- #1 Remothered: Tormented Fathers
97% matchMostly Positive74% of 2,314 reviews2018
Dev: Stormind Games
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Remothered: Tormented Fathers is the pure and realistic survival horror videogame
Why similar: Violent 15.7%, Gore 14.7%, Survival Horror 14.5%, Horror 11.9%, Female Protagonist 11.2%
Why You'll Like It: As the direct predecessor, it shares the exact same stealth-focused gameplay and narrative continuity.
- #2 Tormented Souls
96% matchVery Positive90% of 7,787 reviews2021
Dev: Dual EffectPub: PQube
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 80%
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 23.3%, Gore 13.8%, Horror 12.8%, Female Protagonist 12.1%, Third Person 8.3%
Why You'll Like It: This title perfectly captures the fixed-camera, puzzle-heavy survival horror aesthetic that fans of the genre often crave.
- #3 Them and Us
96% matchMostly Positive75% of 1,574 reviews2021
Dev: TendoGames Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 7.9 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%, Female Protagonist 16.6%, Horror 14.8%, Third Person 11.4%, Violent 11.2%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a classic third-person survival horror experience with a female protagonist and a heavy emphasis on resource management.
- #4 Maid of Sker
95% matchMostly Positive79% of 2,386 reviews2020
Dev: Wales Interactive
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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 16.4%, Stealth 14.8%, Horror 12.4%, Survival Horror 12.3%
Why You'll Like It: It focuses heavily on stealth and avoiding enemies in a confined, atmospheric setting where combat is not the primary solution.
- #5 The Evil Within 2
94% matchVery Positive92% of 30,357 reviews2017
Dev: Tango GameworksPub: Bethesda Softworks
Windows
Median: 10.9 hrsMean: 22.4 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 20.9%, Horror 15.6%, Gore 13.2%, Violent 9.6%, Stealth 8.6%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a similar blend of psychological horror and third-person survival mechanics with a focus on exploration.
- #6 NightCry
94% matchMixed59% of 297 reviews2016
Dev: Nude MakerPub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 80%
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 23.1%, Female Protagonist 17.4%, Horror 15%, Third Person 13.1%, Psychological Horror 9.8%
Why You'll Like It: This game serves as a spiritual successor to the Clock Tower series, which heavily inspired the mechanics found in the Remothered franchise.
- #7 A Plague Tale: Innocence
92% matchVery Positive93% of 66,807 reviews2019
Dev: Asobo StudioPub: Focus Entertainment
Windows
Median: 9.8 hrsMean: 25.3 hrs≥1hr: 90%
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 23.7%, Female Protagonist 15.8%, Violent 9.9%, Story Rich 9.3%, Third Person 8%
Why You'll Like It: Strong emphasis on stealth, narrative, and a vulnerable female protagonist navigating a dangerous world.
- #8 DreadOut 2
93% matchMostly Positive75% of 1,990 reviews2020
Dev: Digital Happiness
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 16.3 hrs≥1hr: 80%
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 21.4%, Female Protagonist 14.7%, Gore 14.4%, Horror 14.4%, Survival 9.9%
Why You'll Like It: Combines third-person exploration with supernatural horror and a female lead in a modern setting.
- #9 Resident Evil 2
91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 201,291 reviews2019
Dev: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 14.4 hrsMean: 32.0 hrs≥1hr: 95%
A deadly virus engulfs the residents of Raccoon City in September of 1998, plunging the city into chaos as flesh eating zombies roam the streets for survivors. An unparalleled adrenaline rush, gripping storyline, and unimaginable horrors await you. Witness the return of Resident Evil 2.
Why similar: Survival Horror 24.8%, Gore 16.9%, Horror 14.5%, Violent 11.8%, Third Person 8.8%
Why You'll Like It: The gold standard for third-person survival horror, featuring intense stalker mechanics and a high-stakes atmosphere.
- #10 SONG OF HORROR COMPLETE EDITION
91% matchMostly Positive78% of 3,017 reviews2019
Dev: Protocol GamesPub: 🚀 Raiser Games
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 22.4 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 32.7%, Horror 18.4%, Psychological Horror 12.5%, Third Person 11%, Atmospheric 5.6%
Why You'll Like It: Emphasizes the feeling of helplessness and the need to hide from persistent, unkillable threats.
- #11 The Coma 2: Vicious Sisters
90% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 3,401 reviews2020
Dev: Dvora Studio Co., Ltd.Pub: Headup
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 9.0 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%, Horror 21.7%, Female Protagonist 10.7%, Violent 8.4%, Gore 7.7%
Why You'll Like It: A survival horror game that relies on stealth and hiding from pursuers in a school setting.
- #12 The Medium
89% matchVery Positive89% of 9,813 reviews2021
Dev: Bloober TeamPub: Bloober Team SA
Windows · Mac
Median: 7.5 hrsMean: 13.5 hrs≥1hr: 83%
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 17.3%, Female Protagonist 16.2%, Violent 11%, Gore 10.8%, Psychological Horror 9.3%
Why You'll Like It: Features a female protagonist and unique dual-reality mechanics in a psychological horror setting.
- #13 The Evil Within
89% matchVery Positive85% of 32,478 reviews2014
Dev: Tango GameworksPub: Bethesda Softworks
Windows
Median: 6.5 hrsMean: 19.0 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 22.6%, Gore 19.9%, Horror 18.2%, Stealth 8.7%, Psychological Horror 8.1%
Why You'll Like It: The original title that established the series' intense survival horror gameplay and surreal psychological elements.
- #14 Alien: Isolation
88% matchVery Positive93% of 64,460 reviews2014
Dev: Creative AssemblyPub: SEGA
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 16.8 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 19.3%, Stealth 18.6%, Female Protagonist 10.2%, Survival 7%
Why You'll Like It: A masterclass in stealth-based survival horror featuring a persistent, terrifying stalker that forces the player to hide.
- #15 The Beast Inside
87% matchVery Positive83% of 11,932 reviews2019
Dev: Illusion Ray
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 8.9 hrs≥1hr: 72%
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 23.5%, Survival Horror 17.9%, Gore 12.8%, Violent 12%, Survival 6.8%
Why You'll Like It: Mixes first-person exploration with psychological horror and a dual-timeline narrative.
- #16 Alone in the Dark
85% matchMostly Positive79% of 4,498 reviews2024
Dev: Pieces InteractivePub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 6.9 hrsMean: 13.5 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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 21.9%, Survival Horror 18.6%, Female Protagonist 16.9%, Psychological Horror 15.3%, Third Person 13.8%
Why You'll Like It: A modern take on the survival horror genre with a focus on investigation, puzzles, and atmospheric dread.
- #17 Martha Is Dead
86% matchMostly Positive79% of 3,639 reviews2022
Dev: LKAPub: Wired Productions
Windows
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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 27.7%, Horror 25.4%, Psychological Horror 19.3%, Story Rich 11.5%, Atmospheric 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: A dark, narrative-driven psychological horror game featuring a female protagonist and disturbing themes.
- #18 Little Nightmares II
84% matchVery Positive93% of 55,847 reviews2021
Dev: Tarsier StudiosPub: BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment
Windows
Median: 5.9 hrsMean: 8.6 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Little Nightmares II is the second game in a series that has thrilled and captivated millions of players worldwide since 2017. Now it’s your turn to try to survive this critically acclaimed entry in the most charming horror series ever made.
Why similar: Horror 30.7%, Stealth 16.7%, Psychological Horror 10.7%, Great Soundtrack 8%, Violent 8%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on stealth and environmental puzzles in a haunting, oppressive world where you are constantly being hunted.
- #19 Unforgiving - A Northern Hymn
84% matchVery Positive83% of 1,565 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 22.5%, Gore 18.4%, Violent 16.4%, Survival Horror 12.5%, Stealth 7.4%
Why You'll Like It: A folklore-inspired horror game that emphasizes stealth and atmosphere in a dark, Swedish-inspired forest.
- #20 Silent Hill Homecoming
86% matchMixed48% of 3,828 reviews2008
Dev: Double Helix GamesPub: KONAMI
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 13.0 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 23.2%, Horror 22.5%, Gore 14.1%, Violent 8.8%, Psychological Horror 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: A classic third-person survival horror entry focusing on psychological trauma and disturbing creature designs.
- #21 Dead Space
81% matchVery Positive91% of 63,544 reviews2023
Dev: MotivePub: Electronic Arts
Windows
Median: 10.2 hrsMean: 16.8 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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 26.6%, Horror 21.8%, Violent 14.1%, Third Person 9.4%, Psychological Horror 9.1%
Why You'll Like It: While more action-oriented, it provides the same high-stakes, claustrophobic survival horror experience in a sci-fi setting.
- #22 Visage
82% matchVery Positive84% of 10,620 reviews2020
Dev: SadSquare Studio
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 7.6 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 34.8%, Survival Horror 24.8%, Psychological Horror 17.7%, Violent 11.2%, Atmospheric 3.3%
Why You'll Like It: Deeply atmospheric psychological horror that prioritizes tension and environmental storytelling over direct combat.
- #23 The Sinking City Remastered
82% matchMostly Positive76% of 5,182 reviews2021
Dev: Frogwares
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 9.6 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 28.2%, Third Person 20.8%, Psychological Horror 17.3%, Story Rich 12.3%, Action 9.4%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a detective-focused approach to horror with a heavy emphasis on atmosphere and investigation.
- #24 DreadOut: Keepers of The Dark
83% matchMostly Positive79% of 1,158 reviews2016
Dev: Digital Happiness
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 17.3 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 20.5%, Female Protagonist 17.3%, Gore 14.3%, Third Person 11.6%
Why You'll Like It: Expands on the third-person supernatural horror gameplay of the original with a focus on ghost-hunting mechanics.
- #25 FATAL FRAME II: Crimson Butterfly REMAKE
76% matchVery Positive86% of 2,797 reviews2026
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 5.8 hrsMean: 12.3 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Together, always.
Why similar: Survival Horror 25.2%, Female Protagonist 17%, Horror 15.6%, Violent 9.4%, Gore 8%
- #26 Observer: System Redux
79% matchVery Positive85% of 2,866 reviews2020
Dev: Bloober TeamPub: Bloober Team SA
Windows
Median: 2.9 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 29.7%, Psychological Horror 15.9%, Story Rich 10.9%
Why You'll Like It: A psychological horror experience that leans heavily into atmosphere and narrative within a cyberpunk setting.
- #27 Lazaretto
81% matchMostly Positive77% of 99 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 13.6%, Gore 13%, Survival Horror 12.9%, Stealth 11%
Why You'll Like It: A psychological horror game that focuses on environmental storytelling and building tension through isolation.
- #28 Eldervale
80% matchVery Positive88% of 137 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 11.8%, Stealth 11.6%, Violent 11.1%, Female Protagonist 10.8%
Why You'll Like It: A smaller-scale survival horror game that captures the classic genre feel with puzzles and exploration.
- #29 Control Ultimate Edition
78% matchVery Positive86% of 59,077 reviews2020
Dev: Remedy Entertainment
Windows · Mac
Median: 7.3 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 22.4%, Horror 15%, Third Person 13.3%, Action 9.3%, Story Rich 8.1%
- #30 MADiSON
77% matchVery Positive87% of 3,277 reviews2022
Dev: BLOODIOUS GAMES
Windows
Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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 18.4%, Survival Horror 18.3%, Violent 13.4%, Gore 11.1%, Psychological Horror 11%
- #31 Call of Cthulhu®
79% matchMostly Positive79% of 13,295 reviews2018
Dev: Cyanide StudioPub: Focus Entertainment
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 7.3 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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 30.8%, Psychological Horror 18.2%, Story Rich 9.9%, Stealth 9.1%, Survival Horror 8.4%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on investigation and psychological tension in a Lovecraftian setting where sanity is a key mechanic.
- #32 Vertigo Remastered
76% matchVery Positive92% of 1,572 reviews2020
Dev: Zach Tsiakalis-BrownPub: Zulubo Productions
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 3.0 hrs≥1hr: 55%
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 35.3%, Violent 34.1%, Action 12.9%, Adventure 6.9%, Indie 4.5%
- #33 Layers of Fear
75% matchMostly Positive79% of 1,582 reviews2023
Dev: Anshar StudiosPub: Bloober Team SA
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 78%
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 37.4%, Psychological Horror 25.9%, Story Rich 14.1%, Atmospheric 10.1%, Adventure 8.1%
- #34 The Coma: Recut
77% matchVery Positive84% of 2,944 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 18.6%, Survival Horror 16.2%, Female Protagonist 6.8%, Survival 6.5%
- #35 Life is Strange Remastered
74% matchVery Positive91% of 9,009 reviews2022
Dev: Deck NinePub: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 8.2 hrsMean: 12.3 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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 29.2%, LGBTQ+ 27%, Third Person 13.8%, Story Rich 13.2%, Great Soundtrack 5.9%
- #36 Tormented Souls 2
71% matchVery Positive88% of 1,893 reviews2025
Dev: Dual EffectPub: PQube
Windows
Median: 9.4 hrsMean: 12.6 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%, Horror 14.3%, Third Person 12.1%, Psychological Horror 9.5%
- #37 Resident Evil 0
75% matchVery Positive81% of 17,372 reviews2016
Dev: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 15.0 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 28.9%, Horror 20.7%, Gore 9.2%, Female Protagonist 8.3%, Third Person 7.9%
- #38 Daymare: 1994 Sandcastle
73% matchMostly Positive75% of 876 reviews2023
Dev: Invader StudiosPub: Leonardo Interactive
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 6.8 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 22.1%, Horror 16%, Female Protagonist 14.3%, Third Person 11.4%, Violent 10.7%
- #39 FATAL FRAME / PROJECT ZERO: Mask of the Lunar Eclipse
71% matchVery Positive90% of 1,822 reviews2023
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 16.0 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Japanese survival horror game "FATAL FRAME / PROJECT ZERO: Mask of the Lunar Eclipse" is back with better graphics.
Why similar: Survival Horror 21.9%, Horror 20.8%, Female Protagonist 19.7%, Psychological Horror 10.2%, Third Person 9.6%
- #40 SILENT HILL f
68% matchVery Positive81% of 25,603 reviews2025
Dev: NeoBards Entertainment Ltd.Pub: KONAMI
Windows
Median: 13.3 hrsMean: 22.3 hrs≥1hr: 91%
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 20.3%, Female Protagonist 14.8%, Horror 14.3%, Gore 10.7%, Psychological Horror 10.7%
- #41 Resident Evil
72% matchVery Positive92% of 32,759 reviews2015
Dev: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 16.5 hrs≥1hr: 82%
The game that defined the survival-horror genre is back! Check out the remastered HD version of Resident Evil.
Why similar: Survival Horror 35.1%, Horror 18.7%, Survival 7.9%, Gore 7.9%, Female Protagonist 7.1%
- #42 Resident Evil Revelations
73% matchVery Positive81% of 17,135 reviews2013
Dev: Capcom
Windows
Median: 7.9 hrsMean: 24.5 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 28%, Horror 21.9%, Female Protagonist 11.6%, Action 8.9%, Third Person 7.8%
- #43 Syberia 3
74% matchMixed52% of 4,698 reviews2017
Dev: Microids
Windows · Mac
Median: 6.5 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 95%
The next generation in adventure games, Syberia 3 takes you inside an enchanting, mysterious universe full of life for you to explore in 3D. Plunged into the heart of a world inhabited by a cast of interesting characters, you'll discover and experience a fabulous tale as imagined by Benoit Sokal.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 33.5%, Story Rich 16.7%, Great Soundtrack 15.5%, Adventure 12.9%, Atmospheric 9.7%
- #44 DreadOut
73% matchMostly Positive77% of 5,628 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 37%, Survival Horror 16.3%, Female Protagonist 15.7%, Third Person 9.6%, Adventure 4%
- #45 Beyond Good & Evil - 20th Anniversary Edition
68% matchVery Positive82% of 1,350 reviews2024
Dev: Ubisoft
Windows
Median: 5.8 hrsMean: 9.3 hrs≥1hr: 70%
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 30.3%, Female Protagonist 20.9%, Third Person 17.3%, Action 15.8%, Adventure 8.5%
- #46 Atelier Ryza: Ever Darkness & the Secret Hideout DX
67% matchMostly Positive78% of 269 reviews2025
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 15.7 hrs≥1hr: 76%
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: Crafting 29.4%, Female Protagonist 29%, Great Soundtrack 12.5%, Action 12%, Story Rich 9.2%
- #47 Fragile Reflection
67% matchVery Positive81% of 73 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 18.4%, Survival Horror 16.8%, Violent 12.6%, Female Protagonist 10.6%, Horror 10.3%
- #48 Dismantled Director's Cut
70% matchMostly Positive76% of 59 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 31.3%, Horror 21.8%, Action 15.2%, Survival 11.4%, Adventure 8.7%
- #49 Amnesia: Rebirth
69% matchMostly Positive77% of 9,173 reviews2020
Dev: Frictional Games
Windows · Linux
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 10.0 hrs≥1hr: 75%
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 26.2%, Survival Horror 17.2%, Horror 16.6%, Female Protagonist 9.8%, Story Rich 7.4%
- #50 True Fear: Forsaken Souls Part 1
70% matchVery Positive92% of 1,202 reviews2016
Dev: Goblinz Enterprises LtdPub: The Digital Lounge
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 89%
True Fear: Forsaken Souls takes the best of the psychological thriller, blending in fun and intuitive gameplay mechanics. Episode 1, the first in a trilogy, will long be remembered.
Why similar: Horror 26.2%, Female Protagonist 25.2%, Psychological Horror 17.4%, Survival Horror 13.8%, Story Rich 7.2%
- #51 Life is Strange: Before the Storm Remastered
67% matchVery Positive84% of 3,927 reviews2022
Dev: Deck NinePub: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 7.5 hrsMean: 11.2 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Life is Strange: Before the Storm returns with remastered visuals across characters & environments.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 29.4%, LGBTQ+ 25.4%, Third Person 15.7%, Story Rich 10.4%, Action 7.8%
- #52 BloodRayne: Terminal Cut
67% matchVery Positive89% of 1,774 reviews2020
Dev: Terminal RealityPub: Ziggurat
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 91%
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 28.3%, Female Protagonist 20.4%, Violent 18.5%, Horror 12.9%, Action 8.4%
- #53 Fear Effect Sedna
72% matchMixed41% of 203 reviews2018
Dev: SusheePub: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Thrilling action and stealth gameplay enhanced by the Fear system, an exciting story and ultra-stylish cutscenes. Harness your team’s dynamic abilities to tackle enemies and puzzles like never before.
Why similar: Violent 34.5%, Action 30.4%, Female Protagonist 26.6%, Indie 8.5%
- #54 Selma and the Wisp
71% matchMostly Positive71% of 158 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 22.7%, Great Soundtrack 16.4%, Action 13.7%, Adventure 12.8%, Psychological Horror 11.3%
- #55 Lies of P
63% matchVery Positive92% of 75,928 reviews2023
Dev: NEOWIZ
Windows · Mac
Median: 23.8 hrsMean: 38.6 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Lies of P is a thrilling soulslike that takes the story of Pinocchio, turns it on its head, and sets it against the darkly elegant backdrop of the Belle Epoque era.
Why similar: Violent 29.9%, Third Person 24.1%, Action 14.2%, Story Rich 12.9%, Atmospheric 8.1%
- #56 Fragile
69% matchMixed64% of 429 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 30.3%, Violent 24.6%, Stealth 10.1%, Horror 9.9%, Female Protagonist 9%
- #57 Dollhouse
70% 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 20.1%, Horror 19.5%, Female Protagonist 13.9%, Survival 8.6%, Great Soundtrack 7.9%
- #58 Fahrenheit: Indigo Prophecy Remastered
69% matchMostly Positive79% of 8,198 reviews2015
Dev: Quantic Dream
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Fahrenheit (known as Indigo Prophecy in North America) was a breakthrough in interactive narrative. This newly remastered edition features updated textures in HD, expanded controller support, and is based on the uncut and uncensored international version of the game.
Why similar: Story Rich 26.4%, Horror 17.8%, Atmospheric 13.3%, Great Soundtrack 12.6%, Adventure 9.9%
- #59 Atelier Ryza 3: Alchemist of the End & the Secret Key DX
62% matchVery Positive90% of 109 reviews2025
Dev: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Windows
This edition includes new stories, playable characters (Clifford, Serri, and Kilo), and features that have been added to "Atelier Ryza 3: Alchemist of the End & the Secret Key."
Why similar: Female Protagonist 31.7%, Crafting 30.8%, Action 12.3%, Story Rich 10.1%, Great Soundtrack 8.4%