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 17.9%, Horror 16.7%, Walking Simulator 13%, Dark 12.8%, Linear 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: It captures the exact same feeling of 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 23.5%, Horror 23.1%, Walking Simulator 17.3%, Linear 9.6%, Atmospheric 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: This game shares the thematic focus on wilderness exploration and the creeping dread of being alone in the woods.

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 14.1%, Psychological Horror 12.6%, Walking Simulator 10.3%, Psychological 9%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a similarly atmospheric, narrative-driven experience centered on exploring a specific, eerie location.

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 14.2% ★, Thriller 12.8%, Horror 10.4%, Psychological Horror 10.4%, Automobile Sim 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: A free-to-play horror experience that focuses on exploration and psychological tension in a dark, retro environment.

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 19.2%, Psychological 16.7%, Psychological Horror 16.5%, Dark 16%

Why You'll Like It: Like Missing Hiker, this title excels at building intense, slow-burn psychological tension within a short, focused narrative.

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 22.9%, Psychological 16.1%, Retro 14.5%, Atmospheric 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: This game provides a deep, retro-styled psychological horror experience that mirrors the dark, claustrophobic tone of the seed game.

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 19.8% ★, Thriller 17.7%, Psychological Horror 15.3%, Horror 13.5%, Psychological 12.4%

Why You'll Like It: It shares the psychological horror elements and the sense of isolation found in the seed game.

Fears to Fathom is an episodic psychological horror game where each episode unveils a short story narrated by the ones who survived.

Why similar: Horror 29.2%, Psychological Horror 21.3%, Multiplayer 11.8%, Psychological 9.8%, First-Person 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: This episodic horror title captures the same grounded, realistic fear of being watched in a solitary environment.

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%, Walking Simulator 14.3%, Thriller 13.4%, Psychological Horror 11.9%, Atmospheric 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: A short, exploration-heavy horror game that focuses on mystery and atmosphere.

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 22.2%, Horror 18.6%, Psychological Horror 17.4%, Dark 10.5%, Multiplayer 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: This game utilizes realistic, atmospheric horror to create a sense of dread that fans of Missing Hiker will appreciate.

The Convenience Store | 夜勤事件 is a J-horror game about a college girl on a night shift.

Why similar: Horror 35.2%, Psychological Horror 21%, Psychological 10.2%, Walking Simulator 9.3%, Atmospheric 6%

Why You'll Like It: It delivers a short, punchy horror experience that relies on atmosphere and environmental cues rather than jump scares.

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 13.8%, Dark 9.5%, Psychological Horror 9.4%, Walking Simulator 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a similar thriller-based horror experience with a focus on being hunted in a dark environment.

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

Why similar: Horror 25.9%, Psychological Horror 23.5%, Atmospheric 10.8%, Walking Simulator 10.6%, Dark 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: It is a masterclass in short-form, atmospheric horror that forces the player into a confined, terrifying space.

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 15.3%, Walking Simulator 14%, Thriller 13.7%, Dark 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: A realistic, atmospheric horror game that focuses on psychological elements and exploration.

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 14.5%, Psychological 13.6%, Dark 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: This title leans heavily into psychological horror and atmospheric storytelling, much like the seed game.

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%, Dark 16.2%, Walking Simulator 15.8%, Linear 11.2%, Psychological 7%

Why You'll Like It: It features a similar premise of a trip gone wrong, blending adventure and horror elements.

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 15%, Horror 14.3%, Walking Simulator 11.6%, Dark 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: This game offers a blend of exploration and psychological horror that fits well with the seed game's tone.

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 25.8%, Retro 18.7%, Psychological Horror 16.2%, Atmospheric 10%, Walking Simulator 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: The low-poly, retro aesthetic and surreal, disjointed narrative perfectly complement the vibe of Missing Hiker.

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 17.7%, Walking Simulator 13.3%, Dark 12%, Linear 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: A short, atmospheric horror game that uses a contained setting to build effective psychological tension.

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 17.3%, Horror 14.9%, Walking Simulator 14.1%, Dark 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: This free-to-play title emphasizes walking-simulator mechanics and atmospheric horror.

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 14.4%, Walking Simulator 13.4%, Horror 12.7%, Psychological 11.1%

Why You'll Like It: A walking-simulator that prioritizes psychological horror and a dark, 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 13.1%, Walking Simulator 11.7%, Psychological 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: It utilizes a walking-simulator format to deliver a slow-burn, atmospheric horror experience.

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 20.6%, Psychological Horror 15.1%, Horror 14.1%, Walking Simulator 12.5%, Dark 10%

Why You'll Like It: It combines adventure and psychological horror in a way that feels very similar to the investigative nature of Missing Hiker.

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 23.6%, Walking Simulator 18.2%, Dark 13.4%, Psychological Horror 10.1%, Adventure 7%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, stylized walking-simulator that emphasizes atmosphere and adventure.

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

Why similar: Psychological Horror 17%, Horror 17%, Dark 12.5%, Retro 10.1%, Psychological 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: A surreal and dark horror game that focuses on exploration and psychological tension.

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 14.6%, Walking Simulator 13.5%, Atmospheric 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: A realistic, atmospheric horror game that focuses on the mystery of the environment.

Cave Crawler is a short, 2D side-scrolling action platformer. Explore caves filled with interesting enemies and fun platforming challenges.

Why similar: Linear 42.2%, Retro 40.1%, Adventure 11%, Singleplayer 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a first-person, atmospheric horror experience set in a confined, dark environment.

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 24.9%, Walking Simulator 15.8%, Dark 14.7%, Adventure 11.3%, First-Person 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: This indie adventure title captures the first-person, dark exploration feel of the seed game.

"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 19.9%, Horror 14.4%, Psychological Horror 13.1%, Dark 10.2%, Walking Simulator 9.5%

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

Why similar: Horror 27.1%, Psychological Horror 20.6%, Walking Simulator 15.1%, Atmospheric 11.8%, Mystery 10.9%

Why You'll Like It: This game offers an immersive, atmospheric horror experience with a strong focus on mystery.

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

Why similar: Horror 21.3%, Walking Simulator 16.5%, Psychological Horror 14.8%, Thriller 12.9%, First-Person 7.9%

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 19.2%, Psychological Horror 16.9%, Horror 16.2%, Walking Simulator 14.1%, Dark 10.3%

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 14.2%, Horror 13.7%, Psychological 10.6%, Walking Simulator 10.4%

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 19.4%, Walking Simulator 16.6%, Thriller 15.8%, Horror 12.2%, Dark 9.4%

The protagonist, Ethan, heads into the forest with his dog, Ranger, for a simple hunting trip. At first, nothing seems out of the ordinary—but as the time goes on, the hunt slowly turns into a nightmare. Something strange and unexplainable lurks deep within the woods...

Why similar: Horror 19%, Walking Simulator 17.8%, Linear 14.3%, Dark 13.8%, Psychological Horror 12.3%

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 21.5%, Psychological Horror 19.6%, Walking Simulator 12.3%, Multiplayer 10.2%, First-Person 8.6%

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 22.6%, Walking Simulator 19.6%, Dark 14.5%, Psychological Horror 13.9%, Atmospheric 9.4%

[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 30.2%, Psychological Horror 22.3%, Horror 16.2%, Atmospheric 9.3%, Dark 8.8%

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 25%, Horror 21.6%, Walking Simulator 17.1%, Linear 9.8%, Atmospheric 9.7%

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 26.5%, Psychological Horror 21%, Dark 11.9%, Walking Simulator 11%, Multiplayer 7.9%

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 19.8%, Horror 18.6%, Dark 12.7%, Atmospheric 8%

You have been sent photographs of a place where, according to rumors, an artifact of an ancient civilization is hidden... Do you dare to go there?!

Why similar: Psychological Horror 16.6%, Horror 15.9%, Walking Simulator 14.3%, Dark 9.8%, Psychological 9%

"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 23.7%, Psychological Horror 23.6%, Thriller 19.3%, Dark 13.6%, Atmospheric 6.5%

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 23.6%, Psychological Horror 16.5%, Walking Simulator 11.9%, Retro 11.1%, Dark 8.2%

What hides in the depths of the forest?!

Why similar: Psychological Horror 16.7%, Horror 15.4%, Walking Simulator 14.5%, Psychological 10.9%, Dark 7.4%

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 16.1%, Thriller 14.5%, Psychological 13.8%, Immersive Sim 8.3%

Matthew Nate, a middle-aged man plagued with mental health problems whose home has become a site of unexplainable paranormal activity and a malevolent female entity is pursuing him to his death.

Why similar: Thriller 20.3%, Psychological Horror 15.3%, Horror 11.5%, Dark 10.1%, Walking Simulator 9.5%

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 15.7%, Walking Simulator 14.8%, Horror 14.6%, Thriller 14.6%, Dark 9.3%

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

Why similar: Thriller 17.7%, Snow 17.1% ★, Horror 12.2%, Psychological Horror 12.1%, Walking Simulator 11.5%

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 13.7%, Dark 10.3%, Walking Simulator 10%

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 13.6%, Horror 13%, Thriller 12.5%, First-Person 7%

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 13.8%, Thriller 13.4%, Walking Simulator 13.1%, Dark 10.3%

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

Why similar: Walking Simulator 22.5%, Horror 20%, Linear 13%, First-Person 11.3%, Dark 10.3%

You wake up buried alive. You are running out of oxygen and you can't remember how you got here. There must be a way out, can you figure it out in time?

Why similar: Psychological Horror 16.7%, Thriller 16.5%, Horror 16.1%, Immersive Sim 13.8%, Linear 9.3%

Skin Off is an analog horror game where you play as a teenager spending a summer night alone at your uncle’s house. As you wait for your friends to arrive the next day, a strange message is broadcasted on national television, signaling the start of a nightmare you can’t escape.

Why similar: Thriller 18.9%, Horror 15.1%, Psychological Horror 14.8%, Walking Simulator 9.3%, Linear 8.6%

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 24.3%, Walking Simulator 22.6%, Psychological Horror 17.2%, Atmospheric 14.1%, First-Person 9.7%

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

Why similar: Thriller 20.7%, Psychological Horror 15.1%, Horror 14.5%, Walking Simulator 12.4%, Retro 9%

Explore a mysterious abandoned bunker and find notes that paint a disturbing picture.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 21.1%, Horror 19.3%, Walking Simulator 16.3%, Dark 14.5%, First-Person 9.3%

VHS Collection: Goodnight Me is a short horror game where reality blurs with nightmares over five eerie days. Experience strange events, unsettling dreams, and unravel a chilling mystery in a remote house. Can you survive the madness, or will the nightmare consume you?

Why similar: Thriller 22.2%, Psychological Horror 16.2%, Horror 15.3%, Retro 11.8%, Dark 10%

You are here to listen to The Voice, do what he says. But don't listen to other voices...

Why similar: Horror 21%, Dark 13.4%, Thriller 11.3%, Walking Simulator 11%, Atmospheric 8.6%