Games Like The Dark Pictures Anthology: House of Ashes

When the sun goes down on the last night of summer camp, nine teenage counselors are plunged into an unpredictable night of horror. The only thing worse than the blood-drenched locals and creatures hunting them are the unimaginable choices you must make to help them survive.

Why similar: Choices Matter 36%, Multiple Endings 21.9%, Horror 18.7%, Survival Horror 7.4%, Story Rich 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: Developed by the same studio, this game offers a similar cinematic, choice-driven horror experience with a large cast of characters.

Rebuilt and enhanced for PC – Until Dawn invites you to relive the nightmare, and immerse yourself in a gripping slasher horror where every decision can make the difference between life and death.

Why similar: Choices Matter 31.2%, Horror 22.6%, Multiple Endings 19.8%, Story Rich 8.1%, Mystery 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: This title defined the cinematic choice-based horror genre and shares the same DNA as the Dark Pictures Anthology.

Trapped and isolated in the abandoned town of Little Hope, 4 college students and their teacher must escape the nightmarish apparitions that relentlessly pursue them through an impenetrable fog.

Why similar: Survival Horror 14.6%, Multiple Endings 13.2%, Mythology 12.9%, Horror 12.5%, Psychological Horror 11.2%

Why You'll Like It: Another entry in the same anthology series that maintains the signature branching narrative and psychological horror elements.

The shadow of Frank Stone looms over Cedar Hills, a town forever altered by his violent past. As a group of young friends are about to discover, Stone’s blood-soaked legacy cuts deep, leaving scars across families, generations, and the very fabric of reality itself.

Why similar: Choices Matter 20.9%, Multiple Endings 17.1%, Horror 13.9%, Psychological Horror 12.8%, Story Rich 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: A narrative-driven horror game set in the Dead by Daylight universe that emphasizes player choice and branching paths.

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: Choices Matter 35.9%, Horror 19.9%, Co-op 14.3%, Survival Horror 9.2%, Story Rich 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: The first entry in the anthology, offering the same co-op and choice-based survival mechanics found in House of Ashes.

A group of documentary film makers receive a mysterious call inviting them to a modern-day replica of serial killer H.H. Holmes ‘Murder Castle’. But on arrival they soon discover they’re being watched, and even manipulated, and suddenly there is much more at stake than just their ratings…

Why similar: Choices Matter 20.5%, Multiple Endings 16.8%, Horror 13.7%, Psychological Horror 12.4%, Action-Adventure 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: This entry adds more environmental interaction and puzzle-solving to the established choice-driven formula.

Experience a gripping psychological thriller filled with innumerable twists and turns. The hunt is on for a murderer known only as the Origami Killer. Four characters, each following their own leads, must take part in a desperate attempt to prevent the killer from claiming a new victim.

Why similar: Choices Matter 30.8%, Multiple Endings 22.4%, Dynamic Narration 22.2% ★, Story Rich 12.1%, Mystery 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: An influential cinematic thriller that focuses on high-stakes decision-making and multiple endings.

A unique psychological action thriller delivered by A-list Hollywood performances by Elliot Page and Willem Dafoe, Beyond: Two Souls takes you on a thrilling journey across the globe as you play out the remarkable life of Jodie Holmes.

Why similar: Choices Matter 35.7%, Dynamic Narration 21.3% ★, Story Rich 15.1%, Horror 10%, Co-op 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: Features a strong supernatural narrative with cinematic gameplay and character-driven choices.

Detroit: Become Human puts the destiny of both mankind and androids in your hands, taking you to a near future where machines have become more intelligent than humans. Every choice you make affects the outcome of the game, with one of the most intricately branching narratives ever created.

Why similar: Choices Matter 37%, Multiple Endings 26.3%, Dynamic Narration 14.9% ★, Story Rich 14.9%, Atmospheric 3.1%

Why You'll Like It: A masterclass in branching narrative design where every player decision significantly alters the fate of the characters.

1975. Disaster strikes the Beira D oil rig off the coast of Scotland. Navigate the collapsing rig to save your crew from an otherworldly horror on the edge of all logic and reality in this 3x BAFTA Games Award-winning narrative horror experience.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 26.8%, Horror 24.9%, Story Rich 12%, Dark 12%, Supernatural 11.7%

Why You'll Like It: A tense, cinematic first-person horror game that focuses on isolation and survival in a hostile environment.

Return to Derceto Manor in this reimagination of Alone in the Dark, a love letter to the 90’s cult classic horror game.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 23.5%, Horror 20.4%, Survival Horror 17%, Supernatural 12.1%, Dark 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: A modern reimagining of the classic survival horror series that emphasizes narrative mystery and psychological tension.

The Walking Dead: The Telltale Definitive Series contains all 4 Seasons, 400 Days, and The Walking Dead: Michonne, which includes over 50 hours of gameplay across 23 unique episodes.

Why similar: Choices Matter 27.7%, Dynamic Narration 16.8% ★, Multiple Endings 16.6%, Horror 13.9%, Story Rich 12.3%

Why You'll Like It: The gold standard for choice-driven narrative games where character survival depends entirely on player decisions.

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 23.8%, Psychological Horror 22.7%, Story Rich 10.8%, Mystery 10.1%, Choices Matter 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: An investigative horror game that incorporates RPG elements and choices that affect the protagonist's sanity and survival.

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: Dynamic Narration 30.6% ★, Psychological Horror 17.6%, Horror 14%, Story Rich 9%, Mystery 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, psychological horror game that uses a strong narrative focus to explore disturbing themes.

Experience a Narrative Adventure where your choices and character growth truly matter. As a member of a 1793 secret society, live a tale of intrigue and manipulation on the hunt for your missing mother.

Why similar: Choices Matter 43.4%, Story Rich 14.6%, Mystery 12.1%, Multiple Endings 9.4%, Horror 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: A unique narrative adventure where choices and social manipulation are the primary mechanics for progression.

From the makers of the 2012 Game of the Year: The Walking Dead, comes a thriller based on the award-winning Fables comic books. As Bigby Wolf you will discover that a brutal, bloody murder is just a taste of things to come in a game series where your every decision can have enormous consequences.

Why similar: Choices Matter 29.5%, Multiple Endings 27.5%, Story Rich 15.4%, Mystery 9.1%, Adventure 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, atmospheric narrative adventure that excels at making player choices feel impactful and meaningful.

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 20.3%, Horror 17.6%, Multiple Endings 15.5%, Supernatural 9.9%, Mystery 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: A psychological horror experience that relies on atmosphere and shifting environments to tell a compelling story.

Explore the entangled lives of two families across thirty years in an original interactive drama from INTERIOR/NIGHT. Starting in 1998 with a robbery-gone-wrong, the character's lives depend on the choices you make.

Why similar: Choices Matter 27.7%, Multiple Endings 17.7%, Story Rich 11.9%, Co-op 11.7%, Mystery 10.8%

Why You'll Like It: An interactive drama that focuses heavily on branching narratives and the consequences of player choices.

As the lights go out, the embers of darkness are stoked in the sleepy town of Dormont. Confront uncomfortable horrors, keep your sanity in check and survive the night in this story-driven first-person psychological-thriller.

Why similar: Survival Horror 19.5%, Choices Matter 14.6%, Psychological Horror 14.6%, Horror 13.4%, Multiple Endings 12.7%

Why You'll Like It: A psychological horror game that focuses on exploration and choices made in a dark, supernatural world.

London, 1918. You are newly-turned Vampyr Dr. Jonathan Reid. As a doctor, you must find a cure to save the city’s flu-ravaged citizens. As a Vampyr, you are cursed to feed on those you vowed to heal.

Why similar: Choices Matter 36.3%, Horror 17.7%, Story Rich 16.9%, Atmospheric 9.1%, Dark 9%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, atmospheric game where every choice regarding who to save or kill has profound consequences on the world.

The Beast Inside is a unique, gripping twist on thriller and survival horror. Immerse in the story of long-buried secrets, personal tragedies, and madness. Play as two protagonists bounded by dark heritage. Combat the enemies, solve riddles and experience real terror in the 3D-scanned environment.

Why similar: Horror 37.2%, Survival Horror 27.3%, Psychological Horror 17%, Story Rich 8.7%, Atmospheric 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: A first-person horror game that blends historical mystery with modern psychological thriller elements.

The sci-fi survival-horror classic returns, completely rebuilt to offer an even more immersive experience — including visual, audio, and gameplay improvements — while staying faithful to the original game’s thrilling vision.

Why similar: Survival Horror 31.2%, Horror 26%, Psychological Horror 17.9%, Action-Adventure 10.4%, Dark 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: Features intense survival horror gameplay against grotesque, otherworldly threats that feel similar to the demons in House of Ashes.

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: Survival Horror 17.7%, Psychological Horror 14.4%, Horror 12.9%, Choices Matter 12.7%, Action-Adventure 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: A survival horror game that features permadeath and a focus on investigation, forcing players to make careful decisions.

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: Survival Horror 17.6%, Psychological Horror 14.3%, Demons 13.5%, Choices Matter 12.1%, Horror 12%

Why You'll Like It: A psychological horror game that explores dark, surreal dimensions and focuses on narrative-driven survival.

A deadly virus engulfs the residents of Raccoon City in September of 1998, plunging the city into chaos as flesh eating zombies roam the streets for survivors. An unparalleled adrenaline rush, gripping storyline, and unimaginable horrors await you. Witness the return of Resident Evil 2.

Why similar: Survival Horror 47.7%, Horror 28.4%, Story Rich 8.7%, Atmospheric 6.6%, Dark 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a masterclass in survival horror atmosphere and tension, mirroring the high-stakes survival feel of House of Ashes.

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: Psychological Horror 26.8%, Horror 26%, Demons 16.9%, Story Rich 9.4%, Dark 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: An indie psychological horror game that focuses on uncovering a dark family history through exploration and narrative.

Little Nightmares II is the second game in a series that has thrilled and captivated millions of players worldwide since 2017. Now it’s your turn to try to survive this critically acclaimed entry in the most charming horror series ever made.

Why similar: Horror 31.6%, Psychological Horror 18.5%, Dark 12%, Story Rich 9.8%, Atmospheric 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric horror game that uses environmental storytelling and cinematic presentation to build tension.

FOREWARNED is a 1-4 player co-op survival horror. Delve deep into ancient Egyptian ruins with your team of fellow archaeologists. Investigate phenomena, collect treasure, discover lore, survive danger, and banish the evil that lurks within.

Why similar: Survival Horror 28.5%, Horror 25%, Psychological Horror 15.2%, Co-op 12.5%, Action-Adventure 6.5%

Oxenfree is a supernatural thriller about a group of friends who unwittingly open a ghostly rift. You are Alex, and you’ve just brought your new stepbrother Jonas to an overnight island party gone horribly wrong.

Why similar: Choices Matter 22.5%, Supernatural 15.6%, Story Rich 13%, Horror 11.5%, Multiple Endings 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: A supernatural mystery game that utilizes a unique dialogue system to drive the narrative and character relationships.

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: Dynamic Narration 32% ★, Horror 14.8%, Psychological Horror 13.1%, Choices Matter 12.6%, Multiple Endings 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: A deep, atmospheric psychological horror game that prioritizes narrative discovery and unsettling environments.

As an agent of the secret special forces A.A.U., your covert mission in Serbia goes wrong fast. Framed, intercepted, and stranded in the abandoned territory of Uzovnica, you’ll need every skill to survive, especially when everything around you is not what it seems.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 18.9%, Horror 16.5%, Demons 15.7%, Action-Adventure 11.9%, Dark 10%

In this story focused horror game, you are a priest! And you need to help a family with their cursed house, explore, follow your visions, find the root, and exorcize it!

Why similar: Survival Horror 18.4%, Demons 15.1%, Psychological Horror 13.6%, Horror 12.4%, Supernatural 10.5%

A photographer enters the Great Pyramids to photograph Pharaoh Rudamon’s remains, but is soon overwhelmed by a sinister curse, as the ancient tomb awakens dark forces that claw at his sanity.

Why similar: Horror 36.8%, Dark 18.3%, Atmospheric 11.7%, Psychological Horror 10%, Adventure 7.8%

Malum is the premier C-list horror game. Run from a motely collection of bizarre demons then summon in some guns to turn the tables on them. Best enjoyed with friends.

Why similar: Survival Horror 15.3%, Demons 15.1%, Mythology 12.8%, Psychological Horror 11%, Horror 10.2%

A former special forces operative is sent to uncover a government cover-up tied to a secret viral experiment. As he explores a hidden underground lab and tracks the last two survivors, he realizes the facility conceals even darker secrets.

Why similar: Survival Horror 23.2%, Psychological Horror 16%, Horror 15.3%, Action-Adventure 10.5%, Mystery 9%

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 28.1%, Psychological Horror 27.4%, Survival Horror 15.6%, Dark 8%, Story Rich 7.3%

The creators of Little Nightmares™ I & II have returned to take you on a darker, more terrifying journey than ever before. In this horror adventure game, a brother & sister go through hell to rescue their missing friends and escape the island that they used to call home.

Why similar: Horror 35%, Co-op 22.3%, Dark 14.1%, Atmospheric 10.9%, Adventure 6.4%

Earth is dying and humanity is running out of time. 12 light years from home, Tau Ceti f offers a small sliver of hope. When the colony ship Cassiopeia crash lands on the planet, its crew soon realize they are far from being alone. In space, death takes many forms.

Why similar: Survival Horror 20.5%, Choices Matter 17%, Psychological Horror 14.8%, Multiple Endings 14.7%, Horror 13.3%

You're hired to dig up graves at a local church, looting valuables while demonic activity escalates. You must find and return all the burnt bones to stop the demonic activity. Each night you will dig for valuables to find bones, fend off growing corruption, and survive to solve the mystery.

Why similar: Demons 21.4%, Nonlinear 16.8%, Horror 14.1%, Psychological Horror 11.7%, Mystery 9.3%

Dark Hours is a co-op survival horror game for 1-4 players. Your heist has been disrupted by a supernatural event, and your team of robbers is now trapped with an evil entity. Forget your plan, your mission is to survive. Explore and cooperate to find a way out.

Why similar: Survival Horror 21.7%, Horror 18.1%, Psychological Horror 15.2%, Supernatural 12.5%, Co-op 10.3%

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 22.1%, Psychological Horror 21.8%, Survival Horror 21.5%, Demons 10.4%, Dark 8.9%

Don’t play alone – invite a friend and double the scares during your time in The Devil In Me. The Friend's Pass works on a single save game and allows you and a friend one full playthrough of The Devil In Me with only one full version of the game.

Why similar: Nonlinear 18.4%, Choices Matter 17.7%, Action-Adventure 17.2%, Horror 17.2%, Psychological Horror 15.8%

You awaken in a cold unfamiliar building crawling with grotesque creatures. Stave off terror using your wits and anything you can find, then try to make it out alive in this highly atmospheric environmental horror game.

Why similar: Survival Horror 21.3%, Psychological Horror 15.3%, Horror 14.1%, Supernatural 12.6%, Demons 12.1%

If war is the closest we get to hell on earth, it's because Earth harbours the worst of demons: humankind. In an isolated country ravaged by infighting, discover the secrets of your past and deal with the repercussions of a mysterious calamity.

Why similar: Story Rich 23%, Action-Adventure 21.4%, Atmospheric 17%, Supernatural 16.6%, Dark 12.4%

Try to escape with your life in a first-person survival horror adventure. Play through the eyes of four distinct characters as you evade and confront terrifying ghosts, unravel mind-bending puzzles, and unearth a sinister conspiracy…

Why similar: Survival Horror 17.6%, Psychological Horror 15.5%, Multiple Endings 14.6%, Mystery 11.8%, Supernatural 11%

Supernatural phenomena are on the rise. In MetaPhysical you and up to 5 other friends can go on the hunt for eerie creatures to put an end to their sinister activities! Whether it's an ordinary ghost or a demon, your task is to identify the rumbling creature and then finish it off.

Why similar: Mythology 15.9%, Demons 15.8%, Survival Horror 13.7%, Psychological Horror 10.6%, Supernatural 10.5%

Explore haunted locations, collect paranormal evidence, and survive the revenge of the former residents still haunting them. Team up with up to 3 friends to figure out the ghost, however, what begins as an investigation quickly turns into a desperate struggle to stay alive.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 19.3%, Demons 18.7%, Horror 18.1%, Supernatural 17.3%, Co-op 10.8%

Clock in for the worst cleaning shift of your life: Unclog nasty toilets and scrub ectoplasm in this 1-4 player online co-op survival horror game. Get the job done and don't get caught by the entities hunting you!

Why similar: Nonlinear 17%, Survival Horror 15.1%, Demons 13.6%, Choices Matter 13.2%, Psychological Horror 12.5%

A dark sci-fi horror where ancient rituals intertwine with secret Soviet experiments. Explore atmospheric tunnels, hidden laboratories, and abandoned shrines inspired by real locations—and survive by solving intricate, mind-bending puzzles.

Why similar: Horror 19.5%, Psychological Horror 13.7%, Survival Horror 13.4%, Dark 13.2%, Multiple Endings 13.1%

An online co-op horror game featuring unique playable characters and RPG mechanics. Exorcise ghosts using your special abilities and tools while surviving the supernatural onslaught

Why similar: Survival Horror 18.7%, Demons 15.4%, Psychological Horror 14.4%, Horror 14.2%, Supernatural 11.3%

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: Demons 17.2%, Survival Horror 15.5%, Psychological Horror 15.2%, Horror 14%, Supernatural 11.4%

Demonologist is a Co-Op horror game that can be played with at least 1 and up to 4 players. Your goal is to identify the type of evil spirit in cursed places and exorcise it using your equipment, either alone or with your team.

Why similar: Demons 21.7%, Horror 19.9%, Psychological Horror 18.8%, Co-op 11.1%, Mystery 9.7%

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: Survival Horror 26%, Horror 20.9%, Psychological Horror 20.7%, Dark 9.4%, Atmospheric 7.3%

Embark on a heartrending journey into a brutal, breathtaking world, and discover the cost of saving those you love in a desperate struggle for survival. Strike from the shadows or unleash hell with a variety of weapons, tools and unearthly powers.

Why similar: Action-Adventure 26.5%, Dark 17.6%, Mystery 16%, Atmospheric 13.4%, Story Rich 9.5%

Dead Format is a survival horror game set in iconic film eras. It's 1990s Scotland, and your brother has gone missing after becoming obsessed with a mysterious new VHS format. Follow his trail through the tapes and uncover why the government wants to ban "Video Ghastlies".

Why similar: Survival Horror 30.2%, Psychological Horror 19%, Horror 16.4%, 1990's 8.7%, Mystery 7.7%

If hell is a state of the soul, these are the steps that will lead you to its gates. Dark Atlas: Infernum is a disturbing first-person story where an esoteric end of the world meets psychological survival horror with a strong narrative component.

Why similar: Horror 22.5%, Psychological Horror 22.3%, Story Rich 12.7%, Mystery 12.1%, Action-Adventure 11.8%

Stranded at an abandoned gas station in the middle of the desert. Losing your grip on reality. Dark rituals. Demonic pursuers. No escape.

Why similar: Survival Horror 22.1%, Demons 21.8%, Psychological Horror 15.9%, Horror 11.6%, Action-Adventure 9.2%