Games Like Someday You'll Return: Director's Cut

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 10.1%, Dark 9%

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 11.2%, Psychological Horror 10.2%, Horror 9.2%

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 17.9%, Surreal 14.1%, Realistic 10.3%, Dark 8.7%

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 14.5%, Mystery 13.5%, Puzzle 11.4%, Story Rich 9.8%

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 19.7%, Nature 12.3%, Realistic 11.6%, Mystery 10.9%, Dark 8.3%

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 13.1%, Mystery 12.3%, Dark 8.8%

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 19.3%, Psychological Horror 12.2%, Nature 11.4%, Mystery 10.1%, Realistic 7.7%

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 26.9%, Psychological Horror 26.3%, Dark 10.9%, First-Person 8.6%, Story Rich 8%

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: Thriller 16.4%, Horror 16.3%, Psychological Horror 15.1%, Realistic 14.1%, Story Rich 9.8%

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 21.1%, Horror 18.3%, Dark 16%, Choices Matter 15.9%, Atmospheric 9.1%

"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 19.6%, Horror 14.2%, Psychological Horror 13.5%, Mystery 12.1%, Dark 10.5%

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 17.6%, Psychological Horror 17.4%, Surreal 16%, Dark 9.1%, Puzzle 8.2%

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 14.1%, Psychological Horror 13.8%, Horror 12.5%, Dark 9.8%, Mystery 9.7%

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 21%, Psychological Horror 15.8%, Horror 14.3%, Realistic 10.8%, Dark 9.4%

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 23%, Psychological Horror 17.9%, Horror 16.3%, Puzzle 10.8%, Story Rich 8%

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 13.5%, Mystery 10.8%, Dark 10.7%, Surreal 9%

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 23.8%, Psychological Horror 15.7%, Mystery 11.5%, Choices Matter 8.2%, Story Rich 6.1%

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 18%, Psychological Horror 16.8%, Horror 13.1%, Mystery 12.7%, Story Rich 9.8%

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 19.2%, Horror 18.8%, Dark 12.4%, Mystery 8.8%, First-Person 8.7%

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 20.7%, Psychological Horror 14.4%, Horror 13.8%, Dark 11.2%, Realistic 10.1%

"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%

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 13.4%, Choices Matter 13%, Thriller 12.4%

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 15.8%, Horror 15%, Psychological Horror 10.9%, Mystery 10.2%, Puzzle 9.9%

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 39.4%, Puzzle 23.6%, Horror 17.9%, Adventure 12.7%, Indie 6.5%

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 18.1%, Thriller 14.4%, Psychological Horror 13.5%, Stealth 12.8%, Horror 10.6%

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 18.4%, Horror 15.6%, Mystery 13.5%, Dark 10.1%, Story Rich 9.6%

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 14.3%, Psychological Horror 13.9%, Horror 12.7%, Stealth 11.8%, Dark 9.7%

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 29.5%, Psychological Horror 25.4%, Dark 10.4%, Surreal 8.2%, Realistic 6.2%

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 15.6%, Psychological Horror 15%, Horror 14.3%, Story Rich 9.5%, Puzzle 9.2%

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 12.8%, Dark 10.2%

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 18%, Psychological Horror 16%, Horror 15.4%, Mystery 14.6%, Realistic 8.5%

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 28.6%, Psychological Horror 18.5%, Horror 17.1%, Realistic 13.5%, Story Rich 11%

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 14.1%, Realistic 13.3%, Thriller 12.6%, Mystery 11.5%

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 22.3%, Psychological Horror 16.8%, Horror 15.1%, Realistic 10.5%, Dark 9.8%

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: Stealth 18%, Horror 13%, Story Rich 9.5%, Puzzle 9.4%, Psychological Horror 9%

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 18.6%, Psychological Horror 13.4%, Thriller 12.1%, Horror 10.1%, Realistic 9.6%

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 15.8%, Psychological Horror 15.5%, Surreal 10.5%, Story Rich 9.6%, Thriller 9%

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%, Psychological Horror 26.9%, Dark 15.9%, Atmospheric 11.4%, Adventure 7.5%

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 21.7%, Psychological Horror 21%, Horror 16%, Realistic 14.1%, Dark 7.2%

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 11.2%, Horror 10.1%, Realistic 10.1%

"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 19.9%, Horror 19.1%, Thriller 15.6%, Realistic 13%, Dark 11.5%

Doorways is an immersive horror adventure, featuring a complex story and deep atmosphere.

Why similar: Horror 36.3%, Dark 10.9%, Psychological Horror 9.2%, First-Person 8.2%, Adventure 7.3%

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 27.8%, Psychological Horror 19.2%, Dark 10.8%, Adventure 8.7%, Puzzle 8.1%

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 12.7%, Psychological Horror 10.5%, Horror 9.7%, Mystery 9.4%

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 15.3%, Psychological Horror 14.7%, Mystery 12.6%, Realistic 11.7%, Exploration 11.6%

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 15.9%, Horror 14.3%, Thriller 13.8%, Mystery 13.1%, Dark 11.2%

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 27.8%, Horror 18.8%, Dark 12.6%, Adventure 8.8%, Realistic 7.7%

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 20.3%, Horror 17.2%, Psychological Horror 16.8%, Realistic 13.3%, Dark 10.2%

Something strange appears in the woods. Lost in a dark and unknown place, survive an unrelenting enemy, solve puzzles, and uncover the ancient mystery that’s befallen this land in this Lovecraftian Cosmic Horror adventure.

Why similar: Surreal 17%, Mystery 14.8%, Psychological Horror 14.2%, Horror 14.1%, Dark 8.9%

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 24.3%, Psychological Horror 22.5%, Dark 13.2%, Adventure 11.8%, Story Rich 10.8%

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 18.3%, Surreal 15.2%, Horror 13.3%, Dark 10.1%, Story Rich 7.9%

Luto is a psychological horror experience where you take on the role of someone unable to leave their home. Every attempt to escape will lead you deeper into the unknown, where nothing is as it seems and everything will test your senses.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 16.3%, Thriller 15%, Mystery 12%, Dark 10.9%, Story Rich 9%

Welcome to The Fabled Woods, a dark and mysterious narrative short story. Despite the picturesque beauty, ugly and terrible secrets lurk among the shifting boughs, darkness that no amount of dappled sunlight can erase. Take the first step, and experience an unforgettable journey.

Why similar: Adventure 21.6%, Mystery 17.8%, First-Person 12%, Thriller 11.7%, Story Rich 10.6%

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 11.8%, Mystery 10.2%

A slow burn retro horror game, in which you arrive at the old lighthouse on a small island near the coast of the United States. After the previous keeper has gone missing, you need to take over his duties and watch after the light.

Why similar: Horror 16.4%, Surreal 14.4%, Psychological Horror 12.8%, Thriller 11.1%, Mystery 10.3%

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 11.5%, Dark 9.9%, Puzzle 9.4%

Horror puzzle game with spot-the-difference elements for survival. Complete interesting puzzles throughout your home to gain access to more areas and unlock more of the story all while using your modified camera to survive the threat that is lurking.

Why similar: Mystery 13.7%, Surreal 13.4%, Psychological Horror 12.7%, Horror 12.1%, Realistic 9.5%

Welcome to Stay Still 2, a spine-chilling first-person survival horror game. Based of the Vietnamese culture, this game unfolds as a daring experiment in which survival seems nearly impossible. Engage in a story gameplay, where puzzles are your key to progress, while surviving various threats.

Why similar: Surreal 22%, Psychological Horror 15.3%, Horror 14%, Stealth 13.5%, Realistic 10.3%

Implements of Hell is a first-person psychological horror game. Explore the mysteries, unlock the secrets, and change the outcome in a slow-paced atmospheric, and extremely horrifying experience.

Why similar: Thriller 16.7%, Psychological Horror 13.4%, Mystery 11.7%, Horror 11.3%, Realistic 10.9%