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 28.3%, Classic 18.1% ★, Horror 10.7%, Cult Classic 8.7% ★, Psychological Horror 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: A quintessential psychological horror adventure that shares the dark, disturbing narrative depth found in 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 27.5%, Psychological Horror 23.7%, Horror 14.9%, Story Rich 6.5%, Dark 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: A surreal and unsettling psychological horror game that mirrors the shifting realities and dark imagery of Sanitarium.

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 30.3%, Horror 18.5%, Isometric 14.3%, Psychological Horror 11.8%, Adventure 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: An isometric point-and-click horror game that excels at creating a claustrophobic and terrifying atmosphere.

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 35.4%, Classic 22.3% ★, Adventure 9.1%, Horror 8.7%, Mystery 5.1%

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

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 24.7%, Horror 21.7%, Psychological Horror 17.3%, Story Rich 7.3%, Surreal 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: This game masterfully explores mental health and dark, surreal themes through a gritty point-and-click interface.

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 28.6%, Psychological Horror 17.4%, Horror 16.8%, Isometric 13.1%, Adventure 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: A haunting, narrative-heavy sequel that continues the series' tradition of dark, sci-fi psychological horror.

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%, Psychological Horror 17.3%, Point & Click 16.2%, Atmospheric 6.4%, Great Soundtrack 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: A deeply atmospheric psychological horror game that uses point-and-click mechanics to explore trauma and historical dread.

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 35.1%, Horror 17.6%, Classic 7.9% ★, Cult Classic 7.6% ★, Great Soundtrack 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: A Lovecraftian, pixel-art adventure that relies on atmosphere and mystery to build a sense of dread.

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%, Psychological Horror 22.4%, Horror 17.4%, Adventure 8.9%, Story Rich 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: Developed by the creator of The Cat Lady, this game offers a similarly bleak and psychological point-and-click experience.

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 27.1%, Psychological Horror 16%, Horror 16%, Retro 6%, Dark 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: A modern point-and-click horror game that focuses on psychological terror and surreal, cinematic storytelling.

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 29.6%, Horror 17.9%, Psychological Horror 15.3%, Surreal 9%, Dark 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: A surreal and bleak point-and-click adventure where the environment shifts based on your choices and actions.

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 38.5%, 1990's 18.5%, Dark 7.8%, Story Rich 7.4%, Atmospheric 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: A dark mystery adventure that captures the investigative spirit and moody atmosphere of classic point-and-click games.

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 37.8%, Classic 14.7% ★, Horror 12.2%, Adventure 8.1%, Mystery 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: A gothic horror adventure that captures the classic 90s mystery vibe with a focus on dark, atmospheric storytelling.

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 24.4%, Psychological Horror 17.6%, Adventure 10.1%, Atmospheric 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: A Lovecraftian mystery game that focuses on investigation and psychological tension in a dark, classic style.

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

Why similar: Point & Click 26.6%, Classic 21.1% ★, Horror 20.1%, Cult Classic 11.1% ★, Adventure 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: A surreal and intentionally disturbing 90s point-and-click horror game that shares the bizarre nature of Sanitarium.

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 40.1%, Horror 25.5%, Adventure 9.9%, Psychological Horror 6.2%, Atmospheric 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: A classic atmospheric horror adventure that excels at building tension through exploration and environmental storytelling.

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%, Horror 19.9%, Psychological Horror 19.2%, Adventure 16.3%, Atmospheric 3.6%

Why You'll Like It: A haunting, atmospheric adventure game that blends ghost-hunting with traditional point-and-click exploration.

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 24.2%, Horror 16.4%, Psychological Horror 12.5%, 1990's 11%, Retro 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: A puzzle-heavy horror classic that relies on atmosphere and eerie environments to keep the player engaged.

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

Why similar: Point & Click 26.6%, Classic 18.1% ★, Horror 15.2%, Cult Classic 10.8% ★, 1990's 10.7%

Why You'll Like It: A classic FMV horror adventure that leans into the campy, dark, and surreal tropes of the 90s era.

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 18.2%, Adventure 17.2%, Mystery 3.5%, Story Rich 3%

Why You'll Like It: A direct continuation of the classic mystery style, focusing on dark secrets and atmospheric point-and-click gameplay.

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 44.4%, Horror 33.4%, Adventure 16.2%, Atmospheric 5%, Singleplayer 1%

Why You'll Like It: A collection of indie horror games that focus on surreal, dream-like exploration and point-and-click mechanics.

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 19.8%, Retro 12.3%, Adventure 11.4%, Atmospheric 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: A survival horror classic that emphasizes exploration and evasion in a terrifying, point-and-click-adjacent format.

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 53.2%, Adventure 13.1%, Story Rich 9.3%, Dark 6.4%, Mystery 6%

Why You'll Like It: A dark urban fantasy point-and-click game that features deep character development and a haunting, supernatural atmosphere.

After a tragic accident, neurobiologist Dr. David Styles has become a recluse, rarely leaving his home, the Dread Hill House. One day, Samantha Everett, a street magician, appears at Dr. Style's doorstep just as he is seeking a new assistant.

Why similar: Point & Click 59.9%, Adventure 19.6%, Mystery 5.3%, Story Rich 5.1%, Great Soundtrack 4.5%

Why You'll Like It: A psychological mystery adventure that balances complex puzzles with a dark, character-driven narrative.

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 32.2%, Psychological Horror 22%, Horror 16.5%, Story Rich 7.5%, Adventure 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, surreal adventure that explores tragic themes through the eyes of a child in a whimsical yet disturbing world.

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 26.8%, Horror 18.7%, Psychological Horror 15.4%, Classic 8.5% ★, Adventure 7.7%

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 51.1%, Horror 26.6%, Adventure 22.3%

Why You'll Like It: A classic atmospheric horror adventure that relies on environmental clues and a sense of impending doom.

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 33.2% ★, Adventure 11%, Story Rich 6%

Why You'll Like It: A Lovecraftian point-and-click adventure that features the dark, violent, and mysterious tone of 90s classics.

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 42.1%, Psychological Horror 37.1%, Atmospheric 9.6%, Adventure 6.3%, Dark 3.4%

Why You'll Like It: A psychological horror game that uses surreal, hand-drawn visuals to depict the manifestations of mental illness.

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 29.9% ★, Point & Click 25.9%, Cult Classic 15.8% ★, Adventure 6.9%, Great Soundtrack 5.2%

FBI agent Erica Reed has an uncanny talent: she can see the past and piece together how a crime unfolded. But not even this sixth sense could save her younger brother, Scott, from a brutal serial killer. Three years later, the investigation into Scott’s murder has gone cold -- but Erica’s work has only just begun.

Why similar: Point & Click 37%, Horror 14.3%, Adventure 8.4%, Great Soundtrack 8.2%, Story Rich 8%

Why You'll Like It: A psychological thriller that uses point-and-click mechanics to solve dark, supernatural crimes.

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 21.7%, Horror 20.8%, Psychological Horror 19.2%, Atmospheric 7.9%, Retro 7.5%

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

Why similar: Classic 33.3% ★, Point & Click 32.7%, Adventure 12.3%, 1990's 8.9%, Mystery 4.8%

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 47.2%, Horror 21.6%, Adventure 14.5%, Puzzle 4.6%, Mystery 4.5%

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: Cult Classic 20.2% ★, Classic 16.8% ★, Psychological Horror 15.2%, Horror 13.1%, Atmospheric 9.5%

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

Why similar: Point & Click 52.5%, Adventure 14.1%, Classic 12.4% ★, Cult Classic 7.2% ★, 1990's 4.6%

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 24.8%, Horror 16.6%, Psychological Horror 15.6%, Retro 9.1%, Dark 7.1%

TORMENTUM is a dark Point & Click adventure game.The dreamlike, nightmarish atmosphere of the game was inspired by works of painters H.R. Giger and Zdzislaw Beksinski. The game's final look and feel was also strongly influenced by the universes of games such as Demon's Souls or Dark Seed.

Why similar: Point & Click 37%, Horror 14.8%, Dark 9.5%, Adventure 7.1%, Atmospheric 6.4%

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 30.4%, Horror 14.2%, Psychological Horror 13.8%, Dark 8.1%, Isometric 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 46.7%, Cult Classic 20.7% ★, Adventure 10.9%, Retro 8%, Puzzle 7.5%

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 31.9%, Psychological Horror 17%, Horror 14%, Surreal 10.4%, Adventure 9.2%

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

Why similar: Point & Click 75.2%, Adventure 20.5%, Mystery 4.3%

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 31.6% ★, Point & Click 29%, Adventure 13.3%, 1990's 7.8%, 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 35.1%, Horror 15.8%, Psychological Horror 13.6%, Surreal 8%, Puzzle 7.6%

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 23.6%, Psychological Horror 22.4%, Classic 13.5% ★, Retro 10.4%, Dark 7.2%

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 26.2%, Surreal 16.8%, Psychological Horror 15.3%, Retro 12.1%, Atmospheric 8.1%

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 33.5%, Cult Classic 26.2% ★, 1990's 15.7%, Retro 13.4%, Adventure 10%

In Thimbleweed Park, a dead body is the least of your problems. Switch between five playable characters to uncover the surreal secrets of this strange town in a modern mystery adventure game from the creators of Monkey Island and Maniac Mansion. The deeper you go, the weirder it gets.

Why similar: Point & Click 42.1%, Classic 13.2% ★, Adventure 10.8%, Cult Classic 7.6% ★, 1990's 6.8%

‘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: Point & Click 28.6%, Cult Classic 26% ★, Adventure 16%, 1990's 15.6%, Retro 13.8%

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 49.3%, Horror 22.9%, Adventure 11.5%, Great Soundtrack 5.6%, Atmospheric 5.4%

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%, Horror 25%, Adventure 10.7%, Atmospheric 6.6%, Thriller 6%

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

Why similar: Point & Click 34.4%, Horror 24.6%, Psychological Horror 21.5%, Dark 7.1%, Atmospheric 6.7%

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%, Horror 15.7%, Psychological Horror 14.8%, 1990's 8.4%, Thriller 6.3%

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 32.7%, Classic 28.7% ★, Cult Classic 11.3% ★, 1990's 8.3%, Adventure 6.8%

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 35.4%, Psychological Horror 24.8%, Adventure 17%, Atmospheric 8%, 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 15.3%, Psychological Horror 14.5%, Classic 10% ★

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%, Horror 19.4%, Dark 7.4%, Adventure 7.3%, Atmospheric 6.4%

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 34.3%, Horror 12%, Retro 9.4%, Adventure 8.2%, Story Rich 7.3%

Vlad Circus: Curse of Asmodeus drags you into a sordid world of mirrors and shadows where the demon lurks. Dare to take on this macabre pixel-art graphic adventure of horror and madness. Solve puzzles and explore two parallel timelines.

Why similar: Point & Click 38.3%, Horror 24%, Adventure 8.1%, Story Rich 7.4%, Puzzle 6.4%