Games Like Puppet House

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 24.2%, Psychological Horror 23.2%, Dark 13.8%, Demons 11.1%, Atmospheric 6%

Why You'll Like It: This psychological horror game features intense puzzle-solving and a terrifying supernatural presence that mirrors the investigative dread of Puppet House.

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 35.1%, Psychological Horror 28.7%, Dark 11.9%, Realistic 5.9%, Atmospheric 4.8%

Why You'll Like It: Set in a sprawling, ever-changing house, this game captures the same oppressive atmosphere and psychological tension found in mansion-based horror.

A local news team breaks into an abandoned house to chase a salacious ghost story... until a MANIAC chases them! ...VHS era 80's slasher. PS1 style survival horror!

Why similar: Horror 31.8%, Psychological Horror 22.1%, Cinematic 20.6%, Realistic 9.4%, 3D 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: This retro-styled slasher game features a killer puppet theme and intense stealth gameplay that aligns perfectly with the seed game's premise.

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: Psychedelic 31%, Psychological Horror 13.8%, Horror 12.3%, Mystery 10.9%, Dark 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: It focuses on environmental storytelling and psychological exploration within a grand, decaying mansion, perfect for fans of narrative-driven horror.

Dollhouse is a frightening film noir horror story sure to send shivers down your spine. Survive a horrifying trip into the mind of detective Marie. Piece your past together, but watch your back, as something gravely dangerous is hunting you down.

Why similar: Detective 30.3%, Horror 24.5%, Psychological Horror 15.1%, Story Rich 9.8%, Atmospheric 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: Centered around the theme of dolls and psychological mystery, this game offers a surreal narrative experience that fans of the puppet-horror genre will appreciate.

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: Horror 20.5%, Psychological Horror 20.4%, Demons 13%, Dark 9.7%, Realistic 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: This game provides a deeply personal and terrifying look into a haunted home, blending narrative-rich storytelling with puzzle-based progression.

Insomnis is a first-person horror game focused on story, exploration and solving puzzles to advance through a terrifying atmosphere. Players take control of Joe Castevet, who will have to deal with a mysterious inheritance he has just received. Discover all the secrets of the Castevet mansion!

Why similar: Demons 17.7%, Mystery 13.5%, Horror 13.1%, Psychological Horror 12.7%, Narration 12%

Why You'll Like It: This puzzle-heavy horror game takes place in a mysterious mansion, focusing on uncovering family secrets through environmental interaction.

Remothered: Tormented Fathers is the pure and realistic survival horror videogame

Why similar: Horror 35.3%, Psychological Horror 31%, Action 9.4%, Story Rich 9.2%, Adventure 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: This game delivers a high-stakes, mansion-based horror experience where investigation and stealth are key to surviving a deadly pursuer.

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 39.4%, Psychological Horror 17.3%, Story Rich 10.7%, Realistic 7.2%, Exploration 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: It combines detective-style investigation with supernatural horror, offering a dual-narrative structure that feels very similar to the seed game.

Survival Horror in first person where you must manage your ammunition well, explore varied scenarios and face nightmarish beings, while investigating the macabre experiments with children, the result of a mind unhinged by madness and family loss.

Why similar: Thriller 22.2%, Psychological Horror 18.3%, Horror 16.3%, Action-Adventure 12.4%, Dark 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: It directly tackles the puppet-horror theme with a focus on action-adventure and survival, providing a more combat-oriented take on the premise.

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 30.1%, Psychological Horror 22.1%, Demons 12.1%, Narration 8.9%, Mystery 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: A classic gothic horror experience that relies on exploration and puzzle-solving within a haunted estate to drive its narrative forward.

Lunacy: Saint Rhodes is a first-person psychological horror adventure game. Explore your dark family history, solve puzzles and experience a gut-wrenching feeling of terror. You are being watched; never alone, never safe.

Why similar: Thriller 18.6%, Demons 14%, Psychological Horror 10.1%, Horror 9.6%, Mystery 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: This game features an AI-driven horror experience within a mysterious town, focusing on exploration and uncovering dark secrets.

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 20.3%, Thriller 18.4%, Horror 12.8%, Psychological Horror 8.9%, Mystery 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: This game focuses on atmospheric exploration and puzzle-solving, capturing a similar investigative feel to the seed game.

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: Horror 21.8%, Psychological Horror 20.5%, Action-Adventure 13%, Exploration 12.6%, Story Rich 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: While more focused on survival, its intricate puzzle design and claustrophobic setting offer a similar feeling of being trapped with a relentless threat.

Where do you run to when your demons reside within you? Decarnation is a pixel art adventure/action puzzle game with a horrific story inspired by some of the most influential films and novels in the genre. Dive into a breathtaking thriller where nightmares and dreams intertwine…

Why similar: Psychological Horror 17.8%, Horror 17.1%, Dark 14%, Story Rich 11.8%, Action-Adventure 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: A surreal and emotional horror experience that uses puzzle-solving to navigate through disturbing psychological landscapes.

The Initiate is a mystery puzzle game. You awake in a house full of traps and puzzles - This is your trial; complete it, or die!

Why similar: Horror 24%, Psychological Horror 21.1%, Story Rich 14.9%, Adventure 14%, Atmospheric 12%

Why You'll Like It: This game is built entirely around escape-room mechanics and mystery, perfect for those who enjoyed the puzzle-adventure side of 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: Thriller 24.9%, Mystery 13.4%, Psychological Horror 13.4%, Horror 12.4%, Exploration 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: Its unique blend of retro-horror aesthetics and puzzle-solving creates a surreal, atmospheric experience that mirrors the seed game's psychedelic elements.

Detective Wyatt confronts a chilling mystery as he investigates a housemaid's disappearance. Unearth sinister secrets as you navigate through a haunted house, where every shadow hides a lurking terror.

Why similar: Detective 25.1%, Demons 16.1%, Psychological Horror 12.8%, Horror 12.7%, Story Rich 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: A detective-themed horror game that tasks players with investigating supernatural occurrences, aligning well with the seed game's core loop.

A mysterious invitation leads to the attic of an abandoned house. In the room is a cast-iron safe laced with strange carvings and on top, a note from your distant companion. It promises something ancient and astonishing concealed in the iron chamber - you need only find a way in.

Why similar: Mystery 51.7%, Atmospheric 14.1%, Horror 12.7%, Dark 6.6%, Adventure 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: If you enjoyed the escape-room elements of the seed game, this title offers the gold standard for tactile, intricate puzzle-box mechanics.

1924. Private Investigator Pierce is sent to look into the tragic death of the Hawkins family. Plunge into a world of creeping madness and cosmic horror. Cryptic clues, shadowy figures, and pure terror bar your way as you fight to retain your sanity and solve an otherworldly mystery.

Why similar: Detective 26.2%, Horror 15%, Psychological Horror 14.2%, Narration 11.5%, Mystery 10.7%

Why You'll Like It: This title leans heavily into the detective aspect, tasking players with investigating a mysterious location filled with supernatural secrets.

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 16.9%, Narration 16%, Cinematic 15.3%, Psychological Horror 11%, Horror 9%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, narrative-driven psychological thriller that excels at building atmosphere and mystery through a grounded, yet disturbing, story.

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: Cinematic 18.3%, Psychological Horror 12.3%, Demons 11.5%, Horror 11.5%, Thriller 10.8%

Why You'll Like It: This title leans into the doll-horror aesthetic, offering a walking-simulator experience with a focus on narrative and atmosphere.

Christopher arrives at his grandmother's countryside home late at night for a seemingly ordinary visit. But soon after reuniting, he begins to notice something isn't right. The familiar setting warps into a place of unease, and the mystery that unravels is far more complex than anyone could expect.

Why similar: Narration 15.5%, Thriller 15.3%, Detective 13.7%, Psychological Horror 8.6%, Mystery 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a focused, story-rich horror experience centered on exploring a haunted location and uncovering its past.

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: Detective 29%, Narration 20.6%, Horror 16.5%, Psychological Horror 14.2%, Story Rich 10%

Why You'll Like It: This detective-focused game offers a deep, psychological narrative set in a claustrophobic environment, emphasizing investigation and mystery.

The Vanishing of Ethan Carter is a first-person story-driven mystery. Purchase this game to get both the original and the Unreal Engine 4 remaster called The Vanishing of Ethan Carter Redux.

Why similar: Detective 36.1%, Mystery 20.7%, Horror 10.7%, Exploration 8.5%, Atmospheric 8%

Why You'll Like It: While less focused on horror, its detective-driven narrative and environmental puzzle-solving are essential for fans of investigative games.

Something scary is happening with everyone's favorite Saturday morning puppet show, The Friendly Neighborhood! Play as Gordon, a repairman sent to get to the bottom of this disturbing dilemma. Fend off puppets and solve puzzles in this survival horror adventure.

Why similar: Horror 23.9%, Exploration 15.5%, Story Rich 15%, Action-Adventure 13.2%, Atmospheric 9.5%

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: Demons 16.8%, Psychological Horror 14.2%, Horror 13.8%, Thriller 12.6%, Dark 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: A classic horror experience that emphasizes stealth and psychological tension within a confined, dangerous mansion setting.

Detention is an atmospheric horror game set in 1960s Taiwan under martial law. Incorporated religious elements based in Taiwanese/Chinese culture and mythology, the game provided players with unique graphics and gaming experience.

Why similar: Horror 27%, Psychological Horror 19.9%, Thriller 17.4%, Story Rich 10.7%, Dark 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: A masterclass in atmospheric horror that uses a unique setting and narrative-rich gameplay to explore dark, supernatural themes.

Family curse is a mystical horror from the first person with a frightening atmosphere. Immerse yourself in the intricate history of the Crouse family and find out the terrible secret of the people who died in the cursed house.

Why similar: Thriller 16.5%, Psychedelic 14.9%, Detective 14.5%, Demons 11.7%, Narration 10.9%

Deep in international waters, Tesla’s Helios stands still. An unbound utopia for scientific research, Rose Archer steps aboard in search of her sister, quickly to discover not all is as it seems. A single word covers the entrance… QUARANTINE!

Why similar: Horror 57.7%, Adventure 27.5%, Atmospheric 8.5%, Singleplayer 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric narrative game that uses a confined, dangerous setting to drive its mystery and exploration forward.

Find your missing friend. Uncover the secrets within. Brave a luxurious and haunting mansion in Dead Take, a first-person psychological horror crafted by Surgent Studios.

Why similar: Horror 20.1%, Psychological Horror 18.7%, Thriller 15.7%, Story Rich 12.3%, Atmospheric 8.5%

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: Thriller 23.7%, Horror 14.8%, Psychological Horror 14.6%, Mystery 14.3%, Dark 7.3%

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 30.8%, Psychological Horror 19.3%, Mystery 15.2%, Story Rich 8.1%, Dark 6.9%

The House of Toys is a horror game in which the player ventures into an old mansion filled with seemingly harmless toys. His mission is to explore each room, searching for clues to discover which of the toys is cursed. To free the soul trapped in this toy, the player must solve intricate puzzles.

Why similar: Horror 29.9%, Psychological Horror 23.7%, Detective 14.2%, Exploration 12.5%, Action-Adventure 6.4%

Explore a haunted mansion, uncover a killers madness, and enter surreal paintings to relive the twisted mind of a killer. Danger and mystery are lurking behind the screaming walls of this fascinating and frightening horror adventure.

Why similar: Psychedelic 25.5%, Thriller 17.3%, Psychological Horror 10.3%, Horror 9.7%, Mystery 9.5%

Handyman needed—ASAP! The investor’s coming in the morning, and the house still isn’t ready! Take on an extra shift where horror meets simulation. Tackle the chaos, uncover dark secrets, and finish everything before dawn.

Why similar: Psychedelic 38.8%, Horror 14.3%, Mystery 10.1%, Demons 9.7%, Realistic 8.8%

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 26.9%, Psychological Horror 14.1%, Horror 13.4%, Dark 8.5%, Realistic 8.1%

"INHUMAN" is an independent horror game. The story takes place in the conspiracy of an ancient clan, and the protagonist is in a psychedelic state and can't even distinguish herself. With further exploration and confrontation with all kinds of ghosts, the puzzle will be solved step by step...

Why similar: Psychedelic 24.8%, Thriller 19.9%, Psychological Horror 10.5%, Horror 10%, Mystery 9.6%

Inspired by Allison Road. SUPERNORMAL is a psychological horror game set in a seemingly ordinary apartment harboring dark secrets. Play as Detective Wyatt, tasked with unravelling the disappearance of Masato Sakamoto's daughter. Search for clues and unravel the sinister truth.

Why similar: Detective 20.1%, Thriller 15.1%, Mystery 11%, Psychological Horror 10.9%, Horror 10.5%

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: Detective 17.6%, Thriller 16.9%, Psychological Horror 16.8%, Horror 16.4%, Exploration 7.5%

A mysterious letter calls you back to your abandoned family mansion. Explore its dark rooms, uncover the bloody rituals buried in your family’s past, and escape the presence lurking in the shadows. Shadow Mansion is a story-driven horror game of atmosphere, exploration, and survival.

Why similar: Detective 22.1%, Thriller 12.3%, Mystery 11%, Horror 10.6%, Psychological Horror 10.3%

RESTORER is a classic walking simulator set in an old, atmospheric mansion. Something roams the halls… It wants to share its secret—with the price being your sanity.

Why similar: Psychedelic 31.7%, Thriller 14.8%, Psychological Horror 13.2%, Realistic 8.4%, Horror 8.3%

Luto is a psychological horror experience where you take on the role of someone unable to leave their home. Every attempt to escape will lead you deeper into the unknown, where nothing is as it seems and everything will test your senses.

Why similar: Narration 16.5%, Cinematic 16.3%, Thriller 14.9%, Psychological Horror 11.2%, Mystery 8.8%

Delirium is a psychological horror game set in a suburban house. After a mysterious explosion, reality begins to unravel.

Why similar: Psychedelic 24.4%, Psychological Horror 13.5%, Horror 11.6%, Mystery 10.9%, Thriller 8.3%

『Japanese House Exploration』is a first-person puzzle horror adventure game set in a traditional Japanese house. You explore a house that is both eerie and nostalgic. To find a dear friend.

Why similar: Horror 30.1%, Action-Adventure 17.5%, Dark 15.4%, Story Rich 9.9%, Realistic 9.8%

Necrophosis is a first-person horror adventure, plunging you into a nightmarish realm teeming with grotesque forms and ominous visuals. Delve into eerie landscapes and uncover secrets in this atmospheric journey through the macabre.

Why similar: Narration 19.1%, Mystery 18.1%, Psychological Horror 17.5%, Horror 14.8%, Demons 11.8%

Locks is a horror puzzle-platformer set in a puppet show. The game features a new type of puzzle, and the evil doesn't chase the puppet, as it usually does in platformers, it chases you.

Why similar: Psychedelic 24.6%, Thriller 16.8%, Horror 12.7%, Psychological Horror 10.7%, Dark 10.3%

Having collected information about the “unusual corpse” for your journalistic investigation, you return home from the morgue. Something is wrong... The house has changed and there is a creature wandering in it that is afraid of the camera flash. Solve puzzles to get out of the house and survive.

Why similar: Psychedelic 23%, Psychological Horror 13.9%, Horror 13%, Demons 9.2%, Dark 9%

Ontotis is a psychological horror game crafted by a solo developer focusing on atmosphere, mystery and an engaging story. Uncover scattered clues to unveil the chilling fate of the house's residents, while encountering a mysterious humanlike figure seemingly connected to them in their haunting tale.

Why similar: Thriller 20.6%, Psychological Horror 16.6%, Mystery 16.6%, Horror 11.3%, Story Rich 9.5%

A psychological horror game where a police officer investigates a cold case in a decaying house, uncovering a strange and haunting tape recorder that reveals a terrible secret.

Why similar: Mystery 15.9%, Horror 15.3%, Realistic 14.7%, Exploration 14.3%, Psychological Horror 10.7%

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 20.8%, Cinematic 13.8%, Psychological Horror 11.5%, Mystery 10.8%, Horror 10.3%

House of Evil - atmospheric survival horror with a first-person view, in which you can test your nerves for strength. The events take place in the mansion that exists in reality. The main character is an ordinary philistine, his wife is an exorcist, after an unusual telephone conversation, the protagonist can not call to the spouse, and...

Why similar: Psychedelic 26.8%, Demons 14.6%, Psychological Horror 11.4%, Horror 10.8%, Exploration 8.6%

HELLSEED is a first-person horror adventure that combines puzzles, action, and a chilling narrative. In a dark world full of supernatural threats, you’ll need to solve complex puzzles and manage your sanity. This isn’t just a fight for survival—it's a journey into the depths of terror.

Why similar: Detective 14.1%, Horror 13.4%, Psychological Horror 12%, Demons 11.2%, Narration 10.3%

Riddlewood Manor is a point & click adventure set in a haunted house that will try to kill you each step of your way. Overcome eerie logic puzzles to uncover a maze of mysterious rooms filled with dark secrets, spooky encounters, and hidden pathways. Optional jump scare warning is available.

Why similar: Mystery 19.9%, Demons 18.5%, Horror 17.8%, Story Rich 13.3%, Exploration 10.7%

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

Why similar: Horror 77.5%, Action 11.3%, Adventure 11.2%

You try to play dangerous hide and seek with a doll at home alone. Started out of curiosity, this hide-and-seek game has rules that must be followed or your life will be at risk. Never get caught by them, stay calm and survive to the end.

Why similar: Thriller 16.8%, Demons 15.5%, Horror 12.9%, Psychological Horror 12.3%, Dark 9.9%

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: Detective 17.1%, Thriller 14.9%, Psychological Horror 14.2%, Horror 13.9%, Dark 10%

"Madness Inside"" immerses you in the dark depths of an abandoned psychiatric hospital, where horrifying experiments were once conducted. Police Lieutenant Vic Voight, in pursuit of a dangerous criminal, unexpectedly finds himself trapped in this nightmarish place.

Why similar: Psychedelic 36.2%, Thriller 19.5%, Action-Adventure 10.5%, Horror 9.1%, Realistic 8.9%

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: Thriller 26.2%, Horror 12.8%, Psychological Horror 12.7%, Dark 10.1%, Realistic 7.5%