Games Like Remothered: Tormented Fathers

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 21.9%, Horror 17.6%, Psychological Horror 13.2%, Female Protagonist 11.1%, Gore 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: It captures the classic fixed-camera survival horror feel with challenging puzzles and a tense, claustrophobic atmosphere.

The 16-bit nightmare returns. Survive, hide, and avoid the deadly Scissorman in this legendary horror classic.

Why similar: Survival Horror 36.5%, Female Protagonist 23.8%, Psychological Horror 16.5%, Horror 9%, Adventure 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: As the foundational inspiration for the Remothered series, this game defines the stalker-evasion subgenre.

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: Horror 26.2%, Survival Horror 22.4%, Gore 15.7%, Psychological Horror 13.9%, Stealth 7%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a high-stakes survival horror experience with intense psychological themes and resource management.

Notorious cult-classic Korean horror. Sneak into school at midnight to return your sweetheart's diary and get caught in a terrifying game of cat and mouse. Explore haunted hallways, solve classic survival horror puzzles and escape the clutches of a killer Janitor who is out for your blood.

Why similar: Horror 32.1%, Survival Horror 18.2%, Psychological Horror 11.5%, Nudity 8.7%, Sexual Content 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: A quintessential stealth-horror experience where you must evade relentless pursuers while navigating a haunted school.

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 35.7%, Psychological Horror 21.6%, Survival Horror 17.6%, Multiplayer 7.7%, Violent 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: This game excels at building psychological dread and environmental storytelling in a way that mirrors the unsettling nature of the seed game.

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: Horror 16.3%, Gore 12.5%, Violent 12.3%, Survival Horror 11.1%, Stealth 10.9%

Why You'll Like It: This title emphasizes stealth and sound-based mechanics to evade enemies in a gothic, atmospheric setting.

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 29.5%, Horror 24.4%, Psychological Horror 19.6%, Adventure 5.4%, Atmospheric 5%

Why You'll Like It: This game features a persistent, intelligent stalker AI that forces players to use stealth and environmental awareness to survive.

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

Why similar: Horror 35.6%, Survival Horror 15.5%, Gore 13.5%, Psychological Horror 11.6%, Stealth 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: The benchmark for stealth-based horror, emphasizing the terror of being hunted while unable to defend yourself.

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: Horror 29%, Survival Horror 20%, Female Protagonist 9.8%, Psychological Horror 6.4%, Violent 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: A 2D survival horror game that masterfully implements stalker mechanics and tense hide-and-seek gameplay.

Outlast 2 introduces you to Sullivan Knoth and his followers, who left our wicked world behind to give birth to Temple Gate, a town, deep in the wilderness and hidden from civilization. Knoth and his flock are preparing for the tribulations of the end of times and you’re right in the thick of it.

Why similar: Horror 24.7%, Survival Horror 16.1%, Psychological Horror 14%, Gore 12.8%, Violent 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: It focuses heavily on the vulnerability of the protagonist, forcing players to hide and run rather than fight back.

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 23.6%, Psychological Horror 15.4%, Female Protagonist 15.1%, Adventure 9.2%, Violent 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a unique dual-reality mechanic that enhances the psychological horror and puzzle-solving elements.

Set in 1944 Italy, Martha Is Dead is an award-winning dark psychological thriller where the lines between truth, superstition, and tragedy blur. Explore a haunting countryside, uncover disturbing memories, and peel back layers of mystery. Every choice shapes the nightmare…are you ready to face it?

Why similar: Horror 25.6%, Psychological Horror 22.9%, Female Protagonist 18.6%, Nudity 9.1%, Adventure 6%

Why You'll Like It: A deeply psychological horror experience that prioritizes narrative depth and unsettling imagery.

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 30.6%, Psychological Horror 20.8%, Female Protagonist 18.3%, Violent 14.4%, Atmospheric 5%

Why You'll Like It: A top-down survival horror game that perfectly balances resource management, puzzles, and a deeply unsettling narrative.

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 49.4%, Survival Horror 14.8%, Female Protagonist 14.2%, Adventure 5.3%, Psychological Horror 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: Features a female protagonist navigating supernatural threats in a survival horror framework that feels very familiar.

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 31.6%, Survival Horror 16.2%, Psychological Horror 10.3%, Gore 9.3%, Violent 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: A first-person psychological horror game that blends exploration and stealth with a gripping, multi-layered story.

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 32.3%, Stealth 12.1%, Psychological Horror 10.5%, Survival Horror 9.4%, Adventure 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: It focuses on evasion and stealth against grotesque, oversized threats, capturing a similar sense of powerlessness.

Discover the true meaning of fear in Alien: Isolation, a survival horror set in an atmosphere of constant dread and mortal danger.

Why similar: Horror 29.5%, Survival Horror 25.6%, Stealth 16%, Female Protagonist 10.5%, Psychological Horror 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: The gold standard for stalker AI, creating a constant state of tension through an unkillable, adaptive predator.

DAYMARE: 1998 is a third-person survival horror game that recreates the mood of iconic titles from the '90s, with a fresh storyline. An incident that turns a small town into a deadly zone, three characters to play with and little time to find the truth, before its mutated citizens abruptly end your mission.

Why similar: Survival Horror 25.9%, Horror 22.7%, Gore 13.8%, Violent 13.5%, Action 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: A love letter to classic survival horror that emphasizes inventory management and tense combat encounters.

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: Horror 22.5%, Stealth 19.6%, Survival Horror 15.7%, Psychological Horror 10.9%, Female Protagonist 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: It continues the series' tradition of psychological horror and stealth, focusing on the protagonist's mental state.

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 25.2%, Psychological Horror 17.8%, Survival Horror 17.2%, Violent 10.4%, Gore 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: A psychological horror game that uses a camera mechanic to solve puzzles and uncover terrifying secrets.

Home Sweet Home is a first-person horror adventure game based on Thai myths and beliefs. The core gameplay focuses on storytelling and stealth to avoid perilous spirits hunting you. Moreover, few puzzles are added into the game, making gameplay more various.

Why similar: Horror 36.2%, Survival Horror 16.7%, Gore 11.3%, Psychological Horror 11.3%, Multiplayer 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: A stealth-focused survival horror game that uses cultural folklore to create a unique and terrifying experience.

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 26.7%, Horror 24%, Female Protagonist 17.9%, Violent 10.3%, Third Person 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: A survival horror game with a female lead that leans heavily into the mechanics of classic genre staples.

A horror game about claustrophobia. During a storm your service dog is forced down a broken sewer drain. You find the nearest sewer entrance and run in after it. Along the way you will meet others that are also stricken by abnormal or psychological fear.

Why similar: Horror 26.1%, Survival Horror 25%, Psychological Horror 22%, Violent 10.9%, Gore 7%

Why You'll Like It: A claustrophobic psychological horror game that uses tight spaces and surreal imagery to create intense dread.

Slender Man returns more terrifying than ever. You're on your own. No one to help you. No one to hear you scream. Relive the horror all over again with cutting edge visuals for the 10th Anniversary Update and experience survival horror at its finest.

Why similar: Horror 43.6%, Survival Horror 20.3%, Psychological Horror 10.8%, Multiplayer 8.5%, Female Protagonist 3.4%

Why You'll Like It: A pure stalker-horror experience that relies on atmosphere and the constant threat of an encroaching entity.

Cry of Fear is a psychological single-player and co-op horror game set in a deserted town filled with horrific creatures and nightmarish delusions. You play as a young man desperately searching for answers in the cold Scandinavian night, finding his way through the city as he slowly descends into madness.

Why similar: Horror 38.4%, Survival Horror 20%, Psychological Horror 15.8%, Multiplayer 11.4%, Co-op 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: An indie survival horror classic that excels at creating a gritty, terrifying atmosphere with limited resources.

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 33.6%, Psychological Horror 18.3%, Female Protagonist 9.1%, Gore 7.3%, Survival Horror 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: A haunting, narrative-driven horror game that uses atmosphere and stealth to explore dark, psychological themes.

Penumbra: Overture is a first person survival horror game, emphasizing on survival and problem solving instead of mindless violence and gore.

Why similar: Horror 37.6%, Survival Horror 18.4%, Psychological Horror 13.2%, Stealth 11%, Adventure 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: A physics-based horror game that forces players to interact with the environment to hide from enemies.

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: Survival Horror 35.2%, Psychological Horror 27.8%, Atmospheric 9.7%, Story Rich 9.5%, Adventure 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: While more survival-heavy, it offers an unparalleled sense of psychological pressure and high-stakes decision making.

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 38.6%, Psychological Horror 31.9%, Adventure 8.3%, Story Rich 7.1%, Atmospheric 7%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on psychological exploration and shifting environments to keep the player constantly off-balance.

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 25.8%, Gore 20.1%, Psychological Horror 18.9%, Violent 16.9%, Adventure 4.8%

Why You'll Like It: A first-person psychological horror game that excels at creating a sense of dread within a domestic setting.

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 28.6%, Gore 12.5%, Violent 11.9%, Survival Horror 10.9%, Nudity 8.3%

Together, always.

Why similar: Survival Horror 24%, Horror 23.3%, Female Protagonist 17.4%, Violent 7.4%, Action 7.3%

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: Horror 19.7%, Survival Horror 19%, Psychological Horror 17.4%, Female Protagonist 13.7%, Gore 8.1%

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: Horror 28.7%, Survival Horror 24.5%, Female Protagonist 16.3%, Gore 10.7%, Adventure 7%

Broken Porcelain brings an abundance of welcome changes to the series, introducing new gameplay and storytelling elements that breathe new life into the characters and an unprecedented level of immersion in this haunting adventure – perfect for both new and returning fans to the series.

Why similar: Violent 15.1%, Survival Horror 14.9%, Horror 14.6%, Gore 13.8%, Stealth 10.3%

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 26.5%, Horror 19.3%, Female Protagonist 16.4%, Psychological Horror 15.1%, Third Person 4.8%

The Dark Occult is a psychological driven horror game that puts players in a constant state of anxiety that crescendos into raw panic and terror. You will encounter grotesque creatures, who will take your life at any moment.Your only goal -- survive.

Why similar: Horror 30.8%, Violent 19.5%, Gore 18.3%, Psychological Horror 14.4%, Action 7%

From the darkness is a psychological horror game with a scary atmosphere, the game takes place in an old Soviet abandoned apartment.

Why similar: Horror 35.4%, Psychological Horror 20.5%, Survival Horror 13.1%, Multiplayer 9.4%, Violent 7.9%

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

Why similar: Horror 20.3%, Survival Horror 18.2%, Violent 18.1%, Gore 13.5%, Action 6.2%

The story of Henry Bishop is a first-person psychological thriller, where the player will have to fight, guess riddles, immerse into a mystical plot and an incredible story.

Why similar: Horror 21.2%, Violent 16.7%, Survival Horror 14.9%, Multiplayer 10.4%, Psychological Horror 10.3%

Agony is a first-person, survival horror set in hell. You will begin your journey as a tormented soul within the depths of hell without any memories about your past. The special ability to control people on your path, and possess demons, gives you the measures to survive.

Why similar: Horror 20.8%, Gore 16.4%, Nudity 12.3%, Survival Horror 11.7%, Violent 10.9%

Scorn is an atmospheric first-person horror adventure game set in a nightmarish universe of odd forms and somber tapestry.

Why similar: Horror 22.1%, Gore 21.9%, Violent 10.6%, Psychological Horror 10%, Survival Horror 8.4%

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: Horror 19.8%, Gore 14%, Survival Horror 14%, Female Protagonist 9.5%, Nudity 9%

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 26.4%, Psychological Horror 21.9%, Survival Horror 15.4%, Female Protagonist 13.7%, Action 6.7%

Don't Knock Twice is a first-person horror game based on a psychologically terrifying urban legend. One knock to wake her from her bed, twice to raise her from the dead. Supports VR on HTC Vive and Oculus Rift for the ultimate horror experience!

Why similar: Horror 19.8%, Survival Horror 19.1%, Psychological Horror 17.9%, Violent 11.9%, Female Protagonist 8.7%

A psychological horror of seeking satisfaction on the border of two intertwining worlds. An intriguing plot with erotic and occult themes guides the player's character through the Yelvertons' Victorian mansion and a perverse land inspired by Lovecraft's works and paintings of Zdzisław Beksiński.

Why similar: Nudity 21.6%, Horror 19.8%, Sexual Content 15.9%, Violent 14.1%, Gore 12.4%

Forest Asylum 2 - An Indie Psychological Horror Game and the sequel to the well-received first part. Embark on a Therapy that will change your life!

Why similar: Survival Horror 25.1%, Psychological Horror 20.7%, Horror 20%, Violent 10.3%, Gore 10%

Wick is a survival horror game where ghost stories are brought to life. Explore a local legend about the long lost children in the woods who can still be seen... but only by those who dare to enter alone by candlelight.

Why similar: Horror 35.5%, Survival Horror 25.6%, Psychological Horror 14.4%, Action 6.5%, Adventure 5.9%

Explore a post-pandemic fictional Mediterranean island and confront your fears! Immerse yourself in a seemingly abandoned city and struggle to find a precious Banydebosc red wine bottle to cure your loved ones. But be aware; your Nemesis is hunting you. Indie Jumpscares included! :D

Why similar: Survival Horror 18.1%, Horror 17%, Psychological Horror 13.2%, Violent 13%, Stealth 12%

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: Horror 19.7%, Survival Horror 17.2%, Stealth 15.7%, Psychological Horror 12.9%, Gore 10.7%

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

Why similar: Horror 18.4%, Survival Horror 18%, Psychological Horror 11.9%, Gore 11.6%, Stealth 11.5%

Agony UNRATED is a first-person, survival horror set in hell. You will begin your journey as a tormented soul within the depths of hell without any memories about your past. The special ability to control people on your path, and possess demons, gives you the measures to survive.

Why similar: Gore 22.1%, Violent 18.7%, Horror 17.3%, Nudity 15.9%, Sexual Content 10.9%

Alone with the dead... Embalm corpses, banish demons, save your soul.

Why similar: Horror 60.5%, Multiplayer 12.1%, Female Protagonist 9.8%, Atmospheric 5.7%, Adventure 4.4%

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: Horror 23.7%, Survival Horror 21.7%, Psychological Horror 12.2%, Gore 11.1%, Violent 8.3%

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 36.5%, Survival Horror 16.1%, Gore 12%, Psychological Horror 10.6%, Stealth 5.8%

Fight the Horror is a multiplayer third person action role playing game with a horror theme.

Why similar: Survival Horror 24.1%, Violent 23.2%, Gore 22.5%, Nudity 11.1%, Horror 10.1%

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: Horror 25.4%, Violent 17.3%, Survival Horror 15.4%, Psychological Horror 10.3%, Adventure 6.7%

Fear the Spotlight is an atmospheric third-person horror adventure with a disturbing mystery to unravel. Sneak into school after hours with Vivian and Amy, survive a séance gone wrong, solve tactile puzzles, and, whatever you do, stay out of the spotlight…

Why similar: Survival Horror 20.7%, Horror 16.9%, Stealth 15.6%, Psychological Horror 13.4%, Female Protagonist 12.9%

Experience true psychological horror as you explore nightmares inspired by the creator's struggles with depression and OCD. The defenseless protagonist must avoid monstrous manifestations of what haunts his subconscious in his quest to wake up into reality.

Why similar: Horror 33.4%, Psychological Horror 23.1%, Gore 18.2%, Survival Horror 5.6%, Violent 4.7%