Games Like Presence

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: Gore 29.6%, Horror 22.2%, Dark 12.5%, Atmospheric 8.2%, Story Rich 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: This game shares the focus on exploring a domestic space filled with dark secrets and a lingering, malevolent presence.

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 48.1%, Dark 19.9%, Atmospheric 7.9%, First-Person 7.1%, Exploration 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: It offers an intense, atmospheric psychological horror experience that perfectly captures the feeling of being haunted in a tragic, ever-changing home.

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: Horror 29.1%, Dark 19.5%, Gore 16.1%, Atmospheric 8.6%, First-Person 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: It features deep psychological horror and exploration mechanics that mirror the dread found in Presence.

The tragic fate brings you, a simple night guard, to an abandoned school. Plunge into a horrifying story and get to the bottom of the secret that this spectre of the long-gone Soviet era has in store.

Why similar: Gore 37.9%, Horror 18.2%, Dark 16.2%, Atmospheric 9.6%, First-Person 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: It is a strong indie match that utilizes gore and first-person exploration to build a terrifying school-based horror experience.

Amnesia: The Dark Descent, a first person survival horror. A game about immersion, discovery and living through a nightmare. An experience that will chill you to the core.

Why similar: Horror 38%, Gore 24.5%, Dark 11.2%, Atmospheric 8.5%, First-Person 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: As a pioneer of atmospheric, first-person horror, it remains a quintessential recommendation for those who enjoy exploration and vulnerability.

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: Horror 27.6%, Dark 20.7%, Atmospheric 12.9%, Story Rich 12.2%, Exploration 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: This title excels at environmental storytelling and atmospheric shifts, making it a great match for fans of narrative-driven horror.

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: Horror 20.8%, Dark 18.7%, Gore 18.5%, Atmospheric 9.9%, Story Rich 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: This psychological horror game focuses on atmospheric tension and exploration, mirroring the pacing of Presence.

This is an indie horror from the first person, in which you find yourself in an area called Kowloon in search of cheap housing. The inhabitants of this place only at first glance seem to be ordinary people, but if we dig deeper, we will see their real faces.

Why similar: Horror 25.2%, Gore 21.3%, Dark 14.9%, Atmospheric 11.8%, First-Person 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a unique, claustrophobic exploration of a dark environment that captures the same indie horror aesthetic.

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: Horror 25.2%, Dark 20.5%, Story Rich 13.4%, Atmospheric 12.9%, Exploration 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a dark, story-rich experience set in a tragic historical context that aligns with the dramatic tone of the seed game.

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 30%, Gore 24.3%, Dark 16.5%, First-Person 6.3%, Atmospheric 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: It directly mirrors the 'abandoned building' horror theme found in the seed game.

Enter the abandoned arcade after your car has crashed, and the shelter you were looking for is trying to eat you alive in this dark mystery-horror adventure. Solve mysteries, keep JANITOR satisfied, and always be aware of what's behind your back.

Why similar: Horror 27.2%, Dark 20.4%, Story Rich 13.4%, Exploration 12.8%, First-Person 11.2%

Why You'll Like It: This game uses unique exploration and puzzle mechanics to deliver a retro-inspired, atmospheric horror experience.

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: Horror 39.7%, Gore 20.1%, First-Person 7.9%, Story Rich 7.7%, Atmospheric 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: It combines a strong narrative with atmospheric exploration, making it a compelling choice for fans of story-rich horror.

Doorways is an immersive horror adventure, featuring a complex story and deep atmosphere.

Why similar: Horror 33.3%, Crime 12.5%, Gore 12.3%, Dark 11.5%, Atmospheric 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a first-person horror exploration experience that feels very much in line with the seed game's style.

Plunge into the atmosphere of fear and horror,investigate the dark house full of mysteries and danger!

Why similar: Horror 78.3%, Indie 9.3%, Adventure 6.6%, Action 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: A classic indie walking simulator that captures the simple, effective horror of exploring a haunted location.

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 45%, Gore 20.7%, First-Person 7.8%, Indie 5.8%, Exploration 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: This game focuses on exploring a creepy, abandoned estate with a heavy emphasis on narrative and atmospheric dread.

A psychological horror experience set in a forgotten apartment filled with dark memories, eerie puzzles, and emotional scars waiting to resurface.

Why similar: Gore 32%, Crime 22%, Horror 12.2%, Dark 10.6%, Atmospheric 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: It is an indie horror game that uses gore and atmospheric design to create a sense of dread in a confined space.

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: Horror 27.5%, Dark 19.7%, Atmospheric 13.9%, Action-Adventure 8.2%, Story Rich 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: This narrative-driven horror game emphasizes atmosphere and thriller elements to keep the player engaged.

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: Horror 41%, Atmospheric 20.9%, Gore 18.8%, First-Person 11.9%, Indie 6%

Why You'll Like It: This indie title provides a claustrophobic and deeply unsettling psychological horror experience that feels very similar to Presence.

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: Gore 24.9%, Horror 22%, Dark 18%, Atmospheric 11.6%, First-Person 4.3%

Why You'll Like It: It focuses on psychological tension and atmospheric storytelling, making it a solid choice for fans of the genre.

Remorse: The List is a classic survival horror game where the player must figure out what is happening in the little hungarian town of Hidegpuszta, and your only clue is a list that doesn't make much sense. Exploring will be the key to unveiling its secrets and get out of there alive.

Why similar: Gore 27.6%, Horror 15.9%, Dark 13%, Atmospheric 7.5%, Action-Adventure 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: This indie horror game focuses on investigation and atmosphere, providing a similar sense of discovery and unease.

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 40.7%, Gore 27.8%, Atmospheric 6.6%, Dark 6.6%, First-Person 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: It features first-person horror gameplay with a strong emphasis on stealth and uncovering the history of a dark location.

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: Gore 23.7%, Horror 16.5%, Dark 15.3%, Atmospheric 8.7%, Story Rich 8%

Why You'll Like It: An indie psychological horror title that prioritizes atmosphere and adventure in a way that aligns with Presence.

The Demon Within Me is a first-person psychological horror game featuring a dark, lonely, and atmospheric environment that offers an immersive and disturbing experience.

Why similar: Horror 21.1%, Drama 20.7%, Dark 17.7%, Atmospheric 11.2%, First-Person 9%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a supernatural, first-person horror experience that emphasizes atmospheric dread.

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: Crime 30.3%, Horror 17.5%, Dark 13.2%, Atmospheric 9%, Action-Adventure 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: This title focuses on psychological horror and atmospheric adventure, mirroring the core elements of Presence.

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: Horror 33.9%, Gore 20.5%, Dark 8.9%, Atmospheric 7.7%, First-Person 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: This game provides an indie horror adventure with a focus on exploration and violent, dark themes.

Wounded is a first-person survival horror game, bringing you the old-school indie horror vibe through a detailed and eerie environment.

Why similar: Gore 26.4%, Horror 23.1%, Dark 15.8%, Atmospheric 9.2%, First-Person 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: This indie title focuses on atmospheric horror and exploration, fitting well within the same sub-genre.

Descend deep into the nightmare that seamlessly blends with reality in this uncanny horror escape room game. Can you find your way out of the horrid mansion or will you succumb to your fears? Can you face and overcome your past, or will it break you?

Why similar: Gore 24.2%, Horror 17.4%, Dark 15.7%, Atmospheric 9.3%, Story Rich 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: This first-person horror game relies on puzzle elements and atmosphere to build a sense of presence.

Zemblanity is an atmospheric first-person horror game. What seemed like a little creepy invitation over from an old childhood friend turns into disturbing uncovering of mysterious forces ruling in the mansion. Will you find a way out?

Why similar: Horror 23.3%, Dark 21.8%, Atmospheric 11.9%, Hidden Object 9.1%, Realistic 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: It combines dark, atmospheric exploration with puzzle-solving to create a tense horror experience.

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: Horror 21.7%, Dark 16.7%, Gore 15.9%, Atmospheric 10.4%, Action-Adventure 6.7%

"The Last Visit: 98th" is a psychological indie horror from the first person, in the genre of a walking simulator, in the setting of the post-Soviet winter space. The main focus is on the atmosphere of horror, which is emphasized by realistic 3D graphics.

Why similar: Horror 20.5%, Gore 19.8%, Dark 15.4%, Atmospheric 10.6%, First-Person 6.3%

Witchblood is a first-person psychological horror game that draws you into the heart of a dark curse. Explore a decaying house where reality begins to unravel. Uncover the truth behind a forgotten family’s tragedy and face what should have remained buried.

Why similar: Horror 26.5%, Gore 21.1%, Dark 15.8%, Atmospheric 12.8%, Story Rich 10.5%

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: Horror 31.5%, Dark 18.7%, Story Rich 10.2%, First-Person 7%, Realistic 6%

First-person survival horror with ghosts and demons. Find yourself smack in the middle of a haunted forest in the dead of night. Talk to spirits through your Spirit Board. Capture evidence of the paranormal, but beware, fiercely aggressive demons are on the hunt.

Why similar: Gore 26%, Horror 22.2%, Crime 16.2%, Dark 11.9%, Atmospheric 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: It is an indie horror game that uses mystery and supernatural elements to drive the player's exploration.

The player finds himself in an abandoned school, which was once a place of study for local schoolchildren. The protagonist is a paranormal researcher who came here to solve the mystery that shrouds this gloomy location.

Why similar: Horror 22.4%, Hidden Object 16.1%, Exploration 14.3%, First-Person 10.2%, Atmospheric 9%

Indie horror game that will take your adrenaline to another level.

Why similar: Gore 27%, Horror 13.7%, Action-Adventure 12.2%, Hidden Object 9.4%, Exploration 9%

Witch's Doll is a first-person psychological horror game with realistic graphics. Beware, something is lurking in the dark. Get ready for intense jumpscares.

Why similar: Gore 32.5%, Horror 16.7%, Dark 9.2%, Atmospheric 8.5%, Story Rich 7.3%

It Reaches is a first person horror game, captured through the lens of a police officer’s body cam. Trapped inside the facilities of an abandoned hospital, find a way to escape the horrors lurking underground. Uncover a dark mystery left behind and don't get caught! They will reach for you…

Why similar: Horror 26%, Dark 19.7%, Gore 15.6%, Atmospheric 8%, Realistic 7.9%

Wake up inside an abandoned mansion. Uncover the dark fate of a missing family. Survive the presence that stalks you within these walls.

Why similar: Horror 27.9%, Dark 15.2%, Hidden Object 12.6%, Atmospheric 12.6%, First-Person 10.2%

Paranormal VHS is a horror game that features a VHS tape-inspired aesthetic. The game's story revolves around a popular vlogger who spends a night in haunted locations in search of paranormal activity. Brace for intense jumpscares.

Why similar: Gore 42.3%, Horror 13.3%, Dark 10%, Atmospheric 5.6%, Indie 5.2%

Take part in a one-man investigation and solve the mystery of your brother’s disappearance. Find out the truth by exploring unsettling liminal locations. Discover the story chapter by chapter, with each one unveiling their common tragedy.

Why similar: Blood 54.5% ★, Horror 21.7%, Gore 15%, Atmospheric 5.3%, First-Person 3.5%

You're a journalist searching for answers... but beneath the surface lies only terror. The labyrinth you’ve entered to find the missing may never let you leave.

Why similar: Gore 41.9%, Horror 24.8%, First-Person 9.1%, Dark 6.6%, Indie 5.1%

A first-person atmospheric horror-puzzle game that focuses on the narrative to tie together the gruesome world with creative puzzles. Explore the mind of a twisted serial killer who wants nothing else than to show his work of art as well as tell his story to the world.

Why similar: Narration 27.7%, Horror 18.8%, Gore 12.8%, Atmospheric 11.7%, Dark 7.3%

Third-Person horror game . The game contains many puzzles and mysteries. The game contain escaping and hiding from evil entity.

Why similar: Gore 37.7%, Horror 34.9%, 3D 13%, Adventure 7.5%, Indie 4.7%

What starts as the preparation for a special Halloween night event at a summer camp turns into a nightmare when someone with a bloodied axe ends the lives of all your friends. Will you manage to escape and save yourself?

Why similar: Action-Adventure 17.4%, Atmospheric 15.5%, Exploration 14.5%, First-Person 12.2%, Horror 9.3%

Parasomnia is a horror game in the style of backrooms. The accompanying excellent visual will allow you to plunge into the nightmare happening around the hero. Mitya is not a fighter, he can only run. Realistic camera and sound complement your emotions.

Why similar: Crime 25.9%, Gore 17.4%, Dark 14.3%, Horror 12.4%, Atmospheric 7.7%

You’ve been trapped in a school by a mysterious God. Memorize your surroundings, spot the anomalies, and reach floor 0 to earn your escape.

Why similar: Horror 24.2%, Dark 18.7%, Hidden Object 13%, Atmospheric 11.4%, Exploration 10.5%

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: Horror 27%, Dark 26.5%, Atmospheric 14.5%, Exploration 7.3%, 3D 6.7%

It's your first night as the caretaker of a scary quest. The last visitors have gone home. You need to turn off the lights, check the equipment and not die of horror, because someone or something suddenly starts a nightmarish game. With you in the lead.

Why similar: Dark 25.1%, Hidden Object 18.1%, Horror 17.1%, Exploration 16%, First-Person 11.7%

A 3rd person, fixed-camera survival horror adventure. Fear the Presence, a mysterious entity you cannot fight: stay alert, hide, breathe slowly... Explore cursed places where unseen spirits and lost souls linger in a true horror story for the ages.

Why similar: Horror 22.1%, Dark 21.6%, Action-Adventure 12%, Story Rich 11.3%, Atmospheric 10.1%

The Guest II is a first-person psychological horror experience.

Why similar: Horror 33.5%, Dark 24.3%, Hidden Object 9.8%, Realistic 7.8%, Story Rich 6.7%

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: Horror 31.3%, Hidden Object 13.3%, Exploration 12.9%, First-Person 8.5%, Story Rich 7.9%

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: Horror 26.7%, Dark 24.3%, Atmospheric 13.3%, Exploration 9.7%, Realistic 8.9%

35 dead students, dozens of silenced parents, and one police coverup later you decide it's time to take matters into your own hands. You descend into the depths of your high school to figure out what really happened to your classmates.

Why similar: Horror 25.1%, Exploration 18.5%, Dark 12.2%, First-Person 10.7%, Atmospheric 8.8%

There are 6 depths to descend; the further you go, the more terror you will experience. Uncover mysteries, solve puzzles, and immerse yourself in a dark storyline that Inside Depth 6 has to offer. Journey through all 6 depths to uncover the secrets buried within.

Why similar: Horror 26.4%, Dark 24.6%, Story Rich 8.4%, Exploration 6.8%, Realistic 6.7%

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: Horror 30.8%, Dark 22.8%, First-Person 13%, Atmospheric 11.7%, 3D 6.8%

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: Horror 30.4%, Atmospheric 16.6%, Exploration 13.1%, First-Person 10%, Story Rich 9.4%

I'M STILL HERE - is a realistic horror game with an interesting plot and horrific screamers.

Why similar: Horror 30.3%, Atmospheric 15.8%, Dark 13.3%, First-Person 10.1%, Realistic 8.7%

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

Why similar: Horror 28.3%, Dark 25.7%, Atmospheric 11.2%, First-Person 10.2%, Indie 5.5%

Doorways: Holy Mountains of Flesh is an Immersive Horror Adventure, featuring a Complex Story and Deep Atmosphere.

Why similar: Gore 29.7%, Horror 21.3%, Dark 16.7%, First-Person 7.2%, Atmospheric 7.1%

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: Horror 25.2%, Dark 21.8%, Atmospheric 14.4%, Story Rich 9.3%, Realistic 8.4%