- #1 Tormented Souls
97% matchVery Positive90% of 8,214 reviews2021
Dev: Dual EffectPub: PQube
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 81%
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 21.8%, Psychological Horror 14.5%, Horror 12.7%, Third Person 11.2%, Dark 10.2%
Why You'll Like It: This game perfectly captures the classic fixed-camera survival horror experience with challenging puzzles and a haunting atmosphere.
- #2 SIGNALIS
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 34,748 reviews2022
Dev: rose-enginePub: Balor Games
Windows
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 9.2 hrs≥1hr: 80%
A classic survival horror experience set in a dystopian future where humanity has uncovered a dark secret. Unravel a cosmic mystery, escape terrifying creatures, and scavenge an off-world government facility as Elster, a technician Replika searching for her lost dreams.
Why similar: Lovecraftian 27.2%, Survival Horror 21.2%, Psychological Horror 16.1%, Cinematic 11%, Dark 10.2%
Why You'll Like It: It blends psychological horror with a top-down, fixed-perspective style that emphasizes resource management and deep, unsettling lore.
- #3 Crow Country
96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 8,366 reviews2024
Dev: SFB Games
Windows
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 81%
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 26.7%, Psychological Horror 15.3%, Horror 13.7%, Third Person 12.7%, Supernatural 9.7%
Why You'll Like It: A modern homage to retro survival horror that utilizes fixed camera angles and atmospheric exploration to build intense dread.
- #4 Call of Cthulhu®
95% matchMostly Positive79% of 13,959 reviews2018
Dev: Cyanide StudioPub: Focus Entertainment
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 86%
1924. Private Investigator Pierce is sent to look into the tragic death of the Hawkins family. Plunge into a world of creeping madness and cosmic horror. Cryptic clues, shadowy figures, and pure terror bar your way as you fight to retain your sanity and solve an otherworldly mystery.
Why similar: Lovecraftian 48.1%, Psychological Horror 12.8%, Horror 12.2%, Story Rich 6.7%, Atmospheric 4.8%
Why You'll Like It: An investigative horror game that leans heavily into Lovecraftian themes and psychological instability.
- #5 Alisa
94% matchVery Positive89% of 1,598 reviews2021
Dev: Casper Croes
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 11.2 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Alisa is a Horror-themed Action Adventure game and a genuine throwback to the golden age of 90s 3D games.
Why similar: Survival Horror 42.6%, Horror 19.8%, Action-Adventure 11.3%, Adventure 6.6%, Atmospheric 5.9%
Why You'll Like It: This title features classic fixed-camera mechanics and a 90s-inspired aesthetic that feels like a spiritual sibling to early survival horror games.
- #6 Remothered: Tormented Fathers
94% matchMostly Positive72% of 2,958 reviews2018
Dev: Stormind Games
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Remothered: Tormented Fathers is the pure and realistic survival horror videogame
Why similar: Horror 25.2%, Survival Horror 24.2%, Psychological Horror 19.9%, Third Person 6.5%, Story Rich 5.3%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses heavily on stealth and being hunted by an unstoppable entity, mirroring the tension of Song of Horror's 'Presence' mechanic.
- #7 MADiSON
92% matchVery Positive87% of 3,450 reviews2022
Dev: BLOODIOUS GAMES
Windows
Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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 20.2%, Horror 18.7%, Survival Horror 17.6%, Dark 14.3%, Survival 6%
Why You'll Like It: A puzzle-heavy psychological horror game that relies on atmospheric tension and disturbing imagery to keep players on edge.
- #8 Resident Evil 2
91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 224,292 reviews2019
Dev: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 14.5 hrsMean: 32.0 hrs≥1hr: 95%
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 31.9%, Horror 19.6%, Third Person 16.5%, Dark 8.3%, Story Rich 7.3%
Why You'll Like It: The gold standard for third-person survival horror, offering intense stalker encounters and high-stakes resource management.
- #9 COLINA: Legacy
93% matchVery Positive81% of 211 reviews2018
Dev: Chance6 Studios, LLC
Windows · Linux
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Alex wakes up at his grandmother’s, left alone in a silent house. Unsure where his family is, he begins to uncover a dark mystery in an attempt to escape. Facing his fear in an endless nightmare, Alex must survive the dead of night, a cursed forest, and paranormal activities before daylight arrives.
Why similar: Lovecraftian 20.8%, Psychological Horror 9.6%, Third Person 9.6%, Investigation 9.3%, Dark 9.3%
Why You'll Like It: A third-person survival horror game that emphasizes puzzle-solving and atmospheric dread in a confined, haunted setting.
- #10 SILENT HILL 2
89% matchVery Positive95% of 65,757 reviews2024
Dev: Bloober Team SAPub: KONAMI
Windows
Median: 18.5 hrsMean: 27.1 hrs≥1hr: 93%
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 17.6%, Survival Horror 16.4%, Psychological 15.1%, Horror 11.2%, Cinematic 8.5%
Why You'll Like It: The definitive psychological horror experience that excels at atmospheric storytelling and unsettling, surreal environments.
- #11 Darkwood
91% matchVery Positive95% of 25,035 reviews2017
Dev: Acid Wizard StudioPub: Hooded Horse
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Darkwood - a new perspective on survival horror. Scavenge and explore a rich, ever-changing free-roam world by day, then hunker down in your hideout and pray for the morning light.
Why similar: Survival Horror 14.3%, Psychological Horror 11.6%, Dark 10.7%, Horror 10.4%, Supernatural 9.3%
Why You'll Like It: While top-down, it captures the same feeling of being trapped and hunted by an unseen, terrifying force in a hostile environment.
- #12 Alone in the Dark
90% matchMostly Positive78% of 4,932 reviews2024
Dev: Pieces InteractivePub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 13.0 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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: Lovecraftian 25.4%, Cinematic 12.8%, Psychological Horror 10.9%, Psychological 10.6%, Horror 8.6%
Why You'll Like It: A Lovecraftian-inspired third-person adventure that balances investigation with survival horror elements.
- #13 Visage
89% matchVery Positive84% of 10,980 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 27.3%, Psychological Horror 25.6%, Survival Horror 18.6%, Dark 12.9%, Atmospheric 4.1%
Why You'll Like It: Though first-person, it is one of the most effective psychological horror games at creating a sense of constant, unpredictable dread.
- #14 The Medium
88% matchVery Positive89% of 10,319 reviews2021
Dev: Bloober TeamPub: Bloober Team SA
Windows · Mac
Median: 7.5 hrsMean: 13.0 hrs≥1hr: 82%
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 17.4%, Psychological Horror 17.2%, Psychological 14.3%, Third Person 12.4%, Dark 12.4%
Why You'll Like It: Utilizes fixed camera angles and a dual-reality mechanic to explore psychological horror and supernatural mystery.
- #15 Sherlock Holmes The Awakened
87% matchVery Positive82% of 3,016 reviews2023
Dev: Frogwares
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Experience a nerve-racking Lovecraftian adventure, rebuilt from the ground up with modern graphics and gameplay. Become Sherlock Holmes, and find yourself at the heart of the terrifying Cthulhu Mythos as you investigate a series of mysterious disappearances in Europe and the US.
Why similar: Lovecraftian 26.1%, Investigation 11.8%, Psychological Horror 8.9%, Horror 8.1%, Action-Adventure 6.9%
Why You'll Like It: Combines investigative detective gameplay with Lovecraftian horror themes in a way that feels grounded and mysterious.
- #16 The Chant
86% matchMostly Positive75% of 1,272 reviews2022
Dev: Brass TokenPub: Prime Matter
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 8.6 hrs≥1hr: 72%
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: Survival Horror 17.1%, Psychological Horror 13.7%, Third Person 12.1%, Supernatural 11.5%, Horror 11%
Why You'll Like It: A third-person supernatural horror game that focuses on psychological trauma and cult-like mystery.
- #17 Amnesia: Rebirth
86% matchMostly Positive77% of 9,356 reviews2020
Dev: Frictional Games
Windows · Linux
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 10.6 hrs≥1hr: 76%
A first-person horror adventure. Uncover your past and survive the Algerian desert. Fear is your enemy; stay calm to not succumb to an illness threatening you and your loved one. Avoid darkness, hide from monsters and solve puzzles. Adventure Mode available for a less scary experience.
Why similar: Lovecraftian 29.3%, Action-Adventure 10.4%, Horror 10.4%, Survival Horror 10%, Story Rich 7.9%
Why You'll Like It: A story-rich horror game that focuses on psychological vulnerability and escaping an ancient, otherworldly threat.
- #18 Layers of Fear
85% matchMostly Positive79% of 1,749 reviews2023
Dev: Anshar StudiosPub: Bloober Team SA
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.1 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 22%, Horror 17.4%, Dark 14.8%, Story Rich 11.2%, Supernatural 10.2%
Why You'll Like It: A masterclass in psychological horror that uses shifting environments to keep the player constantly disoriented.
- #19 Penumbra Overture
84% matchVery Positive90% of 4,186 reviews2009
Dev: Frictional Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 58%
Penumbra: Overture is a first person survival horror game, emphasizing on survival and problem solving instead of mindless violence and gore.
Why similar: Horror 22.9%, Lovecraftian 18%, Survival Horror 15.6%, Psychological Horror 12.5%, Dark 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric, puzzle-driven horror game that prioritizes environmental storytelling and tension over combat.
- #20 Amnesia: The Bunker
82% matchVery Positive93% of 12,671 reviews2023
Dev: Frictional Games
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 76%
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 19.9%, Psychological Horror 14.3%, Horror 13.5%, Action-Adventure 10.6%, Supernatural 8.8%
Why You'll Like It: Features a dynamic, unpredictable stalker that forces players to manage resources and hide, much like the Presence in Song of Horror.
- #21 Mirror Forge
84% matchMostly Positive72% of 186 reviews2022
Dev: MystiveDevPub: DreadXP
Windows
Mirror Forge is a first-person psychological survival horror game. Roam between realities of fear, madness & machinery. Solve puzzles, explore an atmospheric world, survive horrifying entities.
Why similar: Psychological 16.7%, Survival Horror 15%, Psychological Horror 13.8%, Dark 10.7%, Horror 10.6%
Why You'll Like It: A psychological horror game that blends survival elements with a dark, dimension-hopping narrative.
- #22 The Shore
83% matchMostly Positive73% of 2,001 reviews2021
Dev: Ares DragonisPub: Dragonis Games
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 68%
THE SHORE is a first person story driven game with an atmospheric environment and narrations, You will encounter mysterious creatures and unravel the secrets behind them. Strong elements of horror, struggle to survive an unknown world that will make you question your own sanity.
Why similar: Lovecraftian 45.8%, Horror 13.9%, Psychological Horror 12.8%, Action-Adventure 9.5%, Exploration 8%
Why You'll Like It: A Lovecraftian exploration game that emphasizes the scale and terror of cosmic entities.
- #23 Letherfall
81% matchVery Positive84% of 109 reviews2025
Dev: Mnemonic Monkey StudioPub: AIV - Accademia Italiana Videogiochi
Windows
Letherfall is a first-person horror video game with Lovecraftian elements: the player must make their way through monstrous entities and intricate puzzles while exploring the abandoned village of Letherfall. Some nightmares don’t fade. They’re just waiting for you to open the wrong door.
Why similar: Psychological 14.1%, Cinematic 13.8%, Survival Horror 12.4%, Psychological Horror 10.8%, Lovecraftian 10.1%
Why You'll Like It: A cinematic psychological horror experience that focuses on tension and narrative-driven exploration.
- #24 Fear the Spotlight
79% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 1,323 reviews2024
Dev: Cozy Game PalsPub: Blumhouse Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 74%
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 19.7%, Psychological Horror 14.3%, Third Person 12.8%, Horror 11.7%, Action-Adventure 9.5%
Why You'll Like It: A narrative-driven survival horror game that uses a retro aesthetic to build a sense of unease and mystery.
- #25 Rise of Insanity
82% matchMostly Positive79% of 1,285 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: Psychological Horror 19.2%, Horror 18%, Survival Horror 17.2%, Dark 12.3%, Story Rich 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: An indie psychological horror title that focuses on unraveling a dark mystery through exploration and atmosphere.
- #26 Observer: System Redux
80% matchVery Positive85% of 3,032 reviews2020
Dev: Bloober TeamPub: Bloober Team SA
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 8.3 hrs≥1hr: 69%
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: Investigation 30.6%, Horror 17.5%, Psychological Horror 17%, Action-Adventure 13.8%, Story Rich 11%
Why You'll Like It: A dark, psychological investigative horror game that excels at world-building and unsettling narrative delivery.
- #27 Call of Cthulhu®: Dark Corners of the Earth
81% matchMixed68% of 3,372 reviews2009
Dev: Headfirst ProductionsPub: Bethesda Softworks
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 57%
Call of Cthulhu: Dark Corners of the Earth is a first-person horror game that combines intense action and adventure elements.
Why similar: Lovecraftian 53.1%, Horror 17.5%, Survival Horror 13.4%, Atmospheric 3.6%, Story Rich 3.3%
Why You'll Like It: A classic Lovecraftian survival horror title that features intense investigative sequences and terrifying supernatural encounters.
- #28 The Coma 3: Bloodlines
76% matchVery Positive87% of 421 reviews2026
Dev: Dvora Studio Co., Ltd.Pub: Headup
Windows
Welcome to the world of The Coma 3: Bloodlines. In this realm of shadows rumors and urban legends become reality, and danger lurks around every corner. If a living intruder dies here, their body will be severed from their spirit and never wake again ...
Why similar: Lovecraftian 28.3%, Survival Horror 16.3%, Horror 13.6%, Psychological Horror 9.8%, Action-Adventure 8.3%
- #29 Lunacy: Saint Rhodes
79% matchMixed60% of 184 reviews2023
Dev: Stormling StudiosPub: Iceberg Interactive
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 4.7 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: Lovecraftian 42.8%, Psychological Horror 12.5%, Horror 10.5%, Action-Adventure 9.5%, Story Rich 7.3%
Why You'll Like It: A Lovecraftian-inspired horror game that uses an AI-driven stalker system to create unique, terrifying encounters.
- #30 Blair Witch
78% matchMostly Positive79% of 8,235 reviews2019
Dev: Bloober Team SAPub: Bloober Team NA
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 7.3 hrs≥1hr: 84%
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 17.2%, Horror 16.2%, Investigation 10.4%, Cinematic 9.9%, Dark 8.8%
- #31 Saint of Chains
76% matchVery Positive86% of 92 reviews2026
Dev: MystiveDev
Windows
Psychological single-player first-person horror. Explore dark environments, fight with melee and guns, and solve puzzles in this retro 2000s-inspired nightmare where the truth is more terrifying than the monsters.
Why similar: Survival Horror 19.1%, Psychological Horror 16.3%, Dark 12.3%, Psychological 12.1%, Horror 11.1%
- #32 The Dark Occult
78% matchMixed69% of 1,271 reviews2018
Dev: RYM GAMES
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 10.3 hrs≥1hr: 79%
The Dark Occult is a psychological driven horror game that puts players in a constant state of anxiety that crescendos into raw panic and terror. You will encounter grotesque creatures, who will take your life at any moment.Your only goal -- survive.
Why similar: Horror 45.4%, Psychological Horror 32.6%, Adventure 11.1%, Indie 7.5%, Singleplayer 3.4%
Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric horror game that forces players to survive in a shifting, haunted environment.
- #33 HORROR TALES: The Wine
77% matchMostly Positive77% of 484 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: Survival Horror 19.6%, Psychological Horror 15.8%, Dark 13.8%, Horror 13.3%, Story Rich 8.1%
- #34 Necrophosis
73% matchVery Positive90% of 909 reviews2025
Dev: Dragonis AresPub: Dragonis Games
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 2.8 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Necrophosis is a first-person horror adventure, plunging you into a nightmarish realm teeming with grotesque forms and ominous visuals. Delve into eerie landscapes and uncover secrets in this atmospheric journey through the macabre.
Why similar: Lovecraftian 39.1%, Psychological Horror 15.5%, Horror 11.6%, Third Person 10.2%, Choices Matter 7.3%
- #35 Cosmic Fear
73% matchVery Positive86% of 132 reviews2026
Dev: Alessandro Guzzo
Windows
You’ve discovered evidence of a cosmic presence influencing humanity since its origins. Now something born in the depths of the cosmos is calling again. Investigate, uncover forbidden knowledge and survive a disturbing first person Lovecraftian horror adventure.
Why similar: Lovecraftian 33.1%, Investigation 15.8%, Psychological Horror 13.5%, Horror 11.9%, Story Rich 7.1%
- #36 Witch Hunt
75% matchVery Positive88% of 2,455 reviews2018
Dev: Gua
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Witch Hunt is a challenging horror themed hunting game that takes place in the 18th century. Main focus of the game is on exploration, non-linearity, and atmosphere.
Why similar: Survival Horror 23.9%, Horror 16.8%, Supernatural 14.3%, Psychological Horror 13.4%, Survival 9.4%
- #37 Doorways: Holy Mountains of Flesh
77% matchMostly Positive79% of 461 reviews2016
Dev: Saibot Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Doorways: Holy Mountains of Flesh is an Immersive Horror Adventure, featuring a Complex Story and Deep Atmosphere.
Why similar: Lovecraftian 27.5%, Survival Horror 13%, Psychological Horror 10.9%, Horror 10.4%, Dark 9.3%
- #38 DEMON COMPASS
74% matchVery Positive88% of 81 reviews2024
Dev: xena-spectralePub: Provoker
Windows · Mac
This occult item will guide you through a bizarre in-between world and help you to confront past demons as well as piece together former memories that may lead to closure. Seek a better understanding of who you were, who you’ve loved and how much you’ve lost in this 3rd person horror adventure game.
Why similar: Third Person 18.8%, Dark 17.8%, Horror 15%, Exploration 12%, Atmospheric 8.1%
- #39 Silent Residence
72% matchVery Positive91% of 110 reviews2025
Dev: Woyboy
Windows
Experience Harry's story of battling multiple personalities and his severe case of schizophrenia. In this First-person horror game, you battle the hallucinations and illusions your mind creates. You misjudge reality and quickly lose control over yourself.
Why similar: Cinematic 17.6%, Psychological 15.6%, Psychological Horror 14.6%, Horror 12.2%, Dark 10%
- #40 Still Wakes the Deep
71% matchVery Positive87% of 13,247 reviews2024
Dev: The Chinese RoomPub: Secret Mode
Windows
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 85%
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: Lovecraftian 28.9%, Psychological Horror 13%, Cinematic 12.1%, Horror 11.1%, Dark 10.1%
- #41 The Story of Henry Bishop
74% matchVery Positive83% of 549 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 21.7%, Survival Horror 21%, Psychological Horror 16.1%, Dark 11.1%, Adventure 7.1%
- #42 NEDRA
73% matchMixed67% of 103 reviews2025
Dev: Davit AndreasyanPub: indie.io
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 84%
NEDRA is a story-driven, atmospheric action-adventure blending survival horror with cosmic terror. Set in a Soviet-era Antarctic station, all the explorers have vanished without a trace, leaving you to uncover the chilling truth.
Why similar: Lovecraftian 24.8%, Survival Horror 11.8%, Cinematic 11.4%, Psychological Horror 9.8%, Horror 8.6%
- #43 Cult, Chapter One
75% matchMixed48% of 52 reviews2022
Dev: LiquidBeaverStudios
Windows
Find what you came for and escape, before they get what they want...
Why similar: Psychological 21.5%, Survival Horror 17.3%, Psychological Horror 14.6%, Horror 12.2%, Cinematic 10.9%
- #44 Selene's Unbearable Night
71% matchMostly Positive77% of 174 reviews2024
Dev: Farelas
Windows
A third person survival horror game. Search for key objects, solve puzzles and face dangers in order to escape. Inspired by the old survival horror, with two playable characters and modern mechanics delve into the narrative story of Selene's Unbearable night.
Why similar: Survival Horror 16.6%, Cinematic 12.8%, Horror 12.6%, Third Person 11.7%, Psychological Horror 9.9%
- #45 Stygian: Outer Gods
70% matchVery Positive82% of 693 reviews2025
Dev: Misterial GamesPub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 56%
Dive into a hostile world that challenges your very existence, in this survival horror game with RPG elements. Unravel a thousand-year-old mystery, risk your sanity and face the Outer Gods with your skills. Every bullet and every decision counts now, are you up to the task?
Why similar: Lovecraftian 24.5%, Survival Horror 12.5%, Psychological Horror 9.8%, Dark 8.8%, Choices Matter 8.3%
- #46 The Beast Inside
71% matchVery Positive83% of 12,171 reviews2019
Dev: Illusion Ray
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 71%
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 29.5%, Survival Horror 21%, Psychological Horror 14.8%, Story Rich 8.4%, Survival 6.9%
- #47 Lust from Beyond: M Edition
72% matchMixed65% of 369 reviews2022
Dev: Movie Games LunariumPub: Movie Games S.A.
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 63%
Descend into madness in a first-person survival horror inspired by Lovecraft and Giger. Solve the mystery of esoteric cults. Cross the gate to the blasphemous land of Lusst’ghaa. Play the new M-rated cut of the fan-favorite Lust from Beyond.
Why similar: Lovecraftian 22.4%, Psychological 12.1%, Cinematic 11.8%, Survival Horror 10.9%, Psychological Horror 8.4%
- #48 Echoes of Dread
69% matchVery Positive85% of 92 reviews2024
Dev: Reaper GSPub: Kazakov Studios
Windows
Wake up inside an abandoned mansion. Uncover the dark fate of a missing family. Survive the presence that stalks you within these walls.
Why similar: Psychological Horror 16.8%, Survival Horror 16.5%, Horror 14.5%, Supernatural 14.1%, Dark 9.1%
- #49 Chorus of Carcosa
69% matchMostly Positive77% of 207 reviews2025
Dev: Chameleon 42
Windows
Chorus of Carcosa is a first-person psychological horror game about an anxious sculptor who is trapped in a dark and ever-changing building. Stay silent, survive its twisted labyrinths and escape the monsters. Just don’t lose your way in the shadows or within your own mind.
Why similar: Lovecraftian 22.1%, Psychological Horror 13.9%, Dark 12%, Survival Horror 11.9%, Horror 10.6%
- #50 EMOTIONLESS : The Last Ticket
68% matchVery Positive81% of 138 reviews2025
Dev: X1 Games
Windows
Step into a liminal, cosmic horror experience set in an abandoned amusement park. Uncover the haunting narrative behind its twisted rides and empty tunnels to discover what lurks within a reality that shouldn't exist…
Why similar: Lovecraftian 32.4%, Psychological Horror 14.1%, Dark 12.3%, Horror 12%, Psychological 9.8%
- #51 The Permanent Residence : Souls Kept
68% matchMostly Positive78% of 102 reviews2024
Dev: Rizzvix
Windows
Permanent Residence invites players into an episodic journey of psychological horror, where each chapter reveals a sinister short story woven into the eerie legacy of a cursed place.
Why similar: Psychological 23.6%, Psychological Horror 21.7%, Horror 18%, Survival Horror 13.3%, Dark 11.6%
- #52 Abandoned Souls
69% matchMostly Positive73% of 402 reviews2023
Dev: JustTomcuk
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 2.3 hrs≥1hr: 52%
Abandoned Souls is a horror game, shown through a GoPro lens. You play as a vlogger who specializes in urban exploration.
Why similar: Survival Horror 20.2%, Psychological Horror 19.1%, Horror 15.9%, Dark 13.8%, Exploration 8%
- #53 Saint Kotar: The Yellow Mask
70% matchMostly Positive73% of 348 reviews2020
Dev: The-Mark Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Follow the fear of Benedek Dohnany and Nikolay Kalyakin and play the onset of a dark and chilling narrative adventure. Make decisions and affect the events that precede a macabre series of murders, allegedly related to devil worship and witchcraft.
Why similar: Lovecraftian 31.1%, Dark 11.7%, Horror 11.3%, Third Person 10.5%, Psychological Horror 8.5%
- #54 The Empty Eyes
67% matchVery Positive82% of 83 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: Survival Horror 21.4%, Psychological Horror 19.4%, Horror 17.4%, Dark 11.8%, Story Rich 8.2%
- #55 Amnesia: The Dark Descent
68% matchVery Positive95% of 35,783 reviews2010
Dev: Frictional Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 10.6 hrs≥1hr: 55%
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 25.4%, Lovecraftian 21.6%, Survival Horror 15.3%, Psychological Horror 12.7%, Dark 8.6%
- #56 Tales of Fear - Episode Zero
64% matchVery Positive96% of 467 reviews2026
Dev: MediaTale
Windows
Can you tell the difference between truth and tale? Experience three short horror stories and gather clues as to which are true and which are just part of our imagination. Immerse yourself in the protagonist's perspective and discover eerie tales from around the world.
Why similar: Horror 19.9%, Psychological Horror 17.4%, Supernatural 12.4%, Dark 11%, Exploration 9.5%
- #57 Curse of Anabelle
70% matchMixed65% of 136 reviews2020
Dev: Rocwise Entertainment
Windows
Curse of Anabelle is a story driven adventure-horror/puzzle game which players can experience in the first person perspective. The storyline is based on real world myths and legends.
Why similar: Adventure 26.9%, Indie 19.7%, Horror 13.3%, Dark 12.4%, Story Rich 7.6%
- #58 Anthology of Fear
67% matchMostly Positive75% of 293 reviews2023
Dev: OhDeer StudioPub: 100 GAMES
Windows
Take part in a one-man investigation and solve the mystery of your brother’s disappearance. Find out the truth by exploring unsettling liminal locations. Discover the story chapter by chapter, with each one unveiling their common tragedy.
Why similar: Survival Horror 34.3%, Horror 29.4%, Psychological Horror 20.6%, Survival 9%, Atmospheric 6.6%
- #59 Obey the Voice™
64% matchVery Positive86% of 777 reviews2026
Dev: svklmrtPub: Patchwork Interactive
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 2.1 hrs≥1hr: 74%
You are here to listen to The Voice. Do what he says. But don't listen to other voices... Obey the Voice is a pressure-driven psychological horror experience built on constant threats and rule-based challenges, where survival depends on attention, timing, and decision-making under extreme stress.
Why similar: Horror 17.4%, Dark 14.7%, Cinematic 13.1%, Psychological 11.5%, Exploration 7.5%
- #60 Shadow of Pharos
67% matchMixed68% of 93 reviews2024
Dev: Team Gaivot
Windows
Shadow of Pharos is a short first-person horror game.
Why similar: Horror 33%, Psychological Horror 27.5%, Atmospheric 14.5%, Exploration 8.5%, 3D 6.6%