Games Like The Gap

What Remains of Edith Finch is a collection of strange tales about a family in Washington state. As Edith, you’ll explore the colossal Finch house, searching for stories as she explores her family history and tries to figure out why she's the last one in her family left alive.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 28.8%, Story Rich 18.6%, Atmospheric 11.2%, First-Person 9%, Exploration 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: Like The Gap, this game masterfully explores family history through intimate, surreal, and emotionally charged narrative vignettes.

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: Detective 29%, Walking Simulator 27.2%, Atmospheric 10.3%, First-Person 8.5%, Exploration 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: It features a similar focus on atmospheric exploration and piecing together a tragic mystery through environmental storytelling.

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: Walking Simulator 19.7%, Detective 18.4%, Surreal 14.5%, Psychological Horror 13.2%, Action-Adventure 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: This game shares the sci-fi premise of diving into fractured memories to uncover dark truths within a psychological horror framework.

This story-driven adventure follows a mystery of death and despair from reality into the surreal realms of objective memories and subjective experiences. Search the mind, solve puzzles, and unravel the dark truth in this psychological thriller.

Why similar: Surreal 16.8%, Walking Simulator 16.5%, Emotional 16%, Psychological Horror 15.2%, Multiple Endings 11.3%

Why You'll Like It: It features a unique investigation mechanic that involves entering the subconscious minds of others to solve a complex mystery.

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 14.5%, Mature 13.5%, Emotional 11.8%, Interactive Fiction 10.8%, Walking Simulator 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: It mirrors the psychological intensity and shifting environments found in The Gap as the protagonist confronts their own fractured past.

In the wake of catastrophe find the means to make your family whole again.

Why similar: Cinematic 20.1%, Emotional 19%, Multiple Endings 10.6%, Action-Adventure 9.2%, Sci-fi 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a cinematic, story-rich experience that focuses on family and survival in the wake of a surreal, sci-fi catastrophe.

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: Walking Simulator 18.5%, Psychological Horror 17.6%, Sci-fi 12.5%, Drama 10.4%, Story Rich 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: This sci-fi narrative masterpiece explores existential dread and identity in a way that resonates with the mature, philosophical themes of The Gap.

After their mother's suicide, Lazarus returns home to his sister Lyudmila. But unexplained events make the world and even reality collapse around him. Looming death, a spreading malediction and the supernatural threaten his sanity, yet Lazarus pushes forward to find the truth about his family.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 21%, Interactive Fiction 19%, Cinematic 13.5%, Drama 11%, Story Rich 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: This title captures the same eerie, supernatural, and family-focused mystery vibe found in The Gap.

Ether One is a first person adventure that deals with the fragility of the human mind. There are two paths in the world you can choose from. At its core is a story exploration path free from puzzles where you can unfold the story at your own pace.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 37.6%, First-Person 16.3%, Puzzle 15.3%, Exploration 14.6%, Story Rich 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: The core mechanic of exploring a character's memories to reconstruct their life makes this a perfect thematic companion.

Firewatch is a single-player first-person mystery set in the Wyoming wilderness, where your only emotional lifeline is the person on the other end of a handheld radio.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 34.2%, Story Rich 14.9%, Atmospheric 12.7%, First-Person 10.9%, Exploration 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: It excels at delivering a grounded, emotional narrative through first-person exploration and dialogue-driven character development.

Tacoma is a sci-fi narrative adventure from the creators of Gone Home. Set aboard a high-tech space station in the year 2088, explore every detail of how the station’s crew lived and worked, finding the clues that add up to a gripping story of trust, fear, and resolve in the face of disaster.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 37.9%, Sci-fi 20.1%, Story Rich 14.7%, First-Person 10.2%, Exploration 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: This game utilizes a similar 'memory playback' mechanic to piece together the events of a mysterious sci-fi incident.

The Moon has gone dark, cutting off Earth’s last source of energy. As a lone astronaut, you’ll explore abandoned lunar bases, solve intricate puzzles, and navigate stunning zero-gravity environments. Operate advanced vehicles, uncover hidden truths, and survive in this gripping sci-fi thriller.

Why similar: Sci-fi 24%, Drama 13.8%, Walking Simulator 12.7%, Story Rich 12.4%, Atmospheric 11.7%

Why You'll Like It: It combines sci-fi exploration with puzzle-solving and a narrative focused on uncovering the truth behind a personal and global tragedy.

Explore the shifting manor of the enigmatic Henri Villemaine and uncover the truth behind his family’s sudden disappearance. Bend reality to recreate the scenes from his diary and expose long-buried secrets. What if your role in this case went beyond that of a simple investigator?

Why similar: Walking Simulator 21.8%, Interactive Fiction 18.9%, Cinematic 16%, Emotional 15.2%, Puzzle 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: This title focuses on the intersection of memory, mystery, and puzzle-solving in a way that directly mirrors the core loop of The Gap.

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: Cinematic 25%, Psychological Horror 22.7%, Drama 18%, Story Rich 12%, Atmospheric 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, mature psychological thriller that deals with trauma and memory in a deeply atmospheric, first-person setting.

Uncover the mystery of Thalassa, a first-person psychological drama set under the sea. Ill-fate has fallen on your former crew and friends and it’s up to you to find answers onboard the wreckage. Experience the melancholic underwater journey of human stories facing life and loss.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 25.7%, Emotional 18.3%, First-Person 10.4%, Detective 8.4%, Atmospheric 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: It is a narrative-heavy exploration game that deals with grief and memory in a compelling, atmospheric setting.

The Novelist asks one central question: can you achieve your dreams without pushing away the people you love? The game focuses on Dan Kaplan, a novelist struggling to write the most important book of his career while trying to be the best husband and father he can be.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 19.8%, Drama 14.7%, Walking Simulator 12.3%, Multiple Endings 11.7%, Story Rich 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: A story-rich game that forces the player to make difficult choices while observing the lives and memories of a struggling family.

The Space Between is a surreal short narrative experience in three acts about the walls we build for us.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 24.3%, Surreal 20.9%, Emotional 16.3%, Drama 14.1%, Atmospheric 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: A surreal and experimental narrative game that explores the boundaries of reality and memory.

Featuring a beautiful, detailed open-world and a haunting soundtrack, Everybody’s Gone to the Rapture is non-linear storytelling at its best.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 57.6%, Atmospheric 12.7%, Story Rich 9.9%, First-Person 7.7%, Exploration 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: The game focuses on piecing together the final moments of a community through atmospheric exploration and emotional storytelling.

Investigate an infamous cold case in the eerie, abandoned town of Painscreek. Search for evidence, connect the dots and uncover who killed Vivian Roberts. Can you expose the truth behind this town’s dark secrets?

Why similar: Detective 26.1%, Walking Simulator 18.7%, Story Rich 9.7%, Exploration 9.6%, Puzzle 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: An excellent investigation-focused walking simulator that rewards players for connecting the dots in a complex, multi-layered mystery.

An orphan returns to the house of the deceased fortune-teller to uncover the secret of his family's death. He must accept his legacy and become a prognostic before supernatural madness engulfs people of his town.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 21.2%, Mature 14.9%, Story Rich 11.7%, First-Person 11%, Psychological Horror 10.7%

Why You'll Like It: This game combines investigation with supernatural elements, requiring the player to piece together past events to solve a mystery.

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: Walking Simulator 18.5%, Psychological Horror 16.7%, Mature 15.4%, Surreal 12.4%, Drama 11.9%

Why You'll Like It: A psychological horror game that relies on atmospheric storytelling to explore the depths of a troubled mind.

Investigate a broken mind to unravel a twisted case. Deduce the truth. Restore lost memories. Listen to private conversations. Draw your own conclusions. Mind Diver is a murder mystery, where the victim is love.

Why similar: Noir 20%, Detective 14.4%, Interactive Fiction 12.7%, Emotional 11.2%, Drama 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: It features a unique investigation mechanic where you dive into the memories of others to uncover the truth behind a tragedy.

Your memory is fading. Things around your home keep changing; they are not what they appear to be. Find what is wrong, take pictures to restore your memory. Try to remember. Learn what you have forgotten, learn what has happened. It is not what it seems to be.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 24.2%, Surreal 22.8%, First-Person 12.5%, Puzzle 12.5%, Interactive Fiction 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a first-person psychological horror experience that centers on uncovering hidden truths through environmental clues.

Get lost in a lucid dream, bending the lines between reality and fiction. Utilize the strange camera to navigate through the ghosts' mysterious residence. Find the purpose of your nocturnal visit in a vivid and dreamlike setting.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 20.5%, Walking Simulator 19%, Emotional 15.7%, Surreal 15%, Drama 12.5%

Why You'll Like It: It uses surreal, dream-like environments to tell a psychological story that feels very similar to the parallel reality segments of The Gap.

Deep in international waters, Tesla’s Helios stands still. An unbound utopia for scientific research, Rose Archer steps aboard in search of her sister, quickly to discover not all is as it seems. A single word covers the entrance… QUARANTINE!

Why similar: Walking Simulator 70%, First-Person 23.2%, Atmospheric 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a tense, atmospheric narrative experience set in a sci-fi environment that feels similar to the exploration sections of The Gap.

Robert battles early Alzheimer's and nightly sleep paralysis. Each night reveals fragments of his past. Uncover the truth and help him solve the mysteries haunting his mind.

Why similar: Cinematic 17.6%, Walking Simulator 17.6%, Detective 15.2%, Psychological Horror 13.8%, Multiple Endings 9%

Why You'll Like It: This game leans into the surreal, puzzle-heavy aspects of exploring a character's subconscious and memories.

The End of You is a short, emotional narrative game about love lost, the ghosts of the past, and the painful crawl towards closure.

Why similar: Emotional 21.7%, Drama 19.4%, Walking Simulator 16.9%, Cinematic 13.3%, Story Rich 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: A deeply emotional and psychological drama that focuses on the complexities of relationships and personal history.

Step into the mind of John Morley, a 1940s detective on his final case. Explore shadowed places long forgotten by time, and piece together crime scenes in a narrative adventure steeped in mystery, unexpected twists, and a truth buried for decades.

Why similar: Noir 21.4%, Detective 14.4%, Walking Simulator 13%, Interactive Fiction 12.9%, Psychological Horror 8%

Lose yourself in the dystopian world of New York, 2329; immortality comes at a price that someone has to pay. In this interactive noir story, lead the investigation using advanced technology, as Detective James Karra who risks it all in pursuit of a serial killer targeting the city’s elite.

Why similar: Noir 19.9%, Time Manipulation 19.6% ★, Detective 13.3%, Interactive Fiction 11.7%, Walking Simulator 10.9%

Moons of Madness is a first-person, story-driven cosmic horror game where the scientific exploration of Mars meets the supernatural dread of Lovecraft.

Why similar: Sci-fi 22.4%, Psychological Horror 19.1%, Walking Simulator 18.9%, First-Person 11.5%, Exploration 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: This game blends sci-fi horror with psychological elements, focusing on a protagonist struggling with their own perception of reality.

12 March 1938, Renée, 16, was ripped out of her world, her only fault was that of not knowing her place in the world.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 25.1%, Walking Simulator 21.1%, Drama 17.9%, Exploration 15.4%, Atmospheric 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: A deeply psychological and mature narrative that explores the fragility of the human mind through a grounded, first-person perspective.

You've only precious moments before time collapses onto itself to save your family. Warp, jump and rewind through time and space - and pray that whatever lives between it doesn't notice you.

Why similar: Time Manipulation 24.9% ★, Psychological Horror 21%, Drama 17.7%, Interactive Fiction 17.2%, Atmospheric 8.8%

SELF is a suspenseful Kafkaesque text-based adventure game with simulation and puzzle mechanics. Could you seize the opportunity to find your father and your SELF back in this introspective journey?

Why similar: Psychological Horror 49.4%, Story Rich 27.5%, Atmospheric 23.1%

Why You'll Like It: This title uses a nonlinear narrative structure to explore the psychological state and identity of its protagonist.

As a young soldier returning to an eerily deserted home, you'll explore enigmatic rooms and uncover a haunting, tragic story. Experience an atmospheric journey filled with suspense, mysterious encounters, and a deep narrative.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 21.8%, Drama 14.4%, Emotional 14.1%, Interactive Fiction 10.6%, Story Rich 10.1%

Rue Valley is a narrative adventure about a man trapped in a time loop, surrounded by a colorful cast with complex emotional stories, each hiding unexpected secrets. Dealing with mental challenges, the main character must delve into the anomaly to uncover its enigmatic origins.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 20.5%, Emotional 19.6%, Surreal 18.1%, Drama 16.1%, Story Rich 9.7%

The Haunting of Joni Evers is a dark supernatural mystery about a broken family from small-town Oklahoma. Haunted by a specter that's hunted her family for generations, Joni must uncover the mysteries of the Cunningham House, dig through lost memories, and face the past to break the curse.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 15.6%, Interactive Fiction 14.8%, Emotional 14%, Drama 13.5%, Psychological Horror 11.6%

Experience Will's complicated story, find a way out of the nightmare of liminal spaces by solving challenging puzzles and avoiding dangerous entities — all this awaits you in "Shifting To The Backrooms".

Why similar: Walking Simulator 15.2%, Psychological Horror 14.2%, Drama 14%, Surreal 11.9%, Cinematic 10.2%

Eternal Threads is a single-player, first-person story-driven puzzle game of time manipulation, choice and consequence.

Why similar: Time Manipulation 26% ★, Detective 14.9%, Interactive Fiction 13.8%, Emotional 11.4%, Multiple Endings 8%

7th Chance is a short (20-30 minute) story-based exploration adventure game. Waking up from a night of heavy drinking ... something isn't right.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 18.2%, Walking Simulator 17.1%, Surreal 12.5%, Emotional 9.4%, Exploration 7.8%

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 35%, Exploration 13.6%, First-Person 13.1%, Atmospheric 10.4%, 3D 9.1%

The Gap is a short first-person horror experience taking place in a ghostly abandoned house on a lonely street corner.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 26.4%, Cinematic 21.8%, Psychological Horror 18.7%, Exploration 10.6%, Atmospheric 9%

An interactive horror experience of exploring a missing woman’s phone.

Why similar: Detective 24.5%, Psychological Horror 16.8%, Multiple Endings 12.6%, Drama 12.4%, Sci-fi 10.8%

Explore terrifying liminal spaces. Horror walking simulator with reality-bending platforming and supernatural threats. Get lost between dimensions.

Why similar: Puzzle 18.6%, Drama 18.1%, Exploration 13.9%, First-Person 11.9%, Psychological Horror 10.9%

Don’t Forget is a 3D singleplayer story and exploration game inspired by dementia. Recollect your memories by looking for clues and playing brain-stimulating minigames whilst battling the effects of dementia. Explore three different key events of your life to figure out what has happened.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 21.6%, Emotional 19.3%, Walking Simulator 16.6%, Psychological Horror 16.4%, Story Rich 8.4%

Welcome to a breathtaking storyline full of portals, solving puzzles with an energy-absorbing weapon, and other adventures in a sci-fi atmosphere! Can you travel through parallel dimensions and uncover the secrets of your past?

Why similar: Surreal 17.3%, Drama 13.4%, Multiple Endings 11.2%, Sci-fi 10.7%, Action-Adventure 10.1%

Depression The Game is an interactive game simulating major depression. You are joining a young man on one of his really bad days trying to handle his thoughts and survive that day... Will he?

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 19.6%, Walking Simulator 16.6%, Emotional 15.2%, Psychological Horror 15%, Story Rich 7.9%

A first person horror game. Fred is stuck in a dead-end job, haunted by hallucinations. A voice on the radio speaks of a green light. It promises peace and freedom. A tale of self-discovery where Fred is willing to find freedom, even at the cost of his life.

Why similar: Emotional 16.4%, Drama 15.7%, Walking Simulator 15.5%, Cinematic 15.1%, Psychological Horror 14.9%

Abnormal1999: Sector 49 is a challenging mystery puzzle game. You play as Sam, searching for your daughter in the abandoned Sector 49. Collect 10 consciousnesses to open the portal and escape.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 36%, Puzzle 15.7%, Psychological Horror 13.7%, Exploration 12.2%, Sci-fi 9.7%

A surreal mind-bending journey into the depths of madness. You assume the role of Tom, a man hopelessly in love with Daisy, who embarks on a psychedelic adventure through a bizarre and unpredictable world.

Why similar: Surreal 23%, Psychological Horror 18.5%, Multiple Endings 14%, Sci-fi 12.1%, Exploration 8.5%

Luto is a psychological horror experience where you take on the role of someone unable to leave their home. Every attempt to escape will lead you deeper into the unknown, where nothing is as it seems and everything will test your senses.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 17.8%, Cinematic 17%, Psychological Horror 14.7%, Emotional 10.8%, Drama 9.2%

Experience the story of Alexander Green and find out what happened on the day of the accident in this First Person horror Adventure. Follow the development of Alex, solve puzzles around the event and try not to fall into madness as you search for answers.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 19.5%, Emotional 18.9%, Interactive Fiction 17.6%, Action-Adventure 11.2%, Atmospheric 8.6%

The Dreamcatcher is a single player first person psychological adventure set in the modern times. You play as a young man who has just started his life in a big city. You will adventure into different dream worlds, overcome obstacles in the dreams with the help from outside the dreams.

Why similar: Emotional 17.4%, Walking Simulator 17.4%, Interactive Fiction 14.2%, Surreal 9.5%, Psychological Horror 8.2%

You are an Earworm. You are an underworld contractor who hacks memories for a living. Dive into the memories of your victims in order to unlock the security questions to their bank account.

Why similar: Surreal 19.6%, Walking Simulator 17.7%, Psychological Horror 17.6%, Sci-fi 14.8%, Puzzle 7.3%

You are trapped in a memory of your past. Observe your surrounding carefully to end your nightmare.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 23.1%, Surreal 20.8%, Psychological Horror 18.6%, Multiple Endings 10.9%, Atmospheric 7.8%

Sanity of Morris: a psychological horror adventure game. Your flashlight reveals the clues you need to stay sane in the search for your father. Discover the truth. Could aliens be real?

Why similar: Detective 19.6%, Surreal 16%, Psychological Horror 14.9%, Action-Adventure 9.7%, Cinematic 8.8%

KARMA: The Dark World is a first-person cinematic psychological thriller set in a dystopian world where the Leviathan Corporation is omnipresent. The year is 1984, the place is East Germany, and things are not quite what they seem.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 15.3%, Cinematic 14.4%, Interactive Fiction 13.8%, Emotional 12.5%, Psychological Horror 11.8%

You are trapped at home in an endless loop. Remember your surroundings and watch out for anomalies, if you ever want to leave.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 28.1%, Psychological Horror 23.4%, Puzzle 11.9%, Multiple Endings 11.3%, Atmospheric 9.7%

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: Walking Simulator 16.6%, Surreal 13.9%, Emotional 13.2%, Puzzle 13.1%, Story Rich 12.1%

Northern Québec, 1970. A bizarre mist —the Brume— is disconnecting a rural mining village from its quiet reality. Step into the shoes of Detective Carl Faubert as he unfolds the mysteries haunting the region while battling for his own survival.

Why similar: Detective 16.8%, Surreal 15.8%, Interactive Fiction 13.9%, Walking Simulator 13.8%, Action-Adventure 7.7%