%, 1990's 11.2%, Walking Simulator 8.6%

You built this bunker to bury your secrets. After murdering four people and failing to take your own life, you wake up trapped in your own creation with no memory. Solve mechanical puzzles, repair the facility, and uncover the terrifying truth of why you did it.

Why similar: Crime 20.1%, Psychological Horror 19.7%, Horror 15.5%, Realistic 12.4%, 1990's 10%

"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 26.6%, 1990's 10.1%, Psychological Horror 9.4%, Atmospheric 9%, Horror 8.8%

A story-rich quiet horror set aboard a narrowboat in Northern England. Follow Caroline Miller's descent into an increasingly twisted reality as she searches for her missing husband

Why similar: Psychological Horror 16.3%, Mystery 15.5%, Horror 10.3%, Walking Simulator 9.7%, Atmospheric 8.4%

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 23.1%, Horror 19%, Realistic 13.6%, Atmospheric 9%, Walking Simulator 8.2%

"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 17.1%, Psychological Horror 14.1%, Realistic 11.1%, Horror 10.9%, 1990's 10.4%

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: Psychological Horror 16.6%, Mystery 16.4%, Horror 16%, Retro 9.2%, Atmospheric 8%

Explore this haunted mansion as a detective, discover chilling secrets with your UV flashlight and fight to stay sane before the mannequins gets you.

Why similar: Crime 29.3%, Psychological Horror 17.8%, Horror 14.4%, Realistic 11.4%, Mystery 8.5%

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 20.1%, Psychological Horror 15.9%, Horror 12.6%, Mystery 7.8%, Realistic 7.4%

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

Why similar: Crime 24.1%, Psychological Horror 15.5%, Horror 11.6%, 1990's 10.4%, Mystery 8.8%

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 29.3%, Psychological Horror 17.8%, Horror 14.4%, Walking Simulator 10.6%, Realistic 8.1%

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 20%, Horror 19.1%, Mystery 17.4%, 1990's 12.7%, Walking Simulator 8.5%

Quickly dig graves and run for your life while solving puzzles to solve the mystery of the Wendigo

Why similar: Crime 25.9%, Psychological Horror 15.6%, Horror 15%, Mystery 14.9%, Old School 8.7%

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 23.6%, Horror 19.6%, 1990's 13.2%, Walking Simulator 11.2%, Mystery 9.7%

She was sent to the abandoned house in Yeongdeok as part of a viewer punishment challenge. But the joke ended the moment the door slammed shut.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 25.5%, Horror 21.1%, Crime 19.3%, Atmospheric 8.4%, Exploration 7.4%

Fear Within is a short first-person psychological horror experience where the past lingers, even when its memories are lost. Explore familiar spaces through slow-paced exploration, uncover unsettling fragments of the past, and face a growing sense of fear driven by atmosphere and sound.

Why similar: Crime 27.9%, Psychological Horror 16.4%, Horror 12.8%, Walking Simulator 8.5%, Exploration 6.3%

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 19%, Mystery 14.9%, 1990's 11.6%, Walking Simulator 11.1%, Horror 10.6%

BLOK is a psychological horror game set in 1990s Poland. You play as a former dissident who fled the country in the '80s during the communist regime. Years later, after the fall of the system, a strange letter from your mother brings you back to your old home. But something is deeply wrong.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 26.8%, Horror 17.4%, Mystery 17.3%, Atmospheric 8.5%, Retro 7.2%

You are the newest member of a forest cult. Complete assigned rituals, obey their rules, and uncover the forest’s unsettling secrets. Every step is watched.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 25.1%, Horror 17.1%, Walking Simulator 11.2%, Mystery 11%, Atmospheric 9.1%

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 22.4%, Horror 21.7%, Walking Simulator 11.4%, Atmospheric 10.1%, Mystery 9.8%

Last Guest is a first-person psychological horror game. You are a tired traveler who stops at a creepy roadside motel. The motel on the highway seems normal at first glance, but only at first glance. Strange staff and rumors about room 8 will make you question the reality of what is happening.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 21.7%, Crime 19.4%, Horror 16.4%, Mystery 9.4%, Walking Simulator 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 32.2%, Psychological Horror 18.6%, Horror 13%, 1990's 10.7%, Mystery 10%

Alex and Jade, a young couple who just arrived in Mason Ridge, decide to host a friend temporarily. One day, they receive a package intended for him and, when they open it, find something unexpected that transforms their night in unimaginable ways.

Why similar: Crime 27.8%, Psychological Horror 13.5%, Walking Simulator 10%, Mystery 10%, Horror 9.1%

Dive into Alex Mercer's twisted reality. Navigate eerie landscapes, solve cryptic puzzles, and uncover the 'Dark Passenger' mystery. Will shadows consume you or will truth emerge?

Why similar: Psychological Horror 24.9%, Horror 21%, Realistic 12.8%, Mystery 11.1%, Atmospheric 6.3%

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 21.1%, Psychological Horror 20.2%, Realistic 16%, Walking Simulator 7.4%, First-Person 5.7%

"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 19.3%, Horror 14.7%, Mystery 13.6%, 1990's 12.8%, Walking Simulator 10.1%

In Don’t Remember, some things are better left forgotten. Fight your amnesia in this atmospheric, first person psychological horror game. Solve the mystery of the old mansion in 1900’s England through the use of your lantern’s various colors and face its hidden grotesque visage.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 28.9%, Horror 19%, Mystery 11.7%, Atmospheric 9.5%, Realistic 6.4%

Withered Haven is a first-person psychological horror game. After the tragic loss of his wife and daughter, a broken man struggles to endure a collapsing reality. Familiar apparitions drift closer, echoing memories that mask a darkness beyond comprehension.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 21.5%, Horror 16.6%, Realistic 12.9%, Mystery 9.7%, Atmospheric 8.4%

The Binding Hour is a first-person psychological horror game set in a forgotten house lost deep in the woods. Explore shifting spaces, confront haunting echoes, and uncover a truth that refuses to stay buried. Every hour binds you tighter—will you break the loop, or become part of it?

Why similar: Psychological Horror 26.4%, Mystery 17.6%, Horror 17%, Realistic 9.8%, Atmospheric 8.4%

Agora Project is a very short experimental project (~15 minutes). First learning project. Not a full game... It's about a girl who was supposed to go to a party with her friends, but it ends in a tragically. I wish you like it.

Why similar: Crime 26.4%, Psychological Horror 19.4%, Horror 13.2%, Walking Simulator 8.2%, Realistic 7.1%

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 29%, Horror 18.6%, Walking Simulator 11.1%, 1990's 9.8%, Realistic 8%

Put your forensic skills to the test in She’s Leaving, a first-person survival horror where players investigate brutal crime scenes, analyze blood-spatter evidence, and uncover the truth behind a series of disappearances.

Why similar: Crime 26.9%, Psychological Horror 18.2%, Horror 13.7%, Mystery 10.9%, Realistic 9.8%

When a routine expedition into The Complex goes horribly wrong, you're left alone and lost, wandering the seemingly infinite maze of hallways, otherwise known as the Backrooms. Might there be something following you?

Why similar: Psychological Horror 20%, Horror 18.4%, Realistic 14.6%, Mystery 14.6%, Exploration 7%

A PS1-style horror game where you run a flower shop, grow blooms, and craft bouquets for mysterious customers. Uncover secrets buried in soil as tension slowly takes root.

Why similar: Crime 50.8%, Horror 14.2%, Psychological Horror 10.3%, Mystery 9.2%, Atmospheric 5.2%

You play as a traveler stranded on a cold, stormy night after your car runs out of gas. With no signal and nowhere else to go, you follow your dying GPS to a small roadside motel— but what seems like a safe place quickly turns into something far more sinister.

Why similar: Crime 25.4%, Psychological Horror 15.1%, Horror 11.3%, Mystery 9.7%, Realistic 9.6%

In this horror adventure, your only weapons are ink, paper, and will. Explore shifting paths, chart them by hand, and uncover ancient secrets buried beneath root and stone. Every step takes its toll.

Why similar: Horror 28%, Psychological Horror 23.2%, Mystery 9.2%, Atmospheric 7%, Walking Simulator 6.9%

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 19.1%, Horror 14.3%, Realistic 12.1%, Walking Simulator 11.3%, Mystery 10.5%

Unfound Footage is a short, atmospheric psychological horror game where you must survive inside a mysterious mansion after a strange disappearance.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 26.7%, Horror 22.2%, Mystery 13.2%, Retro 9.3%, Atmospheric 7.3%

"urban nightmare" is a first-person psychological horror game with VHS effect. Be careful and attentive, there is something hiding in these rooms, something is watching from the darkness.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 24.9%, Horror 20.8%, Mystery 17.3%, Realistic 11%, Atmospheric 8.2%