60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Adventure, Interactive Fiction, Atmospheric, Story Rich.
Escape the shady brackwater swamp together with the Professor and the Captn in a small Cutter, in a short, text-heavy, linear Horror-Adventure (without Jumpscares).
Stories Want to Be Told Storyone: Prophecy
Stories Want to be Told is an adventure game. It is more like an interactive story telling game. This the first episode The Prohecy
Dr. Emmerson's Nocturnes
Dive into the worlds of the best classic weird fiction and cosmic horror writers. Try out our original approach to bringing literature into the interactive medium. Relax and let Dr. Emmerson guide you through all the colors of dread.
Stories Want to be Told is an adventure game. It is more like an interactive story telling game. This the first episode The Prohecy
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 37.5%, Visual Novel 21.9%, Exploration 14.9%, Linear 6.5%, Mystery 5.4%
Dive into the worlds of the best classic weird fiction and cosmic horror writers. Try out our original approach to bringing literature into the interactive medium. Relax and let Dr. Emmerson guide you through all the colors of dread.
Why similar: Lovecraftian 21.4%, Interactive Fiction 19.1%, Narration 13.9%, Visual Novel 13.4%, Horror 9.4%
Drive through the world as a famous author in this upcoming free narrative game. Manage your fuel (coffee) and figure out how to navigate with no GPS and a broken radio. Meet a host of interesting characters and don’t forget to LOOK BEHIND YOU.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 29.1%, Visual Novel 23.3%, Horror 11.9%, Exploration 9%, Adventure 5.9%
As a father, you explore the empty home of your estranged daughter, Amy, after her death. Piece together the life you missed…one memory at a time. Follow the journey of regret and reconciliation as you try to comprehend the world she built without you.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 25.2%, Visual Novel 16.2%, Narration 15.8%, Exploration 13%, Linear 8.5%
This is the Last Time is a minimalist first-person narrative game with a dark and heavy atmosphere.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 40.5%, Exploration 18.2%, Adventure 11.5%, 3D 9.7%, Linear 8.8%
Face unspeakable horrors. Succumb to madness. Welcome to a free daemonic narrative experience inspired by H. P. Lovecraft.
Why similar: Lovecraftian 27.2%, Interactive Fiction 14.5%, Visual Novel 13.2%, Horror 13%, Narration 12.1%
An autopsy of a queer relationship.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 33.1%, Visual Novel 20.5%, Exploration 18.2%, Narration 15%, Story Rich 4.6%
A short comedic horror adventure where you investigate the mystery of a piano that won’t stop growing.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 38.5%, Exploration 20.9%, Horror 14.9%, 3D 10.2%, Story Rich 7.2%
You just bought a PC, only to discover it once belonged to someone who has mysteriously disappeared. You soon realize that the key to find him may be hidden deep inside your OS, governed by a weird chatbot named Zippy. What will be your first move?
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 26.9%, Narration 20.4%, Horror 13%, Mystery 9.7%, Story Rich 6.6%
Lake Minnewaska is a narrative driven first person fishing game. Fish, explore, and uncover the secrets of Lake Minnewaska as you guide Sosa's journey in becoming a better father.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 22.4%, Narration 16.4%, Visual Novel 14.1%, Exploration 8.9%, Linear 7.9%
Alex Miller, a writer seeking inspiration, rented a remote cabin in the woods. It was supposed to be the perfect retreat: peace, nature, no distractions. But soon he notices strange things - objects move, mysterious notes appear. Someone seems to be sharing his presence without him knowing it.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 39.2%, Narration 18.1%, Horror 13.1%, 3D 9.7%, Story Rich 5.6%
UnSeen : you won't see death coming. A first person horror game about immersion, where truth and madness are never far away. Be careful... fear is on your feet.
Why similar: Lovecraftian 27.3%, Narration 16.4%, Horror 15%, Exploration 14.7%, Mystery 8.3%
A short Psychological Horror Experience for one night that takes you through the dark corridors of a mental asylum. For best experience a dark room and headphones recommended.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 26.6%, Narration 19%, Horror 15.3%, Exploration 14.9%, Linear 8.5%
After witnessing a murder, 16-year-old skater Azar Warren seeks refuge with her estranged grandfather on his rural compound, only to suspect he may be more dangerous than her pursuers. Ashes blends graphic novel panels with interactive puzzles in a story of murder and unease.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 31%, Visual Novel 22%, Story Rich 10.5%, Exploration 9.2%, Mystery 6.9%
Greenhouse is a gloomy and atmospheric erotic interactive fiction with an aura of mystery. You'll play as Erik, a male scalie dragon, as you navigate the sexual perils of the greenhouse.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 36.4%, Visual Novel 23.7%, Exploration 16.7%, Horror 12%, Atmospheric 5.1%
Help solve the mystery of the moonlit mansion in this classic fixed camera horror puzzle game inspired by the art styles of Resident Evil and Silent Hill. The Lunar Effect takes its protagonist on a dark and unfamiliar path but be warned, sometimes when one stares into the moon, the moon stares back
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 27.8%, Exploration 14.2%, Lovecraftian 12.6%, Horror 11.8%, Linear 8.7%
Vollema is a hand-drawn, color-changing RPG featuring a unique pattern memorization-based combat system where you and your classmates uncover a sinister plot involving your school, local politics, and a cult-like paramilitary organization.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 22.6%, Visual Novel 16.6%, Exploration 11.5%, Stylized 8.4%, Linear 8.4%
Racing against time, a guy wanders around a graveyard on the middle of nowhere, searching for something that may break a deadly curse. Among murders and secrets, only darkness is certain.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 35.3%, Exploration 19.7%, Horror 15.8%, 3D 9.7%, Stylized 5.5%
Deep dive into space and explore the story of Robert and Catriona. You will discover the catastrophic events that happened on the station and get to know mysterious RESONANCES while being confronted with a tragic past.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 26.6%, Narration 16.9%, Exploration 13.2%, Horror 10.3%, Linear 9.3%
Help real-life 'peasant poet' John Clare on a historical adventure escaping from a mental asylum and guide his epic walk home. Traverse a changing Victorian landscape, encounter ghosts & storytellers, avoid will 'o the wisps and face up to the hallucinations of Clare's shattered mind.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 34.2%, Visual Novel 21.3%, Exploration 11.2%, Top-Down 10.2%, Adventure 9.2%
An enthralling RPG Maker horror game that explores a dark and twisted rendition of the classic fairy tale, Red Riding Hood.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 31.4%, Narration 17.9%, Horror 16.8%, Exploration 10.3%, Linear 5.1%
A text-based cosmic horror adventure game
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 33.1%, Exploration 17.7%, Lovecraftian 16.3%, Horror 11.8%, Linear 8.5%
Step into the shoes of Maris, a lone child trapped at sea. Surrounded by eerie creatures, you'll need to outwit dangers and solve puzzles to survive. But the island ahead holds secrets darker than you can imagine. Will escape truly mean freedom?
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 17.3%, Narration 12.8%, Horror 12.1%, Exploration 10.6%, 3D 7.3%
An abandoned house. A trapped child. And something lurking in the corridors. A short point-and-click horror experience (20–30 minutes).
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 31%, Horror 16.2%, Narration 10.2%, Exploration 9.1%, Mystery 7%
Aqua Catholicism; Explore Man's Original Sin Under The Sea
Why similar: Lovecraftian 20.7%, Interactive Fiction 18.3%, Horror 11.9%, Visual Novel 11.2%, Narration 10.5%
Explore derelict ship. find out why there is a missing crew. And be careful of things that could be lurking in the shadows.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 33.4%, Visual Novel 20.8%, Exploration 14.2%, Adventure 8.8%, 3D 7.7%
A short psychological audio horror call where every number routes you deeper into a faceless bureau that measures and files you.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 24.7%, Narration 15%, Horror 14.7%, Story Rich 10.6%, Adventure 7.5%
"Destiny Isle" is a visual novel that combines survival horror, multiplayer combat, and puzzle-solving elements. Set in a mysterious isolated academy, players take on the role of newcomer Xu Fan, uncovering the academy's chilling secrets while navigating between darkness and hope.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 24.7%, Lovecraftian 22.9%, Visual Novel 16.8%, Exploration 8.1%, Horror 7.8%
A compilation of two slow-paced, cosmic horror walking simulators, to be completed in under an hour. Please makes you maintain a power station and ignore the noises from the main engine, while Please Follow has you explore the trenches of a losing war, exposing your mind to visions of another world.
Why similar: Lovecraftian 27.6%, Interactive Fiction 17.8%, Exploration 14.5%, Horror 10.8%, Mystery 7.2%
On Halloween night, explore your neighborhood and solve puzzles with weird mobile apps, as strange events start to occur.
Why similar: Narration 31.3%, Interactive Fiction 22.7%, Exploration 16.5%, Adventure 10.7%, Top-Down 7.7%
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: Interactive Fiction 34.6%, Exploration 16.4%, Horror 11.8%, 3D 9.2%, Dark 6.9%
You wake up in an unfamiliar building. You have to get out of here. You go down the stairs and go down the corridor to reach the same stairs again. The world repeats itself over and over, but each time it repeats itself, something changes. Eternal return. Can you escape from this looping world?
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 43.5%, Exploration 19.5%, Horror 10.7%, 3D 9.6%, Adventure 8.6%
Immerse yourself in the depressing and atmospheric city of Hlína, where, as a young boy named Oliver, you face the harsh realities of life. Work in a factory, care for your mother, play mini-games, and uncover a deep story in this hand-crafted city.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 29.4%, Exploration 13.7%, Horror 12.7%, 3D 7.8%, Linear 7.6%
The Grim Nightmare of Nibras is a story with the search for objects in gloomy locations.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 33.6%, Visual Novel 24.9%, Exploration 12.1%, Adventure 11.1%, Stylized 7.1%
Beacon Pines is a cute and creepy adventure set within a mysterious book. Sneak out late, make new friends, uncover hidden truths, and collect words that will change the course of fate!
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 24.2%, Visual Novel 21.1%, Narration 13.2%, Exploration 12.6%, Horror 9.7%
Michael struggles with dreams of dark waters and an unknown ancient evil resting beneath the cold waves. Are these simply dreams or are they a premonition of things to come?
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 24.5%, Lovecraftian 20.7%, Narration 14.8%, Horror 10.1%, Mystery 7.4%
Runaways is a top-down visual novel about two lost teens on the run, escaping abuse and searching for a new beginning in the quiet depths of the unforgiving city night.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 22.9%, Visual Novel 19%, Narration 17.2%, Top-Down 10.5%, Dark 9.1%
A touching story and a unique narrative with puzzles.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 29.9%, Visual Novel 20.9%, Exploration 13.3%, Top-Down 13.1%, Stylized 6.5%
Nightmare Getaway is a first-person psychological horror where Ethan is trapped in a twisted house. Alone, he must survive, uncover dark secrets, and face nightmares that blur with reality. Will he escape or be consumed forever?
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 28.7%, Exploration 15.9%, Narration 15.7%, Horror 9.9%, Linear 7.6%
A psychological horror walking simulator powered by Unreal Engine 5. Trapped in a cycle of guilt, explore an oniric bunker and face three entities judging your darkest sin: omission. There are no saves. Can you justify your inaction, or will the remnant consume you?
Why similar: Visual Novel 25.6%, Exploration 21.4%, Narration 16.8%, Horror 14.6%, 3D 10.1%
Explore the mythical ancient ruins beneath the island of Minos. Piece together what happened to you and your team. Beware the spirits and beasts that lurk below! A single-player, first-person, horror game inspired by Penumbra and Amnesia.
Why similar: Lovecraftian 22.8%, Interactive Fiction 17.1%, Exploration 11.2%, Horror 10.7%, Narration 10.6%
YOU'RE JUST A NORMAL GUY TRYING TO GET SOME SLEEP. YOU HEAR A BUMP IN THE NIGHT. WHAT WAS THAT? WHY IS YOUR DAUGHTER ACTING SO WEIRD? IS IT PARENTHOOD OR A HORRIBLE CURIOSITY THAT COMPELS YOU TO FIND OUT? A Short horror experience.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 23.7%, Lovecraftian 21%, Narration 15.2%, Exploration 11.6%, Horror 10.6%
In Waiting is a first-person psychological horror game where you explore a haunted manor guided by Eleanor, an AI-powered ghost. Solve puzzles, uncover dark secrets, and experience true AI conversations that run 100% on your device with zero data collection.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 33.9%, Visual Novel 19.7%, Exploration 11.7%, Adventure 9.3%, Horror 6.4%
Dear Esther immerses you in a stunningly realised world, a remote and desolate island somewhere in the outer Hebrides. As you step forwards, a voice begins to read fragments of a letter: 'Dear Esther...' - and so begins a journey through one of the most original first-person games of recent years.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 31.3%, Narration 16.6%, Exploration 15.4%, Horror 9.8%, Linear 8.7%
Nico and the Shadows tells a story about a young man dealing with the afterlife and a mysterious will left by his late Aunt. Explore a spooky tale in this 2D style adventure made by RogueWind Studios.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 33.6%, Top-Down 19.1%, Linear 11.3%, Story Rich 9.5%, Adventure 7.2%
Dyer Expedition is a puzzle adventure game with light Lovecraftian horror elements and a story inspired by Lovecraft's 1931 novella At the Mountains of Madness.
Why similar: Lovecraftian 27.6%, Narration 15%, Exploration 13.3%, Horror 10.7%, Linear 9.3%
Follow the Journey, follow your wish and see what it has to teach you.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 36.1%, Visual Novel 22.4%, Exploration 15.6%, Adventure 8.8%, 3D 8.3%
Care is an atmospheric first person horror game with puzzle elements, where your choices have consequences. Be observant with your surroundings and unravel the horrific secrets that hide within these walls.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 24.2%, Lovecraftian 19.1%, Visual Novel 12.8%, Horror 11.5%, Exploration 9.2%
Rocket of Whispers is an award-winning post-apocalyptic adventure that follows two survivors on a journey to launch a space burial for the lost souls of their desolate world. Help them search the snowy wasteland for supplies and the courage to say goodbye.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 23.1%, Narration 19.8%, Visual Novel 18.3%, Exploration 11%, Top-Down 9.4%
Something is going on in the elevator of your new home.
Why similar: Exploration 31.2%, Horror 21.2%, Linear 17.6%, 3D 14.4%, Adventure 10.8%
Where are you going with the main character? "Lost Infinity" is a game about nothing, or maybe something, only you will decide. Grieve, think, reason.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 33.9%, Visual Novel 24.9%, Horror 13.7%, Story Rich 7.9%, Dark 6.2%
"Grandma's Secret" is a blend of kinetic visual novel and interactive text adventure. The last hope for a peasant girl named Tatiana to find a happy marriage is a service and dowry from her grandmother, who is believed to be a witch. But what price will she have to pay for it?
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 30.7%, Visual Novel 19.9%, Exploration 14.1%, Horror 7.9%, Stylized 7.6%
Play as three guests of the rundown Motel Styx, overseen by the charming yet guarded Charon (and their cat). Explore your surroundings to uncover Charon's past and forever alter the future of the motel.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 27.5%, Visual Novel 17.6%, Narration 15.1%, Exploration 13.8%, Linear 8.4%
Investigate a paranormal disease that threatens to eradicate humanity in this unsettling Lovecraftian adventure, inspired by the choose-your-own-adventure gamebooks of the 80s and 90s. Your choices will determine the story, your character’s destiny… and the future of humanity.
Why similar: Lovecraftian 39.2%, Interactive Fiction 29.7%, Visual Novel 16.3%, Story Rich 7.2%, Adventure 4.5%
You wake up in an old watermill in the middle of the night ... and can't remember anything. Examine the surroundings in this thrilling point&click adventure and find out what happened.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 26.7%, Visual Novel 18.4%, Narration 14.6%, Exploration 11.4%, Horror 9.4%
In the Backrooms: Exit from Supermarket, you find yourself trapped in a labyrinth of endless, flickering aisles. Unearth dark secrets behind every shelf while evading lurking apparitions and supernatural terrors. Can you survive the haunted corridors and escape before the nightmare consumes?
Why similar: Lovecraftian 24.2%, Narration 14.7%, Horror 13.6%, Exploration 8.1%, Story Rich 7.5%
Go home, Alice. The past awaits you. This is the second chapter in the horror visual novel trilogy.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 34.9%, Visual Novel 25%, Horror 14.2%, Linear 10.1%, Adventure 6%
PROTOThYPE it's a short game experience that will allow you to discover the tormented love story of a young developer for a classmate.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 26%, Narration 18%, Visual Novel 13.4%, Exploration 12.4%, Mystery 7.7%
Hidden Nightmares is a horror experience set inside the endless nightmares of a psychiatric patient. Experience the horrors generated by the human mind and wonder if you will ever wake up again.
Why similar: Visual Novel 26.4%, Exploration 18.4%, Narration 11.5%, Horror 10.3%, 3D 9.9%
You take a deep breath of salty air as the first raindrops begin to spatter the pavement, and the swollen, slate-colored clouds that blanket the sky mutter ominous portents amongst themselves over the little coastal town of Anchorhead.
Why similar: Interactive Fiction 34.6%, Lovecraftian 31.5%, Horror 15.2%, Adventure 8.3%, Story Rich 6.7%
