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 9.8%

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.

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 16.3%, Atmospheric 13.5%, Dark 12.7%, Gore 12.1%

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

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 30.9%, First-Person 18.3%, Atmospheric 17.6%, Exploration 11.5%, Survival Horror 10.5%

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.

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 16.6%, First-Person 10.8%, Atmospheric 8.1%, Survival Horror 7.1%

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.

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 16.2%, First-Person 10.6%, Puzzle 8.9%, Atmospheric 8.5%

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

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 12.8%, Atmospheric 9.8%, Gore 7.3%

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

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 12.9%, 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.

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 30.4%, Psychological Horror 22.4%, Dark 14%, Atmospheric 10.4%, 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.

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 19.7%, Puzzle 16.9%, Atmospheric 16.8%, First-Person 16.5%, Survival Horror 12.7%

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 18.7%, Thriller 16.2%, Hidden Object 16.1%, 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.

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 11.1%, 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 25.3%, First-Person 16.9%, Atmospheric 10%, Gore 9.9%, Violent 9.1%

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

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 37.6%, Atmospheric 16.6%, First-Person 13.9%, Survival Horror 9.3%, Violent 7.4%

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

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 33.8%, Psychological Horror 20.8%, Dark 15.8%, Puzzle 8.8%, 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.

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 12.7%, 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.

"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 27.2%, Hidden Object 24.8%, First-Person 11.4%, Gore 10.2%, Violent 9.4%

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

[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 31.7%, 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.

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 29.5%, Dark 13.9%, Gore 13.4%, Atmospheric 10.7%, First-Person 10.5%

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

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 32.6%, Psychological Horror 24.5%, Dark 13.8%, Atmospheric 10.3%, First-Person 7.5%

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

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 29.8%, First-Person 15%, Atmospheric 10.2%, Puzzle 8.8%, Violent 7.8%

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

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 21.6%, Psychological Horror 14.4%, Hidden Object 13.3%, 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 28.9%, Thriller 22.6%, Puzzle 17.2%, Dark 13.8%, Atmospheric 7.9%

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

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

Why similar: Psychological Horror 27.1%, Thriller 20.4%, Puzzle 12.6%, Exploration 9.6%, Gore 8.6%

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

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 22.9%, Dark 21.6%, Exploration 17.4%, First-Person 16.6%, Survival Horror 11%

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 30.2%, Dark 18%, First-Person 17.9%, Puzzle 12.4%, Atmospheric 10.9%

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

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 23.4%, First-Person 14.7%, Puzzle 13.4%, 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.

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 22.8%, Dark 21.5%, First-Person 15.8%, Puzzle 12.7%, Atmospheric 9.4%

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 32.1%, Psychological Horror 22.9%, Dark 11.4%, Hidden Object 8.5%, First-Person 7.7%

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 27.3%, Dark 17.8%, Atmospheric 13.2%, First-Person 6.5%

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 33.1%, First-Person 19.4%, Atmospheric 18.1%, Puzzle 15.7%, Indie 6.7%

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 28.6%, Dark 20.7%, First-Person 20.4%, Atmospheric 14.9%, Indie 7.1%

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

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 23.4%, Psychological Horror 20.1%, Hidden Object 15.7%, Dark 14.6%, First-Person 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 32.1%, Psychological Horror 20.6%, Dark 13.3%, Atmospheric 10.4%, Puzzle 7.7%

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

Why similar: Thriller 25.8%, Psychological Horror 16.8%, Dark 11%, Atmospheric 7.7%, Gore 7.1%

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 22.3%, Dark 13.4%, Atmospheric 11.1%, First-Person 10.3%

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 31.7%, Psychological Horror 20.9%, First-Person 16.5%, Dark 11.2%, Atmospheric 10.4%

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 26.9%, Psychological Horror 13%, Puzzle 12.8%, First-Person 11.1%, Survival Horror 10.1%

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 32.1%, Psychological Horror 19.5%, Dark 11.7%, Atmospheric 9.4%, Puzzle 7%

"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 18.2%, Thriller 16.3%, Dark 16.1%, First-Person 14.5%, Hidden Object 12.9%

Backrooms: Found Footage is a single-player horror game where you are the main character trying to survive the Backrooms. Curiosity wins and you decide to explore this weird place that you got trapped in. What could go wrong?

Why similar: Psychological Horror 23.7%, First-Person 21%, Dark 20%, Exploration 15.8%, Atmospheric 13.4%

"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: Psychological Horror 29.6%, Thriller 28.8%, Dark 17.4%, Atmospheric 9.2%, First-Person 8.3%

Among Ashes is a terrifying first-person survival horror game. Your friend has sent you a link to a game that someone posted online, but as you play you quickly realise that something is terribly wrong. Whatever you do… K̴͉͚̗̅̃̄E̷͓̤̺̊͠E̴̤̰̿̽P̴̠̳̀́ ̴̨̮̭̕̚P̷̠͇̳͐̓̀L̶̹̔Ả̷̧Y̵̘̺͆̓Ï̸̻̏͂N̷͙̯͊G̵͖̹̠̽̿

Why similar: Psychological Horror 23%, Dark 16.4%, First-Person 12%, Atmospheric 10.5%, Puzzle 8.8%

The tests went wrong. He has been transformed. It is hostile toward others. You have been assigned the task of killing the horrifying creature. Listen closely as it could be around any corner. (Game includes Remastered + Classic versions)

Why similar: Psychological Horror 28.9%, Dark 17.7%, First-Person 13.3%, Hidden Object 10.6%, Exploration 9.5%

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 25.5%, Psychological Horror 18.9%, Dark 14.3%, Atmospheric 9.6%, First-Person 8.5%

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 32.3%, Dark 23.5%, Atmospheric 16.1%, First-Person 16.1%, Exploration 7.2%

You are all alone in this dark and frightening place. Run and hide, hurry to find a way out, because it follows you...

Why similar: Psychological Horror 22.9%, Hidden Object 19.5%, Dark 15.2%, First-Person 13.2%, Atmospheric 9.6%

A 3D Survival Horror Game, in which the player has to investigate an abandoned medical research facility, while looking out for whatever danger that resides in the unknown darkness. An indie game made by a 14 year old student.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 21.9%, Dark 14.3%, Puzzle 13.6%, First-Person 13.5%, Exploration 11%

You are trapped at home in an endless loop. Remember your surroundings and watch out for anomalies, if you ever want to leave.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 24.8%, Hidden Object 23.9%, Puzzle 11.5%, Atmospheric 11.3%, Dark 7.4%

You are trapped in a memory of your past. Observe your surrounding carefully to end your nightmare.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 30.4%, Hidden Object 28.1%, Atmospheric 13.9%, Puzzle 11.5%, First-Person 8.9%

Trapped in a hallucinatory, liminal-space style underground passageway, explore and unravel the endless "dead-end" paths to find a way forward. "Dead Path is a short ambient horror puzzle game that references Exit 8, but with a completely different core mechanic.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 29.3%, Thriller 24.2%, Puzzle 12.5%, Atmospheric 11.9%, Exploration 9.3%

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

Why similar: Psychological Horror 43.8%, First-Person 22.6%, Atmospheric 18.6%, Indie 6.9%, Singleplayer 4.1%

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 22.6%, Dark 12.4%, Gore 10.4%, Survival Horror 6.4%

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 37.8%, Psychological Horror 25.1%, Dark 15.4%, First-Person 10.1%, Exploration 6.7%

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 26.7%, Hidden Object 21.6%, Atmospheric 13.2%, First-Person 10.8%, Puzzle 10.3%

Misery Mansion is a first-person survival horror game. After your car broke down you find yourself helpless in a forest. All alone you will search for help in the dark. You will discover and explore a mysterious old mansion. But soon all you want is to escape the horrors within.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 27.1%, Thriller 20.7%, Dark 17.8%, First-Person 11%, Atmospheric 8%

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 27.7%, Psychological Horror 19.4%, Dark 14.1%, First-Person 9.9%, Atmospheric 8.8%

You find yourself locked up alone in an abandoned place, but something is nearby, something dark and dangerous. Try to look for ways to get out of there before you can no longer...

Why similar: Thriller 35.5%, Dark 18.1%, First-Person 17.1%, Survival Horror 12.2%, Action 6.9%

The Guest is a first-person psychological horror game that focuses on creating fear and tension for the player.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 29.9%, Dark 21.8%, First-Person 15%, Atmospheric 11.3%, Survival Horror 6.1%