Games Like Psychopomp GOLD

Your entire life has been a lie. There are catacombs under every home and building, stretching down for miles. Something calls you deeper into the labyrinth. Delve into the depths, and discover the monstrosities below.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 20%, Dungeon Crawler 13.7%, Psychological 11.5%, Surreal 10.9%, Female Protagonist 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: The original title that established the core surreal dungeon-crawling mechanics and atmospheric dread of the series.

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: Psychological Horror 31.7%, Female Protagonist 24.8%, Survival Horror 22.7%, Atmospheric 12.5%, Action-Adventure 3.6%

Why You'll Like It: A masterful psychological survival horror game featuring a female protagonist and a deeply atmospheric, surreal sci-fi narrative.

Cast into the Great Well, unwanted by the world above. You delve the dark in search of the Old One, your last salvation. Lunacid is a dark fantasy dungeon crawler inspired by Shadow Tower and King’s Field.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 60.9%, First-Person 15.6%, Atmospheric 12.3%, Horror 7.5%, Combat 1.7%

Why You'll Like It: A first-person dungeon crawler that excels at creating a melancholic, surreal, and dark-fantasy atmosphere.

Venture through the Labyrinth Of The Demon King, solving puzzles and fighting fearsome monsters in an epic quest to track down the demon who betrayed your lord and end its life.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 26.9%, Psychological Horror 15.6%, Survival Horror 14.6%, Atmospheric 9.7%, Supernatural 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: A first-person dungeon crawler that leans heavily into retro horror aesthetics and claustrophobic exploration.

The five crew members of the Tulpar are stranded in the empty reaches of space, shrouded in perpetual sunset. God is not watching.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 31.3%, Surreal 21.1%, Psychological 19.8%, Atmospheric 9.8%, Horror 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: A highly atmospheric psychological horror game that uses a retro aesthetic to deliver a deeply unsettling narrative.

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 24.6%, Surreal 18%, Psychological 17.7%, Survival Horror 13.6%, Atmospheric 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: A claustrophobic first-person psychological horror game that captures the same sense of being trapped in a surreal, shifting space.

This is a game in which you traverse the extremely dark world inside a dream.

Why similar: Surreal 26.1%, Psychological Horror 21.5%, Psychological 16.4%, Female Protagonist 12.4%, Atmospheric 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: The definitive surreal exploration game that focuses on navigating abstract, dream-like psychological spaces.

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

Why similar: Surreal 51.3%, Psychological Horror 32%, First-Person 8.8%, Psychedelic 7.2%, Action 0.7%

Why You'll Like It: An immersive sim that shares the same abrasive, surreal, and psychologically taxing design philosophy.

The year is 1990. It’s been two years since the mysterious disappearance of Edward Crow and the abrupt closure of his theme park, Crow Country. But your arrival has broken the silence, Mara Forest. If you want answers, you’ll have to venture deep into the darkness of Crow Country to find them…

Why similar: Psychological Horror 26.5%, Survival Horror 24.9%, Female Protagonist 23.4%, Horror 11.3%, Supernatural 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: A survival horror game with a strong atmospheric focus and a female protagonist navigating a decaying, eerie environment.

Fear & Hunger is a horror dungeon crawler set in the dark and hopeless dungeons of fear and hunger. The game is a hybrid of survival horror and dungeon crawler genres with its influences ranging from Silent Hill to Nethack. There are roguelike elements to the game as well as a heavy foundation of a j-RPG.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 36.1%, Dungeon Crawler 25.1%, Horror 16.8%, Atmospheric 8.3%, Survival Horror 5%

Why You'll Like It: A brutal, unforgiving dungeon crawler that shares the dark, psychological, and punishing nature of the genre.

What you are about to do has not been approved by the Vatican. As a young priest, struggle against demons, cultists, and your own weakening faith in this pixel horror game inspired by the era of classic 8-bit gaming and the "Satanic Panic" of the 1980s.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 46.2%, Horror 19.5%, Survival Horror 13.9%, Atmospheric 13.3%, Adventure 4.8%

Why You'll Like It: Uses a distinct retro aesthetic to deliver intense psychological horror and surreal, disturbing imagery.

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: First-Person 52.9%, Adventure 30.7%, Action-Adventure 16.4%

Why You'll Like It: An open-world RPG that features a surreal, dreamlike world and deep dungeon-crawling elements.

A short story about what sort of challenges everyday little things can be. Help the girl buy milk, be the first not to disappoint her.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 38.7%, Psychological 27.8%, Horror 11.9%, Anime 10.4%, Surreal 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: A short, experimental visual novel that perfectly encapsulates the feeling of psychological fragility and surrealism.

Explore a strange world full of colorful friends and foes. When the time comes, the path you’ve chosen will determine your fate... and perhaps the fate of others as well.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 67.9%, Horror 11.7%, Atmospheric 10.5%, Anime 7.4%, Indie 2.6%

Why You'll Like It: A story-rich psychological horror game that explores deep trauma through surreal, dream-like sequences.

Deep within the realm of sleep, Sybil finds herself pulled to a distorted castle. Grow strong, and unlock new abilities to build up a deep movement system, fight enemies, find secrets, and free the weary soul of Castle Sansa, in this retro-inspired 3D Platformer Metroidvania.

Why similar: Surreal 45.7%, Female Protagonist 45.3%, Adventure 5.7%, Singleplayer 1.9%, Indie 1.4%

Why You'll Like It: Features a female protagonist and a surreal, dream-like world that emphasizes fluid exploration and movement.

Walk-n-talk adventure with light puzzling. Brother and sister practice cannibalism after witnessing a botched satanic ritual.

Why similar: Psychological 36.3%, Psychological Horror 28.6%, Female Protagonist 21.5%, Horror 8.2%, Adventure 4.2%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, psychological narrative game that explores complex, disturbing character dynamics.

Hylics is a recreational program with light JRPG elements.

Why similar: Surreal 73.6%, Atmospheric 10.7%, Psychedelic 9.5%, Adventure 2.6%, Indie 2.6%

Why You'll Like It: A surreal, claymation-style RPG that prioritizes abstract visuals and a dreamlike, unsettling tone.

Experience surreal environments and inexplicable characters as ENA in a new wild world.

Why similar: Surreal 61.2%, Atmospheric 11.9%, First-Person 11.1%, Adventure 7.4%, Psychedelic 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: A surreal, stylized adventure game that captures the same bizarre, dream-like energy as the seed game.

Can you survive 1000 rooms of cute terror? Or will you break once the cuteness starts to fade off and you're running for your life from the unspeakable hideous beings that shake and writhe in bowels of this house? They wait for you, they wait and hunger for meeting you.

Why similar: Horror 22%, Psychological Horror 21.8%, Survival Horror 13.1%, First-Person 11.9%, Cute 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: A first-person horror game that effectively balances cute aesthetics with genuine, escalating terror.

A eulogy for happiness, and a lament for connection that never was.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 26.6%, Surreal 23.9%, Female Protagonist 15.8%, Anime 10.3%, Horror 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: A surreal, psychological RPG that uses a unique aesthetic to explore themes of identity and existence.

A first-person action horror game set in a nightmarish manor infested with zombies, psychotic cultists, and a horde of other horrors. Utilize an assortment of different weapons in a brutal fight for survival as you try to escape from the Nightmare of Decay.

Why similar: Survival Horror 35.9%, Horror 24.4%, First-Person 14.8%, Action-Adventure 10.9%, Adventure 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: A first-person dungeon crawler that focuses on intense, retro-styled survival horror combat.

A short horror game where you pilot a tiny submarine through an ocean of blood on an alien moon.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 36.7%, Horror 17.3%, Atmospheric 17%, Surreal 12.5%, First-Person 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: A claustrophobic, atmospheric horror game that relies on limited sensory input to build extreme tension.

SAY ANYTHING in this bizarre dungeon adventure where words control everything. Fill in the blanks with text or voice to uncover lost abilities, embark on strange quests, and solve mindbending riddles. Can you conquer the crypt and uncover the mystery at the heart of CRYPTMASTER?

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 31.3%, Surreal 27.1%, Psychological Horror 21.4%, First-Person 8.4%, Action-Adventure 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: A unique dungeon crawler that uses atmospheric, text-based mechanics to create a distinct, eerie experience.

Pathologic 2 is a groundbreaking open-world horror RPG. Resist the plague. Make medicine. Heal people. Perform an autopsy. Trade to get what you need. Fight and kill if necessary. Survive. Struggle with an outbreak in a secluded rural town that is rapidly turning into hell.

Why similar: Surreal 31.7%, Psychological Horror 25.1%, Survival Horror 15.5%, Atmospheric 14.6%, First-Person 7%

Why You'll Like It: An intense, atmospheric survival game that forces the player to navigate a psychologically taxing and surreal plague-ridden town.

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 25%, Survival Horror 18.8%, Atmospheric 12.6%, Horror 11.4%, First-Person 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: A dungeon-like survival horror game that emphasizes emergent gameplay and constant, atmospheric pressure.

Fort Oasis is no paradise—it's a decaying nightmare where reality crumbles. The creator of Turbo Overkill unleashes survival-horror stacked with mysteries and monstrosities. Scavenge to craft weapons, while a voice on your walkie-talkie guides you into the island's depths.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 21.2%, Surreal 18.9%, Psychological 16.7%, Atmospheric 9.5%, Supernatural 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: A first-person horror mod-turned-standalone that provides a gritty, atmospheric, and highly immersive dungeon-like experience.

Smuggle contraband VHS tapes across the border. Discover the remnants of illicit industry. Prepare for an assassination. This is Paratopic, an atmospheric retro-3D horror adventure through a cursed fever dream.

Why similar: Surreal 43.3%, Psychological Horror 19.6%, Horror 13.4%, Atmospheric 12%, Adventure 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: A surreal, low-poly horror experience that relies on disjointed storytelling and atmosphere over traditional mechanics.

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: Survival Horror 40.3%, Horror 28.5%, First-Person 25.8%, Singleplayer 3%, Action 2.3%

Why You'll Like It: A first-person stealth-horror game that features a dark, atmospheric world and challenging exploration.

A sequel to Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk. Dive into demented and bizarre world once again and help the girl become a little happier.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 40.2%, Psychological 16.9%, Surreal 16.2%, Female Protagonist 8.5%, Psychedelic 6.4%

F&H 2: Termina is oppressive, relentless and hopeless. A mix of jRPG and Survival Horror. Turn-based combat meets resource management. 3 days to explore the wicked town of Prehevil and find out about its dark secrets. 3 days until the pale and sickly green moon rises at its apex. Termina is upon us!

Why similar: Psychological Horror 26.2%, Dungeon Crawler 25.1%, Survival Horror 22.3%, Horror 11.7%, Atmospheric 7.9%

You are Marie, a cyborg mercenary dropped into the rot of a post-Soviet city of corruption and opportunity. Shoot, sneak, hack, climb or talk your way through alt-history cyberpunk Poland in an immersive sim where every problem has multiple solutions and every rooftop is reachable.

Why similar: Atmospheric 41%, Horror 28.4%, First-Person 24.6%, Singleplayer 3.3%, Action 2.7%

Picayune Dreams is a roguelike blend of bullet heaven horde survival, and bullet hell gameplay. Adrift across the endless void, you must fend off thousands of nightmarish and otherwordly creatures. Uncover a mysterious and surreal story. And don't forget. You mu [TRANSMISSION INTERRUPTED...]

Why similar: Surreal 34.6%, Psychological Horror 30.7%, Female Protagonist 24.2%, Psychedelic 8%, Singleplayer 1.3%

Beyond Citadel is an anime style retro throwback shooter inspired by the classics of the 90's, with realistic gunplay mechanics, anime violence and fast paced combat. Fight your way through the heavily armed mechanical fortress and discover the secret that lies beneath.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 38.5%, Anime 22.9%, First-Person 13.4%, Cute 12%, Action-Adventure 10.1%

A 1 to 4 player Y2K dream-exploration game. Free your imaginary friends trapped to eternal sleep by the goddess Mama. Collect cursed items and use weapons to face the monsters in Mama's dreams.

Why similar: Surreal 34.3%, Female Protagonist 22%, Supernatural 14.8%, Horror 13.2%, First-Person 9.1%

Play as a mighty Blood Wizard on a quest to escape a death-loop of psychedelic dungeons. Slay disgusting creatures using a large array of bladed weapons and unnerving spells, harness the power of cursed rings, find mysterious treasures, and learn the secrets of the universe you are trapped in.

Why similar: Surreal 34.1%, Dungeon Crawler 33.1%, Horror 9.7%, First-Person 9.1%, Atmospheric 8.7%

Awaria is a short game about working in haunted maintenance tunnels.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 40.2%, Cute 21.6%, Psychological Horror 13.7%, Anime 12%, Horror 4.7%

Explore, build, and survive in a cryptic expanse oozing with dreamlike oddities and esoteric critters.

Why similar: Surreal 37%, Psychological Horror 23.5%, Atmospheric 11.3%, Horror 8.2%, First-Person 6.9%

Enter the world of ATLYSS, a Singleplayer/Online RPG where you can fight with or against friends in a surreal world filled with creatures beyond comprehension. Customize and progress your character(s), complete quests, and discover strange locations.

Why similar: Surreal 32.8%, Cute 23.1%, Atmospheric 16.6%, Adventure 12.5%, Combat 5.9%

Look Outside is a survival horror RPG set in a single apartment building. A mysterious event turns anyone who looks out the window into grotesque monsters, leaving the world in absolute chaos. Scavenge the building to seek food, supplies, and weapons while encountering strange characters.

Why similar: Survival Horror 45.9%, Horror 26.3%, Atmospheric 16%, Adventure 9.1%, Indie 1.5%

White Knuckle is a first-person roguelite speed-climbing game. Ascend through the guts of SUB-STRUCTURE 17 using precision movement mechanics. Sharp reflexes and resource management will bring you out from under ten thousand meters of concrete and decay.

Why similar: Survival Horror 29%, Horror 21.3%, Atmospheric 20.1%, First-Person 19.3%, Adventure 8.8%

Experience the quiet terror of this 1-bit love letter to Junji Ito and H.P. Lovecraft. Navigate a hellish roguelite reality with turn-based combat and unforgiving choices. Experiment with your deck of event cards to discover new forms of cosmic horror in every playthrough. The inevitable awaits...

Why similar: Psychological Horror 33.4%, Survival Horror 21.8%, Horror 17.6%, Anime 12.2%, Atmospheric 10.3%

The Citadel is a brutal first person shooter, and a love letter to classic games such as Marathon, Doom and Wolfenstein 3d. Descend into the depths of a dark citadel, and fight through 6 Episodes and 30 levels of action packed with 6 challenging bosses. Go forth, Martyr.

Why similar: Anime 31.7%, Female Protagonist 30.7%, Atmospheric 16%, First-Person 12.1%, Indie 3.2%

“I’m the Batter. I’ve been entrusted with a sacred mission.” -- One of the most influential RPGs of the last 20 years is finally coming to Steam. Take control of the Batter as he seeks to purify an uncanny and hopeless world haunted by specters, guided by a cryptic, grinning cat called The Judge.

Why similar: Surreal 41.1%, Psychological Horror 38.4%, Atmospheric 9.7%, Horror 3.8%, Combat 3.4%

Endacopia is a Point-and-Click Puzzle Adventure that is visually reminiscent of early computer edutainment games... with underlying horrors.

Why similar: Surreal 37.6%, Psychological Horror 29.1%, Horror 11.2%, Atmospheric 10.7%, Adventure 6.2%

In Felvidek, a JRPG set in 15th century Slovakia, you embrace the role of an alcoholic knight Pavol. Meet diverse and interesting characters to help you drive out the Hussites and Ottomans who blight this land.

Why similar: Surreal 65.7%, Atmospheric 23.6%, Combat 6.6%, Indie 2.1%, Singleplayer 1.9%

Delve into the enthralling world of Pocket Mirror ~ GoldenerTraum, the acclaimed RPG Maker gothic horror game that'll take you on a moving journey of self-discovery.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 29.5%, Horror 24.4%, Anime 20.2%, Atmospheric 15.3%, Adventure 8.8%

A mysterious muse calls upon you to investigate a Large tower in an oneiric land.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 45.4%, Surreal 27.4%, Adventure 11.5%, Psychedelic 9%, First-Person 3%

A BRAZILIAN BOOMER SHOOTER GAME MADE USING THE ID TECH 2 ENGINE! SHOOT, JUMP, EMBARK ON A JOURNEY THROUGHOUT THE STATE OF RIO DE JANEIRO, HELL AND EVEN HEAVEN! SAVE BRAZIL!

Why similar: Surreal 66.7%, First-Person 19.7%, Adventure 9.6%, Singleplayer 2.1%, Action 1.9%

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

Why similar: First-Person 93.1%, Action 6.9%

NEEDY STREAMER OVERLOAD is a “multi-ending ADV” depicting daily life with “OMGkawaiiAngel”, a young girl with a rather extreme need for approval attempting to become the #1 “Internet Angel” (streamer).

Why similar: Psychological Horror 44.6%, Psychological 19.5%, Anime 18.3%, Cute 9.1%, Psychedelic 3.3%

A surreal RPG with a unique graphical style and droll scenario.

Why similar: Surreal 62.6%, Dungeon Crawler 16.9%, Psychedelic 8.2%, Adventure 5.6%, Psychological Horror 5.1%

Dive into the parallel story to UNDERTALE! Fight or spare your way through action-packed battles as you explore a mysterious world alongside an endearing cast of new and familiar characters. Chapters 1-5 are available now, with more planned as free updates!

Why similar: Surreal 91.7%, Singleplayer 8.3%

An investigation of a secret film studio underneath their school has led 3 students down an estranged rabbit hole. With the fixed-camera as your weapon, shine a light on the truth and save your friends.

Why similar: Surreal 27.2%, Psychological Horror 26.4%, Horror 10%, Cute 8.6%, Survival Horror 7.6%

Parkour through the ruins of a megastructure, climb massive bosses, and hunt down every construction equipment in this slice of life action-adventure with immaculate vibes.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 35.3%, Anime 21.8%, Atmospheric 19.7%, Action-Adventure 12%, Combat 5.6%

Mohrta is a nonlinear FPS adventure through the strange and otherworldly. Explore a vast selection of unique environments, slay an enormous cast of bizarre creatures, and upgrade your arsenal of multifaceted weapons.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 48.2%, Atmospheric 20.1%, First-Person 13.8%, Adventure 6.9%, Action-Adventure 4%

A short psychological adventure about a stressed girl who wants to explore her ceiling.

Why similar: Psychological 27.8%, Psychological Horror 19.9%, Female Protagonist 16.3%, Anime 11%, Atmospheric 9.9%

An android is led through a vast structure by a glitch in his visual system. Lorn's Lure is an atmospheric narrative first-person platformer with novel climb-anything mechanics and modernized retro 3D graphics.

Why similar: Horror 27.7%, Action-Adventure 23.1%, First-Person 16.3%, Adventure 13.9%, Atmospheric 11.2%

A recovered copy of a lost game from the late 1990s about a Beaver named Bucky and his friends trying to escape from an island they crashed upon.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 62.2%, Horror 27.6%, Adventure 8.7%, Singleplayer 1.5%

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: Atmospheric 40.4%, Cute 28.9%, First-Person 27.9%, Action 2.8%

You're here to slay the princess. Don't believe her lies.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 60.5%, Horror 18.3%, First-Person 13%, Adventure 6.4%, Singleplayer 1.7%