Games Like Sanitarium

The adventure plunges you into the tortured and hidden past of five humans. Delve into their darkest fears. Outwit the Master Computer AM in a game of psychological warfare. Disturbing, compelling. An adventure you won't easily forget !!

Why similar: Point & Click 30.6%, Classic 19.8% ★, Horror 11.9%, Psychological Horror 8.8%, 1990's 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: A quintessential psychological horror point-and-click that mirrors the disturbing, surreal narrative depth of Sanitarium.

Fran Bow is a creepy adventure game that tells the story of Fran, a young girl struggling with a mental disorder and an unfair destiny.

Why similar: Point & Click 27.7%, Psychological Horror 23.6%, Horror 15.1%, Story Rich 6.5%, Dark 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: A surreal, child-perspective horror game that uses shifting realities to explore trauma and mental instability.

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: Point & Click 31.1%, Horror 18.4%, Isometric 14.4%, Psychological Horror 10.2%, Adventure 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: An isometric point-and-click horror game that captures the claustrophobic and gruesome atmosphere of a decaying sci-fi environment.

The Cat Lady follows Susan Ashworth, a lonely 40-year old on the verge of suicide. She has no family, no friends and no hope for a better future. One day she discovers that five strangers will come along and change everything...

Why similar: Point & Click 24.8%, Horror 21.9%, Psychological Horror 17.2%, Story Rich 7.3%, Adventure 7%

Why You'll Like It: This game excels at dark, psychological storytelling and features a gritty, surreal atmosphere that resonates with fans of Sanitarium.

Something ancient and evil is stirring in Victorian England. Only you can stop it. Journey to the brink of madness and beyond as you set forth alone into the dark.

Why similar: Point & Click 34.4%, Horror 17.6%, Cult Classic 9.3% ★, Classic 7.8% ★, Great Soundtrack 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: A masterclass in Lovecraftian atmosphere and pixel-art horror that relies on tension and mystery rather than jump scares.

Revisit of one of adventure gaming’s greatest classics by master storyteller Jane Jensen! Struggling bookstore owner Gabriel Knight investigates the sinister Voodoo Murders in New Orleans, discovering the secrets of his family history and unfolding his destiny in this tale of horror and suspense.

Why similar: Point & Click 35%, Classic 22.1% ★, Adventure 9.1%, Horror 8.6%, Cult Classic 5.7% ★

Why You'll Like It: A classic adventure game that shares the mature, narrative-heavy investigative style of 90s point-and-click titles.

An epic supernatural horror adventure and the spiritual successor to cult classic Scratches set in a massive, decaying mental institute. Inspired by H. P. Lovecraft, Hammer Films and twisted Euro Horror from the 80s.

Why similar: Point & Click 27.2%, Horror 18.8%, Psychological Horror 15.1%, Classic 8.6% ★, Adventure 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: A direct spiritual successor to the psychological horror adventure genre, focusing on exploration and disturbing imagery.

There is nothing Joe wouldn't do for his wife. But as they try to save their marriage with a romantic getaway, things go from bad to worse, and from worse... to insanity...

Why similar: Point & Click 24.1%, Psychological Horror 22.2%, Horror 17.5%, Adventure 9%, Story Rich 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: Created by the same developer as The Cat Lady, this title offers a deeply atmospheric and disturbing psychological experience.

Delve into a dark adventure following the boy with a prosthetic face and a tragic past. Unravel the sinister mysteries of Sally's world to find the truth that lies hidden beneath the shadows.

Why similar: Point & Click 21.3%, Psychological Horror 20.8%, Horror 16.9%, Dark 8.1%, Story Rich 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: Features a unique, unsettling art style and a narrative focused on uncovering dark, surreal secrets through point-and-click exploration.

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 25.2%, Psychological Horror 17.1%, Point & Click 16.4%, Atmospheric 6.3%, Great Soundtrack 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: A haunting, atmospheric psychological horror game that uses cultural themes to build a sense of dread and unease.

Nightmare Frames is a supernatural thriller where you'll step into the shoes of Alan Goldberg, in the search for the scariest horror film of all time. An enthralling journey through the streets of the Hollywood of the 80s, a small haunted town, and even Hell itself.

Why similar: Point & Click 27.4%, Horror 16.1%, Psychological Horror 15.9%, Retro 6%, Dark 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: A modern point-and-click horror game that pays homage to 80s and 90s cinema with a dark, cinematic narrative.

Black Mirror is a dark adventure game that details the aftermath of the tragic death of William Gordon. Playing as his grandson Samuel players must unveil the truth behind the events of that fateful, stormy night.

Why similar: Point & Click 37.5%, Classic 14.9% ★, Horror 12.3%, Adventure 8.1%, Mystery 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: A classic gothic horror point-and-click that focuses on family secrets and a dark, oppressive atmosphere.

The award-winning point-and-click adventure returns in the Director's Cut with an extended story, additional puzzles, and new areas to explore. Witness the rise of an iconic detective as you uncover a dark and sinister truth hiding behind the calm exterior of a small rural town.

Why similar: Point & Click 38.7%, 1990's 18.5%, Dark 7.7%, Story Rich 7.4%, Atmospheric 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: Combines a compelling mystery with strong character-driven psychological elements in a classic point-and-click format.

The stage is set. Imagine an old baroque manor, perhaps a hotel or a museum, somewhere in central Europe. A woman wanders in search of answers.

Why similar: Horror 37%, Adventure 22.5%, Puzzle 18.3%, Mystery 11.5%, Story Rich 9%

Why You'll Like It: A surreal, puzzle-heavy experience that leans into psychological themes and a disorienting, dream-like structure.

One of the most acclaimed adventure games of all time is now back, better than ever. Grim Fandango Remastered has the all the beautiful art and engaging story fans remember, but has also been remastered to look, sound, and control even better than the award-winning original release.

Why similar: Classic 35.5% ★, Point & Click 30.8%, Adventure 8.3%, Great Soundtrack 6.2%, Story Rich 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: While more comedic, its surreal world-building and classic adventure mechanics make it a staple for any fan of the genre.

Welcome in Bad Dream: Coma. A point & click game where unique minimalistic art style creates an unforgettable and atmospheric experience. Travel through the surreal and disturbing dreamland where everything depends on your actions. You can't die but you can suffer greatly...

Why similar: Point & Click 29.7%, Horror 18.1%, Psychological Horror 15.1%, Surreal 8.9%, Dark 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: A surreal, dream-like point-and-click adventure where the environment reacts to your choices in disturbing ways.

Explore disturbing corners of the human psyche. Delve into a dimension of nightmares, the occult and a tense psychological world created in classic Lovecraftian style. As police detective Howard E. Loreid, you are tasked to solve the murder of Clark Field, a wealthy man involved in the occult.

Why similar: Point & Click 34.9%, Horror 24.5%, Psychological Horror 17.4%, Adventure 10.2%, Atmospheric 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: A Lovecraftian investigative adventure that focuses on atmospheric dread and uncovering hidden truths.

Will you solve the mystery of the Salazar manor or will you become another permanent inhabitant? An Italian horror inspired adventure game!

Why similar: Point & Click 24.9%, Horror 16.8%, Psychological Horror 15.5%, Retro 9%, Dark 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: A short, atmospheric pixel-art horror game that effectively builds tension through its isolated, haunted setting.

The famous game remastered in a new 25th Anniversary Edition! The father and mother of all 'Haunted Mansion' games. Winner of multiple gaming awards and “No. 1 Rated Game of 1994”.

Why similar: Point & Click 24.3%, Horror 16.5%, Psychological Horror 12.4%, 1990's 10.9%, Retro 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: A seminal 90s horror puzzle game that defined the atmospheric, exploration-heavy adventure genre.

What you are about to do has not been approved by the Vatican. As a young priest, struggle against demons, cultists, and your own weakening faith in this pixel horror game inspired by the era of classic 8-bit gaming and the "Satanic Panic" of the 1980s.

Why similar: Horror 23.8%, Psychological Horror 22.3%, Classic 13.5% ★, Retro 10.3%, Dark 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: A retro-styled psychological horror game that uses minimalist visuals to create an incredibly unsettling experience.

Stories Untold is a compilation tape of four experimental adventures, including a remaster of the original hit episode “The House Abandon”.

Why similar: Point & Click 21.8%, Horror 21.1%, Psychological Horror 19%, Atmospheric 7.8%, Adventure 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: An experimental, text-based psychological horror game that excels at building a sense of paranoia and unease.

Master storyteller Roberta Williams challenges you to experience the ultimate interactive nightmare.

Why similar: Point & Click 26.3%, Classic 17.6% ★, Horror 15.1%, Cult Classic 13% ★, 1990's 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: A classic 90s FMV horror adventure that captures the same era and campy, dark spirit as the original Sanitarium.

Led by her new friend, Mr. Voice, Misfortune ventures into the woods, where mysteries are unraveled and a little bad luck unfolds.

Why similar: Point & Click 32.4%, Psychological Horror 21.7%, Horror 16.7%, Story Rich 7.4%, Adventure 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, surreal narrative adventure that explores heavy themes through a whimsical yet deeply unsettling lens.

A strange and twisted world...Harvester! The most violent adventure game of all time comes to Steam!

Why similar: Point & Click 30.1%, Classic 23.5% ★, Horror 22.8%, Adventure 6.4%, 1990's 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: A bizarre, surreal, and intentionally disturbing point-and-click game that is a cult classic of the 90s horror era.

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

Why similar: 1990's 20.2%, Psychological Horror 19.6%, Retro 12.3%, Adventure 11.6%, Atmospheric 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: A classic survival horror game that focuses on the feeling of being hunted in a claustrophobic, dark environment.

Embark on an eerie ghost-hunting adventure, featuring real evidence of paranormal activity, to solve the mystery of the Lost Crown. Be warned, to seek advice from the dead can have bitter consequences.

Why similar: Point & Click 33.1%, Horror 20%, Psychological Horror 19%, Adventure 16.5%, Atmospheric 3.6%

Why You'll Like It: A ghost-hunting adventure that emphasizes atmosphere, mystery, and a slow-burn narrative.

A demon has possessed you and used your body to tear a swath of bloodshed through New York. You are now free, but life as you knew it is over. Your only path forward is joining the Unavowed - an ancient society dedicated to stopping evil. No matter what the cost.

Why similar: Point & Click 53.4%, Adventure 13.2%, Story Rich 9.2%, Dark 6.3%, Mystery 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: A modern, narrative-heavy point-and-click that incorporates supernatural elements and deep character choices.

Yesterday is a thrilling and dark mystery from the masters of adventure, Pendulo Studios.

Why similar: Point & Click 75%, Adventure 20.6%, Mystery 4.5%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, mystery-focused point-and-click adventure with a mature narrative and unique puzzle mechanics.

Discover a world where life is cheap, identities are bought & sold, & a quest for redemption can change the fate of a whole galaxy.

Why similar: Point & Click 65.5%, Adventure 14.3%, Story Rich 6.2%, Atmospheric 5%, Retro 5%

Why You'll Like It: A gritty, sci-fi noir point-and-click that features a compelling, mystery-driven story and a strong sense of atmosphere.

Get ready for a thrilling underwater adventure with classic point-and-click gameplay. Explore with three characters simultaneously. Featuring atmospheric isometric graphics, rendered video, and a soundtrack by Mark Morgan, BONE TOTEM takes you on a journey to hidden places deep below the waves...

Why similar: Point & Click 28.7%, Psychological Horror 17.2%, Horror 17.1%, Isometric 13%, Adventure 6.4%

When a brilliant particle physicist dies unexpectedly, the race is on to secure his terrible new technology before it falls into the wrong hands. The lives of four playable characters become entangled as they fight against the clock to find the dead scientist’s secret vault.

Why similar: Point & Click 71.5%, Adventure 17.1%, Retro 7.8%, Mystery 2.9%, Singleplayer 0.8%

Why You'll Like It: An intense, story-driven point-and-click adventure that features a complex, multi-character narrative and a serious tone.

Enter a dark, captivating world as the massive evil of Black Mirror Castle is reincarnated with over 100 atmospheric locations to explore and 40 different characters to interact with. Will Darren's search lead him to redemption or the hell of insanity?

Why similar: Point & Click 51.6%, Horror 18.3%, Adventure 17.3%, Mystery 3.4%, Story Rich 3%

You can’t run from your dreams in this unsettling classic point-and-click horror game from award-winning indie developer scriptwelder. To find a way out, you’ll have to go even deeper into your nightmares.

Why similar: Point & Click 44.6%, Horror 33.5%, Adventure 16.2%, Atmospheric 4.7%, Singleplayer 1%

Gabriel Knight is the last in a long line of Shadow Hunters, those fated to fight the dark forces of the supernatural.

Why similar: Point & Click 33.3%, Classic 33.1% ★, Adventure 12.5%, 1990's 8.7%, Mystery 4.7%

A New Beginning is a cinematic adventure-thriller done graphic novel-style.

Why similar: Point & Click 51.6%, Adventure 14%, Classic 12.2% ★, Cult Classic 8.8% ★, 1990's 4.4%

Pathologic Classic HD is the Definitive Edition of the original Cult Classic Psychological First-Person Survival game. In this unforgettable experience, players control one of three unique characters as they try to save a mysterious town from a deadly plague that cannot be stopped.

Why similar: Classic 21% ★, Psychological Horror 18.5%, Horror 16.2%, Atmospheric 11.6%, Story Rich 10.3%

Help Darren continue his search to uncover his clouded past. What do his torturous nightmares really mean? Who is the mysterious person that posted the bail to set him free? What demons lie waiting in the crypt?

Why similar: Point & Click 47.5%, Horror 21.4%, Adventure 14.7%, Puzzle 4.7%, Mystery 4.4%

The Corruption Within is a psychological thriller first-person point & click adventure game set in the Victorian era, with an emphasis on strong narrative, intriguing characters and puzzle-solving.

Why similar: Point & Click 32.4%, Horror 11.4%, Retro 8.8%, Adventure 7.8%, Story Rich 6.8%

Thrust into the role of "The Seed of Prophecy," players travel deep into the living castle, in hopes of defeating the evil that dwells within – the dreaded Warlock Lord.

Why similar: Point & Click 44.4%, Cult Classic 24.5% ★, Adventure 10.4%, Retro 7.6%, Puzzle 7.1%

You wake in a surreal carnival, where a woman cries out to you before leaping to her death. Can either of you be saved? The denizens and devices of Strangeland answer with riddles, puzzles, and warnings of a Dark Thing lurking at the park’s peak. A new adventure from the creators of Primordia.

Why similar: Point & Click 31.6%, Psychological Horror 16.6%, Horror 13.9%, Surreal 10.2%, Adventure 9.1%

In this classic point-and-click adventure anthology by award-winning indie developer Scriptwelder, you'll protect an unsuspecting hamlet from yourself, try to prepare for an incoming undead horde, and search a seemingly empty spaceship for answers to a gruesome mystery.

Why similar: Point & Click 39.4%, Horror 25.4%, Adventure 10.8%, Atmospheric 6.4%, Thriller 5.8%

Relive the original MacVenture Series version of The Uninvited! Play through the Mac and Apple IIGS versions and survive the supernatural dangers of the haunted mansion.

Why similar: Point & Click 50.9%, Horror 26.6%, Adventure 22.4%

The classic Myst experience with point and click controls, released as a remaster to the original in 2000. Enter a world where nothing is as it seems... and adventure knows no bounds!

Why similar: Classic 31.7% ★, Point & Click 29%, Adventure 13.4%, 1990's 7.7%, Puzzle 4.8%

Are you ready to serve the guests in the Rusty Lake Hotel? Solve all mysteries in this dark and eerie puzzle game. Rusty Lake Hotel is a point-and-click adventure by the creators of the Rusty Lake & Cube Escape series.

Why similar: Point & Click 35.3%, Horror 15.9%, Psychological Horror 13.5%, Surreal 7.9%, Puzzle 7.7%

Just when he thought his life was regaining some semblance of normality, Simon's wonder years are once again turned upside down when the evil sorcerer Sordid returns from the grave with only one thing on his mind - revenge!

Why similar: Point & Click 31.6%, Cult Classic 30.7% ★, 1990's 14.6%, Retro 12.5%, Adventure 9.5%

If On A Winter's Night, Four Travelers is a narrative-driven point-and-click adventure with horror elements that explores the stories of four characters in a masked ball taking place aboard a train in the late 1920s.

Why similar: Point & Click 30.6%, Horror 14.4%, Psychological Horror 13.7%, Dark 8.1%, Isometric 8%

‘Between Me and The Night' is a surrealist action adventure game that walks the thin path between sanity and madness. Take on the role of a young boy and explore and interact with the mysterious house in which he lives.

Why similar: Cult Classic 30.5% ★, Point & Click 26.9%, Adventure 15.2%, 1990's 14.5%, Retro 12.9%

The Excavation of Hob's Barrow is a folk horror narrative-driven adventure. Explore the isolated moors of rural Victorian England as you uncover the mysteries of Hob's Barrow. The answers lie in the soil...

Why similar: Point & Click 36.2%, Horror 19.5%, Adventure 7.4%, Dark 7.3%, Atmospheric 6.3%

Dark Legends surround the old abandoned Blackwood house, secluded far away in the northern wastelands. For writer Michael Arthate, this cold, solitary atmosphere is fodder for his restless imagination. But Michael soon becomes distracted by the mysteries offered up, as he follows a trail exploring and delving into the secrets of the past.

Why similar: Point & Click 40.2%, Horror 25.6%, Adventure 10%, Psychological Horror 6.1%, Atmospheric 5.6%

A single-player psychological horror game that will take you to the deepest and darkest secrets of the asylum.

Why similar: Point & Click 34.6%, Horror 24.7%, Psychological Horror 21.3%, Dark 7%, Atmospheric 6.6%

Smuggle contraband VHS tapes across the border. Discover the remnants of illicit industry. Prepare for an assassination. This is Paratopic, an atmospheric retro-3D horror adventure through a cursed fever dream.

Why similar: Horror 26.5%, Surreal 16.8%, Psychological Horror 15.1%, Retro 12.2%, Atmospheric 8%

Originally released by LucasArts in 1993 as a sequel to Ron Gilbert’s ground breaking Maniac Mansion, Day of the Tentacle is back in a remastered edition that features all new hand-drawn, high resolution artwork, with remastered audio, music and sound effects.

Why similar: Point & Click 37%, Classic 32.4% ★, 1990's 9.2%, Adventure 7.7%, Retro 5.4%

In Season 2 of The Last Door, the search for his missing client will bring psychiatrist John Wakefield deeper into a conspiracy of darkness and closer to the heart of madness than ever before.

Why similar: Point & Click 49.2%, Horror 23%, Adventure 11.6%, Great Soundtrack 5.7%, Atmospheric 5.3%

Quick, Dr. Fred's Kidnapped Sandy and he's about to start the experiment...

Why similar: Classic 40.6% ★, Point & Click 29.3%, Adventure 9.3%, 1990's 8.2%, Retro 5.6%

As you journey to the seemingly placid surroundings of a Greek courtyard or the secret gardens of Tihuanica, beware - things are not as they seem. This supernatural action adventure is sure to pique your obsession with horror and espionage.

Why similar: Point & Click 49.8%, Classic 33.3% ★, Adventure 11.1%, Story Rich 5.9%

Conarium is a chilling Lovecraftian game, which follows a gripping story involving four scientists and their endeavor to challenge what we normally consider to be the ‘absolute’ limits of nature. Inspired by H.P. Lovecraft’s novella "At the Mountains of Madness", but largely set after the original story.

Why similar: Horror 35.6%, Psychological Horror 24.5%, Adventure 17.2%, Atmospheric 7.9%, Story Rich 5.8%

A mystery adventure game and visual novel set on solitary Shironagasu Island. Discover its secrets, solve its mysteries, and escape from the ominous island!

Why similar: Horror 22.5%, Point & Click 16.9%, Adventure 15.4%, Psychological Horror 14.7%, Classic 10% ★

Alone in the Dark: Classic Collection brings the seminal survival horror masterpieces of the 90's to your PC today.

Why similar: Classic 39.4% ★, Cult Classic 16% ★, Horror 15.7%, 1990's 12.5%, Adventure 10.2%

You are Tommy, a local high school football hero in the town of East Bend. It’s game night for the Purchase County Turbines and your sweetheart is waiting in the bleachers. Join Tommy for a night you won’t forget...

Why similar: Point & Click 26.2%, Horror 15.8%, Psychological Horror 14.7%, 1990's 8.3%, Thriller 6.2%