Games Like The Beast Inside

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 39.5%, Psychological Horror 15.1%, Survival Horror 14.3%, Multiplayer 6.4%, First-Person 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a similarly intense psychological horror experience with a heavy focus on environmental storytelling and disturbing, surreal imagery.

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 30.2%, Survival Horror 15.3%, Psychological Horror 13.6%, First-Person 7.2%, Survival 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: Like The Beast Inside, this game relies on complex puzzle-solving and a claustrophobic atmosphere to build constant tension.

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 31.4%, Psychological Horror 13.8%, Survival Horror 9%, Violent 7.9%, First-Person 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: The forest setting and the focus on psychological breakdown make this a very close thematic match for the exploration in The Beast Inside.

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: Horror 24.6%, Survival Horror 19.7%, Psychological Horror 10.8%, Survival 10.4%, First-Person 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: This title excels at emergent survival horror gameplay within a confined, atmospheric setting that rewards careful exploration.

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: Horror 37.5%, Psychological Horror 21.5%, Story Rich 11.1%, First-Person 9.1%, Adventure 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: Set in a historical period, this game mirrors the narrative-heavy, psychological focus and disturbing themes found in The Beast Inside.

In Sound Mind is an imaginative first-person psychological horror with frenetic puzzles, unique boss fights, and original music by The Living Tombstone. Journey within the inner workings of the one place you can’t seem to escape—your own mind.

Why similar: Horror 42%, Psychological Horror 19.1%, Story Rich 10.3%, First-Person 9.7%, Atmospheric 6%

Why You'll Like It: It balances creative puzzle-solving with psychological horror elements, offering a similar gameplay loop of investigation and terror.

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: Horror 41.4%, Walking Simulator 17.8%, Psychological Horror 16.7%, First-Person 14.3%, Story Rich 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: It features a deeply atmospheric, investigative first-person experience that delves into psychological trauma and dark secrets.

Detective Sebastian Castellanos has lost everything, including his daughter, Lily. To save her, he must descend into the nightmarish world of STEM. Horrifying threats emerge from every corner, and he must rely on his wits to survive. For his one chance at redemption, the only way out is in.

Why similar: Horror 29.1%, Survival Horror 19.8%, Psychological Horror 9.6%, Gore 7.6%, Violent 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a polished survival-horror experience that blends action and psychological tension in a way that feels familiar to fans of the genre.

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 28.3%, Psychological Horror 13.2%, Gore 12.6%, Violent 9.2%, Walking Simulator 8%

Why You'll Like It: A deeply personal and terrifying first-person exploration game that focuses on uncovering the tragic history of a family home.

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 24.9%, Survival Horror 15.7%, Psychological Horror 11.1%, Gore 10.2%, Walking Simulator 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: This game is a pinnacle of narrative-driven psychological horror, focusing on deep, unsettling questions about identity and reality.

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 34.5%, Psychological Horror 14%, Adventure 10.9%, Gore 6.7%, Walking Simulator 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: Its dual-reality mechanic provides a unique perspective on environmental puzzles and narrative exploration similar to the dual-protagonist structure of the seed.

Explore a decadent hotel across different timelines and uncover the dark history of a fanatical cult and your role in their plans.

Why similar: Survival Horror 25.9%, Horror 22.9%, Violent 14.1%, First-Person 9.7%, Story Rich 4.8%

Why You'll Like It: This game combines survival-horror mechanics with time-bending puzzles that require players to investigate a mysterious location.

Outlast 2 introduces you to Sullivan Knoth and his followers, who left our wicked world behind to give birth to Temple Gate, a town, deep in the wilderness and hidden from civilization. Knoth and his flock are preparing for the tribulations of the end of times and you’re right in the thick of it.

Why similar: Horror 31.4%, Survival Horror 15.3%, Psychological Horror 11.3%, Gore 9.2%, First-Person 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: The intense chase sequences and rural, isolated setting provide a high-stakes survival experience that fans of the seed game will appreciate.

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: Horror 26.2%, Survival Horror 24.2%, Psychological Horror 12.4%, Gore 8.7%, Survival 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: It captures the classic survival-horror feel with a heavy emphasis on intricate puzzles and a dark, gothic setting.

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: Horror 37.9%, Psychological Horror 16.9%, First-Person 8.3%, Story Rich 7.9%, Adventure 6%

Why You'll Like It: The investigative gameplay and focus on unraveling a dark, occult mystery mirror the detective-like elements of the seed game.

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: Horror 23.8%, Survival Horror 15.9%, Psychological Horror 11.1%, Gore 9.6%, Survival 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: This game explores the psychological toll of war through a first-person lens, matching the historical and tragic themes of the seed.

Silver Chains is a first-person horror game with a strong emphasis on story and exploration. Search for clues within an old abandoned manor to unravel the truth about the terrible events which have happened.

Why similar: Horror 40.9%, Psychological Horror 14.1%, Multiplayer 7.9%, First-Person 6.7%, Gore 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: This gothic horror title focuses on exploring a decaying mansion and solving puzzles to uncover a dark, hidden past.

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: Horror 29.7%, Survival Horror 26.9%, Psychological Horror 15.3%, Atmospheric 5.7%, Story Rich 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: It emphasizes investigation and permadeath, creating a high-tension atmosphere that rewards careful observation.

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 41.1%, Survival Horror 14.1%, Psychological Horror 7.9%, Gore 7.3%, Multiplayer 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: It utilizes stealth and puzzle-solving in a first-person perspective to create a terrifying experience rooted in cultural folklore.

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 44.1%, Survival Horror 14.4%, Gore 9.6%, Psychological Horror 9.1%, First-Person 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: As a foundational title for modern first-person horror, it perfectly captures the feeling of helplessness and puzzle-based progression.

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 31.2%, Psychological Horror 12.8%, Walking Simulator 9.5%, Gore 8.9%, First-Person 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: This atmospheric walking-simulator style horror game excels at building a sense of unease through its dense, claustrophobic environment.

Maid of Sker is a first-person survival horror, set in a remote hotel with a gory and macabre history from Welsh folklore. Brave the nightmares of the Quiet Ones. Do not panic…don’t even breathe!

Why similar: Horror 25.1%, Survival Horror 12.7%, Gore 11%, Psychological Horror 10.1%, Violent 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: The historical setting and stealth-based survival mechanics provide a tense experience that rewards careful navigation and puzzle-solving.

Remothered: Tormented Fathers is the pure and realistic survival horror videogame

Why similar: Horror 29.6%, Survival Horror 18.4%, Psychological Horror 12.2%, Gore 11.3%, Violent 11%

Why You'll Like It: The game focuses on stealth and narrative-driven horror, requiring players to survive while uncovering the secrets of a mysterious household.

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 30.5%, Survival Horror 15.7%, Psychological Horror 13.4%, Walking Simulator 10.6%, Great Soundtrack 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: A psychological horror game that leans heavily into the exploration of a fractured mind and a dark, mysterious setting.

Penumbra: Overture is a first person survival horror game, emphasizing on survival and problem solving instead of mindless violence and gore.

Why similar: Horror 43.2%, Survival Horror 15.8%, Psychological Horror 9.7%, First-Person 9%, Adventure 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: It features physics-based puzzles and a heavy emphasis on atmosphere, serving as a precursor to the modern survival-horror genre.

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: Horror 36.2%, Psychological Horror 16.7%, Walking Simulator 7.1%, First-Person 6.9%, Adventure 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: This indie title focuses on psychological dread and exploration, making it a solid choice for those who enjoyed the pacing of The Beast Inside.

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: Horror 26.2%, Walking Simulator 18.9%, First-Person 11.5%, Atmospheric 8.5%, Story Rich 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: While less focused on combat, its investigative, puzzle-heavy gameplay in a beautiful, eerie environment is a great match for the exploration aspects.

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 26.1%, Survival Horror 13.7%, Violent 10.5%, Multiplayer 9.4%, Psychological Horror 8.1%

Don't Be Afraid is an adventure horror game, that allows you to personate a boy, kidnapped by a psychopath. You have to survive, escape and find out how you were kidnapped. Exploring the gigantic, mysterious house of your torturer, you will soon reveal many secrets, hidden inside it’s walls…

Why similar: Horror 18.2%, Survival Horror 13.3%, Gore 8.4%, Survival 7.9%, Walking Simulator 7.8%

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 36.6%, Violent 12%, Psychological Horror 10.7%, Gore 6.8%, Walking Simulator 6.7%

'The Guest' is a gloomy adventure full of enigmas where the exploration of your surroundings comes to prominence; puzzles, secrets and riddles will help you discover who has locked you in this somber hotel room and most importantly, why.

Why similar: Horror 44.7%, First-Person 11.9%, Adventure 10.6%, Walking Simulator 10%, Psychological Horror 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: A pure puzzle-focused horror game that traps the player in a mysterious location, mirroring the riddle-solving aspects of the seed game.

Developed by Shinji Mikami -- creator of the seminal Resident Evil series -- and the talented team at Tango Gameworks, The Evil Within embodies the meaning of pure survival horror. Highly-crafted environments, horrifying anxiety, and an intricate story are combined to create an immersive world that will bring you to the height of tension.

Why similar: Horror 35.2%, Survival Horror 22.3%, Gore 12%, Psychological Horror 11.9%, Survival 6.2%

A first-person psychological horror with a strong emphasis on atmosphere and storytelling. Explore an ever-shifting Victorian mansion as a painter seeking to complete his masterpiece, even at the cost of his own sanity.

Why similar: Horror 71.9%, Psychological Horror 7.7%, Walking Simulator 4.6%, First-Person 3.2%, Multiplayer 2.3%

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: Horror 34%, Psychological Horror 17.8%, First-Person 12%, Walking Simulator 9%, Story Rich 8.4%

Hell is an experiment you can't survive in Outlast, a first-person survival horror game developed by veterans of some of the biggest game franchises in history. As investigative journalist Miles Upshur, explore Mount Massive Asylum and try to survive long enough to discover its terrible secret... if you dare.

Why similar: Horror 42.9%, Survival Horror 14.1%, Gore 7.9%, Psychological Horror 7.8%, First-Person 7%

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: Horror 30.5%, Survival Horror 16.1%, First-Person 12.6%, Psychological Horror 9.5%, Story Rich 8.9%

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 40.4%, Gore 13.7%, Violent 12.4%, Psychological Horror 11.8%, First-Person 6.5%

The Guest is a first-person psychological horror game that focuses on creating fear and tension for the player.

Why similar: Horror 28.3%, Survival Horror 15.1%, Psychological Horror 13.8%, Walking Simulator 10.5%, First-Person 9.6%

"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: Horror 27.4%, Psychological Horror 12.5%, Walking Simulator 10.4%, Gore 9%, First-Person 8.1%

Wounded is a first-person survival horror game, bringing you the old-school indie horror vibe through a detailed and eerie environment.

Why similar: Horror 24.4%, Survival Horror 16.4%, Gore 11.5%, Violent 10.8%, Survival 8.6%

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: Horror 29.7%, Psychological Horror 18%, Walking Simulator 11.7%, Great Soundtrack 7.3%, First-Person 7.2%

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: Horror 26%, Survival Horror 20%, Psychological Horror 14.1%, Survival 11%, First-Person 8.3%

Evil Inside is a first-person psychological horror game. After the death of his mother and the arrest of his father for it, Mark decides to contact her using the Spiritual board. But it fades away, and here is when all begins... Mark will face his greatest fears to discover the truth.

Why similar: Horror 25.5%, Survival Horror 13.9%, Psychological Horror 13.6%, Survival 9.3%, First-Person 8.8%

Puzzle Horror game inspired by PS2 era classics. Navigate environments, tackle threats, and meet other lost characters in the depths of the Gloom.

Why similar: Horror 27.5%, Survival Horror 22.2%, Gore 14.7%, Psychological Horror 13.9%, Story Rich 7.7%

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: Horror 23.3%, Survival Horror 21.9%, Psychological Horror 15.3%, Adventure 7.2%, Walking Simulator 7%

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: Horror 26.7%, Psychological Horror 13.1%, Walking Simulator 11.2%, Violent 9.5%, First-Person 8.4%

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

Why similar: Horror 40.4%, Survival Horror 14%, First-Person 6.7%, Survival 5.7%, Adventure 5.3%

In Silent Hill Homecoming, Alex Shepherd has returned to his hometown of Shepherd's Glen to investigate the sudden disappearance of his brother. From Shepherd's Glen to the foggy streets of Silent Hill, Alex will face the darkest of horrors while struggling with his own grip on reality.

Why similar: Horror 38.5%, Survival Horror 20.2%, Psychological Horror 10.1%, Gore 7.5%, Adventure 5.1%

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: Horror 37.5%, Psychological Horror 15.6%, Walking Simulator 13.2%, First-Person 10%, Atmospheric 6.3%

Surrounded by enemies and assaulted by terror from all sides, Philip must collect clues and solve vexing puzzles while combating the gnawing psychological terrors that assail his mind and threaten to strip him of his sanity.

Why similar: Horror 38.9%, Psychological Horror 12.3%, Survival Horror 11.7%, First-Person 9.5%, Adventure 5.2%

The Demon Within Me is a first-person psychological horror game featuring a dark, lonely, and atmospheric environment that offers an immersive and disturbing experience.

Why similar: Horror 38.4%, Psychological Horror 19.2%, First-Person 15.5%, Atmospheric 7.4%, Story Rich 5.8%

Set in a creepy amusement park hiding a dark and sinister secret, The Park is a first-person psychological horror experience focused on exploration and storytelling.

Why similar: Horror 36.7%, Psychological Horror 15.6%, Walking Simulator 13.9%, First-Person 10.8%, Atmospheric 4.2%

Can this last case of Oliver, all be just a small part of a bigger picture? Gather clues, unravel the mystery behind the case and uncover the truth.

Why similar: Survival Horror 16.6%, Horror 16.4%, Psychological Horror 10.9%, Walking Simulator 9.3%, Gore 8.9%

Explore a surreal world, solve puzzles, fight monsters and get to the bottom of the mystery of this compelling horror thriller.

Why similar: Horror 24.8%, Survival Horror 19.9%, Psychological Horror 13.4%, Survival 11.9%, First-Person 10.4%

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: Horror 27.3%, Survival Horror 16%, Psychological Horror 13.7%, Gore 10.1%, First-Person 8.5%

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 38.2%, Psychological Horror 14%, Survival Horror 10.6%, Multiplayer 8%, Walking Simulator 7.6%

The Familiar Stranger is a 3D psychological horror game where twisted memories and nightmares blur. Uncover dark secrets while evading a relentless entity that watches from the shadows. Can you escape the horrors of the past, or will they consume you?

Why similar: Horror 36.4%, Psychological Horror 16.5%, Exploration 9.5%, Realistic 9.3%, First-Person 6.8%

Husk is a purebred FPP horror inspired by the most classical representatives of the genre. Discover Shivercliff - a daunting town where you uncover the ominous and tantalizing plot. Face the worst nightmares, solve mysteries and survive the devouring darkness in order to find your family.

Why similar: Horror 23%, Survival Horror 10.8%, Psychological Horror 10%, Walking Simulator 9.9%, Violent 8.3%

The Dark Pictures Anthology is a series of stand-alone, branching cinematic horror games that can also be played online with a friend. In Man of Medan, five friends set sail on a holiday diving trip that soon changes into something much more sinister.

Why similar: Horror 37%, Multiplayer 12.7%, Survival Horror 9.2%, Gore 7.3%, Violent 6.4%

"Madness Inside"" immerses you in the dark depths of an abandoned psychiatric hospital, where horrifying experiments were once conducted. Police Lieutenant Vic Voight, in pursuit of a dangerous criminal, unexpectedly finds himself trapped in this nightmarish place.

Why similar: Horror 27%, Violent 16.8%, First-Person 16.3%, Psychological Horror 8.6%, Realistic 7.8%