Games Like The Lightkeeper Is Gone

An immersive horror set in a forest feared for its disappearances and the Timber Trail murders. Uncover the truth behind your grandfather’s fate.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 14.3%, Psychological Horror 13.8%, Horror 12.5%, Thriller 11.3%, Retro 8.6%

Enter the depths of a silent facility as a D-Class subject. Test the limits of SCP-294, a machine that can produce any liquid imaginable. But remember: in this low-poly PS1-style nightmare, every cup has a price. A short, narrative-driven psychological horror experience.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 15.8%, Walking Simulator 13.6%, Horror 12.1%, Retro 10.8%, Thriller 8.6%

Dorm 17 is a PSX-style first-person psychological horror game about your first night as a dormitory receptionist, where routine tasks slowly turn into disturbing late-night events.

Why similar: Thriller 17.9%, Psychological Horror 16.9%, Walking Simulator 13.7%, Horror 12.8%, Retro 10.5%

Whispers of Mexico is a psychological narrative horror game with puzzle elements set in post-revolutionary Mexico in 1930. Follow Manuel as he navigates his mind, where he must recover his memory, unravel the mystery surrounding the town, and redeem his sins.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 15.5%, Horror 11.3%, Walking Simulator 10.5%, Mystery 9.5%, Dialogue Heavy 9.2%

The year is 1998. Step into the shoes of a real estate agent, tasked with photographing a seemingly ordinary house for an upcoming sale. Explore the environment, use your camera to take pictur-- wait, what’s that in the last photo?

Why similar: Walking Simulator 16.6%, Psychological Horror 14.3%, Mystery 11.1%, Horror 11%, Linear 7.2%

In a lonely station atop a mountain, a train rumbles its precious cargo to places unknown. Now is your shift. Keep the pace. Uncover a mystery. Fight for your last breath. The air is thin up here.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 13.7%, Psychological Horror 12.8%, Thriller 11.7%, Horror 11.2%, Mystery 7.3%

Behind the warm aroma of a late-night plate of Mie Nyemek, a dark secret lurks in the shadows. Clock into your convenience store cashier shift, whip up orders at a roadside stall, and help Ogik discover where his parents suddenly vanished after a massive argument. Play for FREE now!

Why similar: Psychological Horror 13.1%, Thriller 10.7%, Horror 10.3%, Walking Simulator 10%, Retro 8.6%

Christmas is a joyful time, but this time something dark is hiding behind the holiday decorations. Your actions will determine whether you and your girlfriend survive Christmas night.

Why similar: Dialogue Heavy 13.7%, Walking Simulator 12.9%, Psychological Horror 11.2%, Thriller 10.6%, Horror 10.3%

The Sixth Sorrow is a short, narrative-driven horror game where your choices impact the story. To what lengths can a mother's love drive her?

Why similar: Thriller 13.7%, Psychological Horror 13%, Walking Simulator 12.9%, Horror 11.6%, Mystery 8.2%

Twelve-year-old Leva, returning to the mining village after the hospital, learns about the mysterious disappearance of his friend, and the familiar rhythms of school life begin to unravel. Soon, his days turn into a terrifying nightmare, accompanied by the relentless stomping of hundreds of insects.

Why similar: Dialogue Heavy 13.2%, Walking Simulator 12.6%, Psychological Horror 12%, Horror 10.3%, Thriller 9%

Exorcize the demonic in this psychological horror game set in 1920s England. Navigate a haunted university by solving puzzles and hiding from a demon that can phase through walls. The gates of hell shall not prevail.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 17.2%, Horror 13.8%, Psychological Horror 13.3%, Thriller 9.2%, Mystery 7.7%

r/nosleep is a short horror game series with episodes inspired by and adapted from posts on the r/nosleep subreddit. Night Shift at Paradise Valley Pool episode is the story of a night shift pool maintenance worker and his bizarre experiences during his first day on the job.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 14.7%, Thriller 10.7%, Dialogue Heavy 10.5%, Psychological Horror 9.5%, Horror 8.9%

Your brother's unexpected death leads you to unsettling locations in search of floppy disks with cursed retro games.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 17.6%, Horror 15.4%, Retro 13.8%, Atmospheric 8.2%, Mystery 7.8%

(The Lingering) Graveyard Visit is a narrative-driven, walking sim, horror game where you play as Eki, an 11-year-old boy visiting his late father's grave with his mother. There, you'll wander the graveyard while piecing together a disturbing truth.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 13.2%, Dialogue Heavy 13.1%, Thriller 12.5%, Psychological Horror 10.5%, Horror 9.1%

A first-person psychological horror game focused on observation, anomaly detection, and meaningful choices that lead to multiple endings inside a house filled with forgotten memories.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 15.1%, Psychological Horror 13.6%, Retro 10.4%, Thriller 9.6%, Mystery 9.3%

Take on night shifts at a remote motel, handle unsettling guests, and navigate eerie events. Experience Emma’s unnerving apartment life, feel the unease of being watched, and question what’s real as the line between reality and nightmare blurs.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 15%, Thriller 14.5%, Dialogue Heavy 14.2%, Psychological Horror 14.1%, Horror 10.9%

Alibaba, the caretaker of the Medieval Grow your Business Game notices a Glitch or Virus of some sort called Snafu has infiltrated the game files. NPCs begin to act strangely, textures look off, and I think - I think something is trying to hunt me down?

Why similar: Thriller 15.7%, Psychological Horror 15%, Horror 13.1%, Retro 9%, Pixel Graphics 7.6%

Alex and Jade, a young couple who just arrived in Mason Ridge, decide to host a friend temporarily. One day, they receive a package intended for him and, when they open it, find something unexpected that transforms their night in unimaginable ways.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 15.2%, Psychological Horror 9.9%, Thriller 9.5%, Horror 7.8%, Mystery 7.3%

This is a short, first-person psychological horror game with VHS effects. Be careful, you are facing a terrifying being.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 21.3%, Psychological Horror 19.6%, Horror 18.1%, Thriller 10.6%, Retro 7.2%

A psychological horror game about Tom, a man consumed by guilt and the traumatic events that defined his life. Unable to move on from his past, he finds himself trapped in an increasingly disturbing nightmare.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 17.8%, Thriller 15.8%, Walking Simulator 15.1%, Horror 14%, Atmospheric 7.7%

Psychological horror game without any jumpscares. Take care of Samuel, the neighbour’s kid, in this realistic singleplayer walking simulator and uncover family secrets.

Why similar: Thriller 18.1%, Walking Simulator 16.7%, Psychological Horror 16.3%, Horror 13%, Choices Matter 6%

Unhomely is a retro-inspired first person psychological indie horror game. You play a journalist who has 3 days alone in a reclusive tech CEO's cabin to get the exclusive on his new project and save your career.

Why similar: Thriller 14.2%, Walking Simulator 13.7%, Psychological Horror 12.3%, Horror 10.1%, Retro 9.4%

Abashed lets you step into the troubled mind of Issac, as the fragments of his past flash before his eyes. Solve puzzles, meet mysterious characters, and alter reality as he faces his worst fears to uncover the truth behind his missing partner, or so he thought.

Why similar: Thriller 13.1%, Psychological Horror 12.6%, Walking Simulator 11.3%, Dialogue Heavy 9.4%, Horror 9.3%

"ELEVATOR: AVICI" is a 1st-person psychological horror with a retro, HK lo-fi aesthetic. Trapped in a decaying apartment elevator, your only link to the outside is a strange voice on the intercom claiming to be a repairman. Will you follow his commands, or find your own escape from the darkness?

Why similar: Psychological Horror 18.4%, Walking Simulator 14.6%, Horror 14.3%, Retro 12.2%, Thriller 10.9%

It Happened At Night is a short horror game where the player must complete basic objectives to advance the story and immerse themselves through the eyes of the protagonist.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 16.5%, Horror 13.5%, Mystery 11.3%, Thriller 10.9%, Psychological Horror 10.7%

A short horror observation thriller. Could you tell what's real and what isn't? You stole intel from your company. Now you wake up in a hospital every day with two choices: take your medication if something looks wrong, or hit the call button if you're sure the room is safe.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 17.1%, Psychological Horror 15.8%, Horror 12.5%, Thriller 11.6%, Mystery 9.9%

INVARIANT is a first-person psychological horror game. Step into the shattered mind of a mathematician. Rely on your destructive addiction to bend reality, explore ever-changing environments, and hide from the terrifying manifestations of your grief. Truth and lies are a sip apart.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 19.6%, Psychological Horror 19.3%, Horror 11.9%, Thriller 9.6%, Atmospheric 8.5%

You are not here to watch the Freakshow. You are one of its acts. A freak. Pretend to be mute, speak through your parrot, train with freaks, learn their ways, and participate in the Freakshow to deliver a spectacular performance they will never forget.

Why similar: Horror 14.9%, Psychological Horror 14.7%, Walking Simulator 14.6%, Thriller 7.6%, Retro 6.8%

Nightwatch is a first-person mystery game that plays out in the woods of Rivertidecreek, a walking simulator that features choices of dialogues and different puzzles. The artwork will make you feel absorbed in the game.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 18.2%, Horror 13.4%, Mystery 11.5%, Thriller 11%, Atmospheric 8.6%

For Her is a single-player, story-driven psychological horror game that delves into the depths of morality, sacrifice, and the human psyche. You play as David Hill, a dedicated police officer in Dismas City. A loving husband and father, David always puts his family first, no matter the cost.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 17.5%, Psychological Horror 11.6%, Horror 10.5%, Dialogue Heavy 9.6%, Stylized 8%

A psychological horror game set in a Korean apartment building. Explore eerie occurrences throughout the complex and uncover the truth behind them.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 19.6%, Walking Simulator 15.7%, Horror 14.6%, Thriller 9.3%, Atmospheric 8.5%

A first-person psychological horror set in a late-night 1990s video rental store. As disturbing tapes begin to surface, reality distorts and your decisions shape how the night unfolds.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 18.3%, Thriller 14.6%, Horror 13.9%, Mystery 8.7%, Retro 7.1%

Jim and his three friends head to an abandoned house in the forest, hoping to escape the pressure of upcoming exams and break free from their mundane routine. But none of them realizes that this night will prove to be fateful.

Why similar: Thriller 16.3%, Psychological Horror 13.5%, Dialogue Heavy 12.1%, Horror 11.1%, Choices Matter 8.1%

"The Stalked 2" is a standalone horror sequel to "The Stalked", where you play as Rachel, an avid hiker. What begins as a relaxing hike to a cabin turns into a nightmare filled with eerie interactions and unsettling events. Will you survive?

Why similar: Thriller 18.4%, Horror 14.2%, Psychological Horror 13.6%, Walking Simulator 12.8%, Mystery 9.5%

It’s an indie horror game where John, a forensic photographer, after an unexpected and exhausting shift, is forced to spend the night away from home. What seemed like a temporary rest soon begins to turn unsettling.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 18.4%, Walking Simulator 15.4%, Horror 14%, Thriller 14%, Atmospheric 7.9%

Constitución, CABA. 3 AM. You leave a party, feeling defeated because the girl you liked didn't even look at you. You go to wait for the last "39" bus of that night. You try to stop it, but it goes straight away. Tomorrow you have the exam that defines whether you graduate or not. Good luck.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 16.1%, Horror 15.3%, Retro 15%, Walking Simulator 10.4%, First-Person 9.2%

A first-person psychological horror game where you explore an abandoned mine, uncover its dark secrets, and survive terrifying creatures lurking in the claustrophobic tunnels.

Why similar: Thriller 20.5%, Walking Simulator 17.1%, Horror 16.6%, Psychological Horror 11.6%, Mystery 11.2%

Lying Souls is an atmospheric, mysterious single player story horror game. You'll dive into a story in which nothing is as it seems. Find out the reasons behind what happened to your family back then. Your decisions will guide the course of the story.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 16.8%, Horror 12.2%, Psychological Horror 12.1%, Mystery 9.4%, Linear 7.9%

Потеряв жену в результате несчастного случая, Алекс остался один в пригородном доме, где каждая мелочь напоминает ему о прошлом. Обычный вечер вскоре превращается в череду странных и тревожных событий.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 17.4%, Horror 16.9%, Walking Simulator 15.8%, Thriller 15.4%, Atmospheric 8.7%

“Pieces of Me” is not a classic horror game with jump scares, but a psychological thriller-drama in the walking simulator genre. It is a spin-off of “September 7th”

Why similar: Thriller 17.8%, Walking Simulator 13.9%, Psychological Horror 13.3%, Horror 10.3%, Mystery 9.3%

A slow burn retro horror game set in the English countryside. In the apocalypse ammo is scarce and you only have 3 shots left. Make them count!

Why similar: Walking Simulator 13.8%, Thriller 13.3%, Psychological Horror 11.2%, Horror 10%, Choices Matter 7.3%

A first-person psychological horror game about the life of a K-pop idol. Explore a luxury apartment, Korean streets, and your agency building as you confront the unsettling truth hidden beneath the surface.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 19.2%, Walking Simulator 18.2%, Horror 14.5%, Thriller 9%, Multiple Endings 6.6%

You wake up in a place that feels strangely familiar. Something isn’t right. The experiment has begun. And it is watching you. Explore, survive, and uncover the truth behind a repeating reality.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 22%, Horror 16.4%, Thriller 14.9%, Mystery 10.1%, Atmospheric 9.5%

LiDAR Exploration Program is a relaxing atmospheric game with light horror elements, where you explore in complete darkness using a scanner to reveal the world around you.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 18.1%, Psychological Horror 17.7%, Horror 16%, Atmospheric 10.6%, Exploration 8.1%

A missing father, a mysterious murder, paintings depicting missing children. A Short horror game in which the protagonist, who has lost his memory, is forced to get to a horrific truth. Who in the world are you?

Why similar: Psychological Horror 18.2%, Horror 17.5%, Walking Simulator 13.3%, Thriller 11.9%, Atmospheric 9.1%

You are the last human in the loop. Every ticket is someone's life. Every response is a choice. Survive one work week as a support agent at a company that pays you to deny fault, that quietly owns the things people need to live. Every service can be revoked. Every complaint can be reframed.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 21.3%, Psychological Horror 14.9%, Horror 13.7%, Thriller 10.3%, Exploration 9.3%

Steve Jackson, a 19-year-old guy, is looking after a friends house and encounters eerie events in a small town. Dive into the dark mystery of the events you unwittingly became a part of. Will you be able to uncover the truth?

Why similar: Dialogue Heavy 26.6%, Walking Simulator 13.9%, Psychological Horror 11.7%, Horror 11%, Thriller 10.6%

Face of Fear: The Forester is a psychological horror where you become a new forest ranger. A couple of months of silence, a house in the middle of a dense forest and not a soul around, what could go wrong?

Why similar: Thriller 14.6%, Dialogue Heavy 13.5%, Walking Simulator 12.7%, Psychological Horror 12.6%, Horror 11.4%

A 60-minute first-person psychological horror game. Your new neighborhood hides a dark secret: previous residents either fled within weeks, or never left at all. Explore eight abandoned homes and discover their fate.

Why similar: Thriller 20.2%, Psychological Horror 18.8%, Horror 14.4%, Walking Simulator 12.1%, Choices Matter 6.9%

A first-person, story driven, cave exploration experience where a routine expedition turns into something far more complex as you descend into the unknown.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 15.1%, Dialogue Heavy 12.7%, Psychological Horror 11%, Thriller 10.3%, Horror 9.7%

A regular night shift turns into a chilling fight for survival. Explore a bustling rest stop, uncover dark secrets, and face the haunting legacy of a tragic accident in PASSENGER 23.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 16.3%, Horror 14.4%, Retro 12.9%, Thriller 11.6%, Mystery 11.4%

Cold Rails is a horror adventure set on a cold train. You work as a bartender, serving drinks to passengers and uncovering a story as a mysterious woman in a dress stalks the train.

Why similar: Dialogue Heavy 20.6%, Psychological Horror 17.1%, Horror 15%, Pixel Graphics 10%, Mystery 9.9%

Silent Confession is a first-person psychological horror game. Living in a cramped urban village building, You develop a sick obsession with the woman in the opposite building. Voyeurism is your daily routine. But after giving in to your urges one day, something in your room no longer feels right.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 18.6%, Psychological Horror 18.4%, Thriller 16.8%, Mystery 12.5%, Horror 10.4%

First-person atmospheric horror mystery with retro-inspired visuals. Spend several days on a small isolated island in the North Atlantic, settle in an old cabin, explore an abandoned observatory, and operate rustic equipment to do one final reading and uncover what lurks in the dark... and beyond.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 17.5%, Retro 15.8%, Walking Simulator 10.4%, Atmospheric 8.1%, Thriller 7.9%

You step into a street both strange and familiar, where eerie events unfold one after another. The air is thick with lingering spirits and overwhelming resentment, as if something in the shadows is waiting to drag you into the abyss…

Why similar: Thriller 22.5%, Walking Simulator 21.1%, Psychological Horror 14.9%, Horror 14.1%, Exploration 7.5%

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 20.5%, Horror 19.1%, Psychological Horror 18.5%, Thriller 9%, First-Person 7.5%

Investigate a disturbing murder case in a world shaped by guilt, trauma and fractured memories. Explore unsettling locations, solve puzzles and uncover a truth your mind desperately tried to bury.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 18.4%, Thriller 14.5%, Horror 14.1%, Mystery 12.6%, Walking Simulator 8%

You are a nurse trapped in a decaying hospital, surrounded by grotesque patients you must care for… for your own sake. Step into this psychological horror, uncover the reason for your punishment, and survive the darkness born from within yourself. But above all… stay away from him.

Why similar: Dialogue Heavy 15.2%, Thriller 12.2%, Horror 11.7%, Psychological Horror 9.9%, Choices Matter 7.6%

Five scary stories, but they all have the same ending. Can you play it? A psychological horror game from the first person, which few will pass.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 15.2%, Walking Simulator 14.6%, Thriller 12.9%, Horror 12.8%, Mystery 11.1%

Unfound Footage is a short, atmospheric psychological horror game where you must survive inside a mysterious mansion after a strange disappearance.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 20.2%, Horror 19.5%, Retro 12.9%, Mystery 10%, Walking Simulator 9.9%