Games Like Never Again

An award-winning narrative thriller about a blind woman’s journey to uncover the truth about the mansion from her nightmares, or else become one of its victims.

Why similar: Horror 24.9%, Walking Simulator 24%, Female Protagonist 17.1%, Adventure 7.3%, First-Person 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: Follows a female protagonist using unique sensory mechanics to explore a terrifying house filled with puzzles.

Remothered: Tormented Fathers is the pure and realistic survival horror videogame

Why similar: Survival Horror 21.7%, Horror 17.2%, Psychological Horror 16.8%, Female Protagonist 15.8%, Stealth 14.5%

Why You'll Like It: Features a vulnerable female protagonist navigating a hostile environment with a heavy focus on stealth and psychological tension.

A first-person horror adventure. Uncover your past and survive the Algerian desert. Fear is your enemy; stay calm to not succumb to an illness threatening you and your loved one. Avoid darkness, hide from monsters and solve puzzles. Adventure Mode available for a less scary experience.

Why similar: Stealth 14.7%, Survival Horror 10.4%, Horror 9.8%, Emotional 7.3%, Psychological Horror 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: Features a female protagonist managing her mental state while solving puzzles in a hostile, story-rich environment.

Set in 1944 Italy, Martha Is Dead is an award-winning dark psychological thriller where the lines between truth, superstition, and tragedy blur. Explore a haunting countryside, uncover disturbing memories, and peel back layers of mystery. Every choice shapes the nightmare…are you ready to face it?

Why similar: Psychological Horror 18.7%, Female Protagonist 14.6%, Horror 13.8%, Mystery 10.8%, Dark 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: A deeply psychological, female-led narrative game that explores dark, traumatic themes through immersive exploration.

God's Basement is a first-person, narrative-driven, single player horror game. Uncover the secrets of an afterlife shrouded in mystery, as an entity known as "The Operator" leads you deeper into the fringes of a seemingly eternal purgatory.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 16.3%, Psychological Horror 14.2%, Horror 12.2%, Dark 10.3%, Mystery 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: A first-person psychological horror title that emphasizes environmental puzzles and a claustrophobic atmosphere.

The era-defining first-person psychological horror in all its terrifying glory. All of the game’s chapters collected into one convenient package that allows you to plumb the depths of madness in pursuit of artistic revelation.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 15.1%, Horror 12.2%, Emotional 11.3%, Walking Simulator 10.3%, Mystery 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: A quintessential psychological horror game that relies on environmental puzzles and shifting architecture to tell its story.

Fran Bow is a creepy adventure game that tells the story of Fran, a young girl struggling with a mental disorder and an unfair destiny.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 29.2%, Horror 15.5%, Puzzle 11.9%, Dark 11.2%, Female Protagonist 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: A psychological horror game featuring a young girl navigating trauma and surreal dreamscapes through complex puzzles.

"Trapped in a cocoon, the silkworm weaves her final dream." Hollow Cocoon is a first-person horror adventure game set in 1980s Japan. Immerse yourself in meticulously recreated environments as you venture into the depths of unspeakable horrors that await you.

Why similar: Survival Horror 16.4%, Stealth 14.1%, Psychological Horror 12.6%, Walking Simulator 11.5%, Horror 11.3%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric survival horror game with a strong focus on exploration and uncovering a dark family mystery.

Take on the role of Six, a lone child lost in a massive metal vessel known as the Maw, surrounded by dangerous, distorted versions of adults. You’ll need to do your best to escape in one piece or your fate will be worse than you ever dared dream.

Why similar: Horror 20.4%, Stealth 13.1%, Dark 12.2%, Psychological Horror 10%, Survival Horror 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: Captures the feeling of being a small, vulnerable child navigating a dangerous, surreal world through puzzle-platforming.

What Remains of Edith Finch is a collection of strange tales about a family in Washington state. As Edith, you’ll explore the colossal Finch house, searching for stories as she explores her family history and tries to figure out why she's the last one in her family left alive.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 22.1%, Story Rich 11%, Mystery 10.3%, Female Protagonist 8.7%, Atmospheric 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: An exploration-heavy narrative game that mirrors the dramatic, story-driven nature of the seed game.

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: Survival Horror 18.2%, Psychological Horror 14.1%, Walking Simulator 13.7%, Horror 12.2%, Dark 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: Psychological horror with a focus on investigation and atmospheric storytelling in a domestic setting.

Fear and anxiety prevail after the darkest tales from Japanese folklore come to life in this first-person psychological horror game. Set in a feudal era, Ikai revolves around the priestess of a shrine struggling to defeat the spirits of her past and her present.

Why similar: Survival Horror 14.3%, Walking Simulator 12.6%, Psychological Horror 11.1%, Horror 9.6%, Female Protagonist 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: A first-person horror game that emphasizes puzzle-solving and stealth over combat to build tension.

Visage is a first-person psychological horror game. Explore a mysterious ever-changing house in a slow-paced, atmospheric world that combines both uncannily comforting and horrifyingly realistic environments, and enjoy a genuinely terrifying experience.

Why similar: Horror 24.6%, Psychological Horror 22.3%, Survival Horror 18.2%, Dark 9.2%, Walking Simulator 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: A deeply psychological horror experience that relies on complex environmental puzzles and exploration.

Wander through an interactive nightmare set within the confines of a once-happy household. Piece together the mystery behind a harrowing series of events while struggling to survive encounters with an entity that relentlessly stands in the way of finding absolution.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 20.9%, Horror 18.9%, Walking Simulator 17.2%, Dark 9.8%, First-Person 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: An exploration-based psychological horror game that deals with domestic trauma and haunting memories.

Detention is an atmospheric horror game set in 1960s Taiwan under martial law. Incorporated religious elements based in Taiwanese/Chinese culture and mythology, the game provided players with unique graphics and gaming experience.

Why similar: Horror 23.2%, Psychological Horror 18.9%, Female Protagonist 9.1%, Puzzle 8.8%, Dark 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: A psychological horror game with a strong narrative and puzzle elements set in a haunting, surreal environment.

Immersed in her nightmares, in a chaotic reality, confused and all alone. The only safe place is her room, but not forever... She wanders through an empty city and strange places while fleeing from creatures lurking in the darkness to find out what's going on. You are in the skin of Ana Lúcia.

Why similar: Survival Horror 14.7%, Stealth 12.4%, Psychological Horror 11.3%, Emotional 10.5%, Female Protagonist 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: Psychological horror featuring a female protagonist and surreal dreamscapes that mirror the seed game's tone.

Set in a creepy amusement park hiding a dark and sinister secret, The Park is a first-person psychological horror experience focused on exploration and storytelling.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 23.5%, Psychological Horror 19.5%, Horror 19.4%, First-Person 9.7%, Mystery 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: A short, intense walking simulator focused on a mother searching for her child in a dark, atmospheric setting.

A first-person exploration game based on the actual memories of a 92-year-old grandmother, told to players in her own voice. Take pictures of what remains of her abandoned childhood home to uncover the dark, traumatic events that she had to fight through as a teenage girl.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 16.7%, Historical 14.5%, Psychological Horror 13.1%, Female Protagonist 10.8%, Horror 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: A historical walking simulator with a focus on personal, dramatic storytelling and exploration.

Left Alone plunges you into a first-person psychological horror journey, where darkness and memories intertwine. As secrets emerge from shadows, use your wits to solve puzzles and explore haunting, forgotten locations. Every step echoes with the past; can you face the truths that await?

Why similar: Walking Simulator 17.1%, Survival Horror 12.1%, Psychological Horror 11.7%, Horror 10.2%, Puzzle 8%

Why You'll Like It: First-person exploration and puzzle-solving in a creepy, abandoned setting that rewards careful investigation.

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: Walking Simulator 17.3%, Psychological Horror 15.5%, Horror 12.3%, Dark 9.1%, Mystery 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: Psychological horror with a focus on narrative and exploration in a confined space.

DYING: Reborn is a first-person Room Escape puzzle game in which players must tackle all kinds of puzzles in a series of dark and eerie environments. Gameplay revolves around collecting, discovering and putting together pieces of a twisted story that will make your hair stand on end...

Why similar: Psychological Horror 39.8%, Puzzle 22.5%, Horror 17.1%, Adventure 13%, Indie 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: A puzzle-focused horror game that emphasizes escape-room mechanics and environmental interaction.

Home Sweet Home is a first-person horror adventure game based on Thai myths and beliefs. The core gameplay focuses on storytelling and stealth to avoid perilous spirits hunting you. Moreover, few puzzles are added into the game, making gameplay more various.

Why similar: Horror 28%, Survival Horror 19.7%, Psychological Horror 13%, Walking Simulator 8.4%, First-Person 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: Stealth-based horror with a strong emphasis on puzzle-solving and surviving a persistent threat.

The Cat Lady follows Susan Ashworth, a lonely 40-year old on the verge of suicide. She has no family, no friends and no hope for a better future. One day she discovers that five strangers will come along and change everything...

Why similar: Horror 17.2%, Psychological Horror 16.2%, Female Protagonist 13.8%, Emotional 11.3%, Dark 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, psychological narrative game featuring a vulnerable female lead dealing with heavy themes.

A one-armed young girl finds herself locked in a shed in the middle of an idyllic autumn forest, with threats both physical and immaterial drawing closer.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 14.2%, Psychological Horror 14%, Horror 11.6%, Female Protagonist 11.2%, Dark 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: A short, atmospheric psychological horror game that focuses on exploration and unsettling narrative beats.

NIGHTGHAST is a first-person horror game about wicked witches and sinister widows...

Why similar: Walking Simulator 25.5%, Psychological Horror 22.3%, Horror 21.1%, Puzzle 9.8%, Adventure 8%

Why You'll Like It: Exploration-heavy horror that integrates puzzle elements into a dark, atmospheric setting.

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: Walking Simulator 18.3%, Psychological Horror 15.9%, Dark 10.8%, Emotional 10.6%, Mystery 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: Psychological horror that focuses on the feeling of being trapped in a domestic space with surreal puzzles.

Open the doors between your everyday reality and a dark unholy world to unveil the mystery of the disappearance of your child. Explore both worlds to find clues, solve puzzles, decide whether you infiltrate or fight brutal enemies and stand up to an aberrant establishment.

Why similar: Stealth 14%, Walking Simulator 13.1%, Female Protagonist 10.7%, Psychological Horror 9.8%, Dark 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: Features a female protagonist navigating a dark, surreal world with a heavy emphasis on puzzle-solving.

A first‑person cyberpunk horror detective story set in a decaying, neon‑scarred future. As an Observer who invades minds to hunt for clues, you will sift through corrupted memories to track down a mysterious killer and confront your own dark past.

Why similar: Stealth 24.5%, Walking Simulator 23.9%, Horror 17.4%, Psychological Horror 16.6%, First-Person 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: Psychological investigation with heavy puzzle elements and a surreal, oppressive atmosphere.

Unforgiving - A Northern Hymn is a first person horror game heavily inspired by Swedish folklore and the Nordic mythology to create the nightmares that's been haunting Swedish children for many generations.

Why similar: Horror 30.7%, Survival Horror 17.7%, Stealth 9.7%, First-Person 9.1%, Female Protagonist 7.4%

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: Walking Simulator 17.9%, Horror 13%, Female Protagonist 11.3%, Mystery 10.9%, Psychological Horror 10.6%

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

Why similar: Survival Horror 17.4%, Walking Simulator 16.6%, Psychological Horror 14.5%, Horror 12.6%, Mystery 7%

Silver Chains is a first-person horror game with a strong emphasis on story and exploration. Search for clues within an old abandoned manor to unravel the truth about the terrible events which have happened.

Why similar: Horror 28.7%, Psychological Horror 23.4%, First-Person 8%, Adventure 7.3%, Walking Simulator 6.7%

Deep Sorrow is a horror/adventure game which leads you to a bunker and makes you feel desperate to get out.

Why similar: Survival Horror 15.2%, Walking Simulator 15.2%, Horror 12.6%, Psychological Horror 12.3%, Dark 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: A short, atmospheric horror experience with a focus on narrative and first-person exploration.

Coming back to the family hotel after years, a young woman finds herself trapped with the ghosts from her past and an old cellular telephone as the only way to unveil a terrible truth.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 21.1%, Mystery 13.2%, Female Protagonist 12.3%, Dark 11.2%, Exploration 7.8%

Don't Be Afraid is an adventure horror game, that allows you to personate a boy, kidnapped by a psychopath. You have to survive, escape and find out how you were kidnapped. Exploring the gigantic, mysterious house of your torturer, you will soon reveal many secrets, hidden inside it’s walls…

Why similar: Survival Horror 20.2%, Walking Simulator 18.7%, Horror 13.7%, Psychological Horror 13.3%, First-Person 9.1%

Paranormal first-person horror, which takes place in an abandoned orphanage. Walk through the corridors of your childhood, but do remember that you're not only one here.

Why similar: Horror 17.2%, Survival Horror 16%, Psychological Horror 13.8%, Stealth 9.5%, Walking Simulator 9.3%

'The Guest' is a gloomy adventure full of enigmas where the exploration of your surroundings comes to prominence; puzzles, secrets and riddles will help you discover who has locked you in this somber hotel room and most importantly, why.

Why similar: Horror 18.1%, Puzzle 17.1%, Mystery 15.9%, Walking Simulator 12.9%, Psychological Horror 9.3%

A third‑person psychological horror game where you explore both the real world and the spirit realm. As a medium drawn to a deserted resort, you’ll uncover dark secrets, confront echoes of trauma, and face the consequences of seeing more than one truth.

Why similar: Horror 17.9%, Psychological Horror 17.4%, Female Protagonist 16.6%, Dark 10.4%, Walking Simulator 10.2%

Among the Sleep: Enhanced Edition is a new and improved version of the award winning first person horror adventure. In the game you play as a small child trapped in a weird nightmare where you go looking for your mom.

Why similar: Horror 32.4%, Walking Simulator 9.8%, Survival Horror 9.6%, First-Person 8%, Psychological Horror 6.5%

Before you realize it, dreams have become a curse. Wander through a darkened room and descend into the depths of her mind. A story-driven first-person horror game that leads you into an abyss of anguish and despair. Dedicated to those who once pursued their dreams—and to those who still do.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 23.4%, Horror 17.4%, Female Protagonist 15.1%, Walking Simulator 12.8%, Dark 7.2%

In Rise of Insanity, as a doctor of psychology you will explore the darkest recesses of the human mind. Overcome your fear to find the truth behind the tragedy that has befallen your family.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 16%, Psychological Horror 14.6%, Survival Horror 14.6%, Horror 14%, Dark 7.7%

MATRESHKA is a first-person psychological horror experience, you need find a way to escape from a maze of old soviet building. If you die...

Why similar: Survival Horror 15.1%, Walking Simulator 13.3%, Psychological Horror 11.4%, Emotional 9.9%, Horror 9.8%

Investigator is a first-person exploration game with horror elements, where the events take place in a world of extreme weather cataclysms.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 34.5%, Horror 29.2%, Atmospheric 11.3%, Adventure 11.2%, Indie 6.4%

A teenage girl and the vengeful ghost possessing her stumble onto horrors of cosmic proportions as the latter searches for a way to murder the former.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 13.8%, Music 13.6%, Psychological Horror 11%, Horror 9.3%, Female Protagonist 8.5%

Narin: The Orange Room is a third-person adventure horror game. Play as Narin, a young girl whose sister mysteriously disappeared. Help her find her sister in the twilight dimension, solve the mystery, and uncover the truth.

Why similar: Stealth 14.1%, Survival Horror 13.1%, Psychological Horror 11.5%, Female Protagonist 10.3%, Horror 9.6%

Uninvited Guest is a first-person psychological horror game set in 1930. You play as a villager who was destined to end up in an old mansion.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 17.6%, Horror 15.1%, Walking Simulator 14.3%, Dark 12.3%, Mystery 11.8%

Again and Again is a first-person psychological horror game. How much can a game affect your real life? Enjoy the terrifying moments of being in a realistic home environment and a suspenseful story.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 29.3%, Horror 25.6%, First-Person 14.3%, Walking Simulator 12.4%, Story Rich 11.8%

Them and Us is a classic, survival horror game with a focus on atmosphere and player immersion. Discover the truth of Alicia’s past as she descends further into her strange, unending nightmare.

Why similar: Survival Horror 28.9%, Female Protagonist 18.6%, Horror 17.2%, First-Person 9.8%, Mystery 8.5%

Short first-person horror experience with a unique mirror mechanic. Escape from an invisible monster that can be only seen in the reflection.

Why similar: Survival Horror 19.5%, Stealth 16.4%, Horror 15.8%, First-Person 9.3%, Walking Simulator 7.8%

Scarred is a first-person atmospheric horror puzzle game where you must uncover the truth about one of your schoolmates before it’s too late. Traverse a world of nightmares inspired by nostalgic Singaporean architecture as you fight to survive.

Why similar: Survival Horror 18.2%, Psychological Horror 15.4%, Horror 12.9%, Dark 11.8%, Puzzle 7.4%

Maid of Sker is a first-person survival horror, set in a remote hotel with a gory and macabre history from Welsh folklore. Brave the nightmares of the Quiet Ones. Do not panic…don’t even breathe!

Why similar: Stealth 16.1%, Survival Horror 14.6%, Horror 14.2%, Psychological Horror 13.5%, Mystery 9.2%

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: Walking Simulator 22.5%, Psychological Horror 19.2%, Horror 16.8%, Dark 12%, First-Person 7.6%

it's always monday - is a first person exploration game

Why similar: Adventure 80.5%, Walking Simulator 3.4%, Psychological Horror 3%, Emotional 2.8%, Dark 1.9%

Dread Neighbor is a first-person, multi-perspective psychological horror game. Play as a young woman living alone in an unusually cheap apartment. As the days pass, combat the overwhelming sense of unease, malice, and the unshakable feeling that you’re being watched from every crack in the room.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 20.3%, Psychological Horror 16.9%, Female Protagonist 12.2%, Horror 11.9%, Mystery 10.7%

A third person survival horror game. Search for key objects, solve puzzles and face dangers in order to escape. Inspired by the old survival horror, with two playable characters and modern mechanics delve into the narrative story of Selene's Unbearable night.

Why similar: Survival Horror 26.2%, Horror 18.1%, Female Protagonist 14.4%, Psychological Horror 14%, Dark 8.8%

A short find it game that helps you make sense of a tragic accident as you uncover a piece of the story with each item found.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 17.9%, Emotional 16.6%, Psychological Horror 12.4%, Female Protagonist 12.2%, Dark 10.1%

Explore an abandoned building, encountering puzzles and clues to discover what happened, as you try to escape in both your nightmares and the waking world. Be immersed in the hauntingly beautiful 3D atmosphere in this puzzle exploration mystery game.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 19.9%, Horror 12.5%, Puzzle 12%, Mystery 11.7%, Exploration 9.9%

Abandoned Souls is a horror game, shown through a GoPro lens. You play as a vlogger who specializes in urban exploration.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 17.9%, Survival Horror 16.2%, Psychological Horror 13.6%, Horror 11.5%, Dark 8.2%

Investigate an infamous cold case in the eerie, abandoned town of Painscreek. Search for evidence, connect the dots and uncover who killed Vivian Roberts. Can you expose the truth behind this town’s dark secrets?

Why similar: Walking Simulator 17%, Mystery 15.7%, Horror 12.2%, Puzzle 9.2%, Exploration 8.9%