Games Like SILENT HILL 2

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 22.2%, Survival Horror 18.5%, Horror 12.5%, Psychological 10.7%, Story Rich 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: As another entry in the same series, it is the closest match for players chasing more psychological survival horror built around disturbing imagery, oppressive atmosphere, and story-first tension.

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 22.4%, Horror 17.3%, Great Soundtrack 11.2%, Psychological 10.5%, Atmospheric 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: Its grief-centered narrative, decaying environments, fixed-camera-inspired presentation, and direct Silent Hill influence make it one of the clearest modern alternatives.

In Silent Hill Homecoming, Alex Shepherd has returned to his hometown of Shepherd's Glen to investigate the sudden disappearance of his brother. From Shepherd's Glen to the foggy streets of Silent Hill, Alex will face the darkest of horrors while struggling with his own grip on reality.

Why similar: Survival Horror 26.4%, Horror 24.5%, Psychological Horror 20.4%, Great Soundtrack 7.9%, Third Person 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: It shares the Silent Hill formula of personal trauma, symbolic monsters, puzzle solving, and fog-drenched third-person exploration even if it is more combat-heavy.

Classic survival horror is back! Inspired by the original Resident Evil and Alone in the Dark series, Tormented Souls modernises with a fresh twist on the fixed perspective adventure - as Caroline Walker investigates the mysterious disappearance of twin girls in a terrifying mansion-turned-hospital.

Why similar: Survival Horror 28.8%, Psychological Horror 22.9%, Horror 15.2%, Third Person 7.9%, Atmospheric 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: It captures the old-school survival-horror rhythm of tense exploration, inventory puzzles, limited saves, and unsettling environments that Silent Hill 2 fans usually appreciate.

A classic survival horror experience set in a dystopian future where humanity has uncovered a dark secret. Unravel a cosmic mystery, escape terrifying creatures, and scavenge an off-world government facility as Elster, a technician Replika searching for her lost dreams.

Why similar: Survival Horror 35.6%, Psychological Horror 32.1%, Atmospheric 10.2%, Cinematic 7.8%, Violent 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: Despite its sci-fi setting, it nails the same lonely, symbolic, psychologically loaded survival horror with restrained combat and constant oppressive tension.

A deadly virus engulfs the residents of Raccoon City in September of 1998, plunging the city into chaos as flesh eating zombies roam the streets for survivors. An unparalleled adrenaline rush, gripping storyline, and unimaginable horrors await you. Witness the return of Resident Evil 2.

Why similar: Survival Horror 35.8%, Horror 20%, Classic 9.8% ★, Third Person 9.7%, Story Rich 7%

Why You'll Like It: It is a superb modern survival-horror remake with methodical exploration, puzzle gating, resource pressure, and a polished balance of fear and combat.

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: Psychological Horror 27.9%, Horror 16.6%, Psychological 15.7%, Survival Horror 14.8%, Cinematic 11.5%

Why You'll Like It: Its psychological framing, mansion-bound mystery, puzzle focus, and moody third-person presentation echo the investigative side of Silent Hill 2.

Japanese survival horror game "FATAL FRAME / PROJECT ZERO: Mask of the Lunar Eclipse" is back with better graphics.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 24.2%, Survival Horror 22.7%, Horror 20.6%, Third Person 7.6%, Atmospheric 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: Its slow-burn pacing, haunted spaces, tragic backstory, and emphasis on vulnerability over power line up well with Silent Hill 2's mood-driven horror.

Detective Sebastian Castellanos has lost everything, including his daughter, Lily. To save her, he must descend into the nightmarish world of STEM. Horrifying threats emerge from every corner, and he must rely on his wits to survive. For his one chance at redemption, the only way out is in.

Why similar: Survival Horror 27%, Psychological Horror 20.1%, Horror 19.4%, Story Rich 8.3%, Great Soundtrack 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: It mixes psychological horror imagery, a personal story, surreal spaces, and third-person survival combat in a way that feels adjacent to Silent Hill's style.

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

Why similar: Survival Horror 30.3%, Psychological Horror 28.4%, Third Person 11.3%, Horror 8.3%, Atmospheric 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: This is one of the most openly Silent Hill-inspired modern indies, emphasizing lonely urban exploration, puzzle solving, scarce resources, and dread over spectacle.

A 3rd person, fixed-camera survival horror adventure. Fear the Presence, a mysterious entity you cannot fight: stay alert, hide, breathe slowly... Explore cursed places where unseen spirits and lost souls linger in a true horror story for the ages.

Why similar: Survival Horror 26.7%, Psychological Horror 23.4%, Horror 14.4%, Atmospheric 8%, Third Person 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: This leans hard into helplessness, exploration, environmental storytelling, and sustained dread, making it a great fit if Silent Hill 2's atmosphere mattered more to you than action.

Visage is a first-person psychological horror game. Explore a mysterious ever-changing house in a slow-paced, atmospheric world that combines both uncannily comforting and horrifyingly realistic environments, and enjoy a genuinely terrifying experience.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 34.5%, Horror 28.4%, Survival Horror 21.1%, Atmospheric 5%, Violent 3.4%

Why You'll Like It: If your favorite part of Silent Hill 2 was the suffocating unease and mentally destabilizing atmosphere, Visage pushes exactly that feeling even further.

Developed by Shinji Mikami -- creator of the seminal Resident Evil series -- and the talented team at Tango Gameworks, The Evil Within embodies the meaning of pure survival horror. Highly-crafted environments, horrifying anxiety, and an intricate story are combined to create an immersive world that will bring you to the height of tension.

Why similar: Survival Horror 29.2%, Psychological Horror 23.9%, Horror 22.4%, Atmospheric 7%, Third Person 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: It offers grotesque symbolic horror, unstable dream logic, and tense resource management, though it is more overtly action-oriented than Silent Hill 2.

The game that defined the survival-horror genre is back! Check out the remastered HD version of Resident Evil.

Why similar: Survival Horror 36.1%, Classic 19.9% ★, Horror 18.4%, Atmospheric 7.4%, Third Person 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: This remake delivers classic survival-horror fundamentals like backtracking, puzzle locks, limited resources, and a constant sense of vulnerability.

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 34.2%, Horror 20.6%, Story Rich 12.8%, Multiple Endings 11.4%, Atmospheric 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: It is far more of a walking horror experience, but its fractured psychology, shifting spaces, and descent into personal torment strongly echo Silent Hill 2's themes.

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: Psychological Horror 30.8%, Survival Horror 22.5%, Horror 21.7%, Atmospheric 6.8%, Violent 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: It focuses on puzzle-solving and deeply unsettling supernatural horror, making it a strong choice if you want more dread-heavy exploration with disturbing imagery.

“FATAL FRAME / PROJECT ZERO: Maiden of Black Water” comes to Steam for the first time to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the horror-adventure series FATAL FRAME / PROJECT ZERO. The game is set on sacred Mt. Hikami, a site of many mysterious and terrifying incidents.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 30.5%, Horror 25.4%, Survival Horror 12.8%, Sexual Content 11.6%, Story Rich 5%

Why You'll Like It: Its ghost-driven horror, melancholy tone, and slow exploratory pacing make it another strong pick for players who want emotionally tinged supernatural fear.

Notorious cult-classic Korean horror. Sneak into school at midnight to return your sweetheart's diary and get caught in a terrifying game of cat and mouse. Explore haunted hallways, solve classic survival horror puzzles and escape the clutches of a killer Janitor who is out for your blood.

Why similar: Horror 27.8%, Survival Horror 24.2%, Psychological Horror 19.6%, Sexual Content 11.8%, Multiple Endings 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: Its emphasis on exploration, puzzle solving, vulnerability, and oppressive supernatural atmosphere makes it a solid match for fans of slower, more helpless horror.

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: Psychological Horror 36.5%, Horror 25.3%, Story Rich 15.6%, Atmospheric 10.6%, Exploration 3.6%

Why You'll Like It: This blends psychological themes, stylized surrealism, puzzles, and character-driven horror in a way that scratches a surprisingly similar itch.

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%, Horror 21%, Survival Horror 12.3%, Psychological 7.8%, Violent 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: It offers psychological forest horror, an unraveling protagonist, and reality-bending sequences that will resonate with fans of Silent Hill 2's mental descent.

Fear and isolation seep through the walls of an abandoned southern farmhouse. "7" marks a new beginning for survival horror with the “Isolated View” of the visceral new first-person perspective.

Why similar: Survival Horror 30.1%, Horror 23%, Psychological Horror 18.2%, Atmospheric 7.1%, Violent 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: While first-person and more visceral, it captures the same trapped, vulnerable survival-horror feeling through exploration, puzzles, and relentless tension.

Fear the Spotlight is an atmospheric third-person horror adventure with a disturbing mystery to unravel. Sneak into school after hours with Vivian and Amy, survive a séance gone wrong, solve tactile puzzles, and, whatever you do, stay out of the spotlight…

Why similar: Survival Horror 24.9%, Psychological Horror 21.2%, Horror 13.1%, Story Rich 10.2%, Atmospheric 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: This compact retro survival-horror game emphasizes stealth, puzzles, and vulnerability in a way that recalls the quieter tension of classic genre staples.

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: Survival Horror 20.2%, Horror 18.7%, Psychological Horror 18.4%, Story Rich 13.7%, Atmospheric 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: It leans into fear, trauma, and oppressive exploration with a story-focused approach that should work for players who valued Silent Hill 2's emotional horror.

Cry of Fear is a psychological single-player and co-op horror game set in a deserted town filled with horrific creatures and nightmarish delusions. You play as a young man desperately searching for answers in the cold Scandinavian night, finding his way through the city as he slowly descends into madness.

Why similar: Horror 30.2%, Psychological Horror 24.9%, Survival Horror 24%, Psychological 11.8%, Atmospheric 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: It channels bleak psychological horror, urban dread, and personal breakdown with an intensity that will appeal to players who loved Silent Hill 2's darkness.

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: Psychological Horror 27%, Survival Horror 25.1%, Horror 18.4%, Atmospheric 9.1%, Story Rich 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: Its trauma-driven horror, surreal transitions, and symbolic monsters make it a good recommendation for players drawn to the psychological side of Silent Hill 2.

A Dark Presence stalks the small town of Bright Falls, pushing Alan Wake to the brink of sanity in his fight to unravel the mystery and save his love.

Why similar: Horror 19.2%, Psychological Horror 18.6%, Great Soundtrack 11.7%, Story Rich 11.5%, Third Person 10.9%

Why You'll Like It: Its psychological storytelling, foggy small-town menace, and narrative-driven third-person horror make it a worthwhile pick even though it is more action-oriented.

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: Psychological Horror 26.8%, Psychological 23%, Horror 14.7%, Cinematic 11.1%, Story Rich 11%

Why You'll Like It: Its slow, disturbing psychological storytelling and grief-soaked tone fit players looking for horror that is intimate, emotional, and deeply uncomfortable.

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: Survival Horror 27.9%, Psychological Horror 20.9%, Horror 13.2%, Third Person 9%, Story Rich 8.3%

The sci-fi survival-horror classic returns, completely rebuilt to offer an even more immersive experience — including visual, audio, and gameplay improvements — while staying faithful to the original game’s thrilling vision.

Why similar: Survival Horror 28.2%, Horror 22.1%, Psychological Horror 21.9%, Third Person 7.7%, Atmospheric 6.9%

Them and Us is a classic, survival horror game with a focus on atmosphere and player immersion. Discover the truth of Alicia’s past as she descends further into her strange, unending nightmare.

Why similar: Survival Horror 31.9%, Horror 18.8%, Third Person 11.6%, Multiple Endings 9.8%, Story Rich 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: It delivers old-school survival-horror structure with deliberate pacing, inventory management, and puzzle progression that overlaps nicely with Silent Hill 2's gameplay appeal.

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: Psychological Horror 36.3%, Horror 28.4%, Story Rich 17.1%, Multiple Endings 12.1%, Action-Adventure 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: Its oppressive atmosphere, fractured perception, and psychological investigation create a similarly disorienting and story-rich horror experience, even in a cyberpunk setting.

Together, always.

Why similar: Survival Horror 37.4%, Horror 22.1%, Third Person 8.2%, Psychological Horror 6.2%, Story Rich 5.8%

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: Psychological Horror 26.5%, Horror 24.2%, Great Soundtrack 16.5%, Story Rich 9.5%, Atmospheric 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: This is a more narrative and 2D take on psychological horror, but its symbolism, melancholy, and dread-heavy storytelling make it a strong thematic match.

Survival is just the beginning. Six years have passed since the biological disaster in Raccoon City. Leon S. Kennedy, one of the survivors, tracks the president's kidnapped daughter to a secluded European village, where there is something terribly wrong with the locals.

Why similar: Survival Horror 30.5%, Horror 20.4%, Psychological Horror 11.8%, Story Rich 10.2%, Cinematic 8.1%

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: Horror 21.8%, Story Rich 21.2%, Survival Horror 20.7%, Third Person 14%, Atmospheric 8.9%

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: Survival Horror 24.4%, Horror 17.7%, Story Rich 15.3%, Cinematic 12.4%, Third Person 10.5%

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 29.1%, Psychological 17%, Horror 15.1%, Great Soundtrack 14.4%, Story Rich 8.9%

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: Survival Horror 32.1%, Horror 18.3%, Psychological Horror 14.3%, Story Rich 8.6%, Sexual Content 8.1%

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 27.4%, Survival Horror 21.8%, Psychological Horror 17.9%, Great Soundtrack 7.4%, Story Rich 7.3%

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

Why similar: Survival Horror 38.8%, Psychological Horror 23.2%, Atmospheric 11.2%, Multiple Endings 10%, Exploration 6.7%

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: Psychological Horror 27.3%, Horror 23.9%, Survival Horror 23.9%, Violent 6.3%, Atmospheric 6.2%

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

Why similar: Psychological Horror 25.7%, Survival Horror 25.1%, Horror 19.7%, Violent 9.7%, Atmospheric 5.4%

Dead Format is a survival horror game set in iconic film eras. It's 1990s Scotland, and your brother has gone missing after becoming obsessed with a mysterious new VHS format. Follow his trail through the tapes and uncover why the government wants to ban "Video Ghastlies".

Why similar: Survival Horror 32.4%, Psychological Horror 27.4%, Horror 16.1%, Story Rich 7.9%, Atmospheric 5.4%

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

Why similar: Survival Horror 19.9%, Psychological Horror 19.4%, Horror 12%, Cinematic 10.1%, Story Rich 8.5%

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

The year is 1990. It’s been two years since the mysterious disappearance of Edward Crow and the abrupt closure of his theme park, Crow Country. But your arrival has broken the silence, Mara Forest. If you want answers, you’ll have to venture deep into the darkness of Crow Country to find them…

Why similar: Survival Horror 32%, Psychological Horror 22.2%, Horror 14.8%, Story Rich 8.4%, Third Person 8.2%

Forest Asylum 2 - An Indie Psychological Horror Game and the sequel to the well-received first part. Embark on a Therapy that will change your life!

Why similar: Psychological Horror 32.2%, Survival Horror 29.7%, Horror 15.4%, Atmospheric 6.6%, Violent 5.2%

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 33.5%, Horror 21.8%, Story Rich 12.2%, Cinematic 11.1%, Atmospheric 10.5%

"I must eliminate them...ALL..." The bodiless "Hyoki" hunts down the brain-devouring "Slitterheads", lurking in the alleys of a neon-lit city

Why similar: Survival Horror 38.9%, Horror 27.8%, Action-Adventure 7.8%, Adventure 5.7%, Action 5.2%

Surrounded by enemies and assaulted by terror from all sides, Philip must collect clues and solve vexing puzzles while combating the gnawing psychological terrors that assail his mind and threaten to strip him of his sanity.

Why similar: Horror 26%, Psychological Horror 26%, Survival Horror 16.1%, Story Rich 8.7%, Atmospheric 7.5%

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: Horror 29.6%, Multiple Endings 15.6%, Story Rich 11.9%, Cinematic 10.6%, Atmospheric 10.3%

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

Why similar: Psychological Horror 22.7%, Survival Horror 22.3%, Horror 14.1%, Cinematic 10.9%, Atmospheric 8%

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

Why similar: Survival Horror 37.7%, Horror 28.3%, Atmospheric 10.8%, Psychological Horror 10.3%, Great Soundtrack 8.7%

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 29.3%, Psychological Horror 24.5%, Great Soundtrack 11.9%, Atmospheric 10.7%, Story Rich 10.4%

A first-person psychological horror with a strong emphasis on atmosphere and storytelling. Explore an ever-shifting Victorian mansion as a painter seeking to complete his masterpiece, even at the cost of his own sanity.

Why similar: Horror 60.1%, Psychological Horror 20.4%, Atmospheric 5.2%, Great Soundtrack 4.7%, Story Rich 3.9%

Pass through the threshold and enter a world born of memories. Defend yourself with a camera while solving death’s mysteries in a reverent evolution of 90’s survival horror, integrating both fixed cameras and over the shoulder perspectives.

Why similar: Survival Horror 21.6%, Psychological Horror 21.1%, Horror 12%, Cinematic 9%, Story Rich 7.9%

Return to Yeondu High School and uncover the dark truth that remained hidden in this direct sequel to the Korean horror classic. Investigate bizarre phenomena, evade bloodthirsty killers, and unravel a twisting narrative spread across three unnerving episodes.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 29%, Horror 18.4%, Multiple Endings 12.3%, Story Rich 12.2%, Atmospheric 9.9%

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: Survival Horror 27.8%, Psychological Horror 23.6%, Horror 17%, Atmospheric 9.6%, Story Rich 7.6%

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 35.2%, Survival Horror 23.5%, Psychological Horror 23.1%, Atmospheric 8.3%, Story Rich 3.9%

A horror game about claustrophobia. During a storm your service dog is forced down a broken sewer drain. You find the nearest sewer entrance and run in after it. Along the way you will meet others that are also stricken by abnormal or psychological fear.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 23.7%, Survival Horror 20.4%, Psychological 14.6%, Horror 13.9%, Great Soundtrack 12.6%