Games Like OPEN DOOR

From the creators of Amnesia: The Dark Descent comes SOMA, a sci-fi horror game set below the waves of the Atlantic ocean. Struggle to survive a hostile world that will make you question your very existence.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 22.4%, Dark 15.6%, Atmospheric 11.1%, First-Person 10.6%, Gore 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: This game masterfully explores the horror of being trapped in a scientific facility while dealing with deep psychological and existential themes.

Amnesia: The Bunker is a first-person horror game set in a WW1 bunker. A relentless, AI-driven monster stalks you. Survival depends on finding tools, crafting items, and keeping the lights on.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 30.8%, First-Person 18.3%, Atmospheric 17.5%, Exploration 11.5%, Survival Horror 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: It captures the intense feeling of being trapped in a confined, dangerous environment where you must use your wits and limited resources to escape.

Hell is an experiment you can't survive in Outlast, a first-person survival horror game developed by veterans of some of the biggest game franchises in history. As investigative journalist Miles Upshur, explore Mount Massive Asylum and try to survive long enough to discover its terrible secret... if you dare.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 25.1%, First-Person 16.4%, Atmospheric 13.5%, Dark 12.6%, Gore 12.3%

Why You'll Like It: A quintessential first-person horror experience that focuses on navigating a hostile, trapped environment while uncovering dark secrets.

MADiSON is a first person psychological horror game that delivers an immersive and terrifying experience. With the help of an instant camera, connect the human world with the beyond, take pictures and develop them by yourself. Solve puzzles, explore your surroundings and most importantly, survive.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 27.5%, Dark 16.1%, First-Person 10.6%, Puzzle 9%, Atmospheric 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: It combines first-person exploration with complex, puzzle-heavy gameplay that keeps the player constantly on edge.

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: Psychological Horror 40.4%, Dark 16.7%, First-Person 10.7%, Atmospheric 8%, Survival Horror 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: This title excels at psychological horror and atmospheric exploration, forcing players to piece together a dark history through environmental clues.

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 31%, Dark 17.4%, First-Person 15.2%, Atmospheric 12.8%, Exploration 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: A strong focus on psychological instability and shifting environments makes this a perfect match for fans of atmospheric horror.

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 30.7%, Psychological Horror 21.1%, Dark 12.9%, Atmospheric 9.8%, Gore 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: It mirrors the psychological horror and atmospheric tension found in the seed game through a focused, indie-driven narrative.

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 30.6%, Psychological Horror 22.4%, Dark 14%, Atmospheric 10.3%, First-Person 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: This game shares the experimental, trapped-in-a-facility theme that defines the core experience of the seed game.

The original first‑person cyberpunk horror detective tale 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: Psychological Horror 38.3%, Atmospheric 17.8%, First-Person 12.8%, Dark 11.2%, Violent 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: This game blends psychological horror with a dark, investigative narrative set in a claustrophobic, high-tech environment.

The Beast Inside is a unique, gripping twist on thriller and survival horror. Immerse in the story of long-buried secrets, personal tragedies, and madness. Play as two protagonists bounded by dark heritage. Combat the enemies, solve riddles and experience real terror in the 3D-scanned environment.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 25.5%, First-Person 16.9%, Atmospheric 10%, Gore 9.9%, Violent 9%

Why You'll Like It: A first-person thriller that balances exploration and puzzle-solving with a dark, unfolding mystery.

Trapped in an abandoned asylum with the sinister Doctor Viscera, who will stop at nothing to keep you there as his test subject for cruel experiments. Explore the old GrimmHaus Asylum in this PSX-style survival horror game.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 32.3%, Atmospheric 17%, First-Person 15.1%, Survival Horror 11.6%, Puzzle 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: A survival-horror title that emphasizes puzzle-solving and stealth within an atmospheric, confined setting.

Echoes Of Dread is a first-person psychological horror game. Explore the mansion, solve puzzles, and uncover the secrets hidden within. Prepare for unexpected encounters with terrifying entities.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 18.6%, Hidden Object 16.1%, Thriller 16%, First-Person 9.7%, Dark 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: This game focuses on the same psychological horror and hidden-object elements found in the seed game.

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 37.5%, Atmospheric 16.6%, First-Person 13.9%, Survival Horror 9.4%, Violent 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: This game delivers a claustrophobic and deeply unsettling psychological horror experience that feels very similar to indie-developed experiments.

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: Psychological Horror 44.1%, Atmospheric 13%, First-Person 12.8%, Survival Horror 12.3%, Horror 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: A classic first-person psychological horror game that captures the feeling of being trapped in a nightmare-like urban environment.

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 29.4%, Dark 13.9%, Gore 13.4%, Atmospheric 10.7%, First-Person 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: A deeply personal and psychological horror game that relies on exploration and uncovering the dark history of a household.

Face the fears lurking in the dark. Obscula is a psychological horror experience that tells the story of someone seeking the truth but finding themselves trapped in a nightmare. There's no escape, only answers… but are you ready for the truth?

Why similar: Thriller 33.7%, Psychological Horror 20.8%, Dark 15.7%, Puzzle 8.9%, Exploration 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a dark, exploration-heavy experience that aligns well with the thriller aspects of the seed game.

[SUBJECT] is a first-person psychological horror game. You wake up confused in a dark room, not knowing where you are. The last thing you remember is a robotic voice echoing through you ears. How you got here or why is unclear, but you do know one thing: You're being watched.

Why similar: Thriller 31.6%, Psychological Horror 18.3%, Dark 12.6%, Atmospheric 9.4%, Hidden Object 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: This title captures the feeling of being a test subject in a dark, atmospheric environment.

"8AM" is a suspense game where you find yourself trapped in a room, watching a family through cameras. Without explanations, you must decide if strange events occur night after night. Being correct extends the time, seeking your release by 8:00 a.m.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 27.9%, Hidden Object 24.7%, First-Person 11.3%, Gore 9.6%, Violent 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: A mystery-focused psychological horror game that relies on logic and exploration to uncover the truth.

Don't Knock Twice is a first-person horror game based on a psychologically terrifying urban legend. One knock to wake her from her bed, twice to raise her from the dead. Supports VR on HTC Vive and Oculus Rift for the ultimate horror experience!

Why similar: Psychological Horror 29.6%, First-Person 15.1%, Atmospheric 10.2%, Puzzle 8.9%, Violent 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: This first-person horror game focuses on puzzle-solving and environmental interaction to progress through a dark, supernatural mystery.

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: Thriller 32.2%, Psychological Horror 24.3%, Dark 13.6%, Atmospheric 10.1%, First-Person 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, atmospheric psychological thriller that uses exploration and narrative to build tension.

Experience the terror in Silence Channel 2, a first person horror game based on a true story. Navigate through eerie environments, solve puzzles, evade lurking horrors, and even wield firepower in a desperate bid for survival. Can you escape the relentless darkness in this terrifying sequel?

Why similar: Thriller 21.5%, Psychological Horror 14.3%, Hidden Object 13.4%, Dark 10%, Atmospheric 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a story-rich, atmospheric horror experience with hidden-object elements similar to the seed game.

You are the test subject. In this dark environment escape room, you have to solve various puzzles to escape from the research center where you are trapped. Can you find out how you got there and escape???

Why similar: Hidden Object 29.1%, Thriller 22.5%, Puzzle 17.3%, Dark 13.7%, Atmospheric 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: It directly mirrors the experimental, puzzle-based escape room mechanics found in the seed game.

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: Psychological Horror 23.3%, First-Person 14.7%, Puzzle 13.6%, Dark 12.4%, Exploration 10.9%

Why You'll Like It: A first-person exploration game that relies on puzzle-solving and atmospheric storytelling in a dark setting.

A tense, atmospheric descent into psychological horror—trapped in a place where reality fades and fear takes hold.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 27%, Thriller 20.4%, Puzzle 12.8%, Exploration 9.6%, Gore 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: This game focuses on the psychological aspects of being trapped, utilizing puzzle-solving and exploration to drive the narrative.

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

Why similar: Thriller 24.5%, Psychological Horror 22.2%, Dark 13.4%, Atmospheric 11.1%, First-Person 10.4%

A first-person horror game Incoming Evil, you will explore an unsolved event about 3 missing people. Nobody knows what happened to them, the police could not solve the case. You are an experienced detective; the case handed over to you.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 30.1%, Dark 18%, First-Person 17.9%, Puzzle 12.5%, Atmospheric 10.9%

Why You'll Like It: A first-person psychological horror game that emphasizes adventure and exploration in a dark, mysterious setting.

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: Psychological Horror 24%, Dark 17.5%, First-Person 11.2%, Atmospheric 10.9%, Violent 9%

Mists of Aiden is a first-person story driven horror game. You play as a thief trapped in an eerie mansion. Each choice can open a new mystery of the house and lead to a unique walkthrough and ending. Uncover final secret of the house. Uncover your own secrets.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 24.8%, Violent 14.3%, First-Person 11.2%, Atmospheric 9.1%, Dark 8.8%

A procedural first-person horror adventure. You are on your own after something goes terribly wrong in this top-secret containment facility. Collect items to aid in your escape and try to uncover the truth, as horror lurks behind every door. Can you make it out alive?

Why similar: Atmospheric 22.8%, Dark 21.5%, Exploration 17.1%, First-Person 16.9%, Survival Horror 11.2%

ColdSide is a psychological horror first-person game. It takes place in an abandoned underground laboratory that studied anomalous phenomena.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 43.7%, First-Person 22.7%, Atmospheric 18.6%, Indie 6.8%, Singleplayer 4.1%

It's a story about a skeptical detective John who's investigating the abandoned's house massacre where group of teenagers were killed. On early night Detective John arriving to the abandoned house to find out what has happened there but suddenly he realized that he is not alone...

Why similar: Puzzle 28.9%, Dark 20.6%, First-Person 20.4%, Atmospheric 14.8%, Indie 7%

Why You'll Like It: This indie title focuses on puzzle-solving and horror, making it a natural companion to the seed game.

The Dark Occult is a psychological driven horror game that puts players in a constant state of anxiety that crescendos into raw panic and terror. You will encounter grotesque creatures, who will take your life at any moment.Your only goal -- survive.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 33.1%, Gore 18.1%, Violent 18%, First-Person 13.2%, Action 7.2%

The Empty Eyes is a first-person psychological horror experience that immerses you in an investigation steeped in mystery. Every step inside the house brings you closer to a hidden truth, while tension mounts and fear takes root in your mind.

Why similar: Thriller 32%, Psychological Horror 22.9%, Dark 11.4%, Hidden Object 8.5%, First-Person 7.7%

Backrooms Doors - This is an atmospheric first-person horror game. Explore spaces that can't exist in the real world and find your way out before the entities find you.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 22.7%, Dark 21.5%, First-Person 15.8%, Puzzle 12.8%, Atmospheric 9.4%

You come to your senses in this place, you do not understand what is happening, but you know that it is better to get out of here as soon as possible

Why similar: Psychological Horror 33%, First-Person 19.4%, Atmospheric 18.1%, Puzzle 15.9%, Indie 6.6%

Experience the story of Alexander Green and find out what happened on the day of the accident in this First Person horror Adventure. Follow the development of Alex, solve puzzles around the event and try not to fall into madness as you search for answers.

Why similar: Thriller 32%, Psychological Horror 19.5%, Dark 11.7%, Atmospheric 9.4%, Puzzle 7.1%

The Backrooms: 1998 is a first-person found footage psychological horror survival game where it tells the story of a young teen after accidentally falling into the depths of The Backrooms in 1998. Roam freely, mark, explore and try unravel the story - however you are not alone. Don't scream.

Why similar: Thriller 33.6%, Psychological Horror 22.5%, Dark 12.4%, Gore 10.2%, Survival Horror 6.5%

You are trapped in a small house, suffering from psychosis with no memory. Carefully observe your surroundings to distinguish reality from hallucinations, and overcome your illness by taking medication from visitors at the right time.

Why similar: Thriller 31.5%, Psychological Horror 20.8%, First-Person 16.5%, Dark 11.1%, Atmospheric 10.4%

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: Thriller 24.6%, Psychological Horror 18.5%, Dark 13.4%, Atmospheric 8.7%, Puzzle 8.2%

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: Psychological Horror 22.4%, Dark 14.3%, Violent 14.1%, First-Person 9.5%, Gore 8.6%

Judas is an atmospheric psychological horror experience. Accidentally trapped in an apartment complex, you face dark paranormal events that push you to escape as fast as possible; yet, fleeing is not an option.

Why similar: Thriller 23.3%, Psychological Horror 20.1%, Hidden Object 15.8%, Dark 14.5%, First-Person 8.3%

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

Why similar: Psychological Horror 37.1%, Dark 21.4%, First-Person 12.5%, Atmospheric 9.5%, Violent 5.8%

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 27.5%, Thriller 27.2%, Dark 17.8%, Atmospheric 13.2%, First-Person 6.5%

ROUTINE is a First Person Sci-Fi Horror set on an abandoned lunar base designed around an 80s vision of the future. Explore and investigate your surroundings as you survive against unknown threats.

Why similar: Thriller 25.4%, Psychological Horror 18.9%, Dark 14.3%, Atmospheric 9.6%, First-Person 8.5%

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

Why similar: Thriller 25.7%, Psychological Horror 16.8%, Dark 11%, Atmospheric 7.7%, Puzzle 7.1%

SANRI is a first-person psychological horror game where you play a schizophrenic character whose wife disappeared during camp. Face the delusions, solve the mystery and try to find her despite your constantly distorted perception of time-space.

Why similar: Thriller 22.7%, Psychological Horror 17.9%, Dark 12.6%, First-Person 8.7%, Atmospheric 7.5%

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 37.7%, Psychological Horror 25.1%, Dark 15.5%, First-Person 10.2%, Exploration 6.8%

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: Thriller 24%, Psychological Horror 17.8%, First-Person 12.2%, Gore 9.3%, Violent 8.3%

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 32%, Psychological Horror 20.6%, Dark 13.3%, Atmospheric 10.4%, Puzzle 7.8%

Trapped in what appears to be an endless hallway in your home, rooms begin to feel unfamiliar. Capture anomalies on camera and stay away from any sinister entities.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 26.6%, Hidden Object 21.7%, Atmospheric 13.1%, First-Person 10.8%, Puzzle 10.4%

HORROR is a test of your logic in the face of primal fear. You are unarmed. You are vulnerable. All you have is a flashlight with a dying battery and your intellect.

Why similar: Hidden Object 25%, Psychological Horror 19.6%, First-Person 11.9%, Puzzle 11.8%, Exploration 11.1%

The story of Henry Bishop is a first-person psychological thriller, where the player will have to fight, guess riddles, immerse into a mystical plot and an incredible story.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 20.2%, Violent 13.2%, Dark 11.5%, First-Person 9.1%, Gore 7.8%

A bad incident is like a tangled knot, It sits there, waiting for someone or something to untie it, but until then… scars may be left behind … are you ready for a First person Psychological Horror game based on a true story?!

Why similar: Thriller 20.7%, Psychological Horror 15.5%, Hidden Object 13.2%, Dark 11%, First-Person 8%

You find yourself in the center of inexplicable nightmare. Make your way through the horror, come face to face with terrible events. Immerse yourself in the dark mystery of the events in which you found yourself an unwitting participant.

Why similar: Thriller 36.4%, Psychological Horror 22.9%, Dark 14%, Atmospheric 11.7%, First-Person 6.7%

Blasfemia is a first-person horror game. You are trapped in a seemingly normal apartment but realize early on that you're not alone. Explore a handcrafted, detail rich environment in a tense and terrifying atmosphere and try to find a way out before an ominous entity gets to you.

Why similar: Dark 26.8%, Psychological Horror 13%, Puzzle 12.9%, First-Person 11.1%, Survival Horror 10.2%

You play as the son of a restorer, a museum worker who died tragically. While searching for the memorabilia, the door suddenly closes and strange things begin to happen. The hero is waiting for immersion in the world of art and the paranormal.

Why similar: Thriller 49.7%, Psychological Horror 31.2%, Atmospheric 13.7%, Horror 3%, Indie 2.4%

"Hatch is a single-player, first-person horror game. You find a hatch in your room and strange things start to happen to you. You are the target of psycho killers. You have to find the truth behind the hatch and escape from the crazy world.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 18.1%, Thriller 16.2%, Dark 16%, First-Person 14.5%, Hidden Object 13%

Emergency Protocol activated: Dark Energy Particle Synthesis failed. Now you – late and alone – must navigate a facility where science and sanity have collapsed. Face entities born from the corruption of dark energy in this atmospheric FPS-horror hybrid, where human ambition meets primal terror.

Why similar: First-Person 23%, Atmospheric 17.3%, Puzzle 16.9%, Exploration 13.7%, Survival Horror 12.8%