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 22.1%, Horror 15%, Psychological Horror 14.2%, Female Protagonist 12.9%, Gore 11.2%

Why You'll Like It: Captures the classic fixed-camera survival horror feel with challenging puzzles and a dark, atmospheric setting.

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 26.1%, Horror 25.2%, Stealth 16.9%, Female Protagonist 12.3%, Psychological Horror 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: The ultimate stalker-horror experience where you must rely on stealth to survive against an intelligent, unstoppable creature.

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%, Psychological Horror 21.8%, Female Protagonist 20.6%, Violent 15%, Atmospheric 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: A masterful survival horror game featuring a female protagonist, resource management, and a deeply unsettling psychological narrative.

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 14.7%, Gore 14.5%, Violent 14.1%, Stealth 12.1%, Survival Horror 11.9%

Why You'll Like It: A stealth-based horror game that utilizes sound mechanics to heighten the tension of navigating a hostile environment.

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 31.5%, Psychological Horror 22.3%, Horror 21.7%, Atmospheric 6.1%, Adventure 6%

Why You'll Like It: Features a unique AI that learns your playstyle, making the threat feel unpredictable and genuinely terrifying.

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 31.5%, Survival Horror 16.4%, Gore 15.5%, Psychological Horror 13%, Stealth 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: Pioneered the modern survival horror genre by emphasizing helplessness and the psychological toll of being pursued.

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 23.2%, Horror 22.9%, Gore 17.6%, Psychological Horror 15.4%, Stealth 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: A psychological survival horror game that masterfully blends intense combat with claustrophobic, reality-bending environments.

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 25.6%, Survival Horror 21.1%, Female Protagonist 11.6%, Psychological Horror 7.2%, Violent 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: A 2D stealth-horror game with a strong female lead that captures the feeling of being hunted through a school setting.

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 34.6%, Survival Horror 18.2%, Gore 14.4%, Psychological Horror 12.6%, Stealth 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: Defines the vulnerability-focused horror genre by forcing players to hide and run rather than fight back.

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 43.9%, Female Protagonist 17.1%, Survival Horror 15.8%, Adventure 5.9%, Psychological Horror 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: An indie horror title featuring a female protagonist who uses a camera to survive against supernatural threats.

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 22%, Psychological Horror 19.7%, Survival Horror 17.8%, Violent 11.6%, Gore 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: An intense psychological horror experience that relies on puzzle-solving and a constant sense of dread.

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%, Psychological Horror 26.8%, Survival Horror 20.3%, Violent 8.2%, Atmospheric 3.1%

Why You'll Like It: A deeply unsettling psychological horror game that focuses on exploration and sanity management in a shifting house.

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 29.6%, Survival Horror 18.4%, Psychological Horror 12.2%, Gore 11.3%, Violent 11%

Why You'll Like It: Combines atmospheric psychological horror with stealth segments and a compelling, dual-timeline narrative.

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 20.9%, Female Protagonist 18%, Psychological Horror 17%, Adventure 10.1%, Violent 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: Features a female protagonist and a unique dual-reality mechanic that adds depth to its psychological horror puzzles.

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: Psychological Horror 25%, Female Protagonist 21.9%, Horror 21.9%, Nudity 9.4%, Adventure 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, narrative-driven psychological horror game that explores trauma and isolation in a hauntingly realistic setting.

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 15.7%, Gore 14.7%, Survival Horror 14.5%, Horror 11.9%, Female Protagonist 11.2%

Why You'll Like It: The direct sequel to the seed game, continuing the story and the intense stealth-based cat-and-mouse gameplay.

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 26.2%, Horror 19.5%, Gore 15.2%, Violent 14.8%, Action 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: A traditional survival horror experience that focuses on limited resources and intense combat against grotesque enemies.

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%, Female Protagonist 20.8%, Horror 20.2%, Violent 11.1%, Third Person 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: A classic-style survival horror game featuring a female protagonist and a heavy emphasis on exploration and puzzle-solving.

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

Why similar: Survival Horror 23.2%, Female Protagonist 14%, Horror 13.8%, Psychological Horror 13%, Gore 11.6%

Why You'll Like It: A modern take on classic survival horror that emphasizes exploration, resource management, and eerie environmental storytelling.

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 25.2%, Gore 14.5%, Violent 13.4%, Survival Horror 11.5%, Nudity 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric horror game rooted in folklore that focuses on exploration and surviving terrifying encounters.

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 30.5%, Survival Horror 20.6%, Psychological Horror 13.5%, Nudity 9.9%, Adventure 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: A classic survival horror game set in a school where you are constantly pursued by janitors and supernatural entities.

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 21.1%, Horror 19.3%, Survival Horror 16.3%, Psychological Horror 12%, Female Protagonist 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: A narrative-heavy survival horror game with a female protagonist that explores themes of fear and survival.

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 30.5%, Stealth 14.2%, Psychological Horror 12.6%, Survival Horror 10.5%, Atmospheric 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: A stealth-focused puzzle horror game that captures the feeling of being small and vulnerable in a world of giants.

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 20.4%, Stealth 15.9%, Female Protagonist 14.4%, Psychological Horror 14%, Horror 13.8%

Why You'll Like It: A retro-styled horror game that emphasizes stealth and puzzle-solving in a creepy, abandoned school setting.

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

Why similar: Horror 33.6%, Survival Horror 19.7%, Psychological Horror 15%, Stealth 12.2%, Adventure 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: Features physics-based puzzles and a heavy focus on stealth-based horror that rewards careful observation.

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 33.4%, Horror 32.8%, Psychological Horror 26.4%, Story Rich 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: A cyberpunk psychological horror game that excels at creating a claustrophobic and disturbing atmosphere.

1975. Disaster strikes the Beira D oil rig off the coast of Scotland. Navigate the collapsing rig to save your crew from an otherworldly horror on the edge of all logic and reality in this 3x BAFTA Games Award-winning narrative horror experience.

Why similar: Gore 25.4%, Horror 22.5%, Psychological Horror 21.8%, Stealth 10.8%, Atmospheric 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric survival horror game that excels at building tension through isolation and environmental storytelling.

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: Psychological Horror 37.3%, Horror 35.8%, Adventure 9.6%, Atmospheric 8.9%, Story Rich 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: A psychological horror game focused on environmental storytelling and the unraveling of a fractured mind.

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 18.8%, Psychological Horror 18.2%, Horror 16.2%, Female Protagonist 15.4%, Gore 8.5%

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 35.5%, Survival Horror 19.5%, Gore 14.2%, Psychological Horror 13.6%, Adventure 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: A stealth-heavy horror game that focuses on escaping persistent pursuers in a dark, supernatural environment.

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 26.8%, Female Protagonist 18.8%, Horror 16.3%, Psychological Horror 16.2%, Third Person 5%

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 24.6%, Horror 24.1%, Female Protagonist 18.8%, Gore 11.8%, Adventure 7.4%

Together, always.

Why similar: Survival Horror 24.7%, Female Protagonist 18.8%, Horror 18.7%, Violent 8.2%, Action 8.1%

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 26.4%, Violent 20.9%, Gore 20.2%, Psychological Horror 15.4%, Action 7.4%

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 22.1%, Violent 19.3%, Survival Horror 15.7%, Psychological Horror 11.2%, Female Protagonist 7.4%

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: Gore 19.7%, Horror 19.3%, Nudity 13.8%, Survival Horror 13%, Violent 13%

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: Survival Horror 19.7%, Psychological Horror 19.6%, Horror 17.1%, Violent 13%, Female Protagonist 10.3%

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 22.1%, Horror 20.3%, Psychological Horror 13.3%, Gore 12%, Violent 9.1%

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 25.8%, Violent 21.7%, Horror 12%, Female Protagonist 10%, Stealth 8.6%

Through the Woods is a third-person Norse horror adventure set in a forest on the western shores of Norway that tells the story of a mother and her missing son.

Why similar: Horror 24.4%, Female Protagonist 16.4%, Survival Horror 15.5%, Psychological Horror 13.6%, Adventure 9.6%

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: Psychological Horror 24.6%, Horror 23.2%, Female Protagonist 16.6%, Survival Horror 16.1%, Action 7.7%

An award-winning narrative thriller about a blind woman’s journey to uncover the truth about the mansion from her nightmares, or else become one of its victims.

Why similar: Horror 41.5%, Female Protagonist 27%, Adventure 11.3%, Indie 8.5%, Atmospheric 7.2%

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: Violent 20.9%, Horror 20.3%, Survival Horror 17%, Psychological Horror 12.5%, Gore 11%

Shape your fears… Fear the shapes. Embark on a journey where you face your worst fears and are confronted with the emotional impact of your actions in this narrative adventure game with puzzles, stealth and action.

Why similar: Horror 22.5%, Female Protagonist 22%, Stealth 18.7%, Survival Horror 13.4%, Action 8.2%

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 23.9%, Horror 21.3%, Female Protagonist 17.5%, Violent 10.3%, Gore 9.8%

Short first-person horror experience with a unique mirror mechanic. Escape from an invisible monster that can be only seen in the reflection.

Why similar: Horror 20.7%, Survival Horror 20.2%, Stealth 15.5%, Violent 10.7%, Gore 10.2%

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 26.9%, Violent 22.5%, Nudity 18%, Horror 16.3%, Survival Horror 6.7%

When reality is a nightmare, nightmares become real. In this psychological horror game, you fight the terrifying creatures invading your mind. Can you save your sanity?

Why similar: Survival Horror 19.7%, Horror 18.4%, Psychological Horror 17.1%, Gore 16.8%, Violent 9.1%

Follia – Dear Father is a stealth survival horror that captures the genre’s essence in the halls and rooms of a university campus. Marcus goes in search of his parents, but instead finds himself struggling for his life against deadly horrors that creep around every corner.

Why similar: Violent 18.7%, Gore 18.7%, Horror 15.3%, Action 13.2%, Adventure 10.8%

Survive a 3rd-person horror world facing relentless bosses and alluring undead. Manage your inventory, make every bullet count, craft and repair clothes, which can mean the difference between survival and death. Sometimes, hiding from towering enemies may be your only chance when brute force fails.

Why similar: Survival Horror 19.6%, Female Protagonist 18.5%, Violent 11.7%, Gore 11.7%, Stealth 8.4%

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 25.8%, Psychological Horror 22.6%, Horror 17.2%, Violent 11.3%, Gore 11.3%

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

Why similar: Survival Horror 18.4%, Horror 15.8%, Gore 13%, Psychological Horror 12.9%, Violent 12.3%

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

Why similar: Gore 25.5%, Horror 20.4%, Violent 12.4%, Psychological Horror 11.7%, Survival Horror 9.1%

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: Survival Horror 18.5%, Stealth 17.8%, Horror 17.7%, Psychological Horror 14.8%, Gore 12.7%

As Dr. Riley McClein, you have to figure out what is real and what is not as you try to uncover the mysterious happenings at the hospital, while also trying to deal with your epileptic attacks that have haunted you all your life.

Why similar: Gore 22.3%, Horror 21.9%, Violent 19.8%, Psychological Horror 11.2%, Action 7.9%

Yoko no Hanashi is a first-person survival horror game where you need to survive in an abandoned college with one of your chosen yandere: Yoto (male version) and Yoko (female version)

Why similar: Horror 22.2%, Survival Horror 18%, Violent 14.7%, Psychological Horror 13.6%, Gore 11%

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 18.8%, Female Protagonist 12.7%, Horror 12.6%, Gore 10.6%, Stealth 10.4%

Gynophobia is a horror themed shooter about abnormal fear of women. Gynophobia is using classic first person shooter gameplay, to convey story about Mark, who is suffering from different phobias, including abnormal fear of woman.

Why similar: Survival Horror 24.4%, Horror 19.2%, Psychological Horror 17.8%, Gore 8.4%, Violent 7.1%

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: Gore 22.4%, Horror 22.1%, Psychological Horror 20.7%, Violent 18.5%, Adventure 5.2%