Games Like Necronomicon: The Dawning of Darkness

Explore disturbing corners of the human psyche. Delve into a dimension of nightmares, the occult and a tense psychological world created in classic Lovecraftian style. As police detective Howard E. Loreid, you are tasked to solve the murder of Clark Field, a wealthy man involved in the occult.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 56.6%, Point & Click 20.1%, Horror 13%, Adventure 8.7%, First-Person 1.6%

Why You'll Like It: This first-person horror adventure shares the same focus on Lovecraftian investigation and classic inventory-based puzzle mechanics.

Somewhere deep within the woods of Cornwall, a timeless force is stirring. Unseen beneath the ancient burial mound, known locally as Barrow Hill, a forgotten myth awakens. Use archaeology to discover that the barrow is more than just a collection of forgotten standing stones.

Why similar: Point & Click 46.3%, Adventure 29.4%, Horror 24.2%

Why You'll Like It: It mirrors the first-person, atmospheric exploration and puzzle-solving style found in Necronomicon.

This Myst-style horror-adventure game will bring fear into your heart. From the very beginning you are exposed to an overwhelming but invisible ghost presence – strange calls, footsteps, voices from nowhere. In order to help your brother and survive you will need to solve the mystery of this abandoned, haunted place. And remember!

Why similar: Point & Click 50.4%, Horror 24.5%, Adventure 21.2%, First-Person 3.9%

Why You'll Like It: A classic first-person horror adventure that emphasizes eerie atmosphere and environmental investigation.

You'll take on the role of John T. Carter, a brilliant young astronomer, piecing together the puzzling history of the village and its cryptic inhabitants. Incredibly realistic action and supernatural chaos intertwine to draw players deep into the puzzling mysteries within the Shadow of the Comet.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 70.8%, Point & Click 18.3%, Horror 10.9%

Why You'll Like It: This title is a foundational Lovecraftian point-and-click adventure that directly inspired the genre's mechanics.

Chronicle of Innsmouth is a point'n'click adventure inspired by Lucas' retro classics from the 90s and H.P. Lovecraft's works. Investigate, gather info and solve enigmas to unveil the secrets of the cursed town of Innsmouth, a forsaken place surrounded by horrifying rumors.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 73.7%, Point & Click 15.7%, Adventure 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: A faithful Lovecraftian point-and-click adventure that captures the lore-heavy atmosphere of the Cthulhu Mythos.

As you journey to the seemingly placid surroundings of a Greek courtyard or the secret gardens of Tihuanica, beware - things are not as they seem. This supernatural action adventure is sure to pique your obsession with horror and espionage.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 66.3%, Point & Click 25.3%, Adventure 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: A direct follow-up to the Shadow of the Comet, offering a similar blend of Lovecraftian horror and point-and-click gameplay.

Rhiannon: Curse of the Four Branches is a first-person point-and-click adventure inspired by Welsh mythology, focused on investigation, puzzles, and a dark, atmospheric mystery.

Why similar: Point & Click 52.8%, Horror 27.4%, First-Person 10.5%, Casual 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: A first-person, puzzle-heavy adventure that excels at creating a sense of isolation and supernatural dread.

Embark on an eerie ghost-hunting adventure, featuring real evidence of paranormal activity, to solve the mystery of the Lost Crown. Be warned, to seek advice from the dead can have bitter consequences.

Why similar: Point & Click 43.5%, Adventure 32.2%, Horror 24.3%

Why You'll Like It: This game features a strong focus on occult mystery and atmospheric exploration in a haunting, rural setting.

Experience a nerve-racking Lovecraftian adventure, rebuilt from the ground up with modern graphics and gameplay. Become Sherlock Holmes, and find yourself at the heart of the terrifying Cthulhu Mythos as you investigate a series of mysterious disappearances in Europe and the US.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 78.2%, Horror 15.5%, Adventure 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: It masterfully blends detective investigation with Lovecraftian horror, much like the mystery-solving elements in the seed game.

Conarium is a chilling Lovecraftian game, which follows a gripping story involving four scientists and their endeavor to challenge what we normally consider to be the ‘absolute’ limits of nature. Inspired by H.P. Lovecraft’s novella "At the Mountains of Madness", but largely set after the original story.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 74.9%, Horror 12.3%, Adventure 9.6%, First-Person 3.2%

Why You'll Like It: A first-person, atmospheric walking simulator that leans heavily into Lovecraftian themes and environmental storytelling.

Enter a dark, captivating world as the massive evil of Black Mirror Castle is reincarnated with over 100 atmospheric locations to explore and 40 different characters to interact with. Will Darren's search lead him to redemption or the hell of insanity?

Why similar: Point & Click 54.8%, Adventure 27.3%, Horror 17.9%

Why You'll Like It: A classic point-and-click horror mystery that shares the same focus on uncovering dark, hidden secrets.

Something ancient and evil is stirring in Victorian England. Only you can stop it. Journey to the brink of madness and beyond as you set forth alone into the dark.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 56.3%, Point & Click 26.2%, Horror 12.1%, Adventure 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: This game focuses on narrative-driven horror and point-and-click mechanics within a dark, Lovecraftian universe.

Navigate the eerie world of Dreams in the Witch House, a unique blend of point-and-click and RPG-adventure. Unravel occult mysteries in Arkham, maintain your sanity, and survive the May-Eve in this Lovecraftian horror game.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 59.5%, Point & Click 21.4%, Horror 11.6%, Adventure 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: Combines point-and-click adventure mechanics with survival elements in a direct adaptation of Lovecraftian lore.

Help Darren continue his search to uncover his clouded past. What do his torturous nightmares really mean? Who is the mysterious person that posted the bail to set him free? What demons lie waiting in the crypt?

Why similar: Point & Click 53.1%, Adventure 24.4%, Horror 22.5%

Why You'll Like It: Continues the atmospheric horror mystery of its predecessor with traditional point-and-click gameplay.

Embark on a terrifying adventure of a priest accused of murdering an altar boy. Gray Dawn is a psychological thriller infused with religious elements and combines story-driven quests with an artistic experience.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 69.8%, Horror 14.1%, Adventure 13%, First-Person 3.1%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric, story-rich horror game that focuses on psychological tension and puzzle-solving.

1924. Private Investigator Pierce is sent to look into the tragic death of the Hawkins family. Plunge into a world of creeping madness and cosmic horror. Cryptic clues, shadowy figures, and pure terror bar your way as you fight to retain your sanity and solve an otherworldly mystery.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 78.9%, Horror 12.6%, Adventure 6%, First-Person 2.6%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a deep, narrative-focused detective experience set within the Cthulhu Mythos.

A mystery adventure game set in a present-day Lovecraftian universe.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 62.8%, Adventure 26%, Horror 11.2%

Why You'll Like It: A retro-styled adventure that leans into the classic tropes of Lovecraftian horror.

Surrounded by enemies and assaulted by terror from all sides, Philip must collect clues and solve vexing puzzles while combating the gnawing psychological terrors that assail his mind and threaten to strip him of his sanity.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 48.3%, Horror 31.8%, Adventure 12.7%, First-Person 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: While more survival-oriented, its heavy emphasis on first-person puzzle-solving and psychological horror aligns well with the seed game.

After an encounter with a dreadful horror, detective Lone Carter’s investigation leads him to fateful places as Innsmouth, Arkham and the Antarctic, investigating a series of deaths and mysteries. Play also as Abdul Alhazred and H.P. Lovecraft himself in this Lovecraftian point’n’click adventure.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 70.9%, Point & Click 17.1%, Adventure 11.9%

Why You'll Like It: Continues the Lovecraftian point-and-click tradition with a focus on classic adventure tropes.

Face unspeakable horrors. Succumb to madness. Welcome to a free daemonic narrative experience inspired by H. P. Lovecraft.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 65.6%, Horror 14.8%, Point & Click 12.2%, Adventure 4.2%, First-Person 3.2%

Why You'll Like It: A short, atmospheric experience that captures the essence of Lovecraftian prose and horror.

What lurks in the darkest corners of the mansion? Westmark Manor is a journey into the occult, a mind-bending survival horror game, with a heavy focus on solving puzzles and exploration, inspired by the formidable H.P. Lovecraft.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 61.9%, Adventure 30.3%, Horror 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: A puzzle-heavy, dark adventure that emphasizes survival and exploration in a Lovecraftian setting.

Get ready for a puzzling journey through the memory of Forgotten Hill, can you survive?

Why similar: Lovecraftian 48.5%, Point & Click 29.6%, Horror 11.9%, Adventure 10%

Why You'll Like It: A point-and-click horror game that focuses on solving puzzles within a bizarre and unsettling world.

Necrophosis is a first-person horror adventure, plunging you into a nightmarish realm teeming with grotesque forms and ominous visuals. Delve into eerie landscapes and uncover secrets in this atmospheric journey through the macabre.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 77.4%, Horror 14.5%, First-Person 4.4%, Adventure 3.6%

Why You'll Like It: A surreal, first-person horror experience that focuses on atmosphere and exploration.

Saint Kotar is a psychological horror detective game set in a cursed valley in rural Croatia. Investigate the disappearance of your relative in the occult-ridden town of Sveti Kotar as you switch between conflicting realities through the eyes of two godly men.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 57%, Point & Click 22.4%, Horror 12.5%, Adventure 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: A point-and-click adventure set in a dark, occult-filled world that prioritizes mystery and atmospheric storytelling.

In Season 2 of The Last Door, the search for his missing client will bring psychiatrist John Wakefield deeper into a conspiracy of darkness and closer to the heart of madness than ever before.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 56.9%, Point & Click 24.2%, Horror 10.4%, Adventure 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: Expands on the point-and-click horror mystery established in the first season.

Abscission is a Lovecraftian, story-driven horror point-and-click investigation game. It involves searching crime scenes for evidence, combining clues and questioning suspects. Puzzles can have multiple solutions as you guide the protagonist - Detective Will Stanhope - through the story.

Why similar: Point & Click 55.7%, Horror 29.1%, Adventure 15.2%

Why You'll Like It: A point-and-click detective game that features horror elements and branching narrative choices.

In this thrilling point-and-click adventure game, you’ll confront strange phenomena while exploring the dark corners of the Medieval castle, the old scientist’s secret laboratory and finally the troubled waters of Loch Ness.

Why similar: Point & Click 41.6%, Adventure 39.1%, Casual 19.3%

Why You'll Like It: A classic point-and-click adventure that shares the investigative, puzzle-solving structure of the seed game.

DESOLATIUM is a first-person point & click Graphic Adventure based on Lovecraft Mythos. Live this horror story where you will have to visit mysterious locations, face lovecraftian creatures, find clues and combine objects to solve puzzles.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 49.7%, Point & Click 24.4%, Horror 12.7%, Adventure 8.3%, First-Person 4.8%

Why You'll Like It: A first-person point-and-click adventure that uses a unique art style to deliver a Lovecraftian horror experience.

Narrative-driven first person horror adventure inspired by Lovecraft's short novel "The Nameless City". Explore the ruins of a city that some say they are older than humanity itself. While you delve deeper into the ancient buildings, reality and visions blend into an indistinct haze.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 75.5%, Horror 10.9%, Adventure 6.7%, Casual 4.5%, First-Person 2.3%

Why You'll Like It: A psychological horror game that emphasizes atmospheric exploration and Lovecraftian themes.

A macabre ritual murder puts Arkham PD detectives Jack Foster and Harvey Whitman to the test. As the investigation progresses, they will unveil a disturbing connection between the Salem witch trials of the 17th century and the end of humankind.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 53.9%, Point & Click 25.9%, Adventure 12.9%, Horror 7.2%

DESOLATIUM: PROLOGUE is a first-person point & click Graphic Adventure based on Lovecraft Mythos. Live this horror story where you will have to visit mysterious locations, face lovecraftian creatures, find clues and combine objects to solve puzzles.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 53.4%, Point & Click 22.7%, Horror 11.7%, Adventure 7.7%, First-Person 4.6%

Curse of Anabelle is a story driven adventure-horror/puzzle game which players can experience in the first person perspective. The storyline is based on real world myths and legends.

Why similar: Adventure 74.6%, Horror 19.6%, First-Person 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: A mystery-focused adventure that incorporates horror elements and puzzle-solving.

Black Mirror is a dark adventure game that details the aftermath of the tragic death of William Gordon. Playing as his grandson Samuel players must unveil the truth behind the events of that fateful, stormy night.

Why similar: Point & Click 61.7%, Adventure 19.8%, Horror 18.5%

An epic supernatural horror adventure and the spiritual successor to cult classic Scratches set in a massive, decaying mental institute. Inspired by H. P. Lovecraft, Hammer Films and twisted Euro Horror from the 80s.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 38.7%, Point & Click 27.6%, Horror 17.9%, Adventure 11.8%, First-Person 4%

Demystify the zombie island and break the ancient curse!

Why similar: Lovecraftian 53.2%, Point & Click 26%, Adventure 12.9%, Casual 7.9%

Explore a beautiful and Enigmatic Victorian Manor with a dark secret, In this gothic horror story first person exploration puzzle game filled with fine art, secret passages and mysterious mechanical puzzles playing as the executor of the last will from the enigmatic Railroad Magnate Hadley Strange.

Why similar: Horror 61.4%, First-Person 22.3%, Adventure 16.3%

Alpha Polaris is an oldschool adventure game focusing on slow-burning character driven horror and environmental themes. It draws inspiration from such sources as Inuit legends and Cthulhu mythos.

Why similar: Point & Click 34.9%, Lovecraftian 33.2%, Adventure 17.2%, Horror 14.7%

CURSE is a point-and-click horror game that throws the player into the world of paranormal investigations.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 48.5%, Point & Click 21.6%, Horror 15.3%, Adventure 9.2%, First-Person 5.4%

Follow the fear of Benedek Dohnany and Nikolay Kalyakin and play the onset of a dark and chilling narrative adventure. Make decisions and affect the events that precede a macabre series of murders, allegedly related to devil worship and witchcraft.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 56%, Point & Click 22.8%, Horror 12.9%, Adventure 8.3%

Investigate an abandoned trading post, explore its surroundings and solve the terrible mystery it holds. The Whisperer is a short story-driven point & click game set in Lower Canada at the beginning of the 19th century.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 60%, Horror 13.7%, Point & Click 13.2%, Adventure 8.7%, First-Person 4.4%

While looking for the existence of the Great Beyond, Professor Patrick Moore, aided by a fake medium, will build a device to see the other side, embark on a search for a millenary artifact, and investigate the most haunted manor of 1907 England.

Why similar: Point & Click 37.6%, Lovecraftian 30.9%, Horror 17.5%, Adventure 14.1%

Immerse yourself in the captivating world of the Cthulhu Mythos with this 2D visual novel game featuring a thrilling TRPG-based experience! Roll the dice and use your skills and luck to escape the abandoned hospital, while experiencing the cosmic terror.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 61.7%, Point & Click 19.3%, Horror 11.6%, Adventure 7.5%

Moons of Madness is a first-person, story-driven cosmic horror game where the scientific exploration of Mars meets the supernatural dread of Lovecraft.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 66.4%, Horror 16.3%, Adventure 13.6%, First-Person 3.7%

Dracula: Origin reveals the dark origins of the Dracula curse. Step into the shoes of the famous Professor Van Helsing and experience a thrilling journey that will take you from London to Egypt, Austria and through Carpathian Europe right into the terrifying lair of the Dark Prince.

Why similar: Point & Click 50.3%, Adventure 33.8%, Casual 15.9%

Experience a bite-sized slice of Lovecraftian horror in this updated version of our cult freeware point and click adaptation of H.P. Lovecraft's classic short story.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 61.5%, Point & Click 20.9%, Horror 12.8%, Adventure 4.9%

The Excavation of Hob's Barrow is a folk horror narrative-driven adventure. Explore the isolated moors of rural Victorian England as you uncover the mysteries of Hob's Barrow. The answers lie in the soil...

Why similar: Lovecraftian 36.3%, Point & Click 35.4%, Horror 17.6%, Adventure 10.7%

Become the custodian of a store dealing in occult antiquities. Explore the quaint and gloomy town of Undermere, where strange goings-on and dark mysteries abound. Find and identify arcane artefacts, use your collection to aid the townsfolk with their unusual problems — and remember to pet your cat!

Why similar: Lovecraftian 66.6%, Point & Click 24.8%, Adventure 8.6%

Explore a remote village and solve complex puzzles in The Whispering Valley, a folk horror point & click game. Delve into guilt and depression to investigate the village's deepest secret.

Why similar: Point & Click 31.7%, Lovecraftian 27.8%, Horror 21.8%, Adventure 11.6%, First-Person 7.1%

The Land of Pain is a Lovecraftian horror adventure. After something strange appears in the woods, you'll have to learn how to survive as you fend off a dark and disturbing evil. Flee from an unrelenting enemy, solve puzzles, and unravel the ancient mystery that's befallen this land.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 70.5%, Horror 15.8%, Adventure 8.8%, First-Person 4.9%

H.P. Lovecraft meets Cyberpunk. Delve deep into a dystopian world and investigate what is happening to you and your friends in a domed city. Solve puzzles, hack systems and plug in to explore other dimensions. Discover a truth that might tear apart your sanity and question your very existence.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 76.3%, Horror 10.6%, Adventure 9.1%, First-Person 4%

Uncover secrets in a mysterious mansion inspired by Edgar Allan Poe’s The Fall of the House of Usher. Play as a curious detective in a hidden-object adventure filled with puzzles, surprises, and a story full of twists!

Why similar: Lovecraftian 55.8%, Point & Click 26.3%, Adventure 10.7%, Casual 7.3%

Carnival is an atmospheric folk horror point-&-click featuring low-resolution pixel art graphics, locations drawn from Venice itself, and developing relationships with NPCs, allowing the player to influence events in the game and achieve multiple different endings.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 48.8%, Point & Click 26.5%, Adventure 14.2%, Horror 10.5%

Growing My Grandpa! is a Cronenberg-inspired point-and-click adventure game with virtual pet elements that puts a heavy emphasis on exploration and lore.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 46%, Point & Click 28.9%, Horror 11%, Adventure 10.7%, Casual 3.4%

Join the all-night ghost vigil at Harwood House. As part of the 'OPG' paranormal team, explore the haunted buildings and investigate sightings of ghosts, long reported around the area of Wolfenden. Grab the ghost hunting gadgets and solve the mystery surrounding this abandoned building.

Why similar: Point & Click 42.7%, Adventure 38.7%, Horror 18.6%

Step into the role of a faceless detective investigating creatures from Slavic folklore. Explore dialogue-driven mysteries, solve puzzles, and uncover post-Soviet occult secrets in a pixel art housing block full of bizarre residents and hidden truths

Why similar: Lovecraftian 84.5%, Adventure 10.3%, Casual 5.2%

Classified Stories: The Tome of Myrkah is a first-person, micro-adventure game that tells the story of P.I. Jim Morrison's encounters with the occult and the extraordinary. Explore your surroundings and solve puzzles in order to uncover the harrowing story of your friend's descent into insanity.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 63.1%, Adventure 17.3%, Horror 14.4%, First-Person 5.2%

Investigate a paranormal disease that threatens to eradicate humanity in this unsettling Lovecraftian adventure, inspired by the choose-your-own-adventure gamebooks of the 80s and 90s. Your choices will determine the story, your character’s destiny… and the future of humanity.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 88.6%, Adventure 7.2%, Casual 4.2%

Investigate. Interrogate. Descend into a world of intrigue to untangle the Mystery of the Malign.

Why similar: Adventure 58.4%, First-Person 41.6%

Apocalipsis is a point-and-click adventure game, in the vain of Samorost and Machinarium, where all puzzles have a hidden meaning. With a unique artstyle inspired by 15th century engravings it tells a story about heartbreak, redemption and, quite literally, the end of the world.

Why similar: Point & Click 51.5%, Horror 31.4%, Adventure 17.1%