Games Like Peripeteia

Trapped in a dark, Victorian city consumed by an ancient curse, you must plan your survival and daring escape using nothing but stealth, an arsenal of eccentric weapons, and your wit in this haunting adventure inspired by the immersive sims and survival horror greats of the late 90s and early 2000s.

Why similar: Stealth 27.3%, Immersive Sim 27.1%, Dark 10.7%, Shooter 8.8%, Atmospheric 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: It perfectly captures the lo-fi, stealth-heavy immersive sim aesthetic and oppressive atmosphere found in Peripeteia.

An immersive power fantasy simulator with tactical stealth elements set in a sewage infused garbage world

Why similar: Psychedelic 22.4%, Immersive Sim 18.5%, Cyberpunk 18.4%, Dystopian 15.5%, Stealth 11.9%

Why You'll Like It: It shares the same psychedelic, abrasive, and deeply experimental design philosophy that makes Peripeteia feel so unique.

A first-person fight to the death in the depths of space!

Why similar: Cyberpunk 34.1%, Immersive Sim 25%, Horror 11.9%, Shooter 7.4%, Atmospheric 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: The 2023 remake of this classic defines the immersive sim genre, matching the cyberpunk horror and exploration focus of the seed.

Stalk your prey on the quest for stolen goods with your blackjack, sword, and an assortment of unique arrows. Steal for money and uncover the hidden agendas of your allies and enemies as you play through an unravelling story of deception and revenge.

Why similar: Stealth 48.3%, Immersive Sim 17%, Atmospheric 8.5%, First-Person 7.6%, Horror 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: As the foundational stealth immersive sim, it provides the core mechanical DNA that inspired the design of Peripeteia.

In Prey, you awaken aboard Talos I, a space station orbiting the moon in the year 2032. You are the key subject of an experiment meant to alter humanity forever – but things have gone terribly wrong. The space station has been overrun by hostile aliens and you are now being hunted.

Why similar: Immersive Sim 30.2%, Horror 15.6%, Stealth 15.6%, Atmospheric 10.4%, Exploration 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: This title represents the gold standard for modern immersive sims, offering unparalleled environmental storytelling and systemic player agency.

You play Adam Jensen, an ex-SWAT specialist who's been handpicked to oversee the defensive needs of one of America's most experimental biotechnology firms. Your job is to safeguard company secrets, but when a black ops team breaks in and kills the very scientists you were hired to protect, everything you thought you knew about your job...

Why similar: Cyberpunk 35.6%, Stealth 23.5%, Dystopian 11.5%, Inventory Management 6.6%, RPG 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: An essential cyberpunk immersive sim that excels at providing multiple tactical paths for every objective.

Dishonored is an immersive first-person action game that casts you as a supernatural assassin driven by revenge. With Dishonored’s flexible combat system, creatively eliminate your targets as you combine the supernatural abilities, weapons and unusual gadgets at your disposal.

Why similar: Stealth 41.3%, Dystopian 14.7%, Dark 9.7%, First-Person 8.2%, Immersive Sim 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: It offers masterful stealth and creative problem-solving within a dark, oppressive world that rewards player ingenuity.

Explore a decaying industrial world left behind in humanity's never-ending race to conquer the stars. Beneath its iron skies, desperate souls kill and steal for passage to the still-plentiful frontier worlds. Sink or swim in this high-octane first-person shooter with immersive sim elements.

Why similar: Conspiracy 22.8% ★, Cyberpunk 19.2%, Immersive Sim 15.1%, Stealth 12.7%, Dystopian 12%

Why You'll Like It: Combines fast-paced combat with the complex, systemic design and cyberpunk themes of classic immersive sims.

Take on the role of a private investigator in this immersive detective simulator. Solve murders and other crimes in a procedurally generated and persistent city where every NPC lives and breathes their own independent lives. Find the killer quickly… or they will kill again!

Why similar: Immersive Sim 23.4%, Cyberpunk 20%, Stealth 19%, Hacking 12.7% ★, Action RPG 8%

Why You'll Like It: Provides an unparalleled sandbox detective experience in a procedurally generated city that rewards deep investigation.

In a dark Cyberpunk world, you (and up to 3 friends) wage war against the all-powerful Federation in this Source-powered FPS/RPG.

Why similar: Cyberpunk 44.6%, Hacking 21.2% ★, Immersive Sim 8.2%, RPG 8%, Stealth 3.4%

Why You'll Like It: A cult classic that matches the bizarre, high-concept cyberpunk themes and complex mechanical systems of Peripeteia.

Vampire®: The Masquerade-Bloodlines™ delivers a new type of RPG experience-one that blends all the core elements of a traditional RPG with the graphical richness, immediacy and brutal combat of a first-person action game. The game plunges players into the dark and gritty vampire underworld of modern-day L.A. as a creature of the night.

Why similar: RPG 20.2%, Dark 17.1%, Action RPG 14.3%, Horror 13.5%, Stealth 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a similarly dark, atmospheric, and choice-heavy RPG experience with a deep focus on world-building.

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: Stealth 26.2%, Immersive Sim 24.6%, Horror 15.1%, Atmospheric 9.8%, Exploration 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: Integrates immersive sim mechanics into a high-tension horror environment where every resource and choice matters.

MONOMYTH is an immersive, first-person dungeon-crawling RPG inspired by the genre's late classics. Embark on a journey through a vast and highly interactive game world as you unravel the mysteries hidden beneath the ancient fortress of Lysandria.

Why similar: Immersive Sim 38.5%, Action RPG 25.7%, First-Person 11.4%, RPG 9.5%, Atmospheric 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: A modern dungeon crawler that leans heavily into the interactive, first-person systems of the immersive sim genre.

You are Jillian Cleary: an ex-spy on the run, framed for treason and hunted by your former agency. You must move in secret, survive off the grid, and find a way to clear your name. Old friends and new allies will lend their support; but with the eyes of the world upon you, who can you trust?

Why similar: Cyberpunk 35.6%, Stealth 30%, Immersive Sim 20%, First-Person 7.1%, Atmospheric 3.2%

Why You'll Like It: A pure stealth-focused immersive sim with a distinct, minimalist cyberpunk aesthetic that emphasizes non-lethal play.

A classic survival horror experience set in a dystopian future where humanity has uncovered a dark secret. Unravel a cosmic mystery, escape terrifying creatures, and scavenge an off-world government facility as Elster, a technician Replika searching for her lost dreams.

Why similar: Dystopian 29.7%, Cyberpunk 28.3%, Dark 17.1%, Atmospheric 11.3%, Shooter 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: Matches the dark, psychological, and retro-futuristic aesthetic while emphasizing resource management and exploration.

System Shock® 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster is a genre defining experience that established innovative game-play mechanics that are a staple of the FPS and RPG genre today. Survive the wretched corridors of the Von Braun. Your training has prepared you for this.

Why similar: Cyberpunk 24.1%, Immersive Sim 19.6%, Horror 10.2%, Action RPG 10.2%, Dark 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: A classic experience that remains a cornerstone of the immersive sim genre, blending horror and RPG elements.

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: Hacking 34.2% ★, Cyberpunk 22.1%, Stealth 16%, Dystopian 13.3%, Horror 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: Deeply atmospheric cyberpunk horror with a heavy focus on investigation and psychological tension.

Explore a hostile, living world: Uncover forgotten horrors, both man-made and supernatural, as you hunt for powerful weapons and exotic artifacts.

Why similar: Immersive Sim 22.2%, Stealth 15.3%, Dark 14.4%, Shooter 11.5%, Horror 11.4%

Why You'll Like It: An experimental, sandbox-focused FPS that aligns with the indie, systems-driven spirit of Peripeteia.

This critically acclaimed first-person RPG from Arkane Studios takes the player on an amazing journey into the fantasy world of Arx. Arx is wrought with turmoil, brought to the brink of destruction by a violent war.

Why similar: Immersive Sim 28.7%, RPG 18%, First-Person 11.4%, Atmospheric 10.1%, Action RPG 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: An early Arkane title that perfectly captures the tactile, interactive nature of immersive sims in a dark, enclosed setting.

Dread Delusion is an open world RPG brimming with strange places and dark perils. Carve your own path through the flying continents of a shattered land. Discover curious towns, unearth occult secrets, master powerful magic - and change the world through your choices.

Why similar: Exploration 29.5%, RPG 27.9%, First-Person 22.8%, Action RPG 19.8%

Why You'll Like It: Features the same psychedelic, surreal world-building and RPG depth found in the seed game.

You play as Adam Jensen, an experienced covert operative operating in a world that despises his kind: augmented humans. Choose from an arsenal of state-of-the-art weapons and augmentations to build your playstyle, and decide who you'll trust, to unravel a vast worldwide conspiracy.

Why similar: Cyberpunk 28.5%, Stealth 18.8%, Conspiracy 13.6% ★, Immersive Sim 9.9%, Dystopian 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: Continues the legacy of player-driven stealth and tactical combat within a dense, cyberpunk urban environment.

Weird west legends meet eldritch horror in BLOOD WEST, an immersive stealth FPS. Become the Undead Gunslinger, doomed to roam the barren lands until he manages to purge their curse, freeing his soul. 3 varied scenarios, perk-based character progression, and 20+ hours of gameplay await you!

Why similar: Inventory Management 19.8%, Stealth 19.6%, Immersive Sim 16.4%, Dark 10.1%, Horror 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: Blends stealth and immersive sim mechanics with a dark, supernatural western setting that feels distinct yet familiar.

Filcher is a first-person 2.5D noir stealth game. As Sporey the master thief, break into guarded buildings to steal from the wealthy and corrupt, using only your senses, your wits, and a handful of tools and gadgets.

Why similar: Stealth 34.3%, Immersive Sim 31.1%, Dark 12.4%, First-Person 9.6%, Exploration 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: A dedicated stealth immersive sim that emphasizes player observation and environmental interaction in a classic style.

In 2013 the world was devastated by an apocalyptic event, annihilating almost all mankind and turning the Earth's surface into a poisonous wasteland. A handful of survivors took refuge in the depths of the Moscow underground, and human civilization entered a new Dark Age. The year is 2033.

Why similar: Stealth 27%, Horror 21.2%, Atmospheric 16.3%, Shooter 15.3%, First-Person 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: Delivers a similarly oppressive, atmospheric, and survival-oriented experience set in a crumbling, post-collapse world.

In a city driven by corruption, three hardened citizens rise to uncover a conspiracy threatening its fate. Define your playstyle and engage in lethal high-octane combat, or keep out of sight in gripping stealth action.

Why similar: Cyberpunk 21%, Conspiracy 16.7% ★, Dystopian 16.3%, Stealth 12.4%, Action RPG 11.3%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a similar cyberpunk narrative and stealth-focused gameplay, albeit from a top-down perspective.

Embody the ultimate cybernetic corporate agent. Master deadly gunplay, time manipulation, and supernatural abilities. Hack computers, people, even the individual bullets flying at you. Confront the future, and die trying.

Why similar: Hacking 36.7% ★, Cyberpunk 20.5%, Dystopian 14.2%, Stealth 11.8%, Horror 5.4%

FPS/mecha hybrid europolice sim with emphasis on interacting with NPCs and different gameplay systems.

Why similar: Immersive Sim 37.2%, Stealth 32.3%, Shooter 15%, First-Person 7.1%, RPG 5.8%

A dark cyberpunk RPG in a bleak dystopian future. Become a "freelancer" in the heart of Slade City, a sprawling urban nightmare of grimy asphalt and broken dreams where crime and disorder run rampant. - Stay Alert. Stay Armed. Stay Alive. Don't lose your humanity.

Why similar: Cyberpunk 29.5%, Hacking 27.7% ★, Dystopian 22.3%, Exploration 7.8%, RPG 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: A deep, cyberpunk-themed RPG that emphasizes survival, inventory management, and systemic complexity.

An immersive first-person-melee RPG where you create your character and fight, talk or sneak your way out of confrontation. From concrete buildings to futuristic environments - start from the bottom and make your way through narrative missions to the top of the city in a bid for control.

Why similar: Immersive Sim 29.1%, Dystopian 22.1%, Stealth 11.8%, Exploration 9.1%, First-Person 8.8%

Dive into a hostile world that challenges your very existence, in this survival horror game with RPG elements. Unravel a thousand-year-old mystery, risk your sanity and face the Outer Gods with your skills. Every bullet and every decision counts now, are you up to the task?

Why similar: Stealth 19.1%, Immersive Sim 16.7%, Action RPG 14.9%, Dark 14.7%, Horror 11.7%

Inherit the role of a mythical thief and pull off the heist of the century in Abermore, a first-person RPG where stealth is your key to fame and fortune. You have 18 days to ransack houses, sell stolen loot, acquire new gear and form alliances to prepare for the ultimate heist.

Why similar: Stealth 26.3%, Immersive Sim 22.8%, Dystopian 17.5%, Dark 11.3%, Action RPG 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: A heist-focused immersive sim that shares the genre's emphasis on player-chosen solutions and stealth.

The Occupation is a fixed-time, investigative thriller set in North West England on Saturday 24th October, 1987.

Why similar: Stealth 36.8%, Immersive Sim 36.5%, First-Person 9.6%, Exploration 8.1%, Atmospheric 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: A unique, time-sensitive investigative sim that rewards careful observation and environmental awareness.

Re-discover what made System Shock the first of it's kind, a ground breaking immersive sim that would inspire a generation of games to come....

Why similar: Cyberpunk 38.2%, Immersive Sim 27.2%, Horror 11.1%, RPG 6.7%, First-Person 4.8%

Earth's Shadow is a third person action Sci-Fi dungeon crawler set in the year 3081 on planet Sumbra; a remote alien planet where legends of valuable relics surround this black world, calling to the greedy and brave explorers seeking a bright future... but end up uncovering an even darker past.

Why similar: Cyberpunk 22.5%, Action RPG 17.4%, Shooter 12.9%, Dark 10.7%, RPG 8.8%

The year is 2052 and the world is a dangerous and chaotic place. Terrorists operate openly - killing thousands; drugs, disease and pollution kill even more. The world's economies are close to collapse and the gap between the insanely wealthy and the desperately poor grows ever wider.

Why similar: Cyberpunk 27.1%, Stealth 14.8%, Immersive Sim 13.4%, Dystopian 10.9%, Conspiracy 9.3% ★

A paranoid cybercriminal tries to regain control over an underground marketplace stolen by his former coworkers. You must utilize your hacking and intelligence gathering skills to get rid of hitmen sent by your enemies in a race with worsening mental state and terrifying hallucinations.

Why similar: Hacking 42.7% ★, Cyberpunk 20.4%, Dark 13.9%, Horror 11.5%, Atmospheric 6%

Use computers (via GUIs or the command line), unlock doors, crawl through vents, fight enemies head on or find other ways to neutralize or avoid them...

Why similar: Hacking 28% ★, Immersive Sim 26.6%, Stealth 23.4%, First-Person 8.3%, Action 6%

A murky first-person immersive sim with tightly-wound melee combat and tangled, vertical levels to explore. Use your forked tail to tie your enemies in knots and climb impossible heights. Kill your mark with quickness and cunning, using whatever tools you see fit.

Why similar: Immersive Sim 27.9%, Stealth 26.2%, Shooter 14.7%, Exploration 10.5%, Atmospheric 9.9%

Stealth your way through the shadows and uncover a corporate conspiracy. Become a cyber-augmented agent in this gameplay-focused stealth game that brings classic sneaking to the modern era.

Why similar: Conspiracy 29.8% ★, Stealth 24%, Cyberpunk 23%, Dark 11.4%, Third Person 5.6%

Submarine’s haunted! Hunt and be hunted in this horror dungeon crawler inspired by the decay of the Soviet Union (and immersive RPGs from the 90s).

Why similar: Immersive Sim 26.9%, Action RPG 20.3%, Horror 13.2%, Exploration 9.9%, RPG 9.1%

Become a military hacker and help your black ops team reach their goal in this noir cyberpunk tactical game. Scan, hack, overtake, control and manage high tech devices, vehicles and even enemy cyborgs with cutting-edge implants.

Why similar: Hacking 28.5% ★, Conspiracy 20.9% ★, Cyberpunk 18.4%, Stealth 13.7%, Dark 8.5%

A first-person Metroidvania where you fight with your fists. No guns. Explore a prison island crawling with cybernetic horrors, rip new abilities from what you kill, and punch your way to freedom. Inspired by Tetsuo: The Iron Man.

Why similar: Cyberpunk 29%, Immersive Sim 18.4%, Dark 14.3%, Horror 12%, Exploration 8.4%

Take contracts from sinister megacorporations in this isometric stealth action shooter with RPG elements. Choose your approach: hack defenses, take down the guards, or blow a new entrance with explosives. Use your credits to buy weapons, cyberlimbs, hack software, and ninja gear.

Why similar: Hacking 30.1% ★, Cyberpunk 23.4%, Dystopian 20.6%, Action RPG 14.7%, Stealth 7.5%

Hide in time as you explore a cyberpunk metropolis to uncover the deep dark secrets of the Syndicate in Quantum Replica, a fast-paced stealth action.

Why similar: Cyberpunk 51.8%, Stealth 35.8%, Action 12.4%

A fast-paced PvP FPS built around skill-based movement and deep build crafting, with cinematic, high-intensity combat set in a brutal cyberpunk world inspired by 90s anime.

Why similar: Cyberpunk 34.5%, Dystopian 25.7%, Shooter 13.4%, Dark 13.2%, First-Person 7.4%

Cyber Manhunt is a story-oriented puzzle game focusing on big data, hacking, citizen privacy, and social workers. It focuses on social issues such as cyber violence and privacy breaches.

Why similar: Hacking 61.2% ★, Cyberpunk 13.4%, Immersive Sim 11.2%, RPG 10.3%, Atmospheric 2.3%

Explore, fight, survive and unravel mysteries in this unique and unforgiving 3D isometric RPG set in an original dark, low fantasy world. Exanima's exceptional attention to detail and realistic simulation of all things aim to provide a deeply immersive and dynamic gameplay experience.

Why similar: RPG 38.2%, Horror 23.1%, Atmospheric 19.8%, Action 11.8%, Singleplayer 7%

A short, minimalist stealth-action game about the importance of art. We painted the sky ashen gray. Burned the heavens to starve each other. Now we walk an endless cemetery of regret.

Why similar: Stealth 29.6%, Cyberpunk 25.2%, Conspiracy 15.4% ★, Dystopian 11%, Shooter 6.7%

Deserter: Prologue is a free stealth-RPG game. Use stealth, cunning, and thieving skills to escape from a military camp in the heart of a dystopian war.

Why similar: Stealth 23.2%, Dystopian 23.1%, Immersive Sim 20%, RPG 8.9%, Dark 7.7%

Witchfire is a first-person dark fantasy RPG shooter in which you play as a wicked sinner turned witch hunter on his final mission to reach salvation.

Why similar: Shooter 23.1%, Action RPG 21.3%, Horror 14.3%, Exploration 13.2%, RPG 12.8%

A short psychological horror game, where you attempt to gain root access into an unethical superstructure.

Why similar: Hacking 57.2% ★, Dark 16.1%, Horror 11.7%, Atmospheric 9.9%, Singleplayer 2.9%

Take on a role of a hardened PMC fighter in a dark turn-based extraction RPG. Engage in unforgiving combat, manage your ship and pile up the bodies of your clones to unravel the dark mystery behind threat to all life.

Why similar: RPG 72.4%, Singleplayer 27.6%

UnderRail is an old-school turn-based isometric role-playing game that features a large open post-apocalyptic world, deep and challenging combat and an intricate storyline.

Why similar: RPG 39.6%, Cyberpunk 34.1%, Atmospheric 13.2%, Exploration 7.5%, Singleplayer 5.6%

Step into the shoes of a skilled Anonymous hacker and embark on a mission to unveil the truth hidden behind a sinister organization's plans to monitor civilian data and enforce mass surveillance.

Why similar: Hacking 48% ★, Immersive Sim 19%, Cyberpunk 16.2%, Stealth 9.3%, First-Person 4.1%

Help a woman named Hope escape in a thrilling and topical stealth-action game that explores the perils of government surveillance in the Internet Age.

Why similar: Cyberpunk 38.1%, Stealth 35.8%, Dystopian 18.3%, Action 3.9%, Atmospheric 3.5%

Skin Deep is an immersive first-person shooter. We got sneezing. We got things getting stuck in your feet. Stalk through a vast non-linear starship and sneak, subvert, and sabotage to survive in this stellar sandbox. You're outnumbered, outgunned, and have no shoes. Welcome to Skin Deep!

Why similar: Stealth 30.1%, Immersive Sim 29.6%, Shooter 12.2%, Exploration 9.3%, First-Person 7.1%

Step into the shoes of a skilled Anonymous hacker and embark on a mission to unveil the truth hidden behind a sinister organization's plans to monitor civilian data and enforce mass surveillance.

Why similar: Hacking 52.8% ★, Immersive Sim 18.7%, Stealth 12.8%, Cyberpunk 11.3%, First-Person 3.3%

You're Reyk, a highly trained interdimensional Agent. Pack yourself with deadly weapons and equipment, then journey through the portal to strange parallel worlds! Assassinate your targets, sneak in enemy bases and investigate on mysterious anomalies to uncover the odd link between these worlds...

Why similar: Conspiracy 24.5% ★, Stealth 21.6%, Immersive Sim 19.9%, Horror 10.5%, Third Person 6.2%