Games Like Summer of '58

"September 7th" is a short horror game released for Christmas. The plot of the game is simple to the point of banality, and the gameplay is not delayed.The game also contains some Easter eggs and mentions. The game takes place in 2009.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 16%, Horror 14.3%, Psychological Horror 12.3%, Psychological 10.7%, Cinematic 9%

Why You'll Like It: Shares the same developer's signature style of short, intense, and atmospheric psychological horror set in realistic environments.

From the darkness is a psychological horror game with a scary atmosphere, the game takes place in an old Soviet abandoned apartment.

Why similar: Horror 26.8%, Psychological Horror 19.9%, Walking Simulator 14.9%, Dark 10.7%, First-Person 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: Captures the same feeling of exploring a dark, abandoned location with a heavy emphasis on psychological tension and environmental storytelling.

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: Walking Simulator 16.2%, Horror 13.9%, Psychological Horror 13.7%, Psychological 13.5%, Dark 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: A deeply unsettling psychological horror experience that relies on atmosphere and environmental cues rather than constant combat.

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: Walking Simulator 14.1%, Cinematic 12.4%, Thriller 12%, Horror 11.1%, Psychological Horror 11.1%

Why You'll Like It: Features a similar focus on narrative-driven exploration and atmospheric dread within a contained, mysterious setting.

"Father's Day" - a psychological thriller that is a spin-off and prequel to the game "Find Yourself". The dream of living happily ever after was destroyed after Phil lost his wife and son. Obsessed with the desire to return them, he develops a plan.

Why similar: Thriller 17%, Walking Simulator 13.6%, Psychological Horror 11.5%, Cinematic 10.7%, Psychological 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: An indie psychological horror title that mirrors the slow-burn, narrative-focused pacing found in Summer of '58.

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 32.7%, Psychological Horror 25.2%, Dark 9.6%, Walking Simulator 8.6%, First-Person 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a high-fidelity psychological horror experience that excels at creating a suffocating atmosphere through exploration.

Explore the truly frightening subway cars and find out what fears the main character will have to face.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 17.4%, Cinematic 14.9%, Horror 14.3%, Thriller 12.8%, Psychological Horror 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: A short, experimental horror experience that prioritizes psychological unease and exploration over traditional gameplay mechanics.

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 19.5%, Horror 18.5%, Walking Simulator 13.6%, Dark 10.2%, First-Person 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: A quintessential walking simulator that uses shifting environments to reflect the protagonist's deteriorating mental state.

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 17.3%, Psychological 16.2%, Cinematic 13.3%, Psychological Horror 12.9%, Horror 11.2%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a deeply atmospheric and realistic psychological horror experience set in a historical period with a heavy focus on narrative.

From the creators of Amnesia: The Dark Descent comes SOMA, a sci-fi horror game set below the waves of the Atlantic ocean. Struggle to survive a hostile world that will make you question your very existence.

Why similar: Horror 18.9%, Walking Simulator 17.6%, Psychological Horror 17%, Dark 11.1%, Atmospheric 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: While more sci-fi oriented, it shares the same commitment to a haunting atmosphere and a profound, narrative-driven psychological journey.

Abandoned Souls is a horror game, shown through a GoPro lens. You play as a vlogger who specializes in urban exploration.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 16.9%, Thriller 13.9%, Psychological Horror 12.5%, Horror 12.4%, Realistic 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: Directly mirrors the theme of exploring abandoned, haunted locations with a focus on psychological horror.

You have arrived in a forest where people are rumored to disappear and strange things happen... Locals often see bright flashes and hear strange sounds...

Why similar: Thriller 13.7%, Walking Simulator 13.4%, Cinematic 12%, Psychological Horror 10.8%, Horror 10.8%

Why You'll Like It: An indie horror title that captures the feeling of investigating a mysterious, abandoned location.

Silent Nights - A short horror game with realistic graphics, touching storyline and scary moments.

Why similar: Thriller 14.1%, Walking Simulator 11.9%, Cinematic 11.1%, Psychological 10.1%, Horror 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: A short, atmospheric horror experience that emphasizes the feeling of dread in a dark, isolated environment.

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

Why similar: Walking Simulator 29.4%, Atmospheric 13.1%, Story Rich 11.7%, Mystery 9.7%, First-Person 9%

Why You'll Like It: The gold standard for narrative-driven walking simulators, focusing on uncovering the history of a mysterious location.

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: Walking Simulator 15.3%, Psychological Horror 12.6%, Thriller 12.6%, Horror 12.5%, Realistic 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on psychological horror and atmospheric exploration within a realistic, grounded setting.

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: Walking Simulator 14.4%, Thriller 14%, Cinematic 13%, Psychological Horror 12%, Psychological 11.8%

Why You'll Like It: A narrative-driven psychological horror game that emphasizes the feeling of being trapped in a familiar yet distorted space.

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

Why similar: Walking Simulator 29.9%, Horror 14.9%, Mystery 14%, Atmospheric 12.9%, First-Person 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on atmospheric exploration and uncovering a dark mystery in a beautiful yet unsettling environment.

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: Horror 29.1%, Psychological Horror 26.3%, Dark 14.4%, First-Person 9.8%, Atmospheric 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: A psychological horror game that uses a camera mechanic to heighten the sense of dread while exploring confined spaces.

Alone with the dead... Embalm corpses, banish demons, save your soul.

Why similar: Horror 34%, Thriller 14.7%, Mystery 9.4%, Atmospheric 8%, Dark 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: Combines realistic, atmospheric exploration with intense psychological horror elements in a contained setting.

You play as the son of a restorer, a museum worker who died tragically. While searching for the memorabilia, the door suddenly closes and strange things begin to happen. The hero is waiting for immersion in the world of art and the paranormal.

Why similar: Thriller 28.8%, Horror 19.2%, Psychological Horror 17.9%, Walking Simulator 12.9%, Realistic 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: An indie horror game that uses the concept of restoring a location to build tension and psychological unease.

It’s an indie horror game where John, a forensic photographer, after an unexpected and exhausting shift, is forced to spend the night away from home. What seemed like a temporary rest soon begins to turn unsettling.

Why similar: Thriller 13.6%, Psychological Horror 13.4%, Walking Simulator 12.6%, Horror 11.6%, Atmospheric 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: A psychological horror game that prioritizes environmental atmosphere and exploration to build a sense of constant threat.

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: Horror 21.1%, Psychological Horror 19.9%, Walking Simulator 16.7%, Realistic 9%, Dark 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: A deeply personal and atmospheric psychological horror game that focuses on uncovering the dark secrets of a family home.

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 41%, Psychological Horror 17.1%, Dark 8.9%, Atmospheric 8.8%, First-Person 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: The foundational title for modern atmospheric horror, focusing on helplessness and environmental dread.

“SHE WAS 98” - you play as a grandson who returns to his elderly grandmother's home to care for her.....

Why similar: Horror 17.2%, Walking Simulator 16.9%, Psychological Horror 14.6%, Thriller 10.2%, Atmospheric 8.3%

The original first‑person cyberpunk horror detective tale 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 24.4%, Horror 23.4%, Walking Simulator 18.8%, Atmospheric 11.6%, First-Person 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: Uses a dense, atmospheric environment to tell a gripping psychological story from a first-person perspective.

Investigate an infamous cold case in the eerie, abandoned town of Painscreek. Search for evidence, connect the dots and uncover who killed Vivian Roberts. Can you expose the truth behind this town’s dark secrets?

Why similar: Walking Simulator 18.2%, Horror 15%, Thriller 14.2%, Mystery 11.8%, Realistic 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses entirely on exploration and uncovering a dark, buried history without the need for combat.

You are here to listen to The Voice, do what he says. But don't listen to other voices...

Why similar: Horror 16.4%, Walking Simulator 11.5%, Thriller 9.9%, Cinematic 9.9%, Dark 9.3%

"The Last Visit: 98th" is a psychological indie horror from the first person, in the genre of a walking simulator, in the setting of the post-Soviet winter space. The main focus is on the atmosphere of horror, which is emphasized by realistic 3D graphics.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 15.5%, Horror 14.7%, Thriller 13.8%, Psychological Horror 13.5%, Realistic 8.3%

Home Sweet Home is a first-person horror adventure game based on Thai myths and beliefs. The core gameplay focuses on storytelling and stealth to avoid perilous spirits hunting you. Moreover, few puzzles are added into the game, making gameplay more various.

Why similar: Horror 44.1%, Psychological Horror 17%, Walking Simulator 11.5%, First-Person 8.6%, Atmospheric 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: A tense, atmospheric horror game that relies on stealth and exploration to survive a nightmare environment.

Turning onto an old road, the main character gets into an accident due to thick fog. Now he's trying to find someone who can help him. Forced to enter an old house, the main character finds himself trapped, from which it is not so easy to get out.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 16.8%, Cinematic 14.9%, Psychological 9.2%, Realistic 7.6%, Thriller 7.1%

You've been trapped in a looping Finnish summer cottage. Use your observation and memory to find anomalies and make the right choice to escape the Finnish Cottage 8.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 16.2%, Psychological Horror 13.2%, Thriller 12.4%, Horror 11.6%, Psychological 7.7%

You have been sent photographs of a place where, according to rumors, an artifact of an ancient civilization is hidden... Do you dare to go there?!

Why similar: Walking Simulator 15.5%, Horror 12.9%, Psychological Horror 12.6%, Psychological 10.2%, Cinematic 9.7%

Don't Knock Twice is a first-person horror game based on a psychologically terrifying urban legend. One knock to wake her from her bed, twice to raise her from the dead. Supports VR on HTC Vive and Oculus Rift for the ultimate horror experience!

Why similar: Psychological Horror 22.5%, Horror 19.4%, Walking Simulator 13.7%, Psychological 13.3%, First-Person 10.9%

Why You'll Like It: A first-person horror game that focuses on environmental interaction and atmospheric storytelling.

Escaped from Liam's obsession, Kate seeks refuge in her grandpa's mansion. Strange occurrences raise questions about Liam's presence or another figure. Unraveling mysterious letters, Kate embarks on a journey, seeking peace.

Why similar: Thriller 18.5%, Horror 12.3%, Walking Simulator 10.9%, Psychological 10.5%, Psychological Horror 7.9%

Sector 404 is a first-person anomaly horror game set in a crumbling Soviet housing block. After taking your medicine, your world begins to fracture. Climb from floor to floor, uncovering distorted anomalies and your own unraveling mind. Miss too much, and reality resets. Will you ever make it home?

Why similar: Walking Simulator 15%, Thriller 13%, Psychological Horror 12.7%, Psychological 11.5%, Horror 11.1%

A man named Mark, who struggles to make ends meet, receives a letter informing him that his aunt has passed away. Despite their troubled past, Mark decides to investigate what happened, hoping to uncover the truth and perhaps find a chance for a better life.

Why similar: Thriller 15.2%, Walking Simulator 12.4%, Horror 9.8%, Psychological Horror 9.6%, Psychological 8.9%

"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 19.8%, Horror 12.8%, Walking Simulator 11.3%, Psychological Horror 10.9%, Dark 8%

A psychological home-invasion horror set in the bleak year of 1992, focusing on tension, atmosphere, and an immersive soundtrack. The story involves elements of a cult, rituals meant to reach the dead, and the haunting presence of those who should have remained in the past.

Why similar: Thriller 16.4%, Walking Simulator 11.9%, Psychological 11.8%, Psychological Horror 10.9%, Horror 10.3%

The Holiday Story is an indie horror game about Christmas and New Year, set in the 80s.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 14.4%, Thriller 13.5%, Cinematic 12.3%, Horror 11.5%, Psychological Horror 11%

What hides in the depths of the forest?!

Why similar: Walking Simulator 14.6%, Cinematic 13.6%, Psychological Horror 11.8%, Horror 11.6%, Psychological 11.4%

The inheritance following his mother’s death turns into a series of mysterious events for Sam. Neighbors are complaining about strange noises and unexplained phenomena in the empty apartment. Intrigued, he decides to investigate what’s going on there himself.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 15.3%, Cinematic 13.8%, Thriller 12.6%, Psychological 11.3%, Psychological Horror 8.2%

Someone slipped a mysterious videotape under your door... Do you dare watch it?!

Why similar: Walking Simulator 16.4%, Cinematic 14.2%, Horror 13.4%, Psychological Horror 13.4%, Realistic 8%

RESTORER is a classic walking simulator set in an old, atmospheric mansion. Something roams the halls… It wants to share its secret—with the price being your sanity.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 18.3%, Psychological Horror 15%, Thriller 14.6%, Horror 10.1%, Realistic 9.3%

“Pieces of Me” is not a classic horror game with jump scares, but a psychological thriller-drama in the walking simulator genre. It is a spin-off of “September 7th”

Why similar: Thriller 18.4%, Walking Simulator 12%, Psychological Horror 10.3%, Horror 9.1%, Cinematic 7.9%

The main character is an experienced journalist who always strives to uncover the truth. He manages to gain access to the house, which is guarded by the police.

Why similar: Thriller 22.5%, Walking Simulator 15.9%, Cinematic 14.7%, Psychological Horror 13.1%, Realistic 6.1%

Autumn, 1992. Anton, a 14-year-old boy, moves with his parents to a small town and is left alone in his grandmother's apartment. Meanwhile, children are disappearing across the town — the police are powerless, and no one knows who's behind it…

Why similar: Thriller 24.2%, Walking Simulator 17.8%, Horror 14.9%, Psychological Horror 12.6%, First-Person 6.8%

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 21.7%, Horror 16.5%, Psychological Horror 15.4%, Mystery 7.7%, Dark 7.1%

This is an indie horror from the first person, in which you find yourself in an area called Kowloon in search of cheap housing. The inhabitants of this place only at first glance seem to be ordinary people, but if we dig deeper, we will see their real faces.

Why similar: Horror 17.5%, Walking Simulator 14.7%, Psychological Horror 14.4%, Thriller 13.5%, Atmospheric 7.8%

A horror walking sim that emphasizes atmosphere, tension, fear, and immersive storytelling, all heightened by well-timed jump scares. The game takes place in a village frozen in time, stuck somewhere in the mid-20th century.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 17%, Horror 13.8%, Psychological Horror 13.7%, Historical 9%, Dark 8.5%

The Wellmonts Case is a first-person psychological horror game set in 1993, Northern Maine. As a private detective, you explore the abandoned Wellmont farm, search for clues, photograph unsettling evidence, and uncover the truth behind a family's unexplained disappearance.

Why similar: Thriller 17.8%, Walking Simulator 13%, Psychological Horror 10.9%, Horror 10.9%, Cinematic 8.5%

Alex is a blogger who explores places with paranormal phenomena. At the request of his subscribers, he goes to an abandoned place where, according to rumors, some creepy things were noticed. What is happening there? You have to find it out.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 17%, Horror 14.2%, Psychological Horror 13.8%, Cinematic 10.6%, Psychological 9.1%

[REC] Desolation takes you to an abandoned manor as journalist Ethan Carter. Your goal is to investigate its dark past and uncover the truth. But some secrets should remain hidden…

Why similar: Thriller 28.3%, Psychological Horror 17.4%, Horror 13.6%, Realistic 9.8%, Atmospheric 8.4%

In the social network, the main character plays the quest "Hide and Seek", but this time the organizers decided to move the quest to the real world. They indicate the coordinates of the place where the quest item was hidden, the one who finds it first will receive a cash prize.

Why similar: Psychological 17.2%, Psychological Horror 12.3%, Dark 10.7%, First-Person 9.7%, Horror 9.6%

A videographer receives the task of filming a wake in an old Soviet apartment. But he soon realizes that something terrible is lurking within these walls. And in the middle of the room there is a closed coffin...

Why similar: Walking Simulator 17.9%, Psychological Horror 15.1%, Horror 14%, Dark 9.3%, Atmospheric 7.7%

Alone on a remote island, you're tasked with keeping a lighthouse. But the horrific events that claimed the lives of previous keepers still whisper through the air. Each day, the line between reality and delusion fades and something in the dark is waiting for the last keeper

Why similar: Thriller 15.1%, Cinematic 12.5%, Walking Simulator 11%, Horror 10.7%, Psychological Horror 10.7%

You have to play as the historian-journalist Michael, plunge into the atmosphere of darkness of an abandoned hospital, where you will need to unravel the secrets of the past and try to get out in order to tell the whole world about those terrible events.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 21.2%, Cinematic 17.2%, Historical 8.6%, Realistic 8.2%, Psychological Horror 7.3%

It's a short indie horror game where we step into the shoes of Alex, a student who, in search of more comfort, rents an apartment in the city that, at first glance, seems pretty decent — but upon arrival, he realizes something is not right.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 14.6%, Thriller 12.7%, Horror 12.4%, Psychological Horror 12.2%, Realistic 7.6%

Welcome to your new summer job. Arthur Brooks, a 22 year old, starts a night job at Moon Gas Station. As he settles in, he experiences strange events that unsettle him. The urban legends about the gas station seem to come to life. Dealing with customers at night is deeply unsettling.

Why similar: Thriller 14.7%, Walking Simulator 13.6%, Horror 13.6%, Psychological Horror 13.3%, Cinematic 12.1%

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 22.8%, Horror 17.1%, Psychological Horror 15%, Realistic 9.7%, Dark 8.6%

You are trapped in an endless underground passageway. Observe your surroundings carefully to reach "The Exit 8".

Why similar: Walking Simulator 19%, Psychological Horror 14.1%, Horror 13.9%, Psychological 11.4%, First-Person 7.7%