Games Like The Midnight Walk

Bramble The Mountain King is a grim adventure set in a world inspired by dark, Nordic fables. Explore the beautiful yet dangerous and twisted land of Bramble in your endeavour to rescue your sister. Traverse a wondrous landscape and survive deadly encounters with Bramble's many hideous creatures.

Why similar: Cinematic 18.8%, Dark Fantasy 16.4%, Horror 13.2%, Dark 10.9%, Emotional 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: Captures a similar dark-fantasy folklore atmosphere with a focus on cinematic storytelling and tense, atmospheric encounters.

Play the odds in Lost in Random™, a gothic-fairy-tale-inspired action-adventure where every citizen’s fate is determined by a roll of the dice.

Why similar: Dark Fantasy 20.4%, Action-Adventure 17.4%, Adventure 16.9%, Story Rich 12.2%, Fantasy 11.2%

Why You'll Like It: Developed by the same creative team, this game shares the distinct dark-fantasy aesthetic and whimsical yet eerie narrative style.

Mundaun is a lovingly hand-penciled horror tale set in a dark, secluded valley of The Alps. Explore various areas full of secrets to discover, survive hostile encounters, drive vehicles, fill your inventory, and solve a variety of handcrafted puzzles.

Why similar: Cinematic 15.9%, Horror 13.8%, Dark 13.4%, Emotional 10.8%, Hand-drawn 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: Features a unique, hand-penciled art style that creates a deeply unsettling and authentic folk-horror atmosphere.

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

Why similar: Horror 26.2%, Dark 17.3%, Stealth 15%, Atmospheric 10.3%, Adventure 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: Features a haunting, surreal world and puzzle-platforming mechanics that mirror the dark, unsettling tone of the seed game.

Moss is an action-adventure puzzle game from Polyarc tailor-made for the VR platform. It combines classic components of a great game—compelling characters, gripping combat, and captivating world exploration—with the exciting opportunities of VR.

Why similar: VR 43.9%, Story Rich 12.7%, Action-Adventure 12.7%, Adventure 9.5%, Puzzle 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: A premier VR adventure that excels in creating a tangible, storybook-like world with deep immersion and character-driven exploration.

Dive into a surreal ocean abyss in an atmospheric puzzle-adventure. Explore dangerous waters, possess sea creatures and solve environmental puzzles to discover what lies deep below the surface…

Why similar: Cinematic 17.2%, Dark Fantasy 16.4%, Dark 15.7%, Horror 15%, Atmospheric 10%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric puzzle-adventure set in a dark, surreal underwater world that emphasizes visual storytelling and eerie exploration.

The ground starts shaking, light bulbs are breaking - and something rather unusual is happening right behind the walls of your very room. Equipped with nothing but wit and courage, you slowly descend into a world inhabited by avian folk and seemingly deadly furniture monsters.

Why similar: Atmospheric 26.3%, Hand-drawn 24.4%, Puzzle 17.1%, Story Rich 13.2%, Adventure 12.8%

Why You'll Like It: Boasts a beautiful, hand-drawn art style and intricate puzzle-adventure gameplay that feels like stepping into a living, breathing painting.

Bend and twist reality in A Fisherman's Tale, the mind-bending VR puzzle adventure game in which being turned upside down and inside out is not merely a play on words.

Why similar: VR 55.1%, Fantasy 12.5%, Puzzle 11.9%, Adventure 11.9%, Story Rich 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: A surreal VR puzzle-adventure that plays with perspective and scale in a way that feels highly imaginative and atmospheric.

Venture out into the dark woods where strange creatures roam, on a vision quest set in 19th century Sweden. Solve and decipher cryptic puzzles, listen for clues, and learn about mysterious folklore creatures in the built-in encyclopedia as you seek to foresee your future.

Why similar: Dark 24%, Horror 21.1%, Atmospheric 14%, Story Rich 10.9%, Hand-drawn 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: A deeply atmospheric, supernatural adventure that draws on folklore to create a dark and unsettling experience.

Hunted and alone, a boy finds himself drawn into the center of a dark project. INSIDE is a dark, narrative-driven platformer combining intense action with challenging puzzles. It has been critically acclaimed for its moody art style, ambient soundtrack and unsettling atmosphere.

Why similar: Cinematic 23.8%, Dark 17.2%, Horror 16%, Atmospheric 10.7%, Story Rich 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: A masterclass in wordless, atmospheric storytelling that uses a dark, muted palette to create a sense of constant, creeping dread.

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

Why similar: Cinematic 22.6%, Emotional 16.1%, Dark 14.3%, Atmospheric 11.7%, Story Rich 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: A cinematic, story-rich adventure that relies on environmental storytelling and a distinct visual style to convey its emotional journey.

An exploration and adventure game about wildlife sprung from the depths of the internet. An unknown power seems to upset its balance. Join forces with exotic creatures to unravel the mysteries of this universe.

Why similar: VR 47.7%, Atmospheric 16%, Adventure 11.7%, Puzzle 10.4%, Exploration 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: A surreal VR exploration game that focuses on interacting with a bizarre, handcrafted ecosystem in a dreamlike environment.

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: Cinematic 24.1%, Dark 17.9%, Emotional 11.6%, Story Rich 9.4%, Atmospheric 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: A psychological horror game that focuses on atmospheric tension and narrative depth within a confined, surreal space.

Using the power of virtual reality, Song in the Smoke puts your survival directly in your own hands. Enter this dangerous world outside of time, where you must craft weapons, make clothes, build fires, and brew healing elixirs to steel yourself against its vicious predators.

Why similar: VR 22.4%, Cinematic 19.3%, Dark Fantasy 15.3%, Horror 9.2%, Action-Adventure 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: A VR survival-adventure that emphasizes atmospheric exploration and interacting with a mysterious, dangerous wilderness.

Down the Rabbit Hole is a VR adventure set in Wonderland prior to Alice's arrival. You will guide a girl who is looking for her lost pet by solving puzzles, uncovering secrets and making choices about the story along the way.

Why similar: VR 43.4%, Adventure 23.7%, Story Rich 18.3%, Puzzle 14.5%

Why You'll Like It: A VR adventure that leans into a whimsical yet dark narrative, perfect for players who enjoy immersive, story-driven exploration.

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: Horror 29.7%, Atmospheric 17.1%, Adventure 11.8%, Story Rich 11.4%, Puzzle 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: A psychological horror adventure rooted in mythology, perfect for those who enjoy slow-burn, narrative-heavy experiences.

The British Institute of Archaeology, London, 1908: The disappearance of an esteemed Egyptologist prompts a Police investigation into the unknown. Explore cryptic locations, examine fantastic gadgets and uncover an otherworldly discovery which blurs the line between reality and illusion.

Why similar: VR 48.9%, Adventure 17.7%, Puzzle 12.1%, Horror 10.3%, Atmospheric 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on tactile, atmospheric puzzle-solving in a dark, mysterious setting that rewards close inspection of the environment.

South of Midnight is a new action-adventure from Compulsion Games. Explore the mythos and confront mysterious creatures of the Deep South in this modern folktale while learning to weave an ancient power to surmount obstacles and unravel your family’s hidden past.

Why similar: Dark 20.7%, Action-Adventure 16.2%, Atmospheric 14.9%, Story Rich 14.3%, Fantasy 12.5%

Why You'll Like It: An action-adventure game that blends dark, southern gothic themes with a unique, stylized visual presentation.

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: Dark 21.3%, Atmospheric 18.5%, Horror 17.2%, Adventure 11.1%, Story Rich 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: A walking-simulator that focuses on nature-based horror and atmospheric exploration in a dense, haunting landscape.

You died in a mysterious seance and have become a Wraith, one of the restless undead. In this VR horror game, use your supernatural abilities to solve the mystery behind your death. But beware of the sinister Spectres lurking in the shadows...

Why similar: VR 46%, Horror 29.1%, Stealth 13%, Adventure 6.6%, Exploration 2.3%

Why You'll Like It: A VR horror title that masters the use of stealth and tension within a dark, supernatural environment.

Metro Awakening is a story-driven first person adventure built for VR that blends atmospheric exploration, stealth and combat in the most immersive Metro experience yet. Don your gas mask, brave the crippling radiation and venture into the depths of the Metro where threats haunt your every step.

Why similar: VR 33.6%, Cinematic 20.7%, Dark 14.7%, Story Rich 8.9%, Action-Adventure 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a highly immersive, atmospheric VR experience that excels at making the player feel vulnerable in a dark, post-apocalyptic world.

Board the train! Run away from a weirdo! Solve some puzzles! Make friends with some ghosts! Try not to become a ghost yourself!

Why similar: Horror 27.3%, Atmospheric 17.5%, Hand-drawn 14.8%, Story Rich 10.8%, Puzzle 9%

Why You'll Like It: A surreal, psychological horror game with a highly stylized, colorful aesthetic that feels both psychedelic and unsettling.

Combining quirky missions and mysterious conspiracies, Psychonauts 2 is a platform-adventure game with cinematic style and tons of customizable psychic powers.

Why similar: Story Rich 40.3%, Adventure 24.3%, Action-Adventure 22.7%, Singleplayer 12.7%

Why You'll Like It: Offers an incredibly creative and stylized world that prioritizes imaginative level design and deep, character-driven storytelling.

Find your missing friend. Uncover the secrets within. Brave a luxurious and haunting mansion in Dead Take, a first-person psychological horror crafted by Surgent Studios.

Why similar: Horror 28.6%, Atmospheric 16.6%, Story Rich 13.4%, Dark 12.4%, Puzzle 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: A story-rich horror game that balances atmospheric exploration with psychological puzzle elements.

Alice: Madness Returns is a third-person, single-player, action adventure platformer. Visit the grim reality of Victorian London and travel to the beautiful yet ghastly Wonderland to uncover the root of Alice's madness.

Why similar: Dark Fantasy 31.3%, Horror 20.2%, Action-Adventure 10.6%, Atmospheric 10.5%, Story Rich 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: A dark-fantasy action-adventure that excels at creating imaginative, twisted worlds that feel both beautiful and terrifying.

Doorways: The Underworld is an immersive horror adventure, featuring a complex story and deep atmosphere.

Why similar: VR 23.6%, Stealth 19.6%, Horror 16.9%, Dark 14.4%, Adventure 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, indie horror-adventure that focuses on exploration and unsettling environmental storytelling.

NIGHTGHAST is a first-person horror game about wicked witches and sinister widows...

Why similar: Horror 43%, Adventure 19.9%, Puzzle 11.2%, Story Rich 9.6%, Walking Simulator 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: A puzzle-heavy horror game that uses a walking-simulator format to build a sense of dread and curiosity.

Control the strings of fate and embark on a grand adventure with Drev and Nieve. A magical, story-driven 2.5D puzzle-platformer where puppeteering mechanics and a whimsical, theater-inspired world intertwine.

Why similar: Dark Fantasy 29.9%, Horror 19.8%, Emotional 13.5%, Atmospheric 13.1%, Adventure 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: A narrative-driven 3D adventure that captures a dark, storybook aesthetic similar to the seed game.

Little Nightmares VR: Altered Echoes is a dark atmospheric adventure‑puzzle game where you embody Dark Six, a mysterious figure with the shape of a little girl. Navigate in a disturbing world, solve intricate puzzles, and escape terrifying giant foes in a desperate search to become whole again.

Why similar: Stealth 21.3%, VR 20.7%, Adventure 12.7%, Atmospheric 11.6%, Horror 11%

An atmospheric exploration game set in a Dark Fantasy world. Explore the ruins of an ancient civilisation and uncover it's forgotten past through a short nonlinear story with timeless retro graphics.

Why similar: Cinematic 28.2%, Dark Fantasy 21.7%, Adventure 13.7%, Atmospheric 8.5%, Exploration 7.2%

Explore a post-pandemic fictional Mediterranean island and confront your fears! Immerse yourself in a seemingly abandoned city and struggle to find a precious Banydebosc red wine bottle to cure your loved ones. But be aware; your Nemesis is hunting you. Indie Jumpscares included! :D

Why similar: Stealth 19.1%, Horror 14.6%, Dark 13.8%, Dark Fantasy 13.4%, Atmospheric 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: A first-person horror game that uses a striking, atmospheric setting to tell a story of survival and mystery.

Enter the abandoned workshop of Murray’s Costume Manor and unravel the mystery left behind by the reclusive inventor. In Five Nights at Freddy’s: Secret of the Mimic, you’ll step into a world where every dark corner holds a secret and every flicker of light hints at an ever-present threat.

Why similar: VR 26.1%, Horror 23.3%, Stealth 16.8%, Atmospheric 7.4%, Action-Adventure 7.2%

Midnight Swamp is a dark point-and-click adventure where you will dive into a world of eerie fairy tales. Play as a tourist who must find a way out of a mysterious swamp, where every corner hides a riddle.

Why similar: Dark Fantasy 19.8%, Dark 18.2%, Horror 16.3%, Hand-drawn 9.8%, Atmospheric 9%

A mute little thing with borrowed magic. A house that murmurs back. Ask wrong, and you might wake something that remembers your name.

Why similar: Cinematic 22.7%, Horror 17.1%, Dark 16.7%, Atmospheric 10.7%, Story Rich 9.7%

Hopeguard is a third-person dark fantasy game about loss and acceptance. You have been chosen to eliminate the Dragon Queen, but the confrontation will not go as expected. Journey through caves, ruins, and forests to solve environmental puzzles and fulfill your quest -but with a new perspective.

Why similar: Dark Fantasy 25.3%, Cinematic 19.1%, Emotional 15.8%, Atmospheric 9.3%, Story Rich 8.3%

A short first-person horror game where you wander through an eerie forest using the dials of a microwave.

Why similar: Horror 27.8%, Dark 25.7%, Atmospheric 11.9%, Action-Adventure 9%, Exploration 7.7%

A psychological horror game where you spend a night in the shoes of an arcade worker named Marcus. Win prizes on the crane machine and shoot some hoops. Just make sure to keep the doors locked.

Why similar: Horror 25.1%, Dark 20%, Atmospheric 14.7%, Adventure 11.2%, Exploration 10.8%

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

Why similar: Horror 18.6%, Cinematic 16.9%, Dark 15.7%, Stealth 13%, Atmospheric 9.5%

Darkness Ahead is an adventure game about a man searching for his little brother. A plateau between mountains holds a dark secret about its past. You have to stay alive and collect everything you need to complete your quest.

Why similar: Horror 24.2%, Dark 18%, Adventure 18%, Atmospheric 10.1%, Story Rich 8.5%

You are the Nightslink. Traverse abandoned roads under cover of night. Deliver cassette tapes in a post-apocalyptic world. An atmospheric retro-3D horror adventure.

Why similar: Horror 26.6%, Cinematic 19.7%, Story Rich 12.1%, Atmospheric 11.7%, Dark 9.9%

Bad Cheese is a psychological horror inspired by the eerie charm of 1920s animation. Step into the tiny paws of a mouse spending the weekend at home with a dysfunctional Dad while Mom's away. Be on your best behavior and KEEP DADDY HAPPY.

Why similar: Horror 24.6%, Dark 18.7%, Atmospheric 12.9%, Hand-drawn 9.7%, Story Rich 8.2%

Alone on a remote island, you're tasked with keeping a lighthouse. But the horrific events that claimed the lives of previous keepers still whisper through the air. Each day, the line between reality and delusion fades and something in the dark is waiting for the last keeper

Why similar: Cinematic 27.6%, Horror 20.9%, Dark 20.6%, Atmospheric 13%, Adventure 8%

"Trapped in a cocoon, the silkworm weaves her final dream." Hollow Cocoon is a first-person horror adventure game set in 1980s Japan. Immerse yourself in meticulously recreated environments as you venture into the depths of unspeakable horrors that await you.

Why similar: Stealth 26%, Horror 19.2%, Dark 17.8%, Atmospheric 9.4%, Story Rich 7.7%

Midnight Prowl is a horror exploration game set in a Japanese town, where you will experience the horror that takes place there.

Why similar: Horror 46.6%, Walking Simulator 11%, First-Person 10%, Story Rich 9.9%, Adventure 9.2%

Among the Sleep: Enhanced Edition is a new and improved version of the award winning first person horror adventure. In the game you play as a small child trapped in a weird nightmare where you go looking for your mom.

Why similar: Horror 45.1%, Atmospheric 11.9%, Dark 9%, Adventure 7.3%, Stealth 6.7%

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: Horror 26.3%, Dark 24.7%, Atmospheric 13.3%, Story Rich 9.5%, Adventure 6%

Curse of Anabelle is a story driven adventure-horror/puzzle game which players can experience in the first person perspective. The storyline is based on real world myths and legends.

Why similar: Adventure 41.9%, Horror 16.4%, Dark 14%, Atmospheric 8.5%, Story Rich 6.8%

“Hello Puppets: Midnight Show” is a stealth horror adventure set in the 1980s on the set of a children’s TV show. You are a master puppet maker whose prized creations--the Handeemen--have come to life and are hunting you. Play hide and seek against advanced AI that forces you to adapt and improvise.

Why similar: Dark 20.7%, Horror 20.1%, Atmospheric 13.4%, Action-Adventure 13.1%, Adventure 10%

A first-person horror adventure game that will take you on a journey through an ancient castle and that lies beneath. Dangers and forgotten horrors await in the dark...

Why similar: Horror 33.7%, Adventure 22%, Atmospheric 15.1%, Story Rich 10.3%, Exploration 8.9%

Doorways is an immersive horror adventure, featuring a complex story and deep atmosphere.

Why similar: Horror 37.8%, Dark 13.7%, VR 10.8%, Adventure 10%, Atmospheric 8.3%

A horror walking sim that emphasizes atmosphere, tension, fear, and immersive storytelling, all heightened by well-timed jump scares. The game takes place in a village frozen in time, stuck somewhere in the mid-20th century.

Why similar: Horror 23.1%, Dark 20.4%, Dark Fantasy 19%, Atmospheric 13.6%, Story Rich 11.1%

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: Cinematic 23.6%, Horror 18.6%, Dark 17.5%, Atmospheric 11.2%, Story Rich 7.3%

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: Dark 23.3%, Atmospheric 15.2%, Story Rich 13.6%, Adventure 12.2%, Puzzle 10.3%

A 90's horror inspired first-person game about working the midnight shift at a gas station.

Why similar: Horror 29.7%, Dark 22.4%, Story Rich 15.1%, Atmospheric 14.4%, First-Person 7.4%

Welcome to The Fabled Woods, a dark and mysterious narrative short story. Despite the picturesque beauty, ugly and terrible secrets lurk among the shifting boughs, darkness that no amount of dappled sunlight can erase. Take the first step, and experience an unforgettable journey.

Why similar: Adventure 42.5%, Dark 13.8%, Story Rich 12.2%, Atmospheric 9%, Walking Simulator 8.3%

Wander through intricate maze under the bed, and discover the secrets hidden in the long, dark tunnels. Document the existence of monsters. Retrieve the stolen treasures and memories.

Why similar: Horror 27.7%, Dark 22.2%, Atmospheric 13.1%, Story Rich 10.7%, Adventure 8.8%

Experience the dread of a midnight shift in a quiet supermarket. As mundane tasks blur with eerie events, discover that the darkness hides more than just silence.

Why similar: Horror 37.8%, Story Rich 16.4%, Atmospheric 14.4%, Adventure 14%, Walking Simulator 7.8%

DREAM LOGIC is a story driven first-person atmospheric horror game which takes place in liminal spaces. Explore various nostalgic, dreamlike, uncanny environments. But don't feel too safe, there's a sneaky creature watching your every move.

Why similar: Horror 24.4%, Atmospheric 16.6%, Adventure 10.8%, Action-Adventure 10%, Story Rich 8.7%

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: Cinematic 23.7%, Horror 17.5%, Emotional 15.6%, Atmospheric 11.1%, Story Rich 8.9%