Games Like Terrors to Unveil - Day Off

Sydney Harper, a 23-year-old working at a consulting firm plans a weekend getaway to a Woodbury rental with her college friends. Little did she know what was about to unfold during their stay.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 16.7%, Walking Simulator 12.6%, 1990's 11.8%, Crime 10.8%, Horror 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: This title shares the exact episodic, narrative-driven psychological horror structure and realistic atmosphere found in the seed game.

Jack Nelson, a 24-year-old fire lookout, transferred to a new outpost. As he settled into his new home, he couldn't shake the feeling that something was off, little did he know what was transpiring down in Ironbark State Park.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 20.5%, Horror 18%, Walking Simulator 13.1%, Crime 11.7%, Driving 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: It masterfully utilizes isolation and environmental storytelling to build tension in a way that mirrors the cottage setting of the seed game.

David Hopster, a 15-year-old high school student, has just been left home alone for the weekend while his parents head out of town. At first, everything seemed normal. He had no idea how quickly things would spiral.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 16.1%, Walking Simulator 12.6%, Crime 12.6%, Horror 10.8%, 1990's 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: Being part of the same series, it maintains the consistent visual style, pacing, and psychological tension of the seed game.

Holly Gardner, a 19 year old on an interstate drive experiences unusual happenings that leads to an unplanned stay at a motel, little did she know what was transpiring down in Norwood Valley.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 22.8%, Horror 15.8%, Walking Simulator 14.3%, Crime 12.2%, Driving 11.4%

Why You'll Like It: It focuses on the vulnerability of the protagonist in a remote, unfamiliar setting, creating a high-stakes psychological experience.

Noah Baker, an 18 year old highschooler experiences unsettling occurrences while house-sitting for a media personality, little did he know what was about to unfold that night.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 21%, Crime 18.7%, Horror 15.1%, Walking Simulator 12.5%, Dialogue Heavy 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: This entry provides a similar blend of exploration and narrative-heavy horror that feels like a direct companion to the seed game.

Fears to Fathom is an episodic psychological horror game where each episode unveils a short story narrated by the ones who survived.

Why similar: Horror 23.1%, Psychological Horror 19.7%, Multiplayer 12.6%, Crime 9.7%, Walking Simulator 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: It captures the specific fear of being isolated in one's own home, which is a core theme of the seed game.

The Convenience Store | 夜勤事件 is a J-horror game about a college girl on a night shift.

Why similar: Horror 32.2%, Psychological Horror 23.5%, Walking Simulator 13.1%, First-Person 6%, Atmospheric 4.8%

Why You'll Like It: This game excels at creating a claustrophobic, atmospheric experience in a familiar, everyday location.

A short interactive first-person horror game. Walk, look around, and talk to people to finish the short story about closing your restaurant. Complete the story with immersive sounds, and spooky tension and jumpscares to keep you focused.

Why similar: Crime 38.6%, Psychological Horror 22%, Horror 21.5%, Exploration 14.3%, Mystery 2.5%

Why You'll Like It: As a staple of the job-based horror genre, it perfectly captures the mundane-to-terrifying transition that defines this style of gameplay.

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: Psychological Horror 23.7%, Horror 22.5%, Walking Simulator 20.9%, First-Person 8.8%, Atmospheric 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: The game offers a deeply atmospheric, first-person exploration experience that emphasizes urban decay and psychological unease.

Take on night shifts at a remote motel, handle unsettling guests, and navigate eerie events. Experience Emma’s unnerving apartment life, feel the unease of being watched, and question what’s real as the line between reality and nightmare blurs.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 21.5%, Psychological Horror 21.1%, Horror 14.4%, Dialogue Heavy 9.4%, 1990's 9%

Why You'll Like It: This title focuses on the repetitive, eerie nature of night-shift work, mirroring the job-centric horror found in similar indie titles.

A story-rich psychological horror inspired by real-life experiences. Follow Emily, 23, as she moves to Brooklyn for a fresh start, but finds herself drawn into a slow spiral of obsession and control. Featuring voice acting, this atmospheric and grounded experience is deeply unsettling.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 17.8%, Walking Simulator 17.5%, Crime 15.1%, Horror 13%, First-Person 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: This game emphasizes the psychological aspect of horror, focusing on interpersonal tension and narrative depth.

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: Walking Simulator 23.6%, Psychological Horror 19.4%, Horror 18%, 1990's 9.4%, First-Person 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: The 1990s retro aesthetic and focus on exploration make it a perfect thematic match for the seed game.

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: Psychological Horror 23.3%, Walking Simulator 20.9%, Horror 18.3%, First-Person 10.1%, Atmospheric 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: The setting and premise are nearly identical to the seed game, focusing on the isolation of a getaway gone wrong.

A cozy horror game where you own and manage a boba tea shop. Prepare boba teas, serve customers, and expand your menu to grow your business.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 23%, Walking Simulator 19.3%, Horror 17.8%, First-Person 9.6%, Crime 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: This game shares the casual, first-person walking-simulator feel while slowly introducing disturbing, supernatural elements.

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: Psychological Horror 18.5%, Walking Simulator 16.3%, Horror 14.8%, Crime 13.4%, Driving 10%

Why You'll Like It: This title provides a short, atmospheric narrative experience that excels at turning a mundane location into a source of dread.

In the summer of 2008. The main character, at the request of followers, goes to Russia to explore the abandoned camp "Yunost". Locals say that this place is inhabited by restless souls. This will need to be checked.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 23.7%, Walking Simulator 23.6%, Horror 22.3%, First-Person 9.4%, Atmospheric 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: It is a narrative-driven horror experience that leans heavily into the 1990s aesthetic and psychological exploration.

Steve Jackson, a 19-year-old guy, is looking after a friends house and encounters eerie events in a small town. Dive into the dark mystery of the events you unwittingly became a part of. Will you be able to uncover the truth?

Why similar: Walking Simulator 19.6%, Psychological Horror 17.3%, Horror 14.8%, Crime 14.8%, Dialogue Heavy 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: It shares the dialogue-heavy, story-rich approach to horror that keeps the player engaged through narrative progression.

Experience the liminal world of the backrooms through a VHS camera, immersing into a mysterious story and wandering the dream-like structures... Might there be something following you?

Why similar: Psychological Horror 18.8%, Horror 17.5%, Walking Simulator 14.9%, Multiplayer 11.3%, 1990's 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: It utilizes the found-footage style to create a grounded, first-person horror experience that feels incredibly realistic.

It Happened At Night is a short horror game where the player must complete basic objectives to advance the story and immerse themselves through the eyes of the protagonist.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 24.1%, Horror 18.3%, Psychological Horror 16.3%, First-Person 9.2%, Exploration 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: It focuses on exploration and mystery in a dark, atmospheric environment that feels very similar to the seed game's tone.

Night Security | 夜間警備 is a Japanese psychological horror game about night security.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 18.8%, Crime 14.9%, Horror 14.5%, 1990's 13.4%, Walking Simulator 11%

Why You'll Like It: This game excels at building tension through routine tasks and environmental observation in a solitary setting.

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: Psychological Horror 27.3%, Walking Simulator 22%, Horror 18.9%, Exploration 8.9%, First-Person 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: This title emphasizes the feeling of being watched, which is a core component of the seed game's psychological horror.

An 13-year-old boy travels with his parents to a cabin in a remote area for a short trip. During their stay, they explore the surroundings, visit a nearby abandoned house, and spend their evenings at the cabin. The trip does not continue as planned.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 24.6%, Horror 19.7%, Walking Simulator 17.7%, Crime 14.2%, Atmospheric 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: The narrative-driven, psychological horror elements make it a strong thematic successor to the seed game's premise.

DREAM LOGIC is a story driven first-person atmospheric horror game which takes place in liminal spaces. Explore various nostalgic, dreamlike, uncanny environments. But don't feel too safe, there's a sneaky creature watching your every move.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 21.2%, Walking Simulator 17.7%, Horror 15%, 1990's 8.8%, Exploration 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a surreal, atmospheric exploration experience that challenges the player's perception of reality.

Christopher arrives at his grandmother's countryside home late at night for a seemingly ordinary visit. But soon after reuniting, he begins to notice something isn't right. The familiar setting warps into a place of unease, and the mystery that unravels is far more complex than anyone could expect.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 22.7%, Horror 17.9%, 1990's 17.7%, First-Person 9.4%, Exploration 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: It focuses on the psychological weight of a specific location, mirroring the cottage-based dread of the seed game.

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

Why similar: Horror 43.4%, Multiplayer 12.8%, First-Person 9.6%, Mystery 9.1%, Atmospheric 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: While more mechanic-heavy, it shares the intense, first-person atmospheric dread and narrative focus of the seed game.

Your task today: Memorize your environment and report any anomalies. Good luck with your shift! "Shift 87" is an observation horror game with subtle anomalies and unsettling occurrences.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 28.9%, Psychological Horror 26.9%, Horror 12.1%, First-Person 12%, Mystery 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: It uses an observational, liminal-space approach to horror that rewards careful exploration and attention to detail.

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

Why similar: Walking Simulator 26.1%, Psychological Horror 23.1%, Horror 17.8%, First-Person 10.9%, Exploration 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: This game is a masterclass in liminal, walking-simulator horror that relies on subtle environmental changes to build fear.

DISTURBING FEARS is an episodic psychological horror game based on true events that immerses players in haunting narratives.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 16.6%, Horror 13.4%, Crime 11.5%, Multiplayer 10.5%, Walking Simulator 8.5%

Can you escape the home of a cannibal serial killer? It's only a matter of time until you're dinner!

Why similar: 1990's 35.6%, Horror 33.1%, First-Person 13.8%, Atmospheric 10%, Indie 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a gritty, VHS-style horror experience that focuses on stealth and exploration in a hostile environment.

A local news team breaks into an abandoned house to chase a salacious ghost story... until a MANIAC chases them! ...VHS era 80's slasher. PS1 style survival horror!

Why similar: Horror 47.2%, Psychological Horror 39.6%, Adventure 6.4%, Mystery 3.6%, Indie 3.3%

Why You'll Like It: This game is a love letter to 1990s slasher horror, featuring the same retro visuals and tense, first-person gameplay.

After noticing bone-chilling similarities to an episode of Fears to Fathom, Tessa and Marcus decide to share their own experience. Scratch Creek is an exclusively online co-op experience.

Why similar: Horror 22.7%, Psychological Horror 13.8%, Walking Simulator 11.1%, Multiplayer 10.6%, Crime 9.1%

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: Psychological Horror 20%, Walking Simulator 18.8%, Horror 14.9%, Crime 11.1%, First-Person 9.1%

Mysterious murders are happening in the area where Dave lives. In an attempt to draw attention to these horrific events, he decides to make a short film. As his project becomes known, frightening events begin to happen around him.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 19.5%, Crime 17.5%, Horror 16.5%, Walking Simulator 16.3%, Exploration 7.1%

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: Horror 20.5%, Walking Simulator 20%, Psychological Horror 16.8%, Atmospheric 8.1%, Mystery 7.4%

A psychological horror game where you spend a night in the shoes of an arcade worker named Marcus. Win prizes on the crane machine and shoot some hoops. Just make sure to keep the doors locked.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 22.6%, Psychological Horror 18.5%, Horror 14.4%, Exploration 9.4%, First-Person 9.2%

Your job at the Cabin Factory is simple: inspect the cabins and decide on whether they’re haunted or not. If you do find any anomalies, get out…immediately.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 26.9%, Walking Simulator 25.1%, Horror 21.6%, First-Person 9%, Atmospheric 6.6%

You come to your senses in this place, you do not understand what is happening, but you know that it is better to get out of here as soon as possible

Why similar: Walking Simulator 19.6%, Psychological Horror 19.4%, Horror 18.8%, Adventure 12.1%, First-Person 9.9%

You wake up in a strange place, not knowing who you are, where you are, or how you got here. Trapped in an environment that twists to break your sanity, your only way out is to delve into the unknown and face the horrors of a past your mind is trying to hide.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 28.6%, Horror 20.1%, Walking Simulator 14.2%, First-Person 11.9%, Exploration 9.1%

You're working overtime again in your dead-end job, whilst your boss is on vacation. However, strange things are happening throughout the office. Complete your daily work tasks, explore your office, report any anomalies you may find, and you may just find yourself getting a promotion...

Why similar: Psychological Horror 24.7%, Walking Simulator 24.4%, Horror 11%, Mystery 8.4%, Exploration 8.2%

Dean Holt, popular Urbex vlogger, sets off on another exploration of an abandoned home but this time things aren't going as planned. Something dark is lurking inside and Dean quickly finds himself in over his head

Why similar: Psychological Horror 26.6%, Horror 21.7%, Walking Simulator 21.5%, Atmospheric 8.5%, Exploration 8.2%

The main character is a truck driver. Along the way, he finds a road that is not on the map and drives along it. On the road, abandoned cars and abandoned gas stations are a place shrouded in horror, secrets and mysteries. Soon the hero realizes that someone is watching him...

Why similar: Horror 24.6%, Psychological Horror 23%, Walking Simulator 16.8%, First-Person 12.4%, Driving 9%

After a sudden rent hike, you move into a suspiciously cheap house deep in the woods. The price is absurdly low and there’s work nearby-it seems like a stroke of luck. But you soon realize something is seriously wrong with the place...

Why similar: Psychological Horror 26.3%, Horror 22.3%, Walking Simulator 13.4%, Dialogue Heavy 11.2%, Adventure 8.5%

Martin has been given an urgent assignment at work. However, for this he had to go to the house of his Boss. And so Martin found himself alone at home, in the middle of a vast field of sunflowers. Everything was going well until there was a knock on the window.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 26.2%, Horror 21.7%, 1990's 16.8%, First-Person 9.7%, Atmospheric 8.3%

A cinematic, story-driven alien horror set in 1999 Ohio. Work the night shift at a remote gas station. A mysterious briefcase from the lake. Stolen uranium fuel. A blood-covered coworker.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 16.6%, Walking Simulator 15.9%, Horror 13%, Crime 12.4%, 1990's 12%

Seybul Tech is a walking simulator. Navigate as an office employee, confronting peculiar encounters while in search of an exit from this enigmatic abyss.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 23.5%, Psychological Horror 22.8%, Horror 13.2%, 1990's 12.7%, Exploration 7%

Confined under house arrest, Cody Harper begins observing his neighbors out of boredom. But what starts as an innocent pastime soon descends into a real nightmare. A true crime horror inspired by the case of a notorious serial killer.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 28.3%, Horror 20.4%, 1990's 17.7%, First-Person 9.2%, Adventure 7%

You work late at the office not long after the death of a colleague. Throughout the night, all sorts of phenomenon begin to terrorize you, slowly uncovering the death of a fellow colleague. Who killed Joseph Anadam and why must you go through this trial to find out?

Why similar: Walking Simulator 25.5%, Crime 23.3%, Psychological Horror 21.9%, Horror 18.3%, Exploration 4.9%

Unmourned is a first-person psychological horror game where Jason moves into a new house only to be haunted by escalating paranormal events. Driven by fear, he must uncover the truth behind the previous owners' disappearance. Can he solve the mystery before it's too late?

Why similar: Psychological Horror 25.9%, Walking Simulator 25%, Horror 19.4%, Exploration 9.7%, Mystery 7.1%

Early 90s. You stayed in a quiet hotel for just one night and the next morning you’ve found out that the old world was destroyed. Alien dreams, secrets of your past and other guests that are turning into monsters. This hotel will not let you to check out.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 20.3%, Psychological Horror 19.7%, Horror 15.5%, 1990's 11%, Dialogue Heavy 10%

"Stories to Tell" Is a psychological horror game series developed by a 15 year old kid were each installment is based on a dream/nightmare me the developer has had. This is a game you wouldn't want to miss...

Why similar: Walking Simulator 17.5%, 1990's 12.5%, Psychological Horror 12%, Horror 9.6%, Crime 9.4%

Brian Lewis buys an old house, hoping for a quiet and orderly life. But on the very first night, the house begins to behave strangely... What starts as a harmless incident slowly turns into something far more terrifying... What if someone else is inside?

Why similar: Walking Simulator 25.2%, Psychological Horror 25.1%, Horror 20.2%, Exploration 7.7%, Atmospheric 6.4%

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: Psychological Horror 35.1%, Horror 29.3%, Walking Simulator 21.7%, Atmospheric 9.9%, Indie 4%

A psychological horror game where you take the role of Jonah, an 18 year old trying out a new board game, The Ouija Board, with his friend Emily. Little did they know, it was far from a simple board game.

Why similar: Crime 16.4%, Walking Simulator 15.4%, Psychological Horror 14.1%, Horror 12.5%, Adventure 9.7%

An unknown actress takes a job at Uncle’s Motel to make ends meet. She’s running from trouble but peace is the last thing she’ll find here. A blend of cozy simulation, horror, and psychological depth, wrapped in a dark, noir-tinged atmosphere.

Why similar: Horror 32.3%, Psychological Horror 29.7%, First-Person 15.4%, Atmospheric 9%, Female Protagonist 8.9%

TELEFORUM is a found-footage-styled horror game exploring the unknown side of media. You’re visiting a widow’s apartment to conduct an interview about her husband's death. But that’s not the main reason why you’re here. It’s all about the tape, isn’t it?

Why similar: Psychological Horror 31.5%, Horror 26.3%, Multiplayer 13%, Exploration 9%, Atmospheric 8.4%

In Newspaper Day, you take on the role of a newspaper delivery person in a seemingly quiet neighborhood. Every morning, you carry out your job, delivering the day's news to your neighbors' doors. However, you soon realize that things are not what they seem.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 21.6%, Walking Simulator 20.6%, Horror 17%, Crime 14.1%, First-Person 8.2%

The year is 1998. Step into the shoes of a real estate agent, tasked with photographing a seemingly ordinary house for an upcoming sale. Explore the environment, use your camera to take pictur-- wait, what’s that in the last photo?

Why similar: Walking Simulator 25.9%, Psychological Horror 23.2%, Horror 15.9%, Exploration 9.7%, Mystery 7.8%

Skin Off is an analog horror game where you play as a teenager spending a summer night alone at your uncle’s house. As you wait for your friends to arrive the next day, a strange message is broadcasted on national television, signaling the start of a nightmare you can’t escape.

Why similar: 1990's 19.9%, Psychological Horror 19.1%, Horror 16.4%, Walking Simulator 14.9%, First-Person 9.5%

The protagonist gets into a car accident and is forced to take shelter from the cold in an abandoned house, waiting for warmer temperatures, where it will soon turn out that he is not alone at all..

Why similar: Psychological Horror 25.4%, Horror 20.7%, Walking Simulator 16.8%, First-Person 10.7%, Exploration 7.9%

Open your eyes, get ready for school, and try to follow your usual routine. With your mother away, the responsibility of getting through the day falls on you.

Why similar: Crime 20.1%, Horror 15.3%, Walking Simulator 13.2%, Multiplayer 11.1%, Psychological Horror 8.4%