Games Like Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II

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: Mythology 21.5%, Female Protagonist 13.7%, Psychological 12.4%, Story Rich 8.9%, Dark 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: As the direct predecessor, it offers the essential foundation for Senua's psychological journey and unique audio-visual storytelling.

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: Cinematic 25%, Action-Adventure 23%, Female Protagonist 14.1%, Dark 11.2%, Third Person 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: This title mirrors the emotional intensity and cinematic scope of Senua's journey through a dark, oppressive world.

Follow the grim tale of young Amicia and her little brother Hugo, in a heartrending journey through the darkest hours of history.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 23.8%, Story Rich 22.6%, Dark 11.6%, Third Person 8.8%, Atmospheric 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: It provides the necessary emotional context for the series, focusing on a vulnerable protagonist navigating a brutal, story-driven environment.

Kratos and Atreus embark on a mythic journey for answers before Ragnarök arrives – now on PC.

Why similar: Mythology 26.1%, Action-Adventure 22.4%, Cinematic 21.9%, Story Rich 8.3%, Third Person 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a high-production cinematic experience deeply rooted in mythology with fluid, impactful combat mechanics.

Hunt ghosts as two memorable characters in a story-driven Action-RPG where your decisions carry dramatic consequences. Torn between honoring your oath to the living and saving your departed partner, how far will you go for love?

Why similar: Action-Adventure 24.3%, Cinematic 23%, Third Person 11.2%, Story Rich 10.1%, Dark Fantasy 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: This game excels in narrative-driven exploration and emotional storytelling centered around supernatural themes and personal loss.

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: Psychological Horror 20.6%, Female Protagonist 17%, Dark 10.5%, Horror 9.6%, Story Rich 8%

Why You'll Like It: The game utilizes a unique dual-reality mechanic to explore psychological horror and atmospheric storytelling.

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 23.9%, Cinematic 19.5%, Dark 13.7%, Walking Simulator 11.5%, Story Rich 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: This game captures a similar sense of claustrophobic, psychological dread within a highly atmospheric and narrative-focused setting.

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: Cinematic 23%, Mythology 22.5%, Action-Adventure 10.9%, Dark 9.8%, Dark Fantasy 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: It draws heavily from folklore and mythology to create a dark, atmospheric adventure that feels both beautiful and terrifying.

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: Cinematic 20.6%, Psychological Horror 20.1%, Female Protagonist 13.7%, Psychological 12.6%, Dark 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: It is a deeply unsettling psychological thriller that explores trauma and dark themes through a cinematic, story-rich lens.

A story-driven, action adventure combining exploration with fast-paced combat. Untangle the past as Kena, a young Spirit Guide in search of the sacred Mountain Shrine. Help free the spirits trapped in a forgotten village with the help of the Rot, her adorable (yet powerful) spirit companions.

Why similar: Action-Adventure 28.6%, Cinematic 22.3%, Female Protagonist 18.7%, Third Person 7.6%, Story Rich 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a cinematic action-adventure experience focused on mythology and spiritual themes with a high level of visual polish.

Play a third-person, story-driven game set in alternative Russia at the turn of the XIX century where religious visions clash with harsh reality. INDIKA tells the story of a young nun who sets off on a journey of self-discovery with the most unusual companion by her side, the devil himself.

Why similar: Cinematic 22.4%, Dark 12.8%, Psychological 12.5%, Story Rich 10.7%, Female Protagonist 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: This surreal, narrative-heavy experience explores themes of faith and madness through a unique, psychological perspective.

Experience the epic Horizon Forbidden West™ in its entirety with bonus content and the Burning Shores expansion included. The Burning Shores add-on contains additional content for Aloy’s adventure, including new storylines, characters, and experiences in a stunning yet hazardous new area.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 35.7%, Story Rich 18%, Action-Adventure 14.6%, Third Person 12.1%, Action 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: It delivers a massive, visually stunning cinematic adventure with a strong female lead and deep world-building.

BREAK THE CYCLE Fight to survive as this award-winning third-person shooter brings Selene’s story to PC. Take on roguelike challenges. Engage enemies in bullet hell-fuelled clashes. Share your journey through Returnal™ with another player.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 41%, Psychological Horror 29.5%, Action 10%, Horror 8.1%, Atmospheric 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: It combines intense action with a haunting, psychological narrative centered on a female protagonist trapped in a cycle of trauma.

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: Psychological Horror 22.3%, Dark 17.8%, Horror 16.1%, Action-Adventure 16%, Story Rich 10.7%

Why You'll Like It: It uses environmental storytelling and a dark, oppressive atmosphere to convey a sense of vulnerability and psychological tension.

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 33.2%, Dark 15.9%, Story Rich 14%, Horror 12.1%, Walking Simulator 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: It focuses entirely on psychological horror and shifting environments to create a disorienting, narrative-driven experience.

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 28.3%, Dark 16.9%, Walking Simulator 13.1%, Story Rich 12.8%, Horror 12.1%

Why You'll Like It: It is a masterclass in existential, psychological horror that prioritizes atmosphere and a thought-provoking narrative over traditional combat.

Experience survival horror like never before in the 8th major installment in the Resident Evil franchise - Resident Evil Village. With detailed graphics, intense first-person action and masterful storytelling, the terror has never felt more realistic.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 24.9%, Horror 19.3%, Story Rich 17%, Dark 16.4%, Atmospheric 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: It blends atmospheric horror with a strong narrative and cinematic set pieces that evoke a sense of dread similar to Senua's 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: Action-Adventure 31.5%, Psychological Horror 25.8%, Walking Simulator 16.9%, Story Rich 13.7%, Horror 12.2%

Why You'll Like It: This game excels at psychological horror, using a cyberpunk setting to explore the fractured minds of its characters.

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

Why similar: Psychological Horror 27.1%, Dark 21.7%, Horror 18%, Walking Simulator 12.6%, Atmospheric 12.1%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a visceral, atmospheric experience that relies on environmental storytelling to convey a sense of dread and mystery.

What Remains of Edith Finch is a collection of strange tales about a family in Washington state. As Edith, you’ll explore the colossal Finch house, searching for stories as she explores her family history and tries to figure out why she's the last one in her family left alive.

Why similar: Story Rich 26%, Walking Simulator 20.1%, Female Protagonist 15.2%, Psychological Horror 12.6%, Atmospheric 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: It is a pinnacle of story-rich, atmospheric exploration that focuses on the emotional weight of family history and trauma.

A unique psychological action thriller delivered by A-list Hollywood performances by Elliot Page and Willem Dafoe, Beyond: Two Souls takes you on a thrilling journey across the globe as you play out the remarkable life of Jodie Holmes.

Why similar: Cinematic 35%, Female Protagonist 24.8%, Story Rich 18.7%, Adventure 6.1%, Horror 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: This cinematic experience emphasizes narrative choice and supernatural themes surrounding a protagonist with unique abilities.

Detroit: Become Human puts the destiny of both mankind and androids in your hands, taking you to a near future where machines have become more intelligent than humans. Every choice you make affects the outcome of the game, with one of the most intricately branching narratives ever created.

Why similar: Cinematic 52%, Story Rich 26.2%, Female Protagonist 6.5%, Third Person 5.5%, Atmospheric 4.4%

Why You'll Like It: This game offers a high-stakes, cinematic narrative where player choices significantly impact the emotional trajectory of the characters.

Experience a gripping psychological thriller filled with innumerable twists and turns. The hunt is on for a murderer known only as the Origami Killer. Four characters, each following their own leads, must take part in a desperate attempt to prevent the killer from claiming a new victim.

Why similar: Cinematic 54.7%, Story Rich 30.6%, Atmospheric 6.4%, Adventure 5.9%, Singleplayer 2.4%

Why You'll Like It: It is a foundational cinematic thriller that prioritizes emotional stakes and narrative branching in a dark, grounded world.

Discover the award-winning game that inspired the critically acclaimed television show. Guide Joel and Ellie through a post-apocalyptic America, and encounter unforgettable allies and enemies in The Last of Us™.

Why similar: Action-Adventure 27.5%, Cinematic 25.9%, Story Rich 14.6%, Third Person 9.2%, Horror 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: It is a quintessential cinematic, story-rich action-adventure game defined by its emotional depth and intense, grounded combat.

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%, Female Protagonist 14.6%, Cinematic 13.6%, Action-Adventure 12.9%, Story Rich 8.5%

Rise of the Tomb Raider: 20 Year Celebration includes the base game and Season Pass featuring all-new content. Explore Croft Manor in the new “Blood Ties” story, then defend it against a zombie invasion in “Lara’s Nightmare”.

Why similar: Action-Adventure 29.4%, Female Protagonist 24%, Story Rich 12.4%, Third Person 12.1%, Adventure 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: It continues the cinematic, action-adventure journey with a focus on exploration and the protagonist's internal development.

South of Midnight is a new action-adventure from Compulsion Games. Explore the mythos and confront mysterious creatures of the Deep South in this modern folktale while learning to weave an ancient power to surmount obstacles and unravel your family’s hidden past.

Why similar: Action-Adventure 27.6%, Female Protagonist 18.3%, Dark 11.1%, Story Rich 11.1%, Third Person 8%

Investigating a letter from his late wife, James returns to where they made so many memories - Silent Hill. What he finds is a ghost town, prowled by disturbing monsters and cloaked in deep fog. Confront the monsters, solve puzzles, and search for traces of your wife in this remake of SILENT HILL 2.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 30.6%, Cinematic 13.1%, Story Rich 11.3%, Psychological 11.2%, Horror 8.9%

Sam – with companions by his side – sets out on a new journey to save humanity from extinction. Join them as they traverse a world beset by otherworldly enemies, obstacles and a haunting question: should we have connected?

Why similar: Cinematic 33.3%, Action-Adventure 20.1%, Story Rich 12.2%, Walking Simulator 9.5%, Third Person 6.9%

The Vanishing of Ethan Carter is a first-person story-driven mystery. Purchase this game to get both the original and the Unreal Engine 4 remaster called The Vanishing of Ethan Carter Redux.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 31.7%, Atmospheric 16.2%, Story Rich 16.1%, Psychological Horror 13.7%, Horror 13.6%

Why You'll Like It: It is an atmospheric, story-driven mystery that uses its environment to tell a haunting and emotional tale.

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: Cinematic 21.4%, Psychological Horror 21.1%, Dark 11.1%, Female Protagonist 11.1%, Psychological 8.7%

If war is the closest we get to hell on earth, it's because Earth harbours the worst of demons: humankind. In an isolated country ravaged by infighting, discover the secrets of your past and deal with the repercussions of a mysterious calamity.

Why similar: Action-Adventure 26.4%, Story Rich 14.6%, Third Person 13.5%, Dark 10.8%, Dark Fantasy 9.6%

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: Action-Adventure 22.6%, Psychological Horror 18.4%, Female Protagonist 16.6%, Dark 9.6%, Story Rich 8.3%

The VR Edition of the critically acclaimed BAFTA award-winning Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice. 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.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 39.5%, Psychological Horror 25.2%, Action 16.1%, Adventure 13.7%, Atmospheric 5.4%

DOOM: The Dark Ages is the prequel to the critically acclaimed DOOM (2016) and DOOM Eternal that tells an epic cinematic story worthy of the DOOM Slayer’s legend. Players will step into the blood-stained boots of the DOOM Slayer, in this never-before-seen dark and sinister medieval war against Hell.

Why similar: Cinematic 41.7%, Dark Fantasy 20.7%, Story Rich 15%, Atmospheric 8.4%, Action 7.7%

Uncover one of history’s greatest mysteries in a first-person, single-player adventure. The year is 1937, sinister forces are scouring the globe for the secret to an ancient power connected to the Great Circle, and only one person can stop them - Indiana Jones™.

Why similar: Action-Adventure 57.4%, Story Rich 21.9%, Realistic 6.3%, Adventure 6.1%, Action 4.5%

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: Action-Adventure 28.9%, Dark 16.3%, Story Rich 13.4%, Horror 11.2%, Third Person 10%

Experience the winner of over 300 Game of the Year awards, now on PC. Discover Ellie and Abby’s story with graphical enhancements, gameplay modes like the roguelike survival experience No Return, and more.

Why similar: Action-Adventure 31.6%, Story Rich 18%, Third Person 10.9%, Horror 9.9%, Dark 9.2%

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 34.2%, Dark 20.5%, Horror 16.6%, Third Person 12.6%, Atmospheric 9.5%

Forspoken follows the journey of Frey, a young New Yorker transported to the beautiful and cruel land of Athia. In search of a way home, Frey must use her newfound magical abilities to traverse sprawling landscapes and battle monstrous creatures.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 33.8%, Cinematic 18.8%, Story Rich 12.7%, Dark 10%, Psychological Horror 7.2%

Embark on a perilous journey to rescue your brother and prevent a looming war. Harness the power of devastating magical abilities to conquer enemies, traverse treacherous landscapes, and unveil the hidden history of Aema.

Why similar: Action-Adventure 27.9%, Swordplay 19.4% ★, Female Protagonist 16.6%, Story Rich 9.5%, Third Person 9.2%

A single-player, third person horror action-adventure game set on a remote spiritual island retreat. To survive you must craft, fight, and escape the psychedelic horrors set loose when a spiritual ritual goes wrong and awakens a dimension of cosmic terror.

Why similar: Action-Adventure 23.1%, Psychological Horror 20.8%, Female Protagonist 14.8%, Third Person 8.5%, Horror 7.7%

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: Psychological Horror 27.1%, Female Protagonist 19.9%, Cinematic 16.1%, Dark 12.2%, Action-Adventure 12.2%

Slay to the rhythm of metal and vengeance on an infernal journey through the eight Hells. Make them fear the beat. Metal: Hellsinger is a rhythm FPS bursting with demons, badass weapons, and heavy metal music.

Why similar: Cinematic 28.8%, Female Protagonist 19.6%, Dark 15%, Dark Fantasy 11.3%, Atmospheric 8.6%

Praey for the Gods is a boss climbing open world adventure game where you play a lone hero sent to the edge of a dying frozen land to explore and solve the secrets of a never ending winter. Grapple, glide and grab hold of massive beasts as you fight to survive and return the world to proper order.

Why similar: Mythology 22.5%, Cinematic 20.4%, Action-Adventure 19.9%, Female Protagonist 12.9%, Dark Fantasy 7.3%

Uncover the origins of organized crime in Mafia: The Old Country, a gritty mob story set in the brutal underworld of 1900s Sicily. Fight to survive as Enzo Favara and prove your worth to the Family in this immersive third-person action-adventure.

Why similar: Cinematic 32.2%, Action-Adventure 20.1%, Story Rich 15.3%, Third Person 9.9%, Atmospheric 7.6%

A first-person, story-driven psychological horror game based on the cinematic lore of the Blair Witch. Explore the haunted grounds of the Black Hills Forest in a harrowing investigation that forces you to confront the evil that resides deep in the woods.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 29.3%, Cinematic 14.6%, Horror 12.7%, Dark 10.5%, Walking Simulator 9.2%

Together, always.

Why similar: Action-Adventure 27%, Female Protagonist 26.1%, Horror 12.6%, Third Person 8.1%, Action 6.6%

The definitive ninja action-adventure franchise returns with NINJA GAIDEN 4! Embark on a cutting-edge adventure where legacy meets innovation in a high-octane blend of style and no-holds-barred combat.

Why similar: Action-Adventure 58.9%, Action 16.7%, Adventure 11.2%, Third Person 8.8%, Singleplayer 4.3%

When humans get too lonely, they turn into monsters… Set sail across a beautiful and evolving world of darkness and light, and discover what it means to be human.

Why similar: Dark 40.1%, Female Protagonist 21.1%, Atmospheric 15.5%, Adventure 14.9%, Singleplayer 5.6%

Experience an epic action-adventure story set in feudal Japan! Become a lethal shinobi assassin and powerful legendary samurai as you explore a beautiful open world in a time of chaos.

Why similar: Action-Adventure 19.8%, Cinematic 18.8%, Female Protagonist 16.8%, Swordplay 15.5% ★, Story Rich 7.4%

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: Mythology 22.7%, Action-Adventure 11%, Psychological Horror 9.5%, Cinematic 8.9%, Female Protagonist 8.9%

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

Why similar: Action-Adventure 26.8%, Cinematic 18.5%, Horror 12.3%, Story Rich 10.3%, Third Person 10.2%

A group of documentary film makers receive a mysterious call inviting them to a modern-day replica of serial killer H.H. Holmes ‘Murder Castle’. But on arrival they soon discover they’re being watched, and even manipulated, and suddenly there is much more at stake than just their ratings…

Why similar: Action-Adventure 22.4%, Psychological Horror 17.6%, Cinematic 14.5%, Story Rich 9.4%, Psychological 8.6%

Rebuilt and enhanced for PC – Until Dawn invites you to relive the nightmare, and immerse yourself in a gripping slasher horror where every decision can make the difference between life and death.

Why similar: Cinematic 28.6%, Horror 19.6%, Story Rich 14.7%, Third Person 10.8%, Atmospheric 8.5%

Play the odds in Lost in Random™, a gothic-fairy-tale-inspired action-adventure where every citizen’s fate is determined by a roll of the dice.

Why similar: Action-Adventure 37.3%, Female Protagonist 14%, Story Rich 11.9%, Adventure 7.6%, Dark Fantasy 6.9%

A first‑person psychological horror game set on a haunted ocean liner. As an actor summoned by an unorthodox director, you’ll confront twisted memories from your past and learn the price of achieving the perfect performance.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 29.8%, Dark 14.3%, Psychological 12.8%, Walking Simulator 11.9%, Story Rich 10.3%

Lose yourself in the dystopian world of New York, 2329; immortality comes at a price that someone has to pay. In this interactive noir story, lead the investigation using advanced technology, as Detective James Karra who risks it all in pursuit of a serial killer targeting the city’s elite.

Why similar: Psychological 29.4%, Walking Simulator 23.8%, Story Rich 21.7%, Realistic 13.4%, Atmospheric 11.7%

Return to an apocalyptic Earth in Darksiders III, a hack-n-slash Action Adventure where players assume the role of FURY in her quest to hunt down and dispose of the Seven Deadly Sins. The most enigmatic of the Four Horsemen, FURY must bring balance to the forces that now ravage Earth.

Why similar: Action-Adventure 26.8%, Female Protagonist 26.7%, Third Person 7.9%, Dark Fantasy 7.8%, Story Rich 7.7%

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: Action-Adventure 29.6%, Psychological Horror 14.6%, Story Rich 12.3%, Female Protagonist 9.9%, Dark 9.9%