- #1 The Devilry Reservation
97% matchVery Positive93% of 82 reviews2023
Dev: GentFish
Windows · Mac · Linux
Step into the role of a faceless detective investigating creatures from Slavic folklore. Explore dialogue-driven mysteries, solve puzzles, and uncover post-Soviet occult secrets in a pixel art housing block full of bizarre residents and hidden truths
Why similar: Lovecraftian 26.8%, Detective 14.1%, Text-Based 10.3%, Dark Humor 10.1%, Demons 6.7%
- #2 Case 32
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: stork game
Windows
A series of mysterious murders takes place in a small provincial town. Detective Cooper must unravel a tangle of mystical, chilling events to get to the bottom of the mystery.
Why similar: Lovecraftian 19.9%, Detective 19.6%, Surreal 14.4%, Narration 11.6%, Demons 9.9%
- #3 Arkham Detective
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Skellyboy Studios AS
Windows
Arkham Detective is an immersive and captivating psychological thriller that unfolds within the eerie and otherworldly universe crafted by the master of cosmic horror, H.P. Lovecraft.
Why similar: Lovecraftian 29.3%, Detective 23.3%, Narration 14.6%, Thriller 13.2%, Exploration 6.1%
- #4 Insight
95% matchVery Positive86% of 66 reviews2024
Dev: GravelRoadPub: PaperPixel Games
Windows
Insight is a single-player horror story game shrouded in mystery. You'll take control of different characters to solve crimes and unveil the dark secrets behind them.
Why similar: Lovecraftian 27.6%, Detective 23.2%, Thriller 13.9%, Surreal 13.2%, Drama 7%
- #5 Pineford: Part I
94% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2024
Dev: Rebel Rebel Studio
Windows · Mac
Investigate the murder of Evie Roots. Save the town from disaster. Learn the history of the Great Houses. Immerse yourself in the centuries-old history of Pineford.
Why similar: Detective 22.1%, Lovecraftian 20.2%, Surreal 16.6%, Text-Based 12.5%, Psychological 7%
- #6 Karpatia: Order Of The Comet
94% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Playburner
Windows
Karpatia is a first-person story-driven mystery. Bring pictures to life by matching them with the world, explore an eerie yet home-like castle, unveil its hidden nature and return your lost little brother. If the castle let you.
Why similar: Detective 20.3%, Surreal 15%, Thriller 14.8%, Psychological 9%, Relaxing 8.4%
- #7 Silent Love
93% matchMostly Positive78% of 249 reviews2023
Dev: Weird Bunny
Windows
This is a terrorist decryption adventure game that took place in 1913.
Why similar: Detective 24%, Surreal 18.7%, Thriller 14.7%, Drama 10.1%, Exploration 8.4%
- #8 Cthulhu: The Cosmic Abyss
92% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Big Bad WolfPub: Nacon
Windows
A mining station in the Pacific abyss is no longer responding. As an investigator of the occult, unravel the mysteries of the deep. Test your wits and sanity in this lovecraftian thriller.
Why similar: Lovecraftian 35%, Detective 19.6%, Thriller 9.1%, Narration 9%, Exploration 8.2%
- #9 Circular Fallacy
91% matchVery Positive93% of 68 reviews2025
Dev: 非稳态物质-Unstable Matter
Windows
This is a game that seamlessly transitions between 2D card-based gameplay and immersive 3D environments ,"It" made everything disappear, yet the rain that night never ceased. And so, I embarked on a journey to find the answers. Why did I become myself?
Why similar: Lovecraftian 24.3%, Surreal 23.7%, Detective 18%, Psychological 12.6%, Story Rich 7.4%
- #10 Call of Cthulhu®
91% matchMostly Positive79% of 13,295 reviews2018
Dev: Cyanide StudioPub: Focus Entertainment
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 7.3 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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: Lovecraftian 51.3%, Detective 25.3%, Narration 7.8%, Story Rich 5.9%, Mystery 4.1%
- #11 The Wild Case
90% matchVery Positive86% of 248 reviews2021
Dev: Specialbit Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 84%
The Wild Case is a 2D first-person point-and-click adventure. In this story-focused adventure, players meet a cast of colorful characters, experience mysterious encounters, and solve puzzles to progress through the game.
Why similar: Detective 26.3%, Narration 13.6%, Text-Based 13.6%, Thriller 10.7%, Exploration 8.4%
- #12 Family curse
89% matchVery Positive91% of 235 reviews2023
Dev: Stork Game
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Family curse is a mystical horror from the first person with a frightening atmosphere. Immerse yourself in the intricate history of the Crouse family and find out the terrible secret of the people who died in the cursed house.
Why similar: Detective 19%, Lovecraftian 18.1%, Thriller 12.5%, Demons 12.5%, Narration 10%
- #13 DESOLATIUM
89% matchMostly Negative28% of 29 reviews2024
Dev: SUPERLUMENPub: SOEDESCO
Windows · Linux
DESOLATIUM is a first-person point & click Graphic Adventure based on Lovecraft Mythos. Live this horror story where you will have to visit mysterious locations, face lovecraftian creatures, find clues and combine objects to solve puzzles.
Why similar: Lovecraftian 23.8%, Detective 22.4%, Narration 13.7%, Thriller 10.1%, Exploration 9.6%
- #14 Psycholog
88% matchPositive100% of 20 reviews2024
Dev: Nimavoha Interactive
Windows
As a psychologist, how would you handle your clients falling victim to their own phobias? Find out in this horror visual novel infused with point-and-click gameplay elements.
Why similar: Detective 20.7%, Dark Humor 16.7%, Surreal 15.7%, Text-Based 13%, Narration 12.7%
- #15 Nowhere Near
87% matchMixed52% of 21 reviews2024
Dev: VYRE Studios
Windows
Do you believe in ghosts? As a skeptical video blogger, you will travel to France to one of the most cursed places - the abandoned Lagarde psychiatric hospital. Will you be able to capture something. or someone.
Why similar: Detective 26.2%, Demons 15.1%, Thriller 13.9%, Surreal 13.9%, Exploration 8.4%
- #16 Visceratum
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Michael Rfdshir
Windows
Biohacker Krimson challenges Visceratum, a biological singularity brewing in the depths of the Soft City. How are the secrets of one's childhood, the rebellion of consciousness, and the plots of deranged corporations intertwined? You are here to unravel this mystery. Or forge a new one?
Why similar: Dark Humor 19.4%, Lovecraftian 18.6%, Surreal 16.8%, Narration 11.5%, Exploration 9.6%
- #17 Inquisitor Shepherd
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Narrowdeep
Windows
Become Shepherd, an inquisitor sent to a suspicious village. Unveil the secrets of a world filled with fear, and make an inevitable choice. In this visual novel mystery, your decisions change the world. Can you survive the desperate horror?
Why similar: Lovecraftian 32.8%, Detective 25.6%, Text-Based 13.9%, Thriller 11.3%, Story Rich 6%
- #18 Sherlock Holmes The Awakened
85% matchVery Positive83% of 2,656 reviews2023
Dev: Frogwares
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 9.1 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Experience a nerve-racking Lovecraftian adventure, rebuilt from the ground up with modern graphics and gameplay. Become Sherlock Holmes, and find yourself at the heart of the terrifying Cthulhu Mythos as you investigate a series of mysterious disappearances in Europe and the US.
Why similar: Lovecraftian 33.1%, Detective 27.7%, Narration 14.2%, Exploration 7.9%, Story Rich 6.8%
- #19 DESOLATIUM: Prologue
84% matchMostly Positive78% of 118 reviews2021
Dev: SUPERLUMEN
Windows · Mac
Median: 48 minMean: 11.1 hrs≥1hr: 42%
DESOLATIUM: PROLOGUE is a first-person point & click Graphic Adventure based on Lovecraft Mythos. Live this horror story where you will have to visit mysterious locations, face lovecraftian creatures, find clues and combine objects to solve puzzles.
Why similar: Lovecraftian 28.4%, Detective 22.7%, Narration 12.2%, Exploration 10.1%, Thriller 7.8%
- #20 Lunacy: Saint Rhodes
84% matchMixed59% of 172 reviews2023
Dev: Stormling StudiosPub: Iceberg Interactive
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Lunacy: Saint Rhodes is a first-person psychological horror adventure game. Explore your dark family history, solve puzzles and experience a gut-wrenching feeling of terror. You are being watched; never alone, never safe.
Why similar: Lovecraftian 38.6%, Surreal 17%, Demons 12.6%, Thriller 11.9%, Exploration 7.8%
- #21 Dimhaven - The Lost Source
83% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Zadbox EntertainmentPub: Blue Brain Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Are you ready for an adventure? Challenges, exploration and puzzles in a narrative driven experience, pick up your camera and test your wits in this first-person mystery by the team behind Quern!
Why similar: Detective 24.5%, Dark Humor 19.3%, Surreal 12.7%, Exploration 8.6%, Drama 8.5%
- #22 旧日重返(Mystery of the Past)
82% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 锁眼工作室
Windows
《Mystery of the Past》is a detective puzzle game about time loop. You will play as detective Raymond, confronting fears unknown to many. Every time the shadow of death descends upon you, you have the chance to begin anew. Death is no longer the end but a new beginning.
Why similar: Lovecraftian 34.6%, Detective 29.1%, Exploration 14.1%, Story Rich 7.8%, 2D 6.7%
- #23 Ambitious
82% matchMostly Negative20% of 10 reviews2022
Dev: Puhu
Windows
"Ambitious" is a third person puzzle solving game based on the myth system written by Lovecraft. It tells the story of the demise of a fictional border town in Britain in the last century, as well as a deeper mystery.
Why similar: Lovecraftian 35.3%, Thriller 16.2%, Detective 13.5%, Exploration 9.2%, Narration 8.7%
- #24 Psycho-Sleuth
81% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: PHOSEPO
Windows
Psycho-Sleuth is a mystery game where cognitive disorders distort the rules of murder. 13 players, each with a strange condition — like “no lying,” “no left side,” or “no faces” — are trapped in a deadly game. These disorders are contagious, and the killer hides behind abnormal logic.
Why similar: Detective 26.8%, Dark Humor 20.7%, Thriller 12.5%, Psychological 9.7%, Exploration 6.9%
- #25 Secrets of the Haunted Mansion
81% matchMixed58% of 12 reviews2023
Dev: WulwArtGames
Windows
"Secrets of the Haunted Mansion" is an immersive interactive adventure game that transports players into the dark and mysterious world of an abandoned and haunted estate. Step into the shoes of an explorer, ready to unearth forgotten secrets and unravel intriguing puzzles.
Why similar: Detective 27.4%, Surreal 19.8%, Demons 13.5%, Thriller 10.6%, Exploration 10.1%
- #26 Ophelia
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Nico
Windows
Ophelia is a detective game with survival elements. After a long period of silence, your sister Ophelia unexpectedly contacts you from her remote island. Discover the riddles of the island and your past to unravel the mysteries of your sister and her island.
Why similar: Detective 38%, Lovecraftian 33.1%, Exploration 18.2%, Pixel Graphics 7.7%, Adventure 3%
- #27 The Sinking City Remastered
79% matchMostly Positive76% of 5,182 reviews2021
Dev: Frogwares
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 9.6 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Powered by Unreal Engine 5, The Sinking City Remastered brings the eerie, atmospheric world of Oakmont back to life with enhanced gameplay and fully relit environments, perfect for both newcomers and returning players.
Why similar: Lovecraftian 32.5%, Detective 25.3%, Narration 12.8%, Thriller 10.3%, Exploration 8.4%
- #28 Necropolis Suite
78% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Freesphere
Windows
Necropolis Suite, is an immersive narrative-driven cosmic horror game about discovery, knowledge, and the meaning of transcendence. Can you escape the terror that lurks in the suite?
Why similar: Lovecraftian 37.8%, Detective 32.5%, Exploration 9.4%, Story Rich 7.6%, Thriller 7.3%
- #29 The Dark Rites of Arkham
76% matchVery Positive98% of 429 reviews2026
Dev: Postmodern AdventuresPub: enComplot
Windows
A macabre ritual murder puts Arkham PD detectives Jack Foster and Harvey Whitman to the test. As the investigation progresses, they will unveil a disturbing connection between the Salem witch trials of the 17th century and the end of humankind.
Why similar: Lovecraftian 36.6%, Detective 26.8%, Exploration 11.6%, Pixel Graphics 7.1%, 2D 6.2%
- #30 Puzzle Agent 2
80% matchVery Positive87% of 1,136 reviews2011
Dev: Telltale
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 65%
Agent Nelson Tethers just solved his biggest case yet. So why isn't he satisfied? Venture back to eerie Scoggins, Minnesota to solve the mystery of "the Hidden People" once and for all!
Why similar: Detective 28.1%, Dark Humor 21.6%, Surreal 21%, Story Rich 6.8%, 2D 5.7%
- #31 Dziedzic: Księga pytań bez odpowiedzi
78% matchPositive83% of 12 reviews2024
Dev: MegoBari
Windows · Linux
Zlot rodzinny to dla Miłosza Dajskiego okazja, aby spotkać się z dawno niewidzianymi członkami rodziny. Przechadzając się po pałacu, w którym nie było go od lat napotyka człowieka, który zdaje się twierdzić, że jest jego kuzynem, ten jednak za nic nie potrafi go sobie przypomnieć.
Why similar: Detective 30.3%, Text-Based 16.3%, Narration 14.1%, Thriller 10.2%, Psychological 7.6%
- #32 Stones of Flesh
77% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2024
Dev: Joe Renwick
Windows
You are flesh, blood and bones. A fragile mortal, in a land of something far bigger than yourself.
Why similar: Lovecraftian 43.8%, Text-Based 22.6%, Story Rich 8.2%, Exploration 7.7%, Mystery 7.5%
- #33 Malevolent Madness
76% matchPositive83% of 29 reviews2025
Dev: NEBULA NOVA GAMES
Windows
In a time-travel themed psychological horror game, explore cursed regions of the past, solve puzzles, and escape forces that threaten reality. Your choices determine your fate and the flow of time.
Why similar: Detective 29.5%, Surreal 15.1%, Psychological 12.9%, Thriller 9.6%, Exploration 8.6%
- #34 The Night Is Long
75% matchPositive83% of 41 reviews2025
Dev: TheGamerUrso
Windows
The Night Is Long is a short first-person horror game where a grieving man follows a ghostly vision into an abandoned mansion. Uncover dark secrets, survive atmospheric horrors, and face your past through exploration, puzzles, and subtle scares.
Why similar: Lovecraftian 44.1%, Surreal 19%, Exploration 13.1%, Psychological 8.4%, Story Rich 5.8%
- #35 My Own Murder
75% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Unseen InteractivePub: Abiding Bridge
Windows
After yet another night of brooding over his wife's murder, Detective Edgar receives a mysterious letter. A music star asks to investigate her own murder. Interrogate the suspects, search for clues and find out what happened. Will you be able to unravel the truth from the lies?
Why similar: Detective 33.1%, Narration 24.5%, Thriller 15.8%, Exploration 11.8%, Story Rich 7.8%
- #36 Edge of Sanity
74% matchMostly Positive74% of 239 reviews2024
Dev: Vixa GamesPub: Daedalic Entertainment
Windows
Set in the unforgiving lands of Alaska, Edge of Sanity is a Cthulhu-inspired, 2D survival horror game. Uncover a disturbing story while madness claws at your mind. Lead a group of survivors and explore, scavenge and survive together - against untold eldritch horrors.
Why similar: Lovecraftian 30.2%, Detective 21%, Surreal 14.9%, Narration 13.4%, Exploration 9.4%
- #37 Sherlock Holmes: The Awakened (2008)
77% matchMostly Positive74% of 879 reviews2009
Dev: Frogwares
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 73%
The Sherlock Holmes series returns with this updated version of The Awakened, which brings a whole new dimension to the original title developed by Frogwares. The game puts the player into an investigation of the Cthulhu Mythos - as imagined by Father of modern horror, H.P. Lovecraft.
Why similar: Lovecraftian 51.4%, Detective 39.2%, Mystery 4.7%, Adventure 4.7%
- #38 HYPNOS
73% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Redlock Studio
Windows
HYPNOS is a first-person adventure and exploration game, set in a lovecraftian megastructure fever dream. Enter the Nameless City at the edge of Dreams. Follow the trail into the shadow of the Holy Mountain. Embrace your destiny.
Why similar: Lovecraftian 40.2%, Surreal 19.3%, Narration 12.8%, Exploration 11.6%, Story Rich 5.7%
- #39 The Stamp
72% matchPositive100% of 10 reviews2025
Dev: Nimavoha Interactive
Windows
Piece together your memories. Reveal the truth. A minimalistic Lovecraftian tale of symbols, sentences, and quiet discovery.
Why similar: Lovecraftian 34%, Surreal 19.4%, Text-Based 16.1%, Narration 14.8%, Exploration 5.8%
- #40 The Darkside Detective: A Fumble in the Dark
73% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,922 reviews2021
Dev: Spooky DoorwayPub: Akupara Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Delouse your room with sage and pack up your travel-sized ouija board, it’s time to re-enter Twin Lakes - America’s 34th most haunted city. Join Detective McQueen as he puzzles his way through 9 chilling cases, risking life and pixelated limb to solve the macabre mysteries that plague the poor town.
Why similar: Detective 29.6%, Dark Humor 16.3%, Text-Based 14.5%, Story Rich 7.5%, Exploration 7%
- #41 Rainswept
74% matchVery Positive87% of 301 reviews2019
Dev: Frostwood Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Rainswept takes you on an emotional adventure in a small town shaken by a double shooting. Join Detective Stone and unravel a tangled web of love, relationships, and unresolved trauma in this character-driven murder mystery game.
Why similar: Detective 28.3%, Surreal 20.1%, Thriller 12.6%, Psychological 7.2%, Exploration 6.7%
- #42 The Apple Tree
73% matchPositive92% of 24 reviews2022
Dev: Remnants of mosaic
Windows
The Apple Tree is an interactive story in the genre of a visual novel. Investigate a series of murders together with police Captain Christian Tyler and try not to fall into the trap of criminals!
Why similar: Detective 31.7%, Thriller 14.7%, Psychological 13.4%, Drama 9.8%, Text-Based 8.1%
- #43 Arkham Mysteries: Chapter One
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Squidbit Works
Windows
Uncover the secrets of Arkham in a dark cosmic horror adventure. Solve puzzles, cross hidden dimensions, and use the Eye of Kadath to reveal the impossible. Knowledge comes at a price... are you willing to pay it?
Why similar: Lovecraftian 34.3%, Detective 21.8%, Narration 12.6%, Exploration 8.5%, Relaxing 8.3%
- #44 Octopus City Blues
71% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Ghost in a Bottle
Windows · Mac · Linux
In a world of ice, the last human city is tearing itself apart. Explore the underbelly of a monstrous metropolis in a surreal adventure about everything and nothing.
Why similar: Lovecraftian 26.6%, Dark Humor 19.2%, Surreal 19.1%, Exploration 10.1%, Conspiracy 9.8% ★
- #45 The Chrono Jotter
71% matchVery Positive94% of 2,205 reviews2021
Dev: Orca LayoutPub: 2P Games
Windows
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Rewind time to save your girlfriend in a twisted high school death game. A gripping yuri visual novel: Investigate brutal murders, unravel psychological horrors, and fight for a forbidden love that defies death itself.
Why similar: Lovecraftian 31.2%, Detective 24.7%, Thriller 12.8%, Drama 8.3%, Story Rich 6.6%
- #46 Earth's Center of Gravity
71% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2022
Dev: Beşinci Kural A.Ş.
Windows · Linux
Earth's Center of Gravity is a mystic horror visual novel with multiple endings. The story revolves around Tower Antiques. "No one remembers how long Tower Antiques was there. But it remembers everyone. Even the ones who did not visit it yet." Tower Antiques is waiting for you to write your story.
Why similar: Surreal 23.6%, Lovecraftian 21.6%, Thriller 16.5%, Exploration 8.8%, Text-Based 8.6%
- #47 The Jester and the Madman
69% matchPositive94% of 16 reviews2025
Dev: Tim Rachor
Windows · Linux
The Jester and the Madman, a sequel to Curse of the Old Gods, is a point-and-click adventure with a 90s-style digitized art aesthetic, steeped in Lovecraftian horror. Solve puzzles, uncover a vast conspiracy, and descend into a world of cults, paranoia, and creeping madness.
Why similar: Lovecraftian 39.9%, Detective 28.3%, Thriller 11%, Narration 8%, Pixel Graphics 3.5%
- #48 CyberCook
69% matchPositive90% of 10 reviews2025
Dev: Vesvese Studios
Windows
A cyberpunk PS1-style cooking game, serve up more than just food. Slice through enemies, decide their fates, and uncover dark secrets hidden within your dystopian kitchen.
Why similar: Lovecraftian 23.7%, Detective 22.8%, Surreal 16.9%, Narration 13.8%, Exploration 9.1%
- #49 sammy.
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: shoebox
Windows
A haunting coming-of-age story about a school trip to a dying island and social outcasts looking for closure.
Why similar: Surreal 23.4%, Thriller 16.9%, Text-Based 16.9%, Psychological 14.4%, Exploration 8.6%
- #50 Call of the Sea
70% matchVery Positive88% of 5,866 reviews2020
Dev: Out of the Blue GamesPub: Raw Fury
Windows
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Join Norah, a woman plagued by a mysterious illness, in her search for her missing husband in this adventure puzzle game set on a lush island paradise. Immerse yourself in stunning visuals and unlock forbidden secrets in a moving tale of mystery and love.
Why similar: Lovecraftian 40.5%, Surreal 14%, Narration 13.5%, Story Rich 8.6%, Exploration 8.3%
- #51 The Darkside Detective
70% matchVery Positive94% of 5,075 reviews2017
Dev: Spooky DoorwayPub: Akupara Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Grab your trench coat, tune your sixth sense and join the Darkside Division as they investigate the outright bizarre, the downright dangerous and the confusing cases of Twin Lakes. Flesh-hungry tentacles, mafian zombies, and the occasional missing sock are no match for The Darkside Detective.
Why similar: Detective 34.8%, Lovecraftian 20.5%, Dark Humor 14.4%, Story Rich 8.2%, Pixel Graphics 7.4%
- #52 FoldLoop
69% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Keyhole Studio
Windows
FoldLoop is a detective game that emphasizes logical reasoning. To escape the curse of endless cycles, you'll observe the sandbox from a higher dimension, analyze the rulebook, and deduce the secrets of the real world.
Why similar: Detective 33.3%, Lovecraftian 32.5%, Story Rich 8%, Mystery 7.8%, Conspiracy 7.4% ★
- #53 The Unluckiest Man
68% matchVery Positive92% of 262 reviews2022
Dev: Darkania Works
Windows
After his wife draws her last breath, Dragomir is devastated. As a poor man with a drinking habit, he must not only manage to hold a decent funeral, but also stand for himself in a small town that doesn't see him with good eyes.
Why similar: Lovecraftian 36.9%, Detective 22.2%, Psychological 11.1%, Exploration 9.9%, Story Rich 7.1%
- #54 Amnea28: Two Eternities
68% matchNo user reviews
Dev: TomoToro
Windows
A group of university students is going to spend a week in the old hotel "Amnea". Within these seven days they have to find out what is hidden behind its facade and to unravel all the mysteries without losing their minds.
Why similar: Detective 26.8%, Text-Based 17.3%, Psychological 11%, Thriller 10.5%, Drama 9.4%
- #55 Vlad Circus: Descend Into Madness
68% matchVery Positive89% of 187 reviews2023
Dev: IndiesruptionPub: Blowfish Studios
Windows
Vlad Circus: Descend into Madness puts your sanity to the test, challenging you to escape a labyrinth of nightmares and torment. Test your mind against a slow burn of puzzles, light survival mechanics, and methodical action.
Why similar: Surreal 19%, Thriller 16.5%, Psychological 12.4%, Dark Humor 10%, Exploration 8.8%
- #56 England in London
67% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: ROMJIM
Windows
England in London is a surrealist satirical dark comedy adventure game with an emphasis on atmosphere, characters and mini-games. Featuring weird looking art, hand drawn animation and an ambient score for when you truly want to be left alone.
Why similar: Dark Humor 39.5%, Surreal 28.4%, Atmospheric 6.8%, Exploration 6.4%, Story Rich 5.5%
- #57 Enclosure 3-D
67% matchPositive90% of 40 reviews2022
Dev: Femo Duo EntertainmentPub: mausimus
Windows · Mac · Linux
You are Mike Goodman, joining a mission to investigate mysterious activity at an arctic base. Text-parser mystery adventure game inspired by classics of the genre, using pixel art in 3D.
Why similar: Detective 21.5%, Dark Humor 20.9%, Text-Based 17.4%, Thriller 13.9%, Mystery 7.1%
- #58 The Bookwalker: Thief of Tales
66% matchVery Positive92% of 2,635 reviews2023
Dev: DO MY BESTPub: tinyBuild
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 90%
The Bookwalker is a narrative adventure in which you play as Etienne Quist, a writer-turned-thief with the ability to dive into books. Use your powers to journey between reality and book worlds, and steal legendary items like Thor's Hammer and Excalibur to restore your ability to write.
Why similar: Detective 22.3%, Surreal 18.4%, Narration 14.3%, Thriller 12.5%, Drama 7.6%
- #59 Athanasy
66% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 521 reviews2022
Dev: WirionPub: 7DOTS
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 11.3 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Deep beneath the surface of the dead Earth, the City, the last refuge of humanity, hides. Engineering genius and efforts of all mankind; a giant structure of steel, concrete, and biopolymers. It keeps the remnants of civilization one step away from total extinction.
Why similar: Lovecraftian 22%, Detective 21.2%, Surreal 17.2%, Text-Based 15%, Narration 12.8%
- #60 Haunting of Mageburrow
65% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2026
Dev: Solohack3r Studios
Windows
A cozy lovecraftian horror retro RPG. Become a paranormal investigator & explore an open world. Solve a criminal conspiracy of the occult. Investigate & battle monsters.
Why similar: Lovecraftian 36.8%, Detective 26.6%, Demons 16.8%, Exploration 6.8%, Story Rich 5.3%