Games Like The Land of Pain

Worlds collide as your cursed inheritance throws you into the middle of a series of mysterious events. Discover terrifying secrets as you follow your uncle’s disappearance, and confront a terrible truth that will change your life forever in this cosmic horror first-person adventure.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 26.7%, Walking Simulator 10.9%, Survival Horror 9.4%, Horror 8.6%, Survival 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: Developed by the same creator, this game shares the exact same Lovecraftian atmosphere and first-person exploration mechanics.

THE SHORE is a first person story driven game with an atmospheric environment and narrations, You will encounter mysterious creatures and unravel the secrets behind them. Strong elements of horror, struggle to survive an unknown world that will make you question your own sanity.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 45.1%, Horror 13.5%, Psychological Horror 11.5%, Exploration 8.5%, First-Person 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: This title excels at capturing the scale of Lovecraftian entities through first-person exploration and atmospheric dread.

Conarium is a chilling Lovecraftian game, which follows a gripping story involving four scientists and their endeavor to challenge what we normally consider to be the ‘absolute’ limits of nature. Inspired by H.P. Lovecraft’s novella "At the Mountains of Madness", but largely set after the original story.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 45.7%, Walking Simulator 15.8%, Horror 11.8%, Psychological Horror 9%, First-Person 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: A quintessential Lovecraftian adventure that focuses heavily on environmental puzzles and uncovering ancient mysteries.

Amnesia: The Dark Descent, a first person survival horror. A game about immersion, discovery and living through a nightmare. An experience that will chill you to the core.

Why similar: Horror 22.4%, Lovecraftian 19.2%, Survival Horror 13.7%, Psychological Horror 10.2%, First-Person 6%

Why You'll Like It: The definitive first-person survival horror experience that popularized the mechanic of fleeing from an unrelenting, terrifying enemy.

Descend into madness in a first-person survival horror inspired by Lovecraft and Giger. Solve the mystery of esoteric cults. Cross the gate to the blasphemous land of Lusst’ghaa. Play the new M-rated cut of the fan-favorite Lust from Beyond.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 25%, Survival Horror 12.3%, Walking Simulator 12.1%, Horror 8.6%, Psychological Horror 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: Features intense Lovecraftian themes and a focus on surreal, first-person survival horror exploration.

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: Lovecraftian 31.5%, Horror 12.1%, Walking Simulator 8.8%, Psychological Horror 7.8%, Alternate History 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: A sci-fi take on Lovecraftian horror that blends exploration with psychological tension in an isolated setting.

Immerse yourself in the obscure and mysterious autumnal forest, where every wrong step could be your last. As you travel uncover the dark story behind this place, where beauty and danger have become as one.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 22.2%, Surreal 14.1%, Mystery 9.4%, Supernatural 9%, Exploration 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: Captures the specific feeling of being lost in a dark, nature-filled environment while being hunted by supernatural forces.

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: Lovecraftian 21.4%, Survival Horror 17.2%, Psychological Horror 11.4%, Horror 10.1%, Dark 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: Emphasizes the terror of being stalked by an intelligent, unseen entity while solving environmental puzzles.

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 17.7%, Horror 17.2%, Walking Simulator 17.2%, Surreal 10.2%, Dark 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: A deeply psychological horror experience that relies on exploring a haunted home to piece together a tragic mystery.

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 43.2%, Horror 10.8%, Psychological Horror 10.6%, Mystery 6.9%, Walking Simulator 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: A deep dive into Lovecraftian lore that prioritizes investigation and psychological mystery over pure combat.

Necrophosis is a first-person horror adventure, plunging you into a nightmarish realm teeming with grotesque forms and ominous visuals. Delve into eerie landscapes and uncover secrets in this atmospheric journey through the macabre.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 30%, Walking Simulator 16%, Surreal 12.8%, Psychological Horror 10.7%, Mystery 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: A surreal, Lovecraftian-inspired walking simulator that prioritizes atmosphere and visual storytelling.

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 32.1%, Walking Simulator 12.6%, Surreal 9.6%, Psychological Horror 8.4%, Horror 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: An exploration-driven horror game that tasks players with uncovering the dark secrets of a cursed town.

Inner Voices is a dark, non-linear adventure game with a pinch of horror, inspired by works of H. P. Lovecraft and E. A. Poe. Find your way through a procedurally generated maze of rooms and solve the mystery of your past.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 27.8%, Psychological Horror 10.8%, Walking Simulator 9.4%, Surreal 8.4%, Horror 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: A psychological horror game that incorporates Lovecraftian elements and a heavy focus on narrative discovery.

The most terrifying journey of your life set in the beautiful winter scenery of the Ural Mountains. Uncover the horrific mystery behind the Dyatlov Pass Incident. Narrated by the famous Sean Bean.

Why similar: Horror 67.3%, Walking Simulator 6.2%, Survival Horror 5.6%, Psychological Horror 4.2%, Mystery 3.2%

Why You'll Like It: Features a similar focus on exploring a vast, mysterious, and snowy wilderness while uncovering a dark narrative.

Narrative-driven first person horror adventure inspired by Lovecraft's short novel "The Nameless City". Explore the ruins of a city that some say they are older than humanity itself. While you delve deeper into the ancient buildings, reality and visions blend into an indistinct haze.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 31.4%, Walking Simulator 16.3%, Psychological Horror 11.4%, Surreal 10.9%, Horror 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on atmospheric, Lovecraftian-inspired exploration in a mysterious, isolated setting.

Doorways: Holy Mountains of Flesh is an Immersive Horror Adventure, featuring a Complex Story and Deep Atmosphere.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 26.5%, Walking Simulator 12.9%, Survival Horror 12.6%, Horror 9.9%, Psychological Horror 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: An indie horror title that features surreal, grotesque environments and a strong Lovecraftian influence.

Visage is a first-person psychological horror game. Explore a mysterious ever-changing house in a slow-paced, atmospheric world that combines both uncannily comforting and horrifyingly realistic environments, and enjoy a genuinely terrifying experience.

Why similar: Horror 24%, Psychological Horror 20.2%, Survival Horror 16.4%, Dark 8.4%, Walking Simulator 8%

Why You'll Like It: Provides an intense, first-person psychological horror experience with a heavy emphasis on environmental storytelling.

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: Lovecraftian 21.8%, Survival Horror 11.8%, Walking Simulator 11.7%, Horror 10%, Psychological Horror 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: While sci-fi, it delivers a masterclass in atmospheric, existential horror that mirrors the psychological weight of the seed game.

Left Alone plunges you into a first-person psychological horror journey, where darkness and memories intertwine. As secrets emerge from shadows, use your wits to solve puzzles and explore haunting, forgotten locations. Every step echoes with the past; can you face the truths that await?

Why similar: Walking Simulator 18.1%, Survival Horror 10.8%, Psychological Horror 10.5%, Horror 9.8%, Survival 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: Features first-person exploration and puzzle-solving in a creepy, abandoned setting.

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: Walking Simulator 21.5%, Lovecraftian 14.8%, Mystery 14.7%, Horror 8.5%, Supernatural 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: While less focused on combat, it shares the same high-quality atmospheric exploration and mystery-solving gameplay.

One-Eyed Likho is a grim first-person horror adventure set in a world inspired by a dark, Slavic fairy tale. Explore an unsettling and twisted land set in 19th-century Russia in your endeavor to escape your own evil fate.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 21.8%, Horror 13.8%, Supernatural 13.6%, Mystery 12.3%, Psychological Horror 11.8%

Why You'll Like It: A mythology-based psychological horror game that focuses on exploration and narrative depth.

Marginalia is a first-person horror game that transports you to Kestlebrook, a secluded valley where history becomes enmeshed with a strange present. Weeks ago Eric left. Days ago you got a letter telling you to come to him. Now you're here, but precisely where is here? And better yet, when?

Why similar: Lovecraftian 26.6%, Walking Simulator 19.5%, Psychological Horror 10.6%, Horror 10.1%, Exploration 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: A first-person exploration game that emphasizes narrative discovery and a creeping sense of dread.

The Door in the Basement is an atmospheric pixelated horror game set in a mysterious subterranean world.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 10%, Horror 9.9%, Supernatural 9.8%, Walking Simulator 9.1%, Survival Horror 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric, dark exploration-based horror game that focuses on uncovering hidden truths.

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: Alternate History 20.8%, Walking Simulator 20.3%, Horror 13.5%, Surreal 12.5%, Psychological Horror 11.9%

Why You'll Like It: A dense, oppressive psychological horror game that excels at environmental storytelling and first-person immersion.

SUFFER THE NIGHT is a first-person survival horror experience. Alone in a secluded cabin during a violent storm, horror illustrator Stacey Linden discovers the true meaning of fear. Explore a constantly changing world and solve puzzles; but above all: survive!

Why similar: Lovecraftian 32.9%, Survival Horror 17.5%, Mystery 12%, Horror 11.6%, Psychological Horror 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: A survival horror game that blends Lovecraftian themes with intense, atmospheric tension.

Dark Fracture is a psychological horror experience in which you explore an ever-changing world where reality and nightmares collide. Walk on the edge of madness in the shoes of a tormented soul as you descend into the darkest depths of the human psyche, and question everything you see.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 16.5%, Survival Horror 10.9%, Walking Simulator 10.1%, Horror 8.4%, Surreal 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: A first-person psychological horror experience that focuses on exploration and the unraveling of a dark mystery.

This is an indie horror game with first-person puzzles. Terror and fear have enveloped the city. The maniac has returned. You sneak into his lair to try and stop him before he goes too far...

Why similar: Walking Simulator 32.5%, Psychological Horror 23.5%, Horror 21.5%, First-Person 12.3%, Dark 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: A puzzle-heavy, atmospheric horror game that utilizes 3D environments to build tension.

GORE is a Lovecraft-inspired horror experience set deep in the Rocky Mountains. Explore the wilderness and uncover the origins of the fleshy entity.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 29.2%, Walking Simulator 15.7%, Survival Horror 10.2%, Psychological Horror 8.9%, Horror 8.2%

The Hotel is an "old style" survival horror game!! Fight zombies and solve puzzles to try to escape!!

Why similar: Survival Horror 52.2%, Action-Adventure 19.7%, Adventure 14.6%, Horror 9.5%, Singleplayer 4%

Why You'll Like It: A psychological horror game that relies on environmental storytelling and a claustrophobic atmosphere.

Immerse yourself in the terrifying world of Circus of Pain, where you become the main participant in a deadly circus show. Solve dangerous puzzles to survive.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 30.3%, Horror 24.9%, Dark 19.6%, Adventure 7.9%, Walking Simulator 6.1%

Step into a liminal, cosmic horror experience set in an abandoned amusement park. Uncover the haunting narrative behind its twisted rides and empty tunnels to discover what lurks within a reality that shouldn't exist…

Why similar: Lovecraftian 26.8%, Walking Simulator 13.9%, Psychological Horror 10.6%, Horror 9.8%, Mystery 7.8%

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 17.6%, Psychological Horror 14.3%, Horror 14%, Survival 11.1%, Dark 9.4%

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 17.6%, Horror 14.6%, Survival Horror 14.1%, Psychological Horror 14.1%, Surreal 10%

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 18.8%, Psychological Horror 18.2%, Walking Simulator 14.8%, Survival Horror 10.1%, First-Person 7.8%

The Echo Paradox is a first-person psychological horror game. Humanity stands on the brink of an unsettling revelation – alternate dimensions are real, but eerily without signs of life.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 19.1%, Aliens 11.9%, Psychological Horror 10%, Survival Horror 8.7%, Horror 8.1%

Blasfemia is a first-person horror game. You are trapped in a seemingly normal apartment but realize early on that you're not alone. Explore a handcrafted, detail rich environment in a tense and terrifying atmosphere and try to find a way out before an ominous entity gets to you.

Why similar: Survival Horror 21.7%, Walking Simulator 17.5%, Horror 15.3%, Dark 12.7%, Exploration 6.5%

Chorus of Carcosa is a first-person psychological horror game about an anxious sculptor who is trapped in a dark and ever-changing building. Stay silent, survive its twisted labyrinths and escape the monsters. Just don’t lose your way in the shadows or within your own mind.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 17.7%, Walking Simulator 14.3%, Psychological Horror 10.1%, Surreal 9.9%, Survival Horror 9.7%

Embark on a terrifying adventure of a priest accused of murdering an altar boy. Gray Dawn is a psychological thriller infused with religious elements and combines story-driven quests with an artistic experience.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 29.4%, Psychological Horror 13.2%, Walking Simulator 10.7%, Horror 9.3%, Story Rich 5.8%

A psychological horror of seeking satisfaction on the border of two intertwining worlds. An intriguing plot with erotic and occult themes guides the player's character through the Yelvertons' Victorian mansion and a perverse land inspired by Lovecraft's works and paintings of Zdzisław Beksiński.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 44.9%, Horror 17.4%, Psychological Horror 10.3%, Walking Simulator 9.9%, First-Person 5.3%

You have arrived in a forest where people are rumored to disappear and strange things happen... Locals often see bright flashes and hear strange sounds...

Why similar: Walking Simulator 21.1%, Psychological Horror 14.8%, Supernatural 14.3%, Horror 13.5%, Mystery 11.1%

The Consuming Shadow is a procedural survival horror adventure in which you must explore the land, fight your way through randomly-generated dungeons and try to stay sane in your quest to save the world from the invading Ancients.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 52.4%, Survival Horror 18.4%, Horror 8.8%, Psychological Horror 5.8%, Adventure 5.4%

Immersed into dark and unexplored ancient woods in a search of the almost forgotten "Legend of the Ancients". But not everything goes as planned as the place keeps a never revealed horrifying secret. Hidden is a first person horror point n' click adventure game, with focus on story, puzzles and exploration.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 29.9%, Horror 24.1%, Psychological Horror 18.2%, Adventure 14.4%, Dark 11.5%

You're driving away on a forest road, late at night, under a heavy storm. Your car breaks down. Luckily, there might be a gas station nearby. But a misfortune never comes alone. The storm has brought something else, something otherworldly that oddly smells of spilled diesel oil.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 16.9%, Walking Simulator 13.1%, Surreal 11.6%, Psychological Horror 10.8%, Horror 10%

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

Why similar: Adventure 21.9%, Exploration 21.8%, First-Person 17.4%, Psychological Horror 14.4%, Dark 13.9%

The Hotel is a psychological horror thriller in which the player will have to face the evil living within the walls of a lonely hotel. But more importantly, the player will have to decide what this evil is to him. Maybe the nature of this evil is deeper than it seems at first glance.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 16.8%, Psychological Horror 12.2%, Horror 11.4%, Supernatural 9.4%, Surreal 9%

Set in a creepy amusement park hiding a dark and sinister secret, The Park is a first-person psychological horror experience focused on exploration and storytelling.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 25%, Horror 18.9%, Psychological Horror 17.6%, First-Person 9.7%, Mystery 8.4%

A first-person horror adventure. Uncover your past and survive the Algerian desert. Fear is your enemy; stay calm to not succumb to an illness threatening you and your loved one. Avoid darkness, hide from monsters and solve puzzles. Adventure Mode available for a less scary experience.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 27.7%, Horror 9.7%, Survival Horror 9.6%, First-Person 7.1%, Psychological Horror 6.6%

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 15.7%, Supernatural 12.2%, Surreal 12.1%, Psychological Horror 11.5%, Walking Simulator 11.4%

The Derailed is a first-person psychological horror game. Beneath the dusty arches of a nearly forgotten depot, shadows of the past tremble. Whether you want to or not, you will have to uncover the dark secrets of this place.

Why similar: Alternate History 19%, Walking Simulator 14.1%, Horror 13.9%, Psychological Horror 13.9%, Supernatural 12.8%

God's Basement is a first-person, narrative-driven, single player horror game. Uncover the secrets of an afterlife shrouded in mystery, as an entity known as "The Operator" leads you deeper into the fringes of a seemingly eternal purgatory.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 20.4%, Psychological Horror 15%, Horror 13.9%, Dark 11%, Mystery 10.2%

Scorn is an atmospheric first-person horror adventure game set in a nightmarish universe of odd forms and somber tapestry.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 22.8%, Horror 14.6%, Walking Simulator 11%, Psychological Horror 9.2%, Dark 8.7%

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: Walking Simulator 18.5%, Surreal 15.9%, Psychological Horror 15%, Mystery 10.9%, Dark 10.7%

The Lies We Tell Ourselves is an episodic first person psychological action-adventure game with introspective/horror elements and a focus on subtle storytelling and atmosphere. Explore, solve puzzles, survive and uncover truths buried deep within a castle of lies.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 16.9%, Psychological Horror 13.4%, Supernatural 11.2%, Horror 9.6%, Surreal 9.4%

UFOPHILIA is a first-person psychological horror game where you explore areas marked by alien phenomena. Use specialized equipment to detect, identify, and photograph aliens—but do so at your own risk... They are watching you too.

Why similar: Supernatural 17.5%, Psychological Horror 15.8%, Horror 15.7%, Aliens 14.1%, Mystery 10.2%

Astray is a first-person horror/puzzle game set in an abandoned museum based on unusual cultures, legends, and supernatural themes. But something more sinister lurks beneath the surface..

Why similar: Lovecraftian 21.2%, Horror 16.3%, Survival Horror 14%, First-Person 9%, Psychological Horror 8.6%

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 24.5%, Psychological Horror 17.8%, Dark 12.4%, Mystery 12.3%, Exploration 8.6%

An FPS horror game set in a surreal, dark and deadly biomechanical world never seen before. Humankind is just a small part of a hostile universe. Want to survive? Discover its secrets.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 21.4%, Surreal 15.6%, Horror 15.3%, Dark 12.4%, Psychological Horror 9.2%

Alex wakes up at his grandmother’s, left alone in a silent house. Unsure where his family is, he begins to uncover a dark mystery in an attempt to escape. Facing his fear in an endless nightmare, Alex must survive the dead of night, a cursed forest, and paranormal activities before daylight arrives.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 25%, Horror 10.7%, Psychological Horror 10.4%, Mystery 9.3%, Supernatural 8.9%

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Why similar: Lovecraftian 31.8%, Surreal 16.9%, Horror 15.5%, Walking Simulator 11.9%, Psychological Horror 9.6%

A psychological horror short story. Explore the untouched wilderness of rural Wales as you uncover the forgotten remains of a mysterious facility and find the truth behind the missing villagers of Hearth.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 16%, Survival Horror 11.2%, Psychological Horror 10.9%, Supernatural 10.7%, Horror 10.1%