Games Like Scorn

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: Gore 17.3%, Lovecraftian 15.4%, Horror 12.5%, Dark 8.2%, Psychological Horror 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: Like Scorn, it excels at creating an oppressive, deeply atmospheric sci-fi world where the environment tells a haunting story.

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: Horror 25.3%, Psychological Horror 15.4%, Survival Horror 14.7%, Atmospheric 13.8%, First-Person 13.5%

Why You'll Like It: It shares Scorn's focus on immersive, tactile interactions and environmental puzzle-solving within a claustrophobic, high-stakes setting.

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 21.7%, Lovecraftian 19.7%, Horror 13.2%, Psychological Horror 8.9%, Dark 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a similarly intense, first-person atmospheric horror experience with a heavy emphasis on body horror and environmental isolation.

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 32.6%, Psychological Horror 17.4%, Dark 11.1%, Survival Horror 8.8%, First-Person 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: This title matches Scorn's slow-burn, psychological horror pacing and its reliance on environmental cues to progress.

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: Lovecraftian 23.6%, Psychological Horror 14%, Survival Horror 12.7%, Dark 11.1%, Atmospheric 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: This game captures a similar sense of surreal, biomechanical dread and cryptic, non-verbal storytelling through its distinct art style.

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 23.1%, Gore 17.1%, Lovecraftian 11.2%, Psychological Horror 6.6%, Nudity 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: A foundational horror title that shares Scorn's emphasis on vulnerability and environmental puzzle-solving.

From the makers of Heavenly Sword, Enslaved: Odyssey to the West, and DmC: Devil May Cry, comes a warrior’s brutal journey into myth and madness. Set in the Viking age, a broken Celtic warrior embarks on a haunting vision quest into Viking Hell to fight for the soul of her dead lover.

Why similar: Horror 19.1%, Atmospheric 18.5%, Dark 18%, Gore 17.3%, Violent 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a deeply surreal and atmospheric journey that mirrors Scorn's commitment to a singular, unsettling artistic vision.

Bramble The Mountain King is a grim adventure set in a world inspired by dark, Nordic fables. Explore the beautiful yet dangerous and twisted land of Bramble in your endeavour to rescue your sister. Traverse a wondrous landscape and survive deadly encounters with Bramble's many hideous creatures.

Why similar: Gore 30.4%, Horror 25.5%, Dark 16.4%, Atmospheric 12.5%, Survival Horror 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: It utilizes grotesque, dark-fantasy imagery and atmospheric storytelling to create a sense of unease similar to Scorn's aesthetic.

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: Surreal 18.3%, Atmospheric 17.4%, Psychological Horror 16.8%, Dark 15.9%, Survival Horror 13.2%

Why You'll Like It: It features an incredibly oppressive, surreal world where the environment itself is a character, much like the nightmarish landscape of Scorn.

The original first‑person cyberpunk horror detective tale 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: Horror 20%, Psychological Horror 14.4%, Atmospheric 10.5%, Gore 10.5%, Walking Simulator 10%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a dense, atmospheric cyberpunk horror experience that focuses on psychological exploration and environmental detail.

Darkwood - a new perspective on survival horror. Scavenge and explore a rich, ever-changing free-roam world by day, then hunker down in your hideout and pray for the morning light.

Why similar: Horror 26.3%, Dark 19.5%, Psychological Horror 16.9%, Survival Horror 14.2%, Atmospheric 13.5%

Why You'll Like It: Despite its top-down perspective, it captures an unmatched level of atmospheric dread and environmental mystery.

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: Lovecraftian 26.7%, Horror 16.5%, First-Person 10.1%, Puzzle 10%, Atmospheric 9%

Why You'll Like It: It continues the series' tradition of atmospheric, narrative-driven horror that aligns well with Scorn's pacing.

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 20.4%, Gore 12.9%, Psychological Horror 11.7%, Sexual Content 11%, Dark 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: It features a dual-reality mechanic that emphasizes environmental exploration and puzzle-solving in a dark, surreal setting.

Mundaun is a lovingly hand-penciled horror tale set in a dark, secluded valley of The Alps. Explore various areas full of secrets to discover, survive hostile encounters, drive vehicles, fill your inventory, and solve a variety of handcrafted puzzles.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 17%, Horror 16.9%, Dark 12.8%, Psychological Horror 12.4%, Surreal 11.2%

Why You'll Like It: Its unique, hand-drawn art style and surreal, unsettling world mirror the artistic dedication found in Scorn.

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

Why similar: Horror 30.8%, Lovecraftian 13.9%, Psychological Horror 9.5%, First-Person 9.5%, Dark 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: An early physics-based horror game that shares Scorn's focus on tactile interaction and environmental puzzles.

Fear & Hunger is a horror dungeon crawler set in the dark and hopeless dungeons of fear and hunger. The game is a hybrid of survival horror and dungeon crawler genres with its influences ranging from Silent Hill to Nethack. There are roguelike elements to the game as well as a heavy foundation of a j-RPG.

Why similar: Gore 20.6%, Sexual Content 16%, Horror 13.1%, Lovecraftian 11.8%, Nudity 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: It shares the grotesque, punishing, and dark-fantasy elements that make Scorn's world feel so uniquely hostile.

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: Lovecraftian 29.5%, Horror 20%, Psychological Horror 8.3%, Sci-fi 8%, First-Person 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: A sci-fi horror game that blends Lovecraftian themes with atmospheric, first-person exploration.

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 21.6%, Sexual Content 18.3%, Nudity 14.9%, Horror 14%, Violent 6%

Why You'll Like It: It shares a similar focus on hellish, visceral, and grotesque environments that define the visual experience of Scorn.

A Victorian mansion. A cult worshipping an otherworldly erotic deity. Among all that - you. Explore a world inspired by the works of Lovecraft, Giger, and Beksiński. See for yourself that there are no limits to dark ecstasy.

Why similar: Sexual Content 29.7%, Nudity 20.3%, Gore 14.5%, Horror 12%, Lovecraftian 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: It leans heavily into the grotesque and sexual-horror themes that are also present in Scorn's world design.

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: Gore 22%, Horror 16.8%, Psychological Horror 10.6%, Dark 10.4%, First-Person 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: It focuses on psychological horror and atmospheric exploration, mirroring Scorn's commitment to a specific, haunting theme.

What if someone knew your mind better than you did? The Swapper is an award-winning, narrative driven puzzle game set in the furthest reaches of space.

Why similar: Puzzle 35.6%, Atmospheric 23.3%, Sci-fi 21.7%, Psychological Horror 9.1%, Adventure 3.8%

Why You'll Like It: A puzzle-heavy, atmospheric sci-fi game that uses its environment to convey a deep, philosophical narrative.

ROUTINE is a First Person Sci-Fi Horror set on an abandoned lunar base designed around an 80s vision of the future. Explore and investigate your surroundings as you survive against unknown threats.

Why similar: Horror 14.5%, Dark 13.8%, Psychological Horror 12.1%, Walking Simulator 11.3%, Atmospheric 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: A sci-fi horror game that emphasizes atmospheric exploration and a cinematic, retro-futuristic aesthetic.

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: Gore 20.4%, Horror 20.1%, Psychological Horror 10.1%, Dark 7.9%, Survival Horror 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: It delivers an intense, first-person horror experience that relies on atmosphere and a sense of constant pursuit.

After a century in stasis the girl En arrives at her destination: A Palace out of legend. Out here, using forgotten technologies, she hopes to bring back a life that shouldn’t have been lost. But nothing could prepare her for what she’ll face in the ancient halls below.

Why similar: Horror 22.5%, Sci-fi 19.7%, Atmospheric 15.7%, Puzzle 9.1%, Violent 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: This game features a surreal, architectural sci-fi setting that evokes a similar sense of alien wonder and dread.

In Sound Mind is an imaginative first-person psychological horror with frenetic puzzles, unique boss fights, and original music by The Living Tombstone. Journey within the inner workings of the one place you can’t seem to escape—your own mind.

Why similar: Horror 30.7%, Psychological Horror 19.5%, Puzzle 13.8%, Atmospheric 12.4%, First-Person 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: A creative, puzzle-heavy horror game that uses its environment to tell a fragmented, psychological story.

1924. Private Investigator Pierce is sent to look into the tragic death of the Hawkins family. Plunge into a world of creeping madness and cosmic horror. Cryptic clues, shadowy figures, and pure terror bar your way as you fight to retain your sanity and solve an otherworldly mystery.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 39.2%, Horror 17.5%, Psychological Horror 10.5%, Atmospheric 7.6%, First-Person 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a slow-paced, investigative horror experience that leans heavily into Lovecraftian atmosphere.

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: Horror 23%, Gore 22.2%, Survival Horror 10.6%, Psychological Horror 10%, Sci-fi 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a high-fidelity, body-horror-focused sci-fi experience that resonates with fans of Scorn's biomechanical themes.

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 25.3%, Horror 16.5%, Psychological Horror 10.7%, Violent 8.9%, Walking Simulator 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a focused, atmospheric horror experience that relies on environmental storytelling to build tension.

Become a demonic priestess of lust and use her unique skills to take revenge on your enemies. Regain your kingdom making hell tremble under your hooves! Leave no one alive if they won't bend the knee.

Why similar: Sexual Content 30.4%, Gore 21.6%, Nudity 21%, Violent 7.3%, Horror 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a visceral, action-oriented take on the same hellish, grotesque aesthetic found in Scorn.

Necrophosis is a first-person horror adventure, plunging you into a nightmarish realm teeming with grotesque forms and ominous visuals. Delve into eerie landscapes and uncover secrets in this atmospheric journey through the macabre.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 28.1%, Horror 14.5%, Surreal 13%, Walking Simulator 12.9%, Psychological Horror 11.2%

CARRION is a reverse horror game in which you assume the role of an amorphous creature of unknown origins, stalking and consuming those that imprisoned you.

Why similar: Gore 42.8%, Horror 15.1%, Lovecraftian 13.1%, Violent 10.8%, Puzzle 5.9%

Embark on a terrifying adventure of a priest accused of murdering an altar boy. Gray Dawn is a psychological thriller infused with religious elements and combines story-driven quests with an artistic experience.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 19.2%, Gore 17.9%, Horror 10.7%, Psychological Horror 9.7%, Nudity 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: It features a surreal, religious-themed horror aesthetic that shares Scorn's commitment to a disturbing, unique visual style.

In a mad and sublime utopian world, take part in explosive encounters. Adapt your fighting style to each opponent, use your environment and upgrade your equipment to fulfill your mission. If you want to reach the truth, you'll have to pay in blood.

Why similar: Gore 19.1%, Sexual Content 18.2%, Horror 15.9%, Puzzle 9.1%, First-Person 9%

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 43.3%, Sci-fi 22.5%, First-Person 19.8%, Adventure 10.7%, Singleplayer 3.7%

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: Gore 26.8%, Horror 17.8%, Violent 11%, Psychological Horror 10%, Sexual Content 8.4%

Embark on a heartrending journey into a brutal, breathtaking world, and discover the cost of saving those you love in a desperate struggle for survival. Strike from the shadows or unleash hell with a variety of weapons, tools and unearthly powers.

Why similar: Dark 43%, Atmospheric 32%, Adventure 13.4%, Action 7%, Singleplayer 4.6%

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 26.1%, Sexual Content 22.1%, Nudity 17.3%, Horror 10.4%, Violent 9.3%

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: Sexual Content 26.1%, Nudity 19%, Lovecraftian 14%, Gore 11.8%, Horror 9.6%

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 30.3%, Gore 17.6%, Psychological Horror 8.7%, First-Person 8.5%, Survival Horror 8.5%

The Gunk is an action-adventure game in which you play as Rani, part of our duo of gritty space haulers. As they’re struggling to bring in funds, they chance upon an untouched planet brimming with life. They came in search of valuable resources, and it looks like they’ve hit the jackpot…

Why similar: Atmospheric 45.9%, Sci-fi 36.5%, Adventure 13.1%, Singleplayer 2.7%, Action 1.9%

Chorus of Carcosa is a first-person psychological horror game about an anxious sculptor who is trapped in a dark and ever-changing building. Stay silent, survive its twisted labyrinths and escape the monsters. Just don’t lose your way in the shadows or within your own mind.

Why similar: Gore 16.5%, Lovecraftian 12.1%, Horror 10.2%, Walking Simulator 8.5%, Dark 8.3%

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 21%, Gore 13.3%, Psychological Horror 13.2%, Dark 11.6%, Survival Horror 7.8%

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

Why similar: Horror 39.4%, Survival Horror 21.5%, Sci-fi 17.1%, Dark 14.1%, Adventure 4%

GORE is a Lovecraft-inspired horror experience set deep in the Rocky Mountains. Explore the wilderness and uncover the origins of the fleshy entity.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 23.8%, Gore 21.4%, Horror 12%, Walking Simulator 11.1%, Psychological Horror 8%

Descend into madness in a first-person survival horror inspired by Lovecraft and Giger. Solve the mystery of esoteric cults. Cross the gate to the blasphemous land of Lusst’ghaa. Play the new M-rated cut of the fan-favorite Lust from Beyond.

Why similar: Gore 19.9%, Lovecraftian 19.7%, Horror 11.9%, Dark 8.7%, Walking Simulator 8.3%

THE SHORE is a first person story driven game with an atmospheric environment and narrations, You will encounter mysterious creatures and unravel the secrets behind them. Strong elements of horror, struggle to survive an unknown world that will make you question your own sanity.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 38.1%, Horror 20.2%, Psychological Horror 10.7%, First-Person 9.2%, FPS 7.8%

Doorways: Holy Mountains of Flesh is an Immersive Horror Adventure, featuring a Complex Story and Deep Atmosphere.

Why similar: Gore 19.5%, Lovecraftian 18.5%, Horror 12.2%, Dark 7.8%, Walking Simulator 7.8%

Tokyo's population has vanished, and deadly supernatural forces prowl the streets. Use an arsenal of elemental abilities to unravel the truth behind the disappearance and save Tokyo.

Why similar: Horror 29.9%, First-Person 18.2%, Surreal 15.2%, Atmospheric 13.3%, FPS 6.3%

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: Gore 15.2%, Horror 13.6%, Surreal 11.7%, Psychological Horror 11.1%, Walking Simulator 9.5%

Scarred is a first-person atmospheric horror puzzle game where you must uncover the truth about one of your schoolmates before it’s too late. Traverse a world of nightmares inspired by nostalgic Singaporean architecture as you fight to survive.

Why similar: Horror 19.7%, Dark 15.9%, Psychological Horror 13.7%, Atmospheric 10.8%, Survival Horror 10%

Become the legendary part man, part machine, all cop hero and deliver justice in Old Detroit.

Why similar: Gore 35.9%, First-Person 13.2%, Violent 12.9%, FPS 11.8%, Atmospheric 9.7%

Psychological single-player first-person horror. Explore dark environments, fight with melee and guns, and solve puzzles in this retro 2000s-inspired nightmare where the truth is more terrifying than the monsters.

Why similar: Horror 14.9%, Psychological Horror 12.6%, Dark 11.9%, Gore 11.8%, Survival Horror 10.1%

ADULT ONLY! This is a unique arthouse project that combines elements of porn, psychological thriller, horror, and musical.

Why similar: Gore 22.3%, Sexual Content 20.8%, Horror 12.2%, Dark 8.4%, Psychological Horror 8.1%

Remothered: Tormented Fathers is the pure and realistic survival horror videogame

Why similar: Gore 22%, Horror 21.9%, Violent 10.6%, Psychological Horror 10%, Survival Horror 8.3%

Forge the legend of Baba Yaga, a girl accused of witchcraft and expelled from her home. Live out the origins of the Slavic myth in this one-of-a-kind blend of intense archery combat and dark storytelling set in a vibrant fairy tale world.

Why similar: Surreal 28.2%, Atmospheric 27.3%, First-Person 26.4%, FPS 12%, Singleplayer 3.2%

God's Basement is a first-person, narrative-driven, single player horror game. Uncover the secrets of an afterlife shrouded in mystery, as an entity known as "The Operator" leads you deeper into the fringes of a seemingly eternal purgatory.

Why similar: Gore 15.4%, Horror 15.1%, Dark 11.2%, Walking Simulator 10.8%, Psychological Horror 10.2%

Little Nightmares II is the second game in a series that has thrilled and captivated millions of players worldwide since 2017. Now it’s your turn to try to survive this critically acclaimed entry in the most charming horror series ever made.

Why similar: Horror 32.8%, Dark 17%, Puzzle 13.2%, Psychological Horror 12.1%, Atmospheric 11.5%

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: Gore 31.6%, Horror 27%, Violent 14.1%, Psychological Horror 11.2%, First-Person 6.6%

Answer the call from a mining base on Mars as engineer Jack Leary and search for the missing crew. Fort Solis will immerse you with cinematic visuals powered by UE 5 and voice acting of Roger Clark and Troy Baker. Explore the mining complex and reach climax of this narrative thriller experience.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 42.5%, Atmospheric 26.3%, Sci-fi 21.1%, Adventure 6.9%, Singleplayer 3.3%

The sequel to the award winning Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice, Senua returns in a brutal journey of survival through the myth and torment of Viking Iceland. Intent on saving those who have fallen victim to the horrors of tyranny, Senua faces a battle of overcoming the darkness within and without.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 26.6%, Dark 21.7%, Horror 18.1%, Walking Simulator 13.3%, Atmospheric 11.8%