- #1 The Signifier Director's Cut
96% matchMostly Positive79% of 350 reviews2020
Dev: PlaymestudioPub: Raw Fury
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 89%
This story-driven adventure follows a mystery of death and despair from reality into the surreal realms of objective memories and subjective experiences. Search the mind, solve puzzles, and unravel the dark truth in this psychological thriller.
Why similar: Surreal 17.9%, Thriller 17.2%, Psychological Horror 13.1%, Mystery 10.2%, Dark 9%
- #2 Those Who Remain
96% matchMixed67% of 857 reviews2020
Dev: Camel 101Pub: Wired Productions
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 91%
As the lights go out, the embers of darkness are stoked in the sleepy town of Dormont. Confront uncomfortable horrors, keep your sanity in check and survive the night in this story-driven first-person psychological-thriller.
Why similar: Surreal 13.6%, Stealth 12%, Thriller 11.1%, Psychological Horror 10.2%, Horror 9.3%
- #3 Infliction
95% matchVery Positive81% of 962 reviews2018
Dev: Caustic Reality
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 8.9 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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: Psychological Horror 18.7%, Horror 18%, Surreal 14%, Realistic 10.4%, Dark 8.7%
- #4 Left Alone
94% matchMostly Positive75% of 646 reviews2016
Dev: SpeedTutor
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Left Alone plunges you into a first-person psychological horror journey, where darkness and memories intertwine. As secrets emerge from shadows, use your wits to solve puzzles and explore haunting, forgotten locations. Every step echoes with the past; can you face the truths that await?
Why similar: Psychological Horror 15.8%, Horror 14.6%, Mystery 13.4%, Puzzle 11.5%, Story Rich 9.8%
- #5 Never Again
94% matchMostly Positive80% of 952 reviews2019
Dev: Primary Games
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Never Again - Horror/first-person Quest. The main essence of the game is research locations and puzzles, plunging in the dramatic story of a little girl suffering from asthma.
Why similar: Psychological Horror 14.4%, Stealth 14%, Horror 13.2%, Mystery 12.3%, Dark 8.8%
- #6 Blair Witch
93% matchMostly Positive79% of 8,109 reviews2019
Dev: Bloober Team SAPub: Bloober Team NA
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%
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: Horror 27.2%, Psychological Horror 26.2%, Dark 11.1%, First-Person 8.5%, Story Rich 8%
- #7 Through the Woods
92% matchMostly Positive71% of 1,677 reviews2016
Dev: AntagonistPub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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: Horror 19.4%, Psychological Horror 12.3%, Nature 11.2%, Mystery 10.2%, Adventure 7.7%
- #8 Psych
91% matchMostly Positive79% of 350 reviews2022
Dev: MediaTale
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Experience the story of Alexander Green and find out what happened on the day of the accident in this First Person horror Adventure. Follow the development of Alex, solve puzzles around the event and try not to fall into madness as you search for answers.
Why similar: Thriller 20.9%, Psychological Horror 15.8%, Horror 14.4%, Realistic 10.8%, Dark 9.3%
- #9 The Cursed Forest
91% matchVery Positive89% of 891 reviews2019
Dev: KPy3OPub: Grable Team
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 10.4 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Immerse yourself in the obscure and mysterious autumnal forest, where every wrong step could be your last. As you travel uncover the dark story behind this place, where beauty and danger have become as one.
Why similar: Surreal 19.6%, Nature 12.3%, Realistic 11.7%, Mystery 10.9%, Dark 8.3%
- #10 Don't Be Afraid
90% matchVery Positive82% of 1,000 reviews2020
Dev: Limo GamesPub: Eneida Games
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Don't Be Afraid is an adventure horror game, that allows you to personate a boy, kidnapped by a psychopath. You have to survive, escape and find out how you were kidnapped. Exploring the gigantic, mysterious house of your torturer, you will soon reveal many secrets, hidden inside it’s walls…
Why similar: Horror 16.4%, Thriller 16.3%, Psychological Horror 15%, Realistic 14.2%, Story Rich 9.8%
- #11 HORROR TALES: The Wine
89% matchMostly Positive78% of 483 reviews2021
Dev: Carlos Coronado
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Explore a post-pandemic fictional Mediterranean island and confront your fears! Immerse yourself in a seemingly abandoned city and struggle to find a precious Banydebosc red wine bottle to cure your loved ones. But be aware; your Nemesis is hunting you. Indie Jumpscares included! :D
Why similar: Stealth 14%, Psychological Horror 13.8%, Horror 12.6%, Dark 9.7%, Mystery 9.7%
- #12 Family curse
89% matchVery Positive91% of 243 reviews2023
Dev: Stork Game
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Family curse is a mystical horror from the first person with a frightening atmosphere. Immerse yourself in the intricate history of the Crouse family and find out the terrible secret of the people who died in the cursed house.
Why similar: Thriller 22.9%, Psychological Horror 17.9%, Horror 16.4%, Puzzle 10.9%, Story Rich 8%
- #13 The Stalked 2
87% matchMostly Positive79% of 253 reviews2025
Dev: Korvinrular
Windows
"The Stalked 2" is a standalone horror sequel to "The Stalked", where you play as Rachel, an avid hiker. What begins as a relaxing hike to a cabin turns into a nightmare filled with eerie interactions and unsettling events. Will you survive?
Why similar: Thriller 19.4%, Horror 14.5%, Psychological Horror 13.5%, Mystery 12%, Dark 10.5%
- #14 Rise of Insanity
88% matchMostly Positive79% of 1,283 reviews2018
Dev: Red Limb Studio
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 94%
In Rise of Insanity, as a doctor of psychology you will explore the darkest recesses of the human mind. Overcome your fear to find the truth behind the tragedy that has befallen your family.
Why similar: Horror 17.7%, Psychological Horror 17.3%, Surreal 15.9%, Dark 9.1%, Puzzle 8.3%
- #15 SONG OF HORROR COMPLETE EDITION
86% matchMostly Positive78% of 3,080 reviews2019
Dev: Protocol GamesPub: 🚀 Raiser Games
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 22.1 hrs≥1hr: 66%
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: Psychological Horror 19.7%, Horror 17.6%, Dark 14.7%, Story Rich 12.4%, Choices Matter 11.7%
- #16 Mists of Aiden
86% matchVery Positive91% of 1,141 reviews2020
Dev: Steppe Hare Studio
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Mists of Aiden is a first-person story driven horror game. You play as a thief trapped in an eerie mansion. Each choice can open a new mystery of the house and lead to a unique walkthrough and ending. Uncover final secret of the house. Uncover your own secrets.
Why similar: Horror 24.3%, Psychological Horror 15.5%, Mystery 11.4%, Choices Matter 8%, Story Rich 6.1%
- #17 Martha Is Dead
85% matchMostly Positive79% of 3,915 reviews2022
Dev: LKAPub: Wired Productions
Windows
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 89%
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: Thriller 17.8%, Psychological Horror 16.8%, Horror 13.2%, Mystery 12.7%, Story Rich 9.7%
- #18 Hollow Cocoon
84% matchVery Positive92% of 927 reviews2023
Dev: NAYUTA STUDIO
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 85%
"Trapped in a cocoon, the silkworm weaves her final dream." Hollow Cocoon is a first-person horror adventure game set in 1980s Japan. Immerse yourself in meticulously recreated environments as you venture into the depths of unspeakable horrors that await you.
Why similar: Stealth 12.7%, Thriller 12.2%, Surreal 12%, Psychological Horror 11.7%, Horror 11.1%
- #19 Inside Depth 6
84% matchVery Positive85% of 250 reviews2021
Dev: Stanislaw TruchowskiPub: TurnVex
Windows
There are 6 depths to descend; the further you go, the more terror you will experience. Uncover mysteries, solve puzzles, and immerse yourself in a dark storyline that Inside Depth 6 has to offer. Journey through all 6 depths to uncover the secrets buried within.
Why similar: Thriller 20.5%, Psychological Horror 14.3%, Horror 13.9%, Dark 11.2%, Realistic 10.2%
- #20 Ad Infinitum
82% matchMostly Positive78% of 1,676 reviews2023
Dev: HekatePub: Nacon
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 83%
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 19.1%, Horror 19%, Dark 12.2%, Mystery 9%, First-Person 8.7%
- #21 Partum Artifex
82% matchVery Positive97% of 156 reviews2023
Dev: DalaKoala Games
Windows
A first-person atmospheric horror-puzzle game that focuses on the narrative to tie together the gruesome world with creative puzzles. Explore the mind of a twisted serial killer who wants nothing else than to show his work of art as well as tell his story to the world.
Why similar: Thriller 15.7%, Horror 15.1%, Psychological Horror 10.9%, Mystery 10.1%, Puzzle 10%
- #22 Lunacy: Saint Rhodes
83% matchMixed60% of 182 reviews2023
Dev: Stormling StudiosPub: Iceberg Interactive
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Lunacy: Saint Rhodes is a first-person psychological horror adventure game. Explore your dark family history, solve puzzles and experience a gut-wrenching feeling of terror. You are being watched; never alone, never safe.
Why similar: Surreal 16.5%, Thriller 14.3%, Psychological Horror 11.1%, Horror 10.2%, Realistic 10.2%
- #23 SANRI
81% matchMixed58% of 52 reviews2023
Dev: LIGHTWORKER GAMES
Windows
SANRI is a first-person psychological horror game where you play a schizophrenic character whose wife disappeared during camp. Face the delusions, solve the mystery and try to find her despite your constantly distorted perception of time-space.
Why similar: Thriller 14.2%, Psychological Horror 13.9%, Horror 12.8%, Stealth 11.7%, Dark 9.7%
- #24 Layers of Fear
79% matchMostly Positive79% of 1,706 reviews2023
Dev: Anshar StudiosPub: Bloober Team SA
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 77%
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 18.3%, Horror 15.7%, Mystery 13.5%, Dark 10.1%, Story Rich 9.6%
- #25 A Lonely Cabin Trip
81% matchMixed70% of 76 reviews2022
Dev: Korvinrular
Windows
You were supposed to have a relaxing cabin trip on a island all alone but after several strange encounters you had a mystery to solve, will you be able to survive a first-person psychological horror game or will you run away?
Why similar: Surreal 16.8%, Psychological Horror 14.2%, Mystery 13%, Horror 12.9%, Dark 10.2%
- #26 House of Lost Souls
78% matchMixed62% of 87 reviews2025
Dev: Arkuda Inc.
Windows
House of Lost Souls is a story-driven horror game about Jack, who returns to his old family home in search of answers. Explore distorted memories, uncover dark secrets, and learn the truth about the tragedy that changed his life forever.
Why similar: Psychological Horror 14.3%, Thriller 14.3%, Horror 12%, Mystery 11.5%, Realistic 9.4%
- #27 Sanity of Morris
80% matchMixed67% of 60 reviews2021
Dev: Alterego GamesPub: StickyLock Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Sanity of Morris: a psychological horror adventure game. Your flashlight reveals the clues you need to stay sane in the search for your father. Discover the truth. Could aliens be real?
Why similar: Surreal 18%, Thriller 14.4%, Psychological Horror 13.5%, Stealth 12.8%, Horror 10.7%
- #28 Shifting To The Backrooms
76% matchVery Positive87% of 75 reviews2026
Dev: Oopsome Games
Windows
Experience Will's complicated story, find a way out of the nightmare of liminal spaces by solving challenging puzzles and avoiding dangerous entities — all this awaits you in "Shifting To The Backrooms".
Why similar: Surreal 15.4%, Psychological Horror 15%, Horror 14.4%, Story Rich 9.6%, Puzzle 9.3%
- #29 Visage
77% matchVery Positive84% of 10,917 reviews2020
Dev: SadSquare Studio
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 77%
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 29.7%, Psychological Horror 25.4%, Dark 10.5%, Surreal 8%, Realistic 6.2%
- #30 God's Basement
79% matchMostly Positive74% of 1,317 reviews2018
Dev: Erebus
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 69%
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: Psychological Horror 14.8%, Horror 13.7%, Mystery 10.9%, Dark 10.6%, Surreal 8.9%
- #31 Saint Kotar
78% matchMostly Positive74% of 289 reviews2021
Dev: The-Mark EntertainmentPub: SOEDESCO
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Saint Kotar is a psychological horror detective game set in a cursed valley in rural Croatia. Investigate the disappearance of your relative in the occult-ridden town of Sveti Kotar as you switch between conflicting realities through the eyes of two godly men.
Why similar: Psychological Horror 15.8%, Mystery 14.1%, Horror 13.6%, Choices Matter 12.8%, Thriller 12.4%
- #32 Again and Again
77% matchMostly Positive77% of 137 reviews2022
Dev: Perspektik
Windows
Again and Again is a first-person psychological horror game. How much can a game affect your real life? Enjoy the terrifying moments of being in a realistic home environment and a suspenseful story.
Why similar: Thriller 28.5%, Psychological Horror 18.5%, Horror 17.2%, Realistic 13.6%, Story Rich 11%
- #33 The Empty Eyes
74% matchVery Positive82% of 74 reviews2026
Dev: 99 Grados Games
Windows
The Empty Eyes is a first-person psychological horror experience that immerses you in an investigation steeped in mystery. Every step inside the house brings you closer to a hidden truth, while tension mounts and fear takes root in your mind.
Why similar: Thriller 17.8%, Psychological Horror 16.1%, Horror 15.6%, Mystery 14.5%, Realistic 8.5%
- #34 Chasing Static
75% matchVery Positive87% of 513 reviews2021
Dev: Headware Games
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 88%
A psychological horror short story. Explore the untouched wilderness of rural Wales as you uncover the forgotten remains of a mysterious facility and find the truth behind the missing villagers of Hearth.
Why similar: Psychological Horror 15.8%, Horror 14.5%, Thriller 13.7%, Mystery 13.1%, Dark 11.1%
- #35 Dead Take
72% matchVery Positive88% of 840 reviews2025
Dev: Surgent StudiosPub: Pocketpair Publishing
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Find your missing friend. Uncover the secrets within. Brave a luxurious and haunting mansion in Dead Take, a first-person psychological horror crafted by Surgent Studios.
Why similar: Horror 16%, Psychological Horror 15.5%, Surreal 10.4%, Story Rich 9.6%, Thriller 9%
- #36 Reflection
73% matchVery Positive83% of 260 reviews2025
Dev: JustTomcuk
Windows
You woke up in some basement and don't remember who you are or how you ended up here... But what you do know is that you need to get out of here...
Why similar: Psychological Horror 15.8%, Horror 14.2%, Realistic 13.4%, Thriller 12.6%, Mystery 11.5%
- #37 Witch's Doll
73% matchVery Positive86% of 282 reviews2024
Dev: Elite Lords Studios
Windows
Witch's Doll is a first-person psychological horror game with realistic graphics. Beware, something is lurking in the dark. Get ready for intense jumpscares.
Why similar: Psychological Horror 14.4%, Mystery 12.5%, Realistic 11.7%, Horror 11.4%, Thriller 10.4%
- #38 Insomnis
74% matchVery Positive91% of 274 reviews2022
Dev: Path Games
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Insomnis is a first-person horror game focused on story, exploration and solving puzzles to advance through a terrifying atmosphere. Players take control of Joe Castevet, who will have to deal with a mysterious inheritance he has just received. Discover all the secrets of the Castevet mansion!
Why similar: Psychological Horror 15.5%, Mystery 15.5%, Horror 15.4%, Realistic 14.4%, Puzzle 9.9%
- #39 Greenhouse
73% matchVery Positive90% of 60 reviews2025
Dev: 7D Games Studio
Windows
A psychological horror game where you enter the Greenhouse at your own risk to uncover the truth behind the friendly façade. Change the environment and weather to progress, hoping to get out. Switch off the entities to enjoy eerie serenity.
Why similar: Psychological Horror 16.8%, Horror 15.5%, Mystery 14.6%, Surreal 13.9%, Realistic 9%
- #40 Horror Story: Hallowseed
76% matchMixed64% of 356 reviews2021
Dev: Jeff WinnerPub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 65%
Horror Story: Hallowseed is a story-driven psychological horror game. An obscure event causes two of your friends to disappear while you were camping in the woods. Left alone and stranded in an unknown place, you need to seek the answers about what happened, face the horror and find your friends.
Why similar: Thriller 22.2%, Psychological Horror 16.8%, Horror 15.3%, Realistic 10.5%, Dark 9.7%
- #41 Among the Sleep - Enhanced Edition
75% matchVery Positive89% of 8,309 reviews2014
Dev: Krillbite Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Among the Sleep: Enhanced Edition is a new and improved version of the award winning first person horror adventure. In the game you play as a small child trapped in a weird nightmare where you go looking for your mom.
Why similar: Horror 41.8%, Atmospheric 9%, First-Person 8.2%, Psychological Horror 7.9%, Dark 6.8%
- #42 SILENT BREATH
70% matchMixed68% of 1,238 reviews2026
Dev: EXODIAC STUDIOS
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 1.8 hrs≥1hr: 51%
Unpredictable horrors lurk around every corner, forcing you to find the missing people while desperately clinging to survival. In this experience even your own mind can become your enemy. Stay vigilant and keep your voice hushed, or risk becoming another victim of the forest's darkness
Why similar: Thriller 20.2%, Horror 17.4%, Psychological Horror 16.8%, Realistic 13.5%, Dark 10.1%
- #43 [REC] Paroxysm
71% matchVery Positive84% of 339 reviews2024
Dev: Perspektik
Windows
You're a horror content creator, venturing into frightening locations to captivate your audience. You're attempting to attract more viewers by recording paranormal events. However, these horror-filled adventures will one day come back to haunt you, at a high cost.
Why similar: Thriller 21.6%, Psychological Horror 20.9%, Horror 16.2%, Realistic 14.2%, Dark 7.1%
- #44 Supernormal
72% matchMostly Positive73% of 1,216 reviews2024
Dev: Hitori de Productions
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 1.8 hrs≥1hr: 64%
Inspired by Allison Road. SUPERNORMAL is a psychological horror game set in a seemingly ordinary apartment harboring dark secrets. Play as Detective Wyatt, tasked with unravelling the disappearance of Masato Sakamoto's daughter. Search for clues and unravel the sinister truth.
Why similar: Psychological Horror 12.6%, Thriller 12.1%, Mystery 11.9%, Horror 11.7%, Realistic 11.3%
- #45 CoRoT
71% matchMixed68% of 56 reviews2025
Dev: Azteck Game Studios
Windows
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: Surreal 18.5%, Psychological Horror 13.4%, Thriller 12%, Horror 10.2%, Realistic 9.7%
- #46 Foghorns Drown
70% matchMostly Positive76% of 140 reviews2026
Dev: Studio Laaya
Windows
You're a ferryman in Birchwood, a remote village isolated beyond a lake veiled in thick fog. Mysteries and folklore haunt your dreams in this narrative-driven psychological horror game.
Why similar: Surreal 16.7%, Thriller 16.2%, Psychological Horror 14.5%, Mystery 13.7%, Horror 10.5%
- #47 Exanimum: The Silent Call
71% matchVery Positive84% of 286 reviews2024
Dev: Perspektik
Windows
"Exanimum: The Silent Call" is a first-person psychological horror game. In this chilling experience, you will find yourself confronting terrifying mysteries and chilling secrets.
Why similar: Psychological Horror 19.8%, Horror 19.3%, Thriller 15.5%, Realistic 13.1%, Dark 11.5%
- #48 Thekku Island
68% matchVery Positive86% of 151 reviews2026
Dev: Ales Devs Games
Windows
A chilling psychological horror set in 1980s Kerala. After weeks of silence, you arrive on a remote island to search for your missing wife. Explore an abandoned house, uncover local folklore, survive haunting encounters, and unravel the island’s buried secrets.
Why similar: Horror 15.4%, Psychological Horror 14.6%, Mystery 12.5%, Realistic 11.8%, Exploration 11.6%
- #49 What Happened to Lily?
69% matchMostly Positive79% of 151 reviews2025
Dev: Montee Games
Windows
What Happened to Lily? Is a real-time first-person horror game. Discover the secrets and spooky truths behind the mysterious event at Miller Farm.
Why similar: Surreal 15.7%, Thriller 12.6%, Psychological Horror 10.4%, Horror 9.8%, Mystery 9.3%
- #50 Lights Off: Director's Cut
68% matchVery Positive90% of 173 reviews2024
Dev: Insanctum Games
Windows
Play through a common childhood fear about turning the lights off and going to bed. This time extended, remastered, and re-imagined.
Why similar: Horror 27.6%, Psychological Horror 26.7%, Dark 15.7%, Atmospheric 11.2%, Adventure 7.6%
- #51 Layers of Fear 2 (2019)
70% matchMostly Positive72% of 2,524 reviews2019
Dev: Bloober Team SA
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 90%
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 18.4%, Surreal 15.1%, Horror 13.4%, Dark 10%, Story Rich 7.9%
- #52 Forest Asylum 2
66% matchVery Positive98% of 55 reviews2025
Dev: Michal Piotrowski
Windows
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 27.6%, Horror 18.9%, Dark 12.5%, Adventure 9%, Realistic 7.8%
- #53 The Cursed Tape
66% matchVery Positive81% of 335 reviews2024
Dev: JustTomcuk
Windows
Someone slipped a mysterious videotape under your door... Do you dare watch it?!
Why similar: Psychological Horror 20.8%, Horror 18.9%, Realistic 15.3%, Dark 10.8%, First-Person 9%
- #54 The Lies We Tell Ourselves
66% matchMostly Positive72% of 125 reviews2025
Dev: Poopsy
Windows
The Lies We Tell Ourselves is an episodic first person psychological action-adventure game with introspective/horror elements and a focus on subtle storytelling and atmosphere. Explore, solve puzzles, survive and uncover truths buried deep within a castle of lies.
Why similar: Psychological Horror 16.4%, Surreal 14.9%, Horror 11.6%, Dark 9.9%, Puzzle 9.5%
- #55 DYING: Reborn
69% matchMostly Positive77% of 216 reviews2018
Dev: NEKCOM EntertainmentPub: Coconut Island Games
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 87%
DYING: Reborn is a first-person Room Escape puzzle game in which players must tackle all kinds of puzzles in a series of dark and eerie environments. Gameplay revolves around collecting, discovering and putting together pieces of a twisted story that will make your hair stand on end...
Why similar: Psychological Horror 39.1%, Puzzle 23.7%, Horror 17.9%, Adventure 12.9%, Indie 6.4%
- #56 The Story of Henry Bishop
67% matchVery Positive83% of 547 reviews2019
Dev: Blazes Games
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%
The story of Henry Bishop is a first-person psychological thriller, where the player will have to fight, guess riddles, immerse into a mystical plot and an incredible story.
Why similar: Horror 27.9%, Psychological Horror 19.1%, Dark 10.7%, Adventure 8.9%, Puzzle 8.2%
- #57 The Derailed
64% matchVery Positive83% of 134 reviews2025
Dev: Deformed Dreams Studio
Windows
The Derailed is a first-person psychological horror game. Beneath the dusty arches of a nearly forgotten depot, shadows of the past tremble. Whether you want to or not, you will have to uncover the dark secrets of this place.
Why similar: Psychological Horror 26.7%, Horror 26.5%, Dark 19.4%, Exploration 9.3%, Adventure 7.5%
- #58 Dark Atlas: Infernum
64% matchVery Positive86% of 76 reviews2025
Dev: Night Council StudioPub: Selecta Play
Windows
If hell is a state of the soul, these are the steps that will lead you to its gates. Dark Atlas: Infernum is a disturbing first-person story where an esoteric end of the world meets psychological survival horror with a strong narrative component.
Why similar: Stealth 14.7%, Thriller 13%, Psychological Horror 12%, Horror 11.9%, Mystery 10.2%
- #59 Don't Be Afraid 2
65% matchMostly Positive72% of 269 reviews2024
Dev: Eneida Games
Windows
Descend deep into the nightmare that seamlessly blends with reality in this uncanny horror escape room game. Can you find your way out of the horrid mansion or will you succumb to your fears? Can you face and overcome your past, or will it break you?
Why similar: Psychological Horror 16%, Mystery 14.8%, Horror 14.3%, Dark 11%, Puzzle 9.4%
