Games Like Missing Hiker

You were supposed to have a relaxing cabin trip on a island all alone but after several strange encounters you had a mystery to solve, will you be able to survive a first-person psychological horror game or will you run away?

Why similar: Psychological Horror 17.8%, Horror 16.8%, Walking Simulator 13.1%, Dark 12.7%, Linear 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: It perfectly captures the isolated, wilderness-based psychological horror found in Missing Hiker.

Horror game series about the investigation of missing hikers in the U.S. National Parks. Follow the story of a wannabe reporter who got a job as a ranger to investigate the disappearances - several episodes that tell one story! Based on true events.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 23.4%, Horror 23.2%, Walking Simulator 17.4%, Linear 9.5%, Atmospheric 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: This game shares the specific theme of outdoor exploration and the creeping dread of being lost in the woods.

Mimic Search is a short indie horror game, in which you take the role of a police officer investigating a recent mimic attack.

Why similar: Snow 14.3% ★, Thriller 12.8%, Horror 10.6%, Psychological Horror 10.3%, Automobile Sim 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: This indie title mirrors the retro aesthetic and search-based gameplay loop of the seed game.

In the summer of 2008. The main character, at the request of followers, goes to Russia to explore the abandoned camp "Yunost". Locals say that this place is inhabited by restless souls. This will need to be checked.

Why similar: Thriller 18.4%, Horror 14.3%, Psychological Horror 12.6%, Walking Simulator 10.4%, Psychological 9%

Why You'll Like It: This short, narrative-driven horror game excels at building tension in an isolated, atmospheric setting.

Unpredictable horrors lurk around every corner, forcing you to find the missing people while desperately clinging to survival. In this experience even your own mind can become your enemy. Stay vigilant and keep your voice hushed, or risk becoming another victim of the forest's darkness

Why similar: Thriller 22%, Horror 18.8%, Psychological Horror 17.4%, Dark 10.5%, Multiplayer 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a realistic, first-person atmosphere that emphasizes the terror of being hunted in a quiet, dark environment.

A short horror game where you pilot a tiny submarine through an ocean of blood on an alien moon.

Why similar: Horror 26.1%, Psychological Horror 23.4%, Atmospheric 10.8%, Walking Simulator 10.6%, Dark 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: A quintessential short indie horror experience that focuses on claustrophobic atmosphere and environmental storytelling.

A short interactive first-person horror game. Walk, look around, and talk to people to finish the short story about closing your restaurant. Complete the story with immersive sounds, and spooky tension and jumpscares to keep you focused.

Why similar: Thriller 19.7%, Horror 19.4%, Psychological 16.5%, Psychological Horror 16.5%, Dark 16%

Why You'll Like It: Like Missing Hiker, this title uses a grounded, everyday setting to slowly build an overwhelming sense of psychological unease.

A short narrative horror experience, in which you find yourself in the middle of nowhere in a snowstorm without knowing what has happened to the driver or the other passengers in the vehicle, you just know that there is something out there lurking.

Why similar: Snow 19.9% ★, Thriller 17.7%, Psychological Horror 15.3%, Horror 13.6%, Psychological 12.2%

Why You'll Like It: It focuses on the psychological aspects of horror and atmospheric storytelling in a short, contained experience.

The main character, travels to a remote snowy valley with his brother for a skiing trip. But soon after their arrival, strange events begin to unfold. What was meant to be a peaceful getaway quickly turns into a nightmare. Over time, he realizes that something terrible is live in the valley...

Why similar: Horror 22.2%, Dark 16.1%, Walking Simulator 15.9%, Linear 11.2%, Psychological Horror 7%

Why You'll Like It: The cold, isolated outdoor setting provides a similar backdrop of vulnerability to the wilderness theme of Missing Hiker.

Smuggle contraband VHS tapes across the border. Discover the remnants of illicit industry. Prepare for an assassination. This is Paratopic, an atmospheric retro-3D horror adventure through a cursed fever dream.

Why similar: Horror 26.1%, Retro 18.8%, Psychological Horror 16%, Atmospheric 9.8%, Walking Simulator 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: A surreal, retro-styled horror game that delivers a fragmented and deeply unsettling narrative experience.

A horror game about claustrophobia. During a storm your service dog is forced down a broken sewer drain. You find the nearest sewer entrance and run in after it. Along the way you will meet others that are also stricken by abnormal or psychological fear.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 26.5%, Horror 23%, Psychological 15.9%, Retro 14.5%, Atmospheric 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: This game leans into claustrophobic, psychological horror with a retro aesthetic that feels very similar to indie classics.

Hitchhiker is a mystery game set along lost highways, where your goal is to solve the puzzle of your own backstory.

Why similar: Dark 19.6%, Psychological 15.6%, Mystery 15.1%, Atmospheric 14.5%, First-Person 14.3%

Why You'll Like It: It shares the atmospheric, narrative-driven mystery elements that keep the player engaged through exploration.

Luto is a psychological horror experience where you take on the role of someone unable to leave their home. Every attempt to escape will lead you deeper into the unknown, where nothing is as it seems and everything will test your senses.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 17.2%, Thriller 16.6%, Walking Simulator 14.4%, Dark 11.5%, Psychological 11.3%

Why You'll Like It: This game focuses on a dark, cinematic narrative within a walking-simulator framework that emphasizes psychological distress.

Cry of Fear is a psychological single-player and co-op horror game set in a deserted town filled with horrific creatures and nightmarish delusions. You play as a young man desperately searching for answers in the cold Scandinavian night, finding his way through the city as he slowly descends into madness.

Why similar: Horror 40.1%, Psychological Horror 22.3%, Multiplayer 12.5%, Psychological 10.3%, Atmospheric 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: A free, psychological horror game that masterfully uses its retro engine to create a dark, oppressive atmosphere.

Implements of Hell is a first-person psychological horror game. Explore the mysteries, unlock the secrets, and change the outcome in a slow-paced atmospheric, and extremely horrifying experience.

Why similar: Thriller 18.8%, Psychological Horror 14.3%, Walking Simulator 13.5%, Horror 12.8%, Psychological 10.9%

Why You'll Like It: A walking simulator that prioritizes psychological horror and a thick, unsettling atmosphere.

Silent Nights - A short horror game with realistic graphics, touching storyline and scary moments.

Why similar: Thriller 16.7%, Psychological Horror 13.9%, Horror 13.2%, Walking Simulator 11.8%, Psychological 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: This title combines survival-horror elements with a walking-simulator pace to create a tense, psychological experience.

Escaped from Liam's obsession, Kate seeks refuge in her grandpa's mansion. Strange occurrences raise questions about Liam's presence or another figure. Unraveling mysterious letters, Kate embarks on a journey, seeking peace.

Why similar: Thriller 18.5%, Horror 13.9%, Dark 9.5%, Psychological Horror 9.4%, Walking Simulator 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: A thriller-focused horror game that captures the feeling of being pursued in an atmospheric, dark environment.

Can you escape the home of a cannibal serial killer? It's only a matter of time until you're dinner!

Why similar: Horror 30.2%, Retro 25.2%, Immersive Sim 20%, First-Person 10.6%, Atmospheric 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: This game features a retro-inspired, first-person perspective that emphasizes intense, stealth-based horror.

The Wellmonts Case is a first-person psychological horror game set in 1993, Northern Maine. As a private detective, you explore the abandoned Wellmont farm, search for clues, photograph unsettling evidence, and uncover the truth behind a family's unexplained disappearance.

Why similar: Thriller 20.5%, Psychological Horror 15.1%, Horror 14.2%, Walking Simulator 12.6%, Dark 10%

Why You'll Like It: An adventure-focused horror game that relies on mystery and psychological tension to drive the plot forward.

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

Why similar: Horror 36.8%, Thriller 13.9%, Dark 9.3%, Mystery 9.2%, Multiplayer 8%

Why You'll Like It: A highly atmospheric, first-person psychological horror game that focuses on uncovering dark secrets in a confined space.

Omitted is a first-person psychological horror game. Experience being left alone in an old hospital, discover its secrets and try to survive.

Why similar: Thriller 20.2%, Psychological Horror 16.5%, Horror 14.6%, Psychological 13.5%, Dark 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: A psychological thriller that uses atmospheric storytelling to keep the player on edge throughout.

A reverse-detective adventure, where you control your character's face

Why similar: Psychological Horror 38.6%, Horror 35.8%, First-Person 14.6%, Exploration 11%

Why You'll Like It: An indie psychological horror game that uses unique mechanics to explore dark, surreal themes.

A first person horror game. Fred is stuck in a dead-end job, haunted by hallucinations. A voice on the radio speaks of a green light. It promises peace and freedom. A tale of self-discovery where Fred is willing to find freedom, even at the cost of his life.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 14.5%, Thriller 14.1%, Horror 13.8%, Walking Simulator 10.5%, Psychological 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: A story-rich psychological horror game that focuses on mystery and emotional weight.

Grandma never showed up and Grandpa's tragic passing 3 days later left me in anger, confusion and sadness. I couldn't just let this go like it never happened, so I decided to go and find out what happened on my own. Will you survive a first-person psychological horror game and uncover the mystery?

Why similar: Psychological Horror 18.2%, Horror 17.8%, Walking Simulator 13.4%, Dark 11.9%, Linear 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a surreal, atmospheric horror experience that feels grounded in a specific, contained location.

The Sixth Sorrow is a short, narrative-driven horror game where your choices impact the story. To what lengths can a mother's love drive her?

Why similar: Thriller 18.8%, Psychological Horror 16.1%, Horror 15.4%, Walking Simulator 12.5%, Retro 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: This game uses atmospheric horror and multiple endings to create a deep, psychological narrative.

Darkness Ahead is an adventure game about a man searching for his little brother. A plateau between mountains holds a dark secret about its past. You have to stay alive and collect everything you need to complete your quest.

Why similar: Horror 25.1%, Walking Simulator 15.9%, Dark 14.6%, Adventure 11.4%, First-Person 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: A first-person indie adventure that focuses on dark themes and exploration in a horror setting.

"The Stalked 2" is a standalone horror sequel to "The Stalked", where you play as Rachel, an avid hiker. What begins as a relaxing hike to a cabin turns into a nightmare filled with eerie interactions and unsettling events. Will you survive?

Why similar: Thriller 19.8%, Horror 14.5%, Psychological Horror 13.1%, Dark 10.1%, Walking Simulator 9.6%

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 16.4%, Horror 15.4%, Walking Simulator 14.1%, Thriller 13.7%, Dark 10.4%

It’s an indie horror game where John, a forensic photographer, after an unexpected and exhausting shift, is forced to spend the night away from home. What seemed like a temporary rest soon begins to turn unsettling.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 17.7%, Thriller 14.9%, Horror 14.4%, Walking Simulator 11.7%, Dark 7.5%

This is a short, first-person psychological horror game with VHS effects. Be careful, you are facing a terrifying being.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 19%, Horror 18.9%, Walking Simulator 16.3%, Thriller 11.5%, Retro 7.1%

Cave Crawler is a short horror game where you pilot a drone into a cave and discover something horrible.

Why similar: Horror 21.2%, Walking Simulator 16.5%, Psychological Horror 14.7%, Thriller 13.1%, First-Person 7.9%

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: Horror 16.4%, Psychological Horror 16%, Thriller 13.6%, Walking Simulator 12.5%, Psychological 9.6%

A short first-person horror game where you wander through an eerie forest using the dials of a microwave.

Why similar: Horror 17.3%, Psychological Horror 16.9%, Dark 12.4%, Retro 10.1%, Psychological 9.7%

On a task to find your sister, you find yourself exploring an old abandoned house. But you soon find out that things are not as they seem.

Why similar: Horror 23.7%, Walking Simulator 18.3%, Dark 13.3%, Psychological Horror 10%, Adventure 7%

You have arrived in a forest where people are rumored to disappear and strange things happen... Locals often see bright flashes and hear strange sounds...

Why similar: Thriller 16.5%, Psychological Horror 15.6%, Horror 14.7%, Walking Simulator 13.7%, Atmospheric 6.7%

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: Thriller 19.4%, Psychological Horror 16.8%, Horror 16.3%, Walking Simulator 14.2%, Dark 10.3%

It Happened At Night is a short horror game where the player must complete basic objectives to advance the story and immerse themselves through the eyes of the protagonist.

Why similar: Horror 16.1%, Walking Simulator 14.4%, Thriller 13.4%, Psychological Horror 11.9%, Atmospheric 7.7%

Your girlfriend’s sleepwalking is getting worse each night. Find her and bring her back to bed safely.

Why similar: Thriller 20.6%, Psychological Horror 15.1%, Horror 14.6%, Walking Simulator 12.5%, Retro 9%

RESTORER is a classic walking simulator set in an old, atmospheric mansion. Something roams the halls… It wants to share its secret—with the price being your sanity.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 19.3%, Walking Simulator 16.7%, Thriller 15.8%, Horror 12.3%, Dark 9.3%

Shadow of Pharos is a short first-person horror game.

Why similar: Horror 27.6%, Psychological Horror 20.4%, Walking Simulator 15.1%, Atmospheric 11.6%, Mystery 10.8%

ONLY FACES REMAIN is a short psychological horror game focused on exploration and atmosphere. You play as Marlene, a backpacker traveling alone who rents a cheap room to spend the night. What starts as a cheap place to sleep soon turns into a dangerous situation.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 19.4%, Horror 16.3%, Thriller 14.4%, Psychological 13.6%, Immersive Sim 8.3%

[REC] Desolation takes you to an abandoned manor as journalist Ethan Carter. Your goal is to investigate its dark past and uncover the truth. But some secrets should remain hidden…

Why similar: Thriller 30.1%, Psychological Horror 22.2%, Horror 16.4%, Atmospheric 9.3%, Dark 8.8%

Fragments of Dread is an episodic psychological horror series. Each episode tells a self-contained story of dread, fear, and survival.

Why similar: Thriller 19.2%, Psychological Horror 17.2%, Horror 15%, Walking Simulator 14.2%, Dark 8.1%

Step into the shoes of a researcher in the depths of the antarctic and uncover the mysteries behind Project Hailstorm.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 22.6%, Horror 20.1%, Linear 12.9%, First-Person 11.3%, Dark 10.2%

Short atmospheric first person horror game with elements of quest and shooter about being lost in the middle of nowhere, surrounded by weird mist.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 24.9%, Horror 21.7%, Walking Simulator 17.2%, Linear 9.7%, Atmospheric 9.6%

"Exanimum: The Silent Call" is a first-person psychological horror game. In this chilling experience, you will find yourself confronting terrifying mysteries and chilling secrets.

Why similar: Horror 23.8%, Psychological Horror 23.5%, Thriller 19.3%, Dark 13.5%, Atmospheric 6.5%

Your father needs a beer, and it's your job to get it. He doesn't care what it takes, so do what you must. Be quick though - it's not so safe in the dark.

Why similar: Horror 22.7%, Walking Simulator 19.7%, Dark 14.4%, Psychological Horror 13.9%, Atmospheric 9.3%

Fear in Hospital is a short survivor horror in hospital where you should find a occult path to escape alive!

Why similar: Thriller 25.5%, Psychological Horror 19.7%, Horror 18.7%, Dark 12.7%, Atmospheric 8%

From the darkness is a psychological horror game with a scary atmosphere, the game takes place in an old Soviet abandoned apartment.

Why similar: Horror 26.8%, Psychological Horror 21%, Dark 11.8%, Walking Simulator 11.1%, Multiplayer 7.6%

Clap Clap is a short indie horror game that puts you in the shoes of a house sitter, experiencing strange occurrences in a seemingly ordinary home.

Why similar: Horror 24.1%, Psychological Horror 16.4%, Walking Simulator 11.8%, Retro 11%, Dark 8%

Escape the snowy nightmare or be trapped forever — your call.

Why similar: Thriller 17.6%, Snow 17.2% ★, Horror 12.3%, Psychological Horror 12%, Walking Simulator 11.6%

Uncover the mysteries of Whitehaven Orphanage in this first-person psychological horror game. Explore the place, collect clues and put the pieces together to find out what happened years ago as you delve deep into your mind.

Why similar: Thriller 17.3%, Psychological Horror 14.3%, Horror 13.8%, Dark 10.2%, Walking Simulator 10.1%

The winds of the frozen wasteland are calling in this atmospheric horror game. Operate an aging vehicle to locate the missing driver of the previous expedition. Be careful not to stray from the path...

Why similar: Horror 21%, Psychological Horror 20.9%, Linear 11.8%, First-Person 11.3%, Dark 8.1%

A psychological horror short story. Explore the untouched wilderness of rural Wales as you uncover the forgotten remains of a mysterious facility and find the truth behind the missing villagers of Hearth.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 14.7%, Horror 14%, Thriller 13.4%, Walking Simulator 13.2%, Dark 10.2%

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 15.6%, Walking Simulator 14.9%, Horror 14.7%, Thriller 14.5%, Dark 9.2%

Explore a cold, abandoned, and dreary facility to piece together its mysteries and find a means for escape from the horror that lurks within.

Why similar: Horror 24.4%, Walking Simulator 22.7%, Psychological Horror 17.1%, Atmospheric 14%, First-Person 9.7%

You've been trapped in a looping Finnish summer cottage. Use your observation and memory to find anomalies and make the right choice to escape the Finnish Cottage 8.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 15.9%, Walking Simulator 13.7%, Horror 13.1%, Thriller 12.4%, First-Person 7.1%

What hides in the depths of the forest?!

Why similar: Psychological Horror 16.7%, Horror 15.6%, Walking Simulator 14.6%, Psychological 10.8%, Dark 7.4%

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: Horror 21.7%, Psychological Horror 19.5%, Walking Simulator 12.5%, Multiplayer 10.2%, First-Person 8.6%