Games Like ROUTINE

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

Why similar: Aliens 16.7%, Survival Horror 15.9%, Stealth 14.4%, Horror 12.1%, Sci-fi 11%

Why You'll Like It: It is the definitive retro-futuristic space horror experience that perfectly captures the tension of being hunted in a derelict station.

From the creators of Amnesia: The Dark Descent comes SOMA, a sci-fi horror game set below the waves of the Atlantic ocean. Struggle to survive a hostile world that will make you question your very existence.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 12.6%, Survival Horror 12.1%, Walking Simulator 11.6%, Dark 10.7%, Horror 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: This game offers a profound psychological sci-fi narrative set in an isolated, decaying facility that mirrors the existential dread found in ROUTINE.

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 21.7%, Psychological Horror 18.6%, Sci-fi 13.9%, Cinematic 13.3%, Dark 11.9%

Why You'll Like It: A masterful survival horror game that utilizes a retro-tech aesthetic and deep psychological themes to create a haunting 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: Psychological Horror 13.1%, Cinematic 12.9%, Walking Simulator 12.6%, Dark 10.7%, Horror 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: A narrative-driven horror game that excels at building claustrophobic tension in an isolated, industrial setting.

A first-person fight to the death in the depths of space!

Why similar: Sci-fi 19.7%, Survival Horror 15.6%, Space 14.3%, Horror 13.6%, First-Person 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: The remake of this classic captures the exact 80s-vision-of-the-future aesthetic while providing intense first-person horror gameplay.

In Prey, you awaken aboard Talos I, a space station orbiting the moon in the year 2032. You are the key subject of an experiment meant to alter humanity forever – but things have gone terribly wrong. The space station has been overrun by hostile aliens and you are now being hunted.

Why similar: Sci-fi 14.1%, Space 13.6%, Aliens 12.5%, Stealth 8.9%, Survival Horror 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: An immersive sim set on a space station that masterfully blends exploration, environmental storytelling, and survival horror.

Amnesia: The Bunker is a first-person horror game set in a WW1 bunker. A relentless, AI-driven monster stalks you. Survival depends on finding tools, crafting items, and keeping the lights on.

Why similar: Stealth 20.5%, Survival Horror 17.9%, Psychological Horror 14.4%, Horror 11.1%, Atmospheric 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a tense, systemic horror experience in a confined space where every resource and movement matters.

Observation is a sci-fi thriller uncovering what happened to Dr. Emma Fisher, and the crew of her mission, through the lens of the station’s artificial intelligence S.A.M.

Why similar: Space 19.4%, Sci-fi 15.4%, Adventure 12.3%, Horror 10.7%, Thriller 10%

Why You'll Like It: You play as the station's AI, offering a unique perspective on a space-based mystery that emphasizes isolation and environmental investigation.

The five crew members of the Tulpar are stranded in the empty reaches of space, shrouded in perpetual sunset. God is not watching.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 19.6%, Walking Simulator 13.2%, Thriller 12.4%, Dark 10.4%, Horror 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: A psychological horror game that uses a strong retro aesthetic to tell a dark, character-driven story in a confined space.

The Moon has gone dark, cutting off Earth’s last source of energy. As a lone astronaut, you’ll explore abandoned lunar bases, solve intricate puzzles, and navigate stunning zero-gravity environments. Operate advanced vehicles, uncover hidden truths, and survive in this gripping sci-fi thriller.

Why similar: Space 27.3%, Sci-fi 17.1%, Adventure 11.9%, Atmospheric 8.6%, Walking Simulator 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: A grounded sci-fi adventure that focuses on the loneliness and technical challenges of a critical lunar mission.

Rethink human’s dominion in The Invincible: a story-driven adventure set in a hard sci-fi world by Stanisław Lem. Discover planet Regis III as scientist Yasna, use atompunk tools looking for a missing crew and face unforeseen threats. Make choices in a philosophical story that’s driven by science.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 20.2%, Aliens 17.1%, Thriller 16.6%, Space 13.5%, Sci-fi 13.3%

Why You'll Like It: This game features a distinct hard sci-fi, retro-futuristic aesthetic that focuses on exploration and narrative mystery on an alien world.

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 26.3%, Walking Simulator 22.9%, Psychological Horror 17.4%, Horror 14.6%, First-Person 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: A cyberpunk investigation game that leans heavily into psychological horror and surreal, atmospheric environments.

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: Psychological Horror 23.9%, Horror 21.1%, Survival Horror 15.5%, Dark 11.9%, Walking Simulator 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: A deeply unsettling psychological horror game that focuses on environmental storytelling and slow-burn tension.

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 16.4%, Space 15.2%, Horror 13.1%, Sci-fi 12.6%, Psychological Horror 12.1%

Why You'll Like It: The benchmark for intense, high-fidelity space-based survival horror with a focus on dismemberment and resource management.

Moons of Madness is a first-person, story-driven cosmic horror game where the scientific exploration of Mars meets the supernatural dread of Lovecraft.

Why similar: Space 14.9%, Sci-fi 13.2%, Horror 12.1%, Psychological Horror 10.6%, Thriller 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: A Lovecraftian sci-fi horror game set on a Mars research base that blends exploration with psychological instability.

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

Why similar: Cinematic 17.7%, Walking Simulator 14.6%, Psychological Horror 13.7%, Thriller 12.4%, Dark 11.5%

Why You'll Like It: A psychological horror game that focuses on domestic tension and walking-simulator mechanics to build an oppressive atmosphere.

The Voidness is a SCI-FI psychological horror game where it takes place inside the void where it's filled with just gloom - the only way to see is by scanning the environment with your range finder device, however you are not alone. Don't breathe ... as they are listening.. and watching.

Why similar: Cinematic 12.4%, Aliens 12.4%, Stealth 10.2%, Survival Horror 10%, Psychological Horror 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: It uses a unique Lidar scanning mechanic to reveal the environment, creating a distinct and terrifying exploration experience.

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

Why similar: Horror 19.5%, Survival Horror 14.4%, Psychological Horror 12.9%, Stealth 12.6%, Dark 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: A foundational first-person puzzle-horror game that emphasizes physics-based interaction and creeping dread.

A psychological horror short story. Explore the untouched wilderness of rural Wales as you uncover the forgotten remains of a mysterious facility and find the truth behind the missing villagers of Hearth.

Why similar: Cinematic 14.3%, Walking Simulator 12.1%, Psychological Horror 10.7%, Dark 9.2%, Thriller 9%

Why You'll Like It: A retro-aesthetic horror game that uses audio-based mechanics to build a unique and eerie atmosphere.

In this immersive sci-fi thriller, you will experience the atmosphere of classic 3D games as you solve puzzles, follow an intriguing non-linear storyline, and engage in battles with monsters.

Why similar: Survival Horror 19.2%, Psychological Horror 16.8%, Sci-fi 12%, Atmospheric 8.8%, First-Person 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: A first-person survival horror game that emphasizes exploration and resource management in a hostile environment.

Tacoma is a sci-fi narrative adventure from the creators of Gone Home. Set aboard a high-tech space station in the year 2088, explore every detail of how the station’s crew lived and worked, finding the clues that add up to a gripping story of trust, fear, and resolve in the face of disaster.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 26.7%, Space 17.7%, Sci-fi 17.1%, Story Rich 9.8%, First-Person 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: An exploration-focused game that allows you to piece together the narrative of an abandoned space station through holographic recordings.

A tech-noir survival horror short story, set in the urban decay of a long abandoned British city. Solve environmental puzzles, manage limited resources and fight for a way to escape beyond the wall.

Why similar: Survival Horror 25.3%, Psychological Horror 22.5%, Dark 11.1%, Puzzle 9.4%, Exploration 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric survival horror game that features a distinct visual style and a focus on navigation and puzzle-solving.

In a lonely station atop a mountain, a train rumbles its precious cargo to places unknown. Now is your shift. Keep the pace. Uncover a mystery. Fight for your last breath. The air is thin up here.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 15.2%, Psychological Horror 14.3%, Thriller 13.5%, Dark 12.7%, Horror 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: A walking-simulator style horror game that relies on its dark, moody atmosphere to keep the player engaged.

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 18.6%, Survival Horror 10.2%, Horror 9.6%, Psychological Horror 8.8%, Dark 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: A deeply atmospheric horror game that balances narrative-driven exploration with moments of intense, terrifying pursuit.

Puzzle Horror game inspired by PS2 era classics. Navigate environments, tackle threats, and meet other lost characters in the depths of the Gloom.

Why similar: Cinematic 20.4%, Thriller 17.4%, Survival Horror 14.3%, Psychological Horror 13.2%, Horror 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: A modern survival horror game that pays homage to classic titles with its focus on inventory management and cryptic puzzles.

Event[0] is a sci-fi narrative exploration game where you build a relationship with a lonely spaceship computer to get home to Earth.

Why similar: Space 21.1%, Sci-fi 18.7%, Walking Simulator 11.4%, Atmospheric 11.1%, First-Person 9%

Why You'll Like It: A narrative-heavy space station exploration game where you must interact with an AI to survive your isolation.

A whole new breed of survival horror emerges with Cronos: The New Dawn. Survive the brutal wastelands of the future, fight nightmarish merging creatures and jump back in time to harvest souls as you seek to uncover the origins of the apocalypse that wiped out humanity.

Why similar: Survival Horror 24.1%, Sci-fi 18%, Dark 16.8%, Horror 14.3%, Atmospheric 10.3%

Explore a cold, abandoned, and dreary facility to piece together its mysteries and find a means for escape from the horror that lurks within.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 23.6%, Horror 14.5%, Psychological Horror 14.1%, Atmospheric 13.1%, Space 12.6%

Why You'll Like It: A first-person exploration horror game that focuses on navigating dark, atmospheric environments while avoiding threats.

Survive to escape the horrors of Callisto and uncover the dark secrets of Jupiter’s dead moon.

Why similar: Survival Horror 19.2%, Space 16.8%, Sci-fi 14.8%, Cinematic 12.9%, Horror 12.7%

Lunar Nightmare is a retro-inspired sci-fi thriller, set on an abandoned Moon base, where you have to solve the mystery behind missing crew members, ancient discoveries around deep down the Lunar surface, rouge-AI trying to control your fate and ghastly androids to revolting against your command.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 19.2%, Sci-fi 18.7%, Space 17.7%, Horror 17%, Walking Simulator 13.4%

WARNING. Stay inside. Lock your doors. Close the blinds. Only let humans in. Eliminate all Visitors. An anxiety horror about paranoia in the End of Times.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 21.3%, Thriller 18.6%, Horror 15.6%, Dark 15.1%, Atmospheric 9.4%

Step into the boots of Major Axel Vex in this survival horror descent into deep space. You embark on a mission to investigate a distress signal coming from Cengona Base. What starts off as a simple mission quickly turns into a terrifying, action-packed fight for survival.

Why similar: Space 16.1%, Survival Horror 14.1%, Psychological Horror 12.4%, Sci-fi 12%, Horror 11.1%

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

Why similar: Horror 14.3%, Dark 13.8%, Psychological Horror 12.1%, Walking Simulator 11.2%, Atmospheric 10%

ADR1FT is the story of an astronaut who wakes up floating silently in space amongst the debris of destroyed space station…the only survivor of a catastrophic event, left with no memory, a critically damaged EVA suit leaking oxygen and no way home.

Why similar: Space 36.2%, Walking Simulator 23.1%, First-Person 11.5%, Adventure 9.1%, Sci-fi 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: A first-person experience that captures the terrifying beauty and isolation of floating through a destroyed space station.

You arrive at Mars Site-113, a decaying monument to the SCP Foundation's ambition—and its failures. Once the most secure facility, now a cradle of horrors calling you to uncover its secrets. Face relentless anomalies, humanity's darkest truths, and a mission that demands survival above all else.

Why similar: Stealth 14.3%, Survival Horror 12.5%, Psychological Horror 11.8%, Space 11.2%, Sci-fi 9.6%

Explore terrifying liminal spaces. Horror walking simulator with reality-bending platforming and supernatural threats. Get lost between dimensions.

Why similar: Puzzle 14.2%, Adventure 12.9%, Dark 10.9%, Exploration 10.5%, Action 9.5%

A.I.L.A is a first-person horror game set in a near-future filled with immersive technology. Play as the sole game tester for a revolutionary new fictional AI. Survive intense horror experiences that prey on your deepest fears as the lines between virtual and reality begin to blur…

Why similar: Cinematic 19.9%, Thriller 14.8%, Survival Horror 14.5%, Psychological Horror 14%, Horror 9.3%

Experience an immersive sci-fi adventure. Walk in the footsteps of the ill-fated crew members of the Miranda station. Explore a world cloaked in mystery and danger, solve clever puzzles to help discover the questions that...

Why similar: Space 23.9%, Sci-fi 15.5%, First-Person 9.9%, Adventure 9.1%, Exploration 9%

Why You'll Like It: An exploration-heavy sci-fi adventure that captures the feeling of being stranded in a vast, empty space setting.

Blasfemia is a first-person horror game. You are trapped in a seemingly normal apartment but realize early on that you're not alone. Explore a handcrafted, detail rich environment in a tense and terrifying atmosphere and try to find a way out before an ominous entity gets to you.

Why similar: Survival Horror 18.4%, Dark 16.3%, Walking Simulator 14.4%, Horror 12.1%, Psychological Horror 6.5%

Arrested and sold at auction, you have been transported to a secret testing facility in deep space. Perform the required tasks while avoiding the abomination lurking within the complex.

Why similar: Stealth 19.3%, Survival Horror 12%, Dark 10.5%, Sci-fi 10.4%, Horror 10.4%

A psychological first-person horror game where you enter a memory-erasing protocol and relive a trauma. Uncover dark secrets, and experience fear through immersive atmosphere.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 16.7%, Thriller 16.6%, Psychological Horror 15.7%, Dark 11.9%, Horror 11%

STASIS The isometric, point-and-click, sci-fi horror adventure game! In the distant future aboard a seemingly abandoned spacecraft, John Maracheck awakes from stasis. He must push himself to new physical and emotional limits and unravel the mysteries around him.

Why similar: Sci-fi 18%, Space 14.2%, Horror 14.1%, Psychological Horror 13.2%, Cinematic 12.3%

A short horror about exploring abandoned space stations and collecting junk in order to pay off your S.R.P.O debt.

Why similar: Space 19.8%, Dark 15.4%, Sci-fi 13.2%, Horror 11.5%, Atmospheric 9.9%

The Guest is a first-person psychological horror game that focuses on creating fear and tension for the player.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 17.1%, Walking Simulator 16%, Dark 15.2%, Survival Horror 12.8%, Horror 11.8%

Syndrome, a sci-fi survival horror game that places you in a living hell inside a doomed starship. Find out what happened to your lost crew. Run. Hide. Fight. Survive.

Why similar: Stealth 17.9%, Survival Horror 15.9%, Psychological Horror 12%, Space 10.4%, Horror 10.4%

A Quiet Place: The Road Ahead is a single-player horror adventure game inspired by the critically acclaimed blockbuster movie franchise. Survive in silence.

Why similar: Stealth 16.7%, Thriller 13.4%, Survival Horror 13.4%, Walking Simulator 13%, Cinematic 8.7%

Early 90s. You stayed in a quiet hotel for just one night and the next morning you’ve found out that the old world was destroyed. Alien dreams, secrets of your past and other guests that are turning into monsters. This hotel will not let you to check out.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 16.9%, Psychological Horror 15.8%, Horror 10.8%, Dark 10%, Stealth 9.4%

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 19.1%, Dark 13%, Horror 12.3%, Walking Simulator 11.8%, First-Person 8.7%

The creators of Little Nightmares™ I & II have returned to take you on a darker, more terrifying journey than ever before. In this horror adventure game, a brother & sister go through hell to rescue their missing friends and escape the island that they used to call home.

Why similar: Cinematic 23.3%, Horror 16.7%, Dark 16.5%, Atmospheric 10%, Stealth 8.8%

"Trapped in a cocoon, the silkworm weaves her final dream." Hollow Cocoon is a first-person horror adventure game set in 1980s Japan. Immerse yourself in meticulously recreated environments as you venture into the depths of unspeakable horrors that await you.

Why similar: Stealth 13.4%, Survival Horror 12.1%, Thriller 11.9%, Psychological Horror 11.7%, Dark 10.4%

CoRoT is a first-person psychological meta-horror game. Search for cassettes in a transforming house, unraveling its macabre past. A sinister atmosphere surrounds you as you try to understand what's happening and where you really are. Can you discover the truth hidden in its walls?

Why similar: Psychological Horror 14.8%, Thriller 13%, Walking Simulator 12.6%, Dark 8.9%, Horror 8.5%

Bleak Haven is a cinematic survival horror where faith is twisted, every shot matters, and survival hangs on what you can build. Explore haunted ruins, abandoned villages, and face a cult preparing the world for a god no one should ever witness.

Why similar: Cinematic 17.2%, Thriller 15.9%, Survival Horror 13.7%, Psychological Horror 12.3%, Horror 8.2%

Longing for light, a sunless world begins devouring itself. Every step shifts the landscape beneath you as you search for what remains of her.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 17.4%, Thriller 17.2%, Psychological Horror 14.8%, Dark 10.8%, Horror 9.1%

Jumpscare Simulator is a sci-fi horror game featuring a story-driven main game and two additional game modes. Pass through doors carefully, battle the simulation, and try to fall from your seat as little as possible!

Why similar: Thriller 15.7%, Psychological Horror 13.6%, Walking Simulator 12.9%, Survival Horror 12.6%, Dark 12.4%

Reach a summit never climbed before in this survival-climber from the creators of Furi and Haven. Climb anywhere and plan your route carefully, managing pitons and resources to survive unforgiving Mount Kami. Discover what Aava is willing to sacrifice to achieve the ascent of a lifetime.

Why similar: Cinematic 29.1%, Walking Simulator 23.9%, Atmospheric 13.6%, Exploration 12.8%, Story Rich 8.6%

Uncover the chilling secrets beneath the Antarctic ice in this survival horror FPS. Shoot unimaginable creatures, solve cryptic puzzles, and fight for your life in the frozen wastelands.​

Why similar: Dark 14.1%, Psychological Horror 11.7%, Aliens 11.5%, Horror 10.9%, Survival Horror 8.3%

A slow burn walking sim with an interactive soundtrack and horror vibes. You explore abstract locations and create your own unique sound for each of them by moving around and using Monoliths.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 19.3%, Psychological Horror 16.1%, Sci-fi 11.9%, Thriller 11.7%, Atmospheric 7.8%

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: Psychological Horror 22.1%, Survival Horror 19.4%, Cinematic 16.3%, Horror 13.3%, Story Rich 8%

A procedural first-person horror adventure. You are on your own after something goes terribly wrong in this top-secret containment facility. Collect items to aid in your escape and try to uncover the truth, as horror lurks behind every door. Can you make it out alive?

Why similar: Survival Horror 17.6%, Sci-fi 14.9%, Horror 14.9%, Dark 11.5%, Atmospheric 10.1%

The story of a lonely young man named Ignat, who survives in the dangerous and gloomy world of post-apocalyptic cyberpunk. You have to face the trials of a new reality and plunge into the secrets of the surrounding chaos.

Why similar: Cinematic 26.6%, Walking Simulator 18.4%, Sci-fi 12.7%, Psychological Horror 11.9%, Atmospheric 8.4%