Nodal

Games Like The Cecil: The Journey Begins

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, Gore, Violent, Adventure.

The Cecil: The Journey Begins header art

A romantic getaway takes a turn for the worst for John and Sarah as their dream vacation at The Cecil Hotel turns into a nightmare. John wakes up in a dark cell, realizing Sarah is missing. Now, he must find and save her from the horrors that haunt the hotel before it’s too late.

Reviews: Mixed — 59% — of 48 reviews
Released: 2025-04-03
Developer: Genie Interactive Games
Publisher: Wandering Wizard
Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie
Platforms: Windows

Similar Games

View all 57 recommendations
  1. #1 David Slade Mysteries: Case Files
    96% matchPositive86% of 14 reviews2023
    Dev: Gear Worx Productions
    Windows

    Take to the dark and violent streets of downtown Riverside, where you investigate gruesome and violent homicides using a range of Forensic tools and your wits! Inspired by the classic Police Quest adventure series, reborn & reimagined for VR.

    Why similar: Violent 39.6%, Gore 31%, Action 8.9%, Adventure 6.2%, Horror 5.1%

  2. #2 Abasralsa
    97% matchMostly Positive74% of 575 reviews2018
    Dev: Green-eyed TaxiPub: Narko Games
    Windows
    Median: 18 minMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 19%

    Find out the story of a simple crazy Vlad who lies on his bed imagines a crazy journey.

    Why similar: Violent 43.9%, Gore 31%, Action 8.6%, Psychological Horror 6%, Adventure 6%

  3. #3 Frontline Heroes VR
    96% matchMixed48% of 27 reviews2018
    Dev: Indiecode Games
    Windows

    An incident in an experiment on a hadron particle accelerator opens a portal to alternative realities, horrible creatures from different realities emerge throughout the solar system and must be destroyed.

    Why similar: Violent 47.1%, Gore 35%, Action 10.5%, Adventure 7.3%

  4. #4 Axe Prime
    95% matchNo user reviews2019
    Dev: Nathan Entertainment
    Windows

    Axe Prime is a medieval / fantasy fighting game There are 6 levels each level gets progressively harder

    Why similar: Violent 46.4%, Gore 36.3%, Action 10.4%, Adventure 6.9%

  5. #5 MARS VR(全球使命VR)
    94% matchMixed60% of 50 reviews2017
    Dev: Ying Pei Digital Technology Shanghai Co., LimitedPub: SHANGHAI ZHENYOU TECHNOLOGY CO.,LTD
    Windows

    Welcome to 《Mars VR》. This is an immersive first-person shooting game, which used virtual reality technology to develop for VR platform by Zhenyou Network and Yingpei Games. As a key part of 《Mars》 whole platform strategy, 《Mars VR》 is based on strong technical development experience of Yingpei Games and the new generation of Unreal...

    Why similar: Violent 46%, Gore 36%, Action 10.8%, Adventure 7.2%

  6. #6 Reboant Demo
    94% matchMixed59% of 58 reviews2017
    Dev: DarkLordPub: Dome VR
    Windows

    Please note that this release is a "Early Access Version" of the full game. Reboant is a sci-fi FPS game set in the future. The story centers around the origin of Earth’s civilization. As the main character Wu, the player will join a special task force the ends up being caught in the crossfire or warring alien races.

    Why similar: Violent 46.3%, Gore 36.2%, Action 10.4%, Adventure 7.2%

  7. #7 Aylin: The Story of Tom
    87% match9 user reviews44% of 9 reviews2025
    Dev: SkorBartStudioPub: SkorBartInteractive
    Windows

    A psychological horror adventure where you explore an abandoned hospital, solve environmental puzzles, and escape deadly supernatural forces to save your daughter.

    Why similar: Gore 41%, Violent 33.8%, Action 7.6%, Adventure 5.3%, Psychological Horror 4.5%

  8. #8 Caretaker
    91% matchMixed46% of 26 reviews2019
    Dev: Playstige Interactive
    Windows

    Caretaker is a first-person horror experience. You are hungry for truth and maybe this "caretaker" is hungry for something else. Enjoy a ride of psychotic wickedness, through a maze of “criminally insane” mind

    Why similar: Violent 47.4%, Gore 37%, Action 10.6%, Horror 4.9%

  9. #9 Absence
    93% matchMostly Negative32% of 25 reviews2016
    Dev: Samuel Sprague
    Windows

    Absence will have you checking over your shoulders and double looking at everything from the moment you get swept up in it.You've awakened in a bathroom, only knowing that someone has left to the main office to get you help.What were you doing there? Where is there? There is a strange sense of something missing around you.

    Why similar: Violent 45.9%, Gore 35.8%, Action 10.8%, Adventure 7.5%

  10. #10 Adam Waste
    91% matchMixed42% of 12 reviews2017
    Dev: Blackturn Ltd
    Windows

    This is an episodic post apocalyptic sci-fi story.

    Why similar: Violent 45.5%, Gore 35.5%, Action 11.2%, Adventure 7.8%

  11. #11 Dawn of the killer zombies
    90% match7 user reviews14% of 7 reviews2017
    Dev: Theodor Niklas
    Windows · Mac

    A couple of years ago a new unknown virus has crippled the civilization. You are the last remaining human in the town. There is no help from anyone. You are alone with 3 types of weapons , try to survive!

    Why similar: Violent 46%, Gore 35.9%, Action 10.3%, Adventure 7.8%

  12. #12 Beasts&Chests
    89% matchMixed57% of 14 reviews2018
    Dev: POLYRAW
    Windows

    Find and destroy the magic seals in a big open world, full of pitfalls and face hostile beasts with your powerful magic skills, but stay away from the guardians!

    Why similar: Violent 56.4%, Gore 29.8%, Action 8.1%, Adventure 5.7%

  13. #13 Zero spring episode 1 English translation version
    89% match8 user reviews63% of 8 reviews2018
    Dev: Sonic-AlphaPub: NS
    Windows

    One day she brought home the spring water. A story about mysterious water begins now. This game is an FPS game created using the GameGuru FPS engine. This is Sonic Alpha's first work.

    Why similar: Violent 40.5%, Gore 32.7%, Action 9.1%, Adventure 6.3%, Dark 3.6%

  14. #14 Robert Rodriguez’s THE LIMIT: An Immersive Cinema Experience
    86% matchMixed59% of 74 reviews2018
    Dev: STXsurreal
    Windows

    Enter a new world of storytelling in this “immersive cinema” experience from writer/director Robert Rodriguez.

    Why similar: Violent 50.8%, Gore 37.9%, Action 11.4%

  15. #15 Survive Zombies
    88% matchNo user reviews2018
    Dev: Vincent FosterPub: Retro Bullet
    Windows

    zombie arcade shooter is what this game is for the most part about. with a lot of action and many weapons. beat your way through sewer tunnels, alley streets, apartments, subways and factory area.

    Why similar: Violent 42.8%, Gore 33.5%, Action 14.2%, Adventure 9.5%

  16. #16 Pathos
    85% matchVery Positive81% of 59 reviews2019
    Dev: Team Horde LLC
    Windows

    Take down a crime syndicate using emotion-altering drugs to manipulate guards and spread chaos among enemies as you make your way to the crime lord.

    Why similar: Violent 49.3%, Gore 38.5%, Action 12.1%

  17. #17 Terror
    86% matchMixed43% of 14 reviews2018
    Dev: Sasha-Toi
    Windows

    What happened with human, who stay in subway... on the all night?

    Why similar: Violent 44.4%, Gore 31.6%, Horror 10.4%, Action 9.1%, Adventure 4.5%

  18. #18 Reborn
    76% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Knife Entertainment
    Windows

    Horror in which you no longer need to hide from the invulnerable enemy.

    Why similar: Violent 46.5%, Gore 36.4%, Action 10.4%, Adventure 6.7%

  19. #19 YARBAY
    76% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Roar Game StudiosPub: Roar Entertainment
    Windows

    Yarbay is a psychological dramatic FPS game that tells the story of a warplane pilot. His plane shot down in the middle of the desert, in Middle East by terrorists and he has to take care of himself. Yarbay means "lieutenant colonel" in Turkish. And this "yarbay" Cihangir, must return to Turkey in one piece.

    Why similar: Violent 46.4%, Gore 36.3%, Action 10.4%, Adventure 6.9%

  20. #20 NEKROTRONIC VR
    82% matchMixed50% of 16 reviews2019
    Dev: Spectre StudiosPub: Roache-Turner Films
    Windows

    Nekrotronic VR is an intensely immersive sci-fi shoot ‘em up. Featuring insane action and creepy ghosts from the feature film Nekrotronic.

    Why similar: Violent 49.9%, Gore 39%, Action 11.2%

  21. #21 CONTRACTED
    83% matchMixed69% of 45 reviews2017
    Dev: Hardy Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 2.9 hrs≥1hr: 81%

    The infection is spreading. Cases of outbreak are being reported across the globe! As a highly skilled agent, working for Harmond Intl, you are assigned with taking on the outbreaks head on. You must travel to various locations, from camp grounds to caves, and wipe the areas clean.

    Why similar: Violent 49.9%, Gore 39%, Action 11.2%

  22. #22 Special Counter Force Attack
    82% matchMixed50% of 14 reviews2019
    Dev: Bleeding Edge Studio
    Windows

    Get engaged in the Special Counter Force Attack plot to overthrow the oppressive rule of the drug cartel threatening the city. Make your way through different environments and brave the variety of tough game modes to get ever so closer towards bringing peace to the city.

    Why similar: Violent 49.9%, Gore 39%, Action 11.2%

  23. #23 Gulag
    71% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: EJRGames
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Will you manage to escape from the most dreadful place on Earth? The Soviet Gulag is just the beginning. Face the wilderness, as well as the vastness of Siberia, Mongolia, and Tibet. Deceive the enemy and find resources that are vital for survival.

    Why similar: Violent 46.1%, Gore 36%, Action 10.3%, Adventure 7.5%

  24. #24 The Unknown City (Horror Begins Now.....Episode 1)
    81% matchMixed53% of 15 reviews2018
    Dev: Yash Future Tech Solutions Pvt Ltd
    Windows

    The Unknown City is a First Person Shooter game series based on a Horror Theme wrapped inside a gripping story along with amazing effects with a climax that will leave the players wanting to play next episodes of this series.

    Why similar: Violent 49.9%, Gore 39%, Action 11.2%

  25. #25 Russian Gangsta In HELL
    80% matchMixed51% of 59 reviews2018
    Dev: Nikita "Ghost_RUS"Pub: Ghost_RUS Games
    Windows
    Median: 0 minMean: 2.8 hrs≥1hr: 11%

    You play as a gangster who got into Hell for your business, and you need to kill all demon devils demons, because there's nothing else to do in Hell

    Why similar: Violent 47.4%, Gore 35.4%, Action 10.2%, Adventure 7.1%

  26. #26 time of the zombies
    79% matchMostly Negative25% of 20 reviews2019
    Dev: kessels game studio
    Windows

    time of the zombies sets you as the only survivor in an apocalyptic world filled with zombies, guns and ammo. How long will you stay alive? will you end up as zombie food?

    Why similar: Violent 47.3%, Gore 37%, Action 15.7%

  27. #27 The Devil's Garden
    77% match8 user reviews25% of 8 reviews2020
    Dev: Lorenzo Entertainment
    Windows

    Can you escape The Devil's Garden?

    Why similar: Violent 46%, Gore 36%, Action 10.8%, Adventure 7.2%

  28. #28 Forest of Evil
    77% matchPositive100% of 10 reviews2019
    Dev: Brown Studios
    Windows

    A knight of the crusades embarks upon a long journey home after the wars. Little does he know, that he is about to stumble upon a deep darkness. Will he have the strength to survive the Night and tear through the veil of evil to bring forth the light of a new dawn? Or will he succumb to the darkness?

    Why similar: Violent 46.2%, Gore 36.1%, Action 10.8%, Adventure 6.9%

  29. #29 The River
    81% matchNo user reviews2019
    Dev: Josh Redmon
    Windows

    The River is a Psychological horror game based on P.T.S.D. You are a soldier who just came back from war and while you where sleeping one night you had a flashback and murdered your family. Now, you are stuck in limbo and you must relive every thing and try to collect all of the memories you can find.

    Why similar: Violent 47.4%, Gore 35.4%, Action 10.1%, Adventure 7.1%

  30. #30 Kama Bullet Heritage
    78% matchMixed58% of 98 reviews2017
    Dev: Narko Games
    Windows
    Median: 18 minMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 30%

    You play for Kama the younger, the son of Kama Bullet. Your father was killed by the Magician Lezgin, you must find and take revenge on Lezgin, your awaits an incredible journey.

    Why similar: Violent 45.4%, Gore 35.5%, Action 11.8%, Adventure 7.3%

  31. #31 HVOR: Confrontation
    67% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: OFFMONREALPub: OFFMONREAL GAMES
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    This is a third-person survival horror game where you play as a police officer in a hostile world plagued by an unknown disease. Try to survive, destroy enemies, and remember: every misstep could be your last.

    Why similar: Gore 41.9%, Violent 35.7%, Action 12%, Adventure 5.6%, Action-Adventure 4%

  32. #32 D'LIRIUM: The Golden Rogue
    66% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: B52 Development Team
    Windows

    An experimental satiric 2D-shooter game, a prequel for the original D'LIRIUM game. The Golden Rogue combines the mechanics of the original game, adding the new features, levels and enemies.

    Why similar: Violent 45.3%, Gore 32.8%, Action 12.8%, Adventure 9.1%

  33. #33 Gratuitous Animal Massacre
    79% matchNo user reviews2019
    Dev: Walsh Technologies Corp
    Windows

    Arena FPS with hordes of animals chasing you around as you blow them away with double shotguns.

    Why similar: Violent 47.3%, Gore 37%, Action 15.7%

  34. #34 Another Bad Day in the Future
    62% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2025
    Dev: Alex SullivanPub: Wandering Research & Development
    Windows

    Another bad day in the future is an open world VR espionage game. Players undertake jobs for one of four political parties in a flying city. Players traverse the city using arm swing based locomotion, grablines, and can climb all the buildings.

    Why similar: Violent 49.9%, Gore 39%, Action 11.2%

  35. #35 Nightmare at the lighthouse
    78% match8 user reviews25% of 8 reviews2017
    Dev: LsgStudioPub: Bill Lazos
    Windows

    Nightmare at the lighthouse,the game starts with our hero working,then someone came, and this is where everything started.He have a mission, and until he complete his mission, he goes through danger's and horror, but before he discover what is happening in that lighthouse,everything is possible!

    Why similar: Violent 47.1%, Gore 35%, Action 10.5%, Adventure 7.3%

  36. #36 Whack the Serial Killer 20 Ways plus Neighbour, Burglars...
    75% matchVery Positive84% of 61 reviews2018
    Dev: Whack It
    Windows

    Abducted and tied up in a basement by a psychopathic serial killer, it's up to you to turn the tables on this freak and find all the ways to kill him in the most brutal and bizarre of ways. Includes our 3 previous games - Whack Your Neighbour, Burglars & Creeps.

    Why similar: Violent 46.6%, Gore 38%, Action 15.4%

  37. #37 Blockiverse: Camouflage
    64% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Boxicity Game StudiosPub: Boxicity Publishing
    Windows

    Blockiverse: Camouflage combines all the great features of modern hero shooters, mixes in a lot of characters, and add a ton of environmental interaction to create an over-the-top, fun experience.

    Why similar: Violent 49.9%, Gore 39%, Action 11.2%

  38. #38 Endure
    63% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Killa Bee Software
    Windows

    Endure is a 1st person shooter where you encounter endless waves of zombies. Do you have what it takes to Endure?

    Why similar: Violent 49.9%, Gore 39%, Action 11.2%

  39. #39 Mental House
    73% matchMixed48% of 23 reviews2019
    Dev: Occult Games
    Windows · Mac

    Mental House is a psychological first-person horror game. Puzzles, Unexpected moments, Depressing atmosphere and more. Explore the research center and try to survive, revealing the terrible secret of this place.

    Why similar: Violent 46.3%, Gore 36.2%, Action 10.4%, Adventure 7.2%

  40. #40 Freedom: A Time to Reckon
    75% matchMixed55% of 11 reviews2017
    Dev: Displacement Studios
    Windows

    You assume the character of Carlos Romero, a former soldier in a Venezuelan village. One day the local guerrilla faction decides to loot and pillage your village, and kill anyone who tries to stand in their way.

    Why similar: Violent 45.9%, Gore 35.9%, Action 10.8%, Adventure 7.5%

  41. #41 Russian Prisoner VS Nazi Zombies
    74% matchMixed53% of 87 reviews2018
    Dev: Nikita "Ghost_RUS"Pub: Ghost_RUS Games
    Windows

    You are prisoner Artyomich, and you need to kill all the devils of the SS from Hell in order to save Russia from the apocalypse.

    Why similar: Violent 46.3%, Gore 36.2%, Action 10.4%, Adventure 7.2%

  42. #42 Amelia's Curse
    62% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Immosis
    Windows

    Amelia's Curse is an action-horror survival game built from the ground up for Virtual Reality. Experience hordes of demonic creatures as you descend into an increasingly decrepit and sinister castle to uncover the mystery behind Amelia's Curse.

    Why similar: Violent 49.9%, Gore 39%, Action 11.2%

  43. #43 Jungle Hostages
    62% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Daylights Games
    Windows

    A group of tourists are attacked by bandits and taken hostage in order to seize get organs for transplant. But five of them manage to escape. There are five playable characters in the game. To complete the game, you must save at least one of the characters.

    Why similar: Violent 44%, Gore 32.8%, Action 13.9%, Adventure 9.3%

  44. #44 Haunted Hell House
    68% matchMostly Positive74% of 31 reviews2021
    Dev: HUNTERS
    Windows

    Horror action ADV to enjoy the fear.

    Why similar: Violent 43.9%, Gore 34.3%, Adventure 10.1%, Action 6.1%, Horror 5.7%

  45. #45 Demon Blade VR
    74% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2017
    Dev: Monkeys Crowd Entertainment
    Windows

    In Demon Blade VR, you wield dual swords inherited from a legendary demon slayer "Kolipkaza" in a dire moment while an volcanic demon lord "Ifritus" erupted by mysterious reasons is attempting to immolate our precious world , you as the only descendant left has to stop him.

    Why similar: Violent 46.3%, Gore 36.2%, Action 10.4%, Adventure 7.2%

  46. #46 Biotoxin: The Dark Days
    73% matchMixed60% of 25 reviews2017
    Dev: Fivesyounger Development
    Windows
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 94%

    Biotoxin: The Dark Days is a horror platformer where you must fight your way through the remenants of the world. Loot weapons and ammo to improve your arsenal in order take on hordes of infected in an unforgiving future.

    Why similar: Violent 46.3%, Gore 36.2%, Action 10.4%, Adventure 7.2%

  47. #47 Chernobyl: Road of Death
    70% matchPositive88% of 33 reviews2019
    Dev: diedemor studio
    Windows

    Chernobyl: Road of Death - 2d shooter with elements of survival and rogue-like. The game takes place on the territory of Chernobyl after the explosion of the nuclear power plant. In addition to monsters and military - you have to face a more dangerous and invisible enemy-radiation.

    Why similar: Violent 46.4%, Gore 36.3%, Action 10.4%, Adventure 6.9%

  48. #48 L.S.S
    72% matchMixed63% of 35 reviews2018
    Dev: FossettGaming
    Windows

    L.S.S is a fast paced survival first person shooter. Use weapons, traps and throwable's to defeat the infected!

    Why similar: Violent 46.5%, Gore 37.9%, Action 15.6%

  49. #49 Forbidden Forgiveness
    60% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Geeky Mouse
    Windows

    Forbidden Forgiveness is a new psychological horror game that aims to play with your mind.

    Why similar: Violent 42.9%, Gore 33.5%, Action 14%, Adventure 9.7%

  50. #50 SAS VS Zombies
    73% matchMostly Negative30% of 27 reviews2018
    Dev: Nikita "Ghost_RUS"Pub: Ghost_RUS Games
    Windows

    This is an shooter from the 3rd person with elements of survival, where you need to beat the waves of zombie-mannequins

    Why similar: Violent 46.3%, Gore 36.2%, Action 10.4%, Adventure 7.2%

  51. #51 Get Out
    71% match4 user reviews50% of 4 reviews2019
    Dev: TheTeam.Ninja
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    A first-person horror game in which you play Carl, who just woke up after hearing strange noises in his attic.

    Why similar: Violent 47.2%, Gore 36.9%, Action 10.6%, Horror 5.3%

  52. #52 UndercoVR
    59% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: StudioVR
    Windows

    Welcome to the world of UndercoVR! A cutting edge, gritty crime drama built from the ground up for room scale virtual reality. Engage in fierce arcade gunplay, melee combat and vehicular mayhem in a fight for survival and redemption for yourself as well as the city of Paradise.

    Why similar: Violent 42.8%, Gore 33.5%, Action 14.2%, Adventure 9.5%

  53. #53 Hot Mars 69
    72% matchMixed42% of 85 reviews2018
    Dev: Nikita "Ghost_RUS"Pub: Ghost_RUS Games
    Windows

    You play for the commander of the special forces group - Elon, ​​and you need to kill all the devil-mutants in the colony on Mars to avenge for the dead comrades, and to escape.

    Why similar: Violent 46.6%, Gore 36.4%, Action 10%, Adventure 6.9%

  54. #54 SCP Area 8
    58% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Mykhailo Radzievskyi
    Windows · Mac

    The function of the secret SCP Foundation facilities is to contain and study anomalous objects, but something went wrong.

    Why similar: Violent 42.3%, Gore 34.5%, Action 9.9%, Adventure 6.9%, Horror 6.4%

  55. #55 Robohazard 2077
    70% matchMixed69% of 13 reviews2019
    Dev: Nikita "Ghost_RUS"Pub: Ghost_RUS Games
    Windows

    You play as Meep, who woke up in the post-apocalyptic future, and you have no choice but to destroy all the robots, and also try to find traces of the former civilization...

    Why similar: Violent 45.6%, Gore 35.6%, Action 11.3%, Adventure 7.5%

  56. #56 The Apartment
    71% matchMixed55% of 38 reviews2018
    Dev: Shattered Mirror
    Windows

    The Apartment is a small psychological thriller. Interesting mix of first person detective adventure game, puzzle solving, psychological horror and FPS action, all tied together with dark and heavy story where lines between reality and nightmare have no meaning anymore.

    Why similar: Violent 45.5%, Gore 37.2%, Action 10.2%, Adventure 7.1%

  57. #57 VR - Killing Town / 杀戮小镇
    58% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: MatrixGame
    Windows

    特点: 1.借助VR设备实现真实的持枪、开火、填弹等动作; 2.武器多样,手枪、弓箭、霰弹枪等因有尽有; 3.多种多样的敌人,小心你的身后; 4.敌人会在被你攻击后呈现不同状态,断手断腿,血液四溅,激烈刺激; 5.场景真实,让你晃如置身其中,胆小慎入。

    Why similar: Violent 49.3%, Gore 40.2%, Action 10.6%

The Cecil: The Journey Begins cover art

Games Like The Cecil: The Journey Begins

Based on tag similarity + player behavior
Loading graph...