- #1 Remothered: Tormented Fathers
97% matchMostly Positive72% of 2,958 reviews2018
Dev: Stormind Games
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Remothered: Tormented Fathers is the pure and realistic survival horror videogame
Why similar: Violent 15.2%, Survival Horror 14.9%, Horror 14.6%, Gore 13.8%, Stealth 10.2%
Why You'll Like It: As the direct prequel, it shares the exact same core stealth-horror mechanics and narrative universe.
- #2 Tormented Souls
96% matchVery Positive90% of 8,214 reviews2021
Dev: Dual EffectPub: PQube
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Classic survival horror is back! Inspired by the original Resident Evil and Alone in the Dark series, Tormented Souls modernises with a fresh twist on the fixed perspective adventure - as Caroline Walker investigates the mysterious disappearance of twin girls in a terrifying mansion-turned-hospital.
Why similar: Survival Horror 23.6%, Gore 13.6%, Horror 12.9%, Female Protagonist 12.2%, Third Person 8.3%
Why You'll Like It: It captures the classic fixed-camera survival horror feel with modern polish and challenging puzzles.
- #3 Them and Us
96% matchMostly Positive75% of 1,665 reviews2021
Dev: TendoGames Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Them and Us is a classic, survival horror game with a focus on atmosphere and player immersion. Discover the truth of Alicia’s past as she descends further into her strange, unending nightmare.
Why similar: Survival Horror 24.1%, Female Protagonist 16.6%, Horror 14.7%, Third Person 11.5%, Violent 11.3%
Why You'll Like It: This third-person survival horror title focuses on classic gameplay loops, including limited resources and tense exploration.
- #4 SIGNALIS
94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 34,748 reviews2022
Dev: rose-enginePub: Balor Games
Windows
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 9.2 hrs≥1hr: 80%
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: Survival Horror 29.1%, Female Protagonist 17.9%, Violent 16.4%, LGBTQ+ 13.6%, Psychological Horror 11.2%
Why You'll Like It: A masterful survival horror game with a strong female lead, resource management, and a deeply atmospheric, psychological narrative.
- #5 SONG OF HORROR COMPLETE EDITION
95% matchMostly Positive78% of 3,092 reviews2019
Dev: Protocol Games
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 22.2 hrs≥1hr: 66%
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: Survival Horror 25.7%, Horror 18.2%, Third Person 15.7%, Psychological Horror 12%, Story Rich 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: It features a unique permadeath system and heavy emphasis on hiding from an unkillable, stalking entity.
- #6 Maid of Sker
94% matchMostly Positive79% of 2,471 reviews2020
Dev: Wales Interactive
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Maid of Sker is a first-person survival horror, set in a remote hotel with a gory and macabre history from Welsh folklore. Brave the nightmares of the Quiet Ones. Do not panic…don’t even breathe!
Why similar: Gore 17.5%, Violent 16.5%, Stealth 14.7%, Survival Horror 12.4%, Horror 12.3%
Why You'll Like It: A stealth-focused horror game where sound plays a critical role in avoiding detection by blind enemies.
- #7 A Plague Tale: Innocence
93% matchVery Positive93% of 72,930 reviews2019
Dev: Asobo StudioPub: Focus Entertainment
Windows
Median: 9.6 hrsMean: 25.2 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Follow the grim tale of young Amicia and her little brother Hugo, in a heartrending journey through the darkest hours of history.
Why similar: Stealth 23.5%, Female Protagonist 15.8%, Violent 9.9%, Story Rich 9.1%, Third Person 8.1%
Why You'll Like It: A narrative-heavy adventure that relies on stealth and evasion to survive against overwhelming odds.
- #8 The Evil Within 2
92% matchVery Positive92% of 31,065 reviews2017
Dev: Tango GameworksPub: Bethesda Softworks
Windows
Median: 10.8 hrsMean: 22.3 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Detective Sebastian Castellanos has lost everything, including his daughter, Lily. To save her, he must descend into the nightmarish world of STEM. Horrifying threats emerge from every corner, and he must rely on his wits to survive. For his one chance at redemption, the only way out is in.
Why similar: Survival Horror 21%, Horror 15.4%, Gore 13.5%, Violent 9.6%, Stealth 8.5%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a polished third-person survival horror experience with intense stalker encounters and psychological depth.
- #9 The Medium
91% matchVery Positive89% of 10,319 reviews2021
Dev: Bloober TeamPub: Bloober Team SA
Windows · Mac
Median: 7.5 hrsMean: 13.0 hrs≥1hr: 82%
A third‑person psychological horror game where you explore both the real world and the spirit realm. As a medium drawn to a deserted resort, you’ll uncover dark secrets, confront echoes of trauma, and face the consequences of seeing more than one truth.
Why similar: Horror 17.4%, Female Protagonist 16.5%, Violent 10.8%, Gore 9.8%, Psychological Horror 9.3%
Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric psychological horror game that utilizes a unique dual-reality mechanic to solve puzzles and uncover secrets.
- #10 DreadOut 2
91% matchMostly Positive75% of 2,104 reviews2020
Dev: Digital Happiness
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 15.2 hrs≥1hr: 79%
A third-person horror adventure that draws inspiration from Indonesian urban legend. Play as Linda, a high school student with the ability to sense and see ghosts. This spine-chilling sequel expands on the cult hit original, making DreadOut 2 another terrifying addition to the horror genre.
Why similar: Survival Horror 21.5%, Female Protagonist 14.8%, Horror 14.4%, Gore 14.3%, Survival 9.9%
Why You'll Like It: Combines third-person exploration with supernatural combat and a female protagonist navigating a haunting world.
- #11 Alien: Isolation
90% matchVery Positive93% of 67,015 reviews2014
Dev: Creative AssemblyPub: SEGA
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 17.2 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Discover the true meaning of fear in Alien: Isolation, a survival horror set in an atmosphere of constant dread and mortal danger.
Why similar: Survival Horror 24.5%, Horror 19.2%, Stealth 18.5%, Female Protagonist 10.3%, Survival 6.9%
Why You'll Like It: The gold standard for stealth-based survival horror where avoiding a persistent, intelligent stalker is the primary goal.
- #12 The Beast Inside
89% matchVery Positive83% of 12,171 reviews2019
Dev: Illusion Ray
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 71%
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 23.4%, Survival Horror 17.7%, Gore 12.9%, Violent 12.2%, Survival 6.7%
Why You'll Like It: Features a compelling narrative and first-person horror elements that emphasize investigation and survival.
- #13 The Coma 2: Vicious Sisters
89% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 3,540 reviews2020
Dev: Dvora Studio Co., Ltd.Pub: Headup
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 9.2 hrs≥1hr: 93%
The Coma 2: Vicious Sisters is a Korean survival horror-adventure. Venture from your deserted school to survive the horrors of the night. Explore the surrounding Sehwa district and uncover the shadow realm's dark secrets. Use everything at your disposal to avoid a demoness hellbent on killing you!
Why similar: Survival Horror 22.1%, Horror 21.7%, Female Protagonist 11%, Violent 8.4%, Gore 7.4%
Why You'll Like It: A 2D survival horror game featuring a female protagonist who must hide and survive in a school filled with supernatural threats.
- #14 Martha Is Dead
87% matchMostly Positive79% of 3,957 reviews2022
Dev: LKAPub: Wired Productions
Windows
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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: Female Protagonist 27.6%, Horror 25.2%, Psychological Horror 18.7%, Story Rich 11.3%, Atmospheric 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: A dark, psychological horror game with a strong narrative focus and a female protagonist set in a haunting historical backdrop.
- #15 Outlast
86% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 139,069 reviews2013
Dev: Red Barrels
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 19.8 hrs≥1hr: 83%
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: Horror 29.8%, Survival Horror 19.4%, Gore 18.2%, Stealth 8.5%, Psychological Horror 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: An intense experience that forces players to rely entirely on stealth and hiding, mirroring the vulnerability found in the Remothered series.
- #16 NightCry
88% matchMixed59% of 301 reviews2016
Dev: Nude MakerPub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 81%
NightCry is set on a cruise ship, and you have been invited along for the cruise of a (possibly short) lifetime. While your surroundings are luxurious and the guests are friendly, not everything is as it should be. The guests and the crew start to turn up dead, the victims of some foul murderer.
Why similar: Stealth 23%, Female Protagonist 17.7%, Horror 15%, Third Person 13.2%, Psychological Horror 9.7%
Why You'll Like It: Created by the director of Clock Tower, this game focuses on stealth and evasion while being hunted by a relentless killer.
- #17 Alone in the Dark
84% matchMostly Positive78% of 4,932 reviews2024
Dev: Pieces InteractivePub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 13.0 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Return to Derceto Manor in this reimagination of Alone in the Dark, a love letter to the 90’s cult classic horror game.
Why similar: Horror 21.4%, Survival Horror 18.3%, Female Protagonist 16.6%, Psychological Horror 14.7%, Third Person 13.7%
Why You'll Like It: A modern reimagining of the survival horror classic that blends investigation with tense, third-person combat.
- #18 The Evil Within
85% matchVery Positive85% of 33,760 reviews2014
Dev: Tango GameworksPub: Bethesda Softworks
Windows
Median: 6.5 hrsMean: 19.3 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Developed by Shinji Mikami -- creator of the seminal Resident Evil series -- and the talented team at Tango Gameworks, The Evil Within embodies the meaning of pure survival horror. Highly-crafted environments, horrifying anxiety, and an intricate story are combined to create an immersive world that will bring you to the height of tension.
Why similar: Survival Horror 22.7%, Gore 20.1%, Horror 18.1%, Stealth 8.7%, Psychological Horror 8%
Why You'll Like It: The foundational third-person survival horror experience that heavily influenced the genre's modern mechanics.
- #19 Little Nightmares
84% matchVery Positive95% of 116,669 reviews2017
Dev: Tarsier StudiosPub: BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 10.5 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Take on the role of Six, a lone child lost in a massive metal vessel known as the Maw, surrounded by dangerous, distorted versions of adults. You’ll need to do your best to escape in one piece or your fate will be worse than you ever dared dream.
Why similar: Horror 24.5%, Stealth 16.5%, Survival Horror 10.6%, Great Soundtrack 8.2%, Psychological Horror 6.7%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on environmental storytelling and stealth-based evasion in a terrifying, surreal world.
- #20 Layers of Fear
83% matchMostly Positive79% of 1,749 reviews2023
Dev: Anshar StudiosPub: Bloober Team SA
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 77%
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 37.7%, Psychological Horror 25.8%, Story Rich 14.1%, Atmospheric 9.8%, Adventure 8.3%
Why You'll Like It: A psychological horror game that focuses on narrative and environmental shifts to create a sense of unease.
- #21 Silent Hill Homecoming
86% matchMixed48% of 4,024 reviews2008
Dev: Double Helix GamesPub: KONAMI
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 12.6 hrs≥1hr: 52%
In Silent Hill Homecoming, Alex Shepherd has returned to his hometown of Shepherd's Glen to investigate the sudden disappearance of his brother. From Shepherd's Glen to the foggy streets of Silent Hill, Alex will face the darkest of horrors while struggling with his own grip on reality.
Why similar: Survival Horror 23.4%, Horror 22.1%, Gore 13.9%, Violent 8.9%, Psychological Horror 7.9%
Why You'll Like It: A classic third-person survival horror entry that balances combat with psychological dread and puzzle-solving.
- #22 Observer: System Redux
82% matchVery Positive85% of 3,032 reviews2020
Dev: Bloober TeamPub: Bloober Team SA
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 8.3 hrs≥1hr: 69%
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: Stealth 43.6%, Horror 29.8%, Psychological Horror 15.7%, Story Rich 10.9%
Why You'll Like It: A deeply atmospheric psychological horror game that excels at building tension through environmental storytelling.
- #23 Eldervale
82% matchVery Positive88% of 138 reviews2019
Dev: Solkitte
Windows
Eldervale is a Third-Person Survival Horror Adventure game, made in the style of early 2000's classics. Explore a large, interconnected level, solve puzzles, uncover the story and survive the horrors by strategic use of your resources and fight or flight decisions.
Why similar: Survival Horror 18%, Gore 11.7%, Stealth 11.6%, Violent 11.3%, Female Protagonist 10.8%
Why You'll Like It: A third-person survival horror title that focuses on atmosphere, puzzle-solving, and classic survival mechanics.
- #24 The Sinking City Remastered
81% matchMostly Positive75% of 5,748 reviews2021
Dev: Frogwares
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Powered by Unreal Engine 5, The Sinking City Remastered brings the eerie, atmospheric world of Oakmont back to life with enhanced gameplay and fully relit environments, perfect for both newcomers and returning players.
Why similar: Horror 28.3%, Third Person 20.9%, Psychological Horror 17%, Story Rich 12.2%, Action 9.6%
Why You'll Like It: An investigation-heavy horror game that captures a Lovecraftian atmosphere through third-person exploration.
- #25 Visage
79% matchVery Positive84% of 10,980 reviews2020
Dev: SadSquare Studio
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 77%
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 34.7%, Survival Horror 25.1%, Psychological Horror 17.6%, Violent 11.3%, Atmospheric 3.2%
Why You'll Like It: An intense psychological horror game that prioritizes atmosphere and exploration in a constantly changing environment.
- #26 Call of Cthulhu®
80% matchMostly Positive79% of 13,959 reviews2018
Dev: Cyanide StudioPub: Focus Entertainment
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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: Horror 31.3%, Psychological Horror 17.7%, Story Rich 9.9%, Stealth 8.9%, Survival Horror 8.5%
Why You'll Like It: A narrative-driven horror game that emphasizes investigation, stealth, and the slow unraveling of a psychological mystery.
- #27 Dollhouse
81% matchMixed51% of 174 reviews2019
Dev: Creazn StudioPub: SOEDESCO
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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: Survival Horror 17%, Horror 16.4%, Gore 15.5%, Female Protagonist 11.8%, Survival 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: A horror game with a unique aesthetic that emphasizes stealth and psychological exploration.
- #28 MADiSON
77% matchVery Positive87% of 3,450 reviews2022
Dev: BLOODIOUS GAMES
Windows
Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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: Survival Horror 18.5%, Horror 18.5%, Violent 13.7%, Gore 11.3%, Psychological Horror 10.8%
- #29 FATAL FRAME II: Crimson Butterfly REMAKE
74% matchVery Positive87% of 4,140 reviews2026
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 7.7 hrsMean: 24.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Together, always.
Why similar: Survival Horror 24.9%, Female Protagonist 17.6%, Horror 16.6%, Violent 8.9%, Gore 8%
- #30 The Coma: Recut
79% matchVery Positive84% of 3,095 reviews2017
Dev: Dvora Studio Co., Ltd.Pub: Headup
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 8.9 hrs≥1hr: 86%
You are Youngho, a Korean high school student trapped and relentlessly pursued by a psychotic killer in the hellish corridors of Sehwa High. Run, hide, explore, and survive while piecing together the mystery The Coma in this remastered version of the Korean cult classic.
Why similar: Violent 22.4%, Horror 18.5%, Survival Horror 16.5%, Action 6.6%, Female Protagonist 6.4%
Why You'll Like It: A survival horror game that emphasizes stealth and exploration within a high-stakes, school-based setting.
- #31 CONTROL Ultimate Edition
76% matchVery Positive86% of 65,087 reviews2020
Dev: Remedy Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Median: 7.2 hrsMean: 17.3 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Winner of over 80 awards, CONTROL is a visually stunning third-person action-adventure that will keep you on the edge of your seat.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 22.7%, Horror 14.8%, Third Person 13.3%, Action 9.4%, Violent 8.2%
- #32 Unforgiving - A Northern Hymn
78% matchVery Positive83% of 1,592 reviews2017
Dev: Angry Demon Studio
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Unforgiving - A Northern Hymn is a first person horror game heavily inspired by Swedish folklore and the Nordic mythology to create the nightmares that's been haunting Swedish children for many generations.
Why similar: Horror 22.3%, Gore 18.1%, Violent 16.5%, Survival Horror 12.5%, Stealth 7.3%
- #33 DreadOut
78% matchMostly Positive77% of 5,721 reviews2014
Dev: Digital Happiness
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 10.7 hrs≥1hr: 88%
DreadOut is a third person supernatural horror game where you play as Linda, a high school student trapped in an old abandoned town. Equipped with her trusty smart-phone, she will battle against terrifying encounters and solve mysterious puzzles which will ultimately determine her fate.
Why similar: Horror 36.8%, Survival Horror 16.4%, Female Protagonist 15.8%, Third Person 9.6%, Adventure 4%
Why You'll Like It: The original entry in the series that established the supernatural, female-led survival horror formula.
- #34 Vertigo Remastered
76% matchVery Positive92% of 1,627 reviews2020
Dev: Zach Tsiakalis-BrownPub: Zulubo Productions
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 3.0 hrs≥1hr: 57%
An immersive story-driven shooter incorporating the cutting edge of VR gameplay, Vertigo Remastered is a complete overhaul and occasional reimagining of the 2016 original.
Why similar: Gore 34.8%, Violent 34.4%, Action 13.2%, Adventure 7.1%, Indie 4.3%
- #35 Life is Strange: Before the Storm Remastered
75% matchVery Positive85% of 4,957 reviews2022
Dev: Deck NinePub: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 7.7 hrsMean: 25.4 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Life is Strange: Before the Storm returns with remastered visuals across characters & environments.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 27.7%, LGBTQ+ 24%, Third Person 14.8%, Story Rich 9.8%, Action 7.5%
- #36 Dead Space
73% matchVery Positive91% of 71,387 reviews2023
Dev: MotivePub: Electronic Arts
Windows
Median: 8.8 hrsMean: 16.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%
The sci-fi survival-horror classic returns, completely rebuilt to offer an even more immersive experience — including visual, audio, and gameplay improvements — while staying faithful to the original game’s thrilling vision.
Why similar: Survival Horror 22.5%, Horror 18.2%, Gore 16.6%, Violent 11.9%, Third Person 7.7%
- #37 Lazaretto
77% matchMostly Positive77% of 101 reviews2017
Dev: Iron Monkey
Windows · Mac
Grab your headphones and play one of the most atmospheric horror games on Steam!
Why similar: Horror 14.9%, Violent 13.8%, Survival Horror 12.9%, Gore 12.9%, Stealth 10.9%
- #38 Resident Evil 0
75% matchVery Positive80% of 19,883 reviews2016
Dev: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 15.8 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Before the mansion, before the destruction of Raccoon City, there was Resident Evil 0. Now remastered with improved visuals and sounds, as well as the all-new Wesker Mode, there's never been a better time to experience the origins of the Resident Evil story.
Why similar: Survival Horror 29%, Horror 20.7%, Gore 8.9%, Female Protagonist 8.4%, Third Person 7.7%
- #39 Life is Strange Remastered
72% matchVery Positive92% of 11,246 reviews2022
Dev: Deck NinePub: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 8.3 hrsMean: 22.9 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Experience the BAFTA award-winning story of Life is Strange now beautifully remastered with enhanced visuals and vastly improved animation using mocap technology.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 28.9%, LGBTQ+ 27.1%, Third Person 13.5%, Story Rich 13%, Great Soundtrack 6.3%
- #40 SILENT HILL f
69% matchVery Positive80% of 29,564 reviews2025
Dev: NeoBards Entertainment Ltd.Pub: KONAMI
Windows
Median: 13.0 hrsMean: 24.3 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Hinako's hometown is engulfed in fog, driving her to fight grotesque monsters and solve eerie puzzles. Uncover the disturbing beauty hidden in terror.
Why similar: Survival Horror 20.2%, Female Protagonist 15%, Horror 14.4%, Gore 11%, Psychological Horror 10.5%
- #41 Daymare: 1994 Sandcastle
71% matchMostly Positive75% of 935 reviews2023
Dev: Invader StudiosPub: Leonardo Interactive
Windows
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Daymare: 1994 Sandcastle is a third-person story-driven survival horror game prequel to the critically acclaimed Daymare: 1998. Step into the shoes of agent Dalila Reyes, a former government spy now in the service of H.A.D.E.S. unit and prepare to face the true horror.
Why similar: Survival Horror 21.6%, Horror 15.6%, Female Protagonist 14.4%, Violent 11.2%, Third Person 11.2%
- #42 Wounded - The Beginning
73% matchMostly Positive73% of 295 reviews2019
Dev: Workbench Entertainment
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 54%
Wounded is a first-person survival horror game, bringing you the old-school indie horror vibe through a detailed and eerie environment.
Why similar: Violent 21.8%, Survival Horror 18.2%, Gore 17.1%, Horror 13.8%, Survival 8.2%
- #43 Grave Prosperity - part 1
74% matchMostly Positive70% of 50 reviews2018
Dev: Dark Room Games
Windows
Grave Prosperity is an Action/ Horror title that focuses heavily on player reflex. Take on the role of Amber Ridge, a character who is as mysterious as she is dangerous, and fight your way through the accursed halls of Prosperity.
Why similar: Gore 39.9%, Violent 33.6%, Female Protagonist 11.2%, Action 8%, Adventure 4.7%
- #44 DreadOut: Keepers of The Dark
73% matchMostly Positive79% of 1,171 reviews2016
Dev: Digital Happiness
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 17.1 hrs≥1hr: 91%
DreadOut: Keepers of the Dark is a new standalone horror game that takes place in the DreadOut universe. In this missing chapter, you will help Linda face the challenges of the DreadOut world with even more dangers lurking within.
Why similar: Survival Horror 25.6%, Horror 20.4%, Female Protagonist 17.8%, Gore 14.1%, Third Person 11.6%
- #45 Resident Evil Revelations
72% matchVery Positive81% of 18,591 reviews2013
Dev: Capcom
Windows
Median: 7.9 hrsMean: 24.9 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Resident Evil® Revelations returns redefined for PC complete with high quality HD visuals, enhanced lighting effects and an immersive sound experience.
Why similar: Survival Horror 27.5%, Horror 21.5%, Female Protagonist 11.9%, Action 9.1%, Third Person 7.9%
- #46 Amnesia: Rebirth
70% matchMostly Positive77% of 9,356 reviews2020
Dev: Frictional Games
Windows · Linux
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 10.6 hrs≥1hr: 76%
A first-person horror adventure. Uncover your past and survive the Algerian desert. Fear is your enemy; stay calm to not succumb to an illness threatening you and your loved one. Avoid darkness, hide from monsters and solve puzzles. Adventure Mode available for a less scary experience.
Why similar: Stealth 26%, Survival Horror 17.1%, Horror 16.8%, Female Protagonist 10%, Story Rich 7.4%
- #47 House 2
66% matchVery Positive90% of 196 reviews2026
Dev: Bark Bark GamesPub: Glowstick Entertainment
Windows
As a terrible storm rages on, a young girl tries to survive in a HOUSE hell-bent on killing her and her family...
Why similar: Gore 22.3%, Violent 21.5%, Horror 13.9%, Female Protagonist 11.4%, Survival Horror 9.3%
- #48 BloodRayne: Terminal Cut
69% matchVery Positive89% of 1,945 reviews2020
Dev: Terminal RealityPub: Ziggurat
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Enhanced and updated for modern systems, this is the definitive edition of the action horror game that unleashed the red-headed dhampir on the world. In a story spanning five years, Rayne must stop a madman bent on using occult relics to bring about a new age of domination for the Third Reich.
Why similar: Gore 28.1%, Female Protagonist 20.5%, Violent 18.5%, Horror 12.9%, Action 8.6%
- #49 Fragile Reflection
67% matchMostly Positive78% of 88 reviews2025
Dev: Spectra team
Windows · Mac · Linux
A young woman returns back to her home in a rural Japanese village - but something is very wrong. Find items, solve puzzles, fight monsters and traverse between dimensions. Help Kario Ito reveal hidden mysteries and stay alive in this retro-styled survival horror!
Why similar: Gore 18.2%, Survival Horror 16.8%, Violent 12.8%, Female Protagonist 10.7%, Horror 10.3%
- #50 Dismantled Director's Cut
70% matchMostly Positive78% of 64 reviews2022
Dev: Productions Pluie De Sang
Windows
Experience the game in its best form with the Director's Cut Edition. New graphics, new enemies, more weapons, more blood...
Why similar: Survival Horror 31.1%, Horror 21.7%, Action 15.5%, Survival 11.3%, Adventure 8.9%
- #51 Beyond Good & Evil - 20th Anniversary Edition
66% matchVery Positive82% of 1,475 reviews2024
Dev: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 5.9 hrsMean: 9.2 hrs≥1hr: 71%
Embark on this epic adventure in up to 4K 60 fps with improved graphics and audio, a new speedrun mode, updated achievements, and an exclusive anniversary gallery.
Why similar: Stealth 30%, Female Protagonist 21%, Third Person 17.3%, Action 15.8%, Adventure 8.5%
- #52 BrokenLore: DON’T LIE
65% matchVery Positive84% of 122 reviews2026
Dev: Serafini ProductionsPub: Wired Productions
Windows
BrokenLore: DON'T LIE is a Japanese psychological horror game exploring trauma, isolation, and a fractured reality where perception becomes increasingly unreliable.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 31.3%, Stealth 18.1%, Horror 17%, Psychological Horror 13.7%, Action 8.7%
- #53 The Last of Us™ Part II Remastered
63% matchVery Positive91% of 56,104 reviews2025
Dev: Naughty Dog LLCPub: PlayStation Publishing LLC
Windows
Median: 29.4 hrsMean: 39.9 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Experience the winner of over 300 Game of the Year awards, now on PC. Discover Ellie and Abby’s story with graphical enhancements, gameplay modes like the roguelike survival experience No Return, and more.
Why similar: Stealth 18%, LGBTQ+ 14%, Horror 13.2%, Survival Horror 12%, Third Person 10.4%
- #54 Fragile
70% matchMixed65% of 431 reviews2020
Dev: Beer Night Studio
Windows
Get pulled into the nightmares of reality as you play as an abducted girl from the ger district of Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. Uncover a secret organization that deals in human trafficking and other horrendous activities. Try to escape from the scariest place on earth!
Why similar: Gore 30%, Violent 24.9%, Stealth 10.1%, Horror 9.9%, Female Protagonist 9%
- #55 Selma and the Wisp
71% matchMostly Positive70% of 160 reviews2016
Dev: Toucan Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Selma and the Wisp is an astonishing platform game with a particularly eerie feel to it. Densely packed with logical puzzles and unexpected obstacles, the game incorporates innovative gameplay, low-poly models and an spectacular animations.
Why similar: Horror 22.4%, Great Soundtrack 17.2%, Action 14%, Adventure 13%, Psychological Horror 11%
- #56 Atelier Ryza: Ever Darkness & the Secret Hideout DX
64% matchVery Positive81% of 348 reviews2025
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 18.3 hrs≥1hr: 72%
This DX edition includes new stories, playable characters(Agatha, Kilo, and Romy), and features that have been added to "Atelier Ryza: Ever Darkness & the Secret Hideout.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 28.9%, Crafting 28.8%, Great Soundtrack 13.1%, Action 12.2%, Story Rich 9%
- #57 Tormented Souls 2
62% matchVery Positive88% of 2,210 reviews2025
Dev: Dual EffectPub: PQube
Windows
Median: 9.2 hrsMean: 12.7 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Caroline Walker returns in the sequel to the award-winning survival horror classic. Explore the decaying remains of the secluded Villa Hess, use improvised weapons to confront terrifying creatures, and bend the fabric of reality to save your sister from a twisted cult.
Why similar: Survival Horror 28.9%, Female Protagonist 18.4%, Horror 14.2%, Third Person 12.1%, Psychological Horror 9.2%
- #58 Manhunt
69% matchMostly Positive71% of 9,664 reviews2008
Dev: Rockstar NorthPub: Rockstar Games
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 18.5 hrs≥1hr: 41%
You awake to the sound of your own panicked breath. In Manhunt, you must run, hide and fight to survive. If you can stay alive long enough, you may find out who did this to you. This is a brutal blood sport.
Why similar: Gore 27.8%, Violent 22%, Stealth 14.1%, Horror 9.2%, Survival Horror 8.5%
- #59 Palmyra Orphanage
66% matchVery Positive89% of 713 reviews2019
Dev: Steppe Hare Studio
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 84%
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: Violent 25.1%, Horror 17%, Survival Horror 15.4%, Gore 14.9%, Stealth 9.7%
