Games Like The Path

Fran Bow is a creepy adventure game that tells the story of Fran, a young girl struggling with a mental disorder and an unfair destiny.

Why similar: Horror 22%, Surreal 14.3%, Psychological Horror 14%, Female Protagonist 13.4%, Dark 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, surreal fairy tale featuring a young female protagonist navigating a disturbing and imaginative world.

The Graveyard is a very short computer game. You play an old lady who visits a graveyard. You walk around, sit on a bench and listen to a song. It's more like an explorable painting than an actual game. An experiment with poetry and storytelling but without words.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 78.6%, Female Protagonist 9.5%, Indie 5%, Horror 2.9%, Atmospheric 2.6%

Why You'll Like It: Created by the same developers as The Path, this short, experimental experience shares the same melancholic and artistic sensibilities.

Smuggle contraband VHS tapes across the border. Discover the remnants of illicit industry. Prepare for an assassination. This is Paratopic, an atmospheric retro-3D horror adventure through a cursed fever dream.

Why similar: Surreal 23.1%, Experimental 20.1% ★, Horror 17.1%, Walking Simulator 14.1%, Indie 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: A short, surreal, and highly experimental horror game that relies on atmosphere and fragmented storytelling.

There is an unusual cabin deep in the woods. It had served as a laboratory and a dwelling for three generations of Lodgers.But as of late the latest Lodger has been noticing weird changes in familiar surroundings; things are missing, noises and rattle heard. Something odd is coming out of the woods.

Why similar: Surreal 36.3%, Horror 30.2%, Psychological Horror 9.8%, Adventure 8.4%, Atmospheric 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: This surreal, experimental horror game focuses on atmosphere and psychological instability, mirroring the unsettling nature of The Path.

This is a game in which you traverse the extremely dark world inside a dream.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 22.3%, Surreal 16.3%, Experimental 14.5% ★, Horror 10%, Female Protagonist 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: This cult classic is the gold standard for surreal, dream-like exploration where the narrative is hidden within the environment.

The Cat Lady follows Susan Ashworth, a lonely 40-year old on the verge of suicide. She has no family, no friends and no hope for a better future. One day she discovers that five strangers will come along and change everything...

Why similar: Horror 22.8%, Female Protagonist 18.3%, Surreal 15.3%, Psychological Horror 7.2%, Exploration 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, psychological narrative featuring a female protagonist dealing with heavy themes in a surreal and grim world.

Led by her new friend, Mr. Voice, Misfortune ventures into the woods, where mysteries are unraveled and a little bad luck unfolds.

Why similar: Horror 24%, Female Protagonist 23%, Psychological Horror 12.8%, Indie 8.1%, Adventure 8%

Why You'll Like It: This game captures the dark, whimsical, and tragic tone of a twisted fairy tale through the eyes of a child.

You are on a bleak, cold, windy island. And you seem to be alone... but fires and candles still burn. As you explore, a story of guilt, loneliness, and faith begins to take shape. And it becomes obvious that something is hunting you...

Why similar: Walking Simulator 40.9%, Horror 14%, Exploration 10%, Psychological Horror 7%, Great Soundtrack 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: A first-person exploration game that relies on environmental storytelling to convey a sense of isolation and mystery.

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: Surreal 30.9%, Horror 23.3%, Dark 10.9%, Atmospheric 8.7%, Psychological Horror 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: Rooted in dark folklore and atmosphere, this game offers a unique, surreal exploration of supernatural themes.

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: Walking Simulator 23.4%, Female Protagonist 18.1%, Horror 17%, Exploration 12.2%, Psychological Horror 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: A grounded yet deeply psychological exploration game that focuses on the trauma and atmosphere of its setting.

A reverse-detective adventure, where you control your character's face

Why similar: Surreal 34.7%, Horror 27.8%, Exploration 16%, Psychological Horror 11.3%, Third Person 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: An experimental, surreal psychological horror game that challenges the player's perception through unconventional mechanics.

The Old City: Leviathan is an experiment in first person exploration that focuses entirely on story. All that exists is you and the world. Set in a decaying city from a civilization long past, The Old City: Leviathan puts the player in the shoes of a sewer dwelling isolationist.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 47.8%, Surreal 14.2%, Exploration 11.6%, Atmospheric 6.9%, Adventure 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on philosophical, atmospheric exploration that rewards players for wandering off the beaten path.

A third‑person psychological horror game where you explore both the real world and the spirit realm. As a medium drawn to a deserted resort, you’ll uncover dark secrets, confront echoes of trauma, and face the consequences of seeing more than one truth.

Why similar: Horror 20.6%, Female Protagonist 18.7%, Walking Simulator 18.4%, Adventure 10%, Psychological Horror 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: Features a female protagonist navigating dual realities, focusing on psychological themes and atmospheric tension.

A short story about what sort of challenges everyday little things can be. Help the girl buy milk, be the first not to disappoint her.

Why similar: Experimental 40.9% ★, Horror 25.5%, Psychological Horror 13.1%, Adventure 5.6%, Surreal 4.8%

Why You'll Like It: A deeply experimental and psychological experience that focuses on the internal struggle of its protagonist.

A one-armed young girl finds herself locked in a shed in the middle of an idyllic autumn forest, with threats both physical and immaterial drawing closer.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 23.1%, Surreal 14.9%, Horror 12.5%, Female Protagonist 12%, Exploration 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: A short, psychological horror game that captures the same sense of dread and isolation found in The Path.

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: Gothic 24% ★, Surreal 20.6%, Female Protagonist 17.7%, Horror 17%, Atmospheric 5%

Why You'll Like It: A gothic, dark reimagining of a classic fairy tale that leans heavily into surreal and disturbing imagery.

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 43.7%, Horror 24%, Psychological Horror 8.2%, Exploration 6.9%, Atmospheric 4.8%

Why You'll Like It: A short, intense psychological horror experience that focuses on the dread of a mother searching for her child.

An award-winning narrative thriller about a blind woman’s journey to uncover the truth about the mansion from her nightmares, or else become one of its victims.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 36%, Horror 24.8%, Female Protagonist 17%, Adventure 6.8%, Indie 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: A horror game featuring a blind female protagonist that relies on sound and exploration to build tension.

The little she had was taken away, but Lorelai refuses to give up, she will fight. And not even death will stop her from getting it all back...

Why similar: Walking Simulator 26.4%, Female Protagonist 17.7%, Horror 16.9%, Psychological Horror 6.9%, Dark 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, psychological horror game featuring a female protagonist and a heavy, emotional narrative.

Relax, empty your mind, activate your senses and step into the hypnotic adventure of the Path to Mnemosyne in the quest for the lost memories.

Why similar: Surreal 26.2%, Female Protagonist 19.9%, Horror 18.6%, Adventure 7.6%, Psychological Horror 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: A surreal, puzzle-heavy experience with a distinct visual style that feels like a journey through a fever dream.

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: Walking Simulator 29%, Horror 22.9%, Exploration 12.1%, Psychological Horror 9.6%, Dark 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: A psychological horror game that uses shifting environments to mirror the protagonist's deteriorating mental state.

Through the Woods is a third-person Norse horror adventure set in a forest on the western shores of Norway that tells the story of a mother and her missing son.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 28.8%, Horror 18.7%, Female Protagonist 13.3%, Adventure 7.4%, Exploration 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: A third-person horror game deeply inspired by Norse mythology and the atmosphere of dark, ancient forests.

The Repairing Mantis is a narrative horror game that lets you experience the disturbing, violent (yet absurdly poetic) story of a mantis on a mission to repair a bridge made of flying squirrel flesh.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 35.9%, Surreal 16.7%, Horror 16.5%, Exploration 10.7%, Psychological Horror 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: A bizarre, surreal horror experience that prioritizes strange imagery and experimental storytelling.

Imagine a world where death is no longer final, where precious memories are saved to enjoy forever, where your soul is immortal. Master Reboot is a haunting first-person sci-fi adventure.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 29%, Surreal 15.3%, Horror 14.4%, Female Protagonist 9.7%, Exploration 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: A surreal, atmospheric adventure that explores memory and loss within a digital, dream-like landscape.

A slow burn walking sim with an interactive soundtrack and horror vibes. You explore abstract locations and create your own unique sound for each of them by moving around and using Monoliths.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 39.4%, Surreal 22.5%, Horror 7.9%, Exploration 6.9%, Psychological Horror 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: A surreal, atmospheric exploration game that feels like a quiet, unsettling walk through a dreamscape.

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: Walking Simulator 38.5%, Surreal 16.1%, Horror 13.8%, Exploration 8.1%, Psychological Horror 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: A hand-drawn, atmospheric horror game that feels like a dark, surreal folk tale brought to life.

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 52%, Exploration 14.4%, Adventure 10.3%, Horror 8.3%, Indie 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: A narrative-driven exploration game that allows players to piece together a story through environmental clues.

Caligo is the darkness everyone descends into one way or another, and to each of us it's something different. For some it's a short but exciting adventure, some will see it as a place to relax. Yet others will be reminded of their worst nightmare, while for a few, it might come as a revelation.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 46.1%, Horror 12.2%, Adventure 7.8%, Indie 7.1%, Great Soundtrack 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: A moody, atmospheric walking simulator that emphasizes a dark, surreal aesthetic.

Before you realize it, dreams have become a curse. Wander through a darkened room and descend into the depths of her mind. A story-driven first-person horror game that leads you into an abyss of anguish and despair. Dedicated to those who once pursued their dreams—and to those who still do.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 20.6%, Horror 18.6%, Female Protagonist 16.2%, Surreal 15.1%, Psychological Horror 8.5%

An atmospheric horror journey between reality and madness. Three paths lie ahead only one is free of anomalies. Observe closely. Choose wisely. Save the lost souls.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 47.4%, Horror 21.7%, Psychological Horror 10%, Atmospheric 6.4%, Dark 6.2%

A teenage girl and the vengeful ghost possessing her stumble onto horrors of cosmic proportions as the latter searches for a way to murder the former.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 31.8%, Horror 14.2%, Female Protagonist 13%, Exploration 8.9%, Great Soundtrack 6.2%

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 36.9%, Horror 17.8%, Female Protagonist 15.5%, Exploration 10.8%, Atmospheric 6.2%

You are here to listen to The Voice, do what he says. But don't listen to other voices...

Why similar: Walking Simulator 30.3%, Horror 25.2%, Exploration 11.8%, Dark 8.4%, Atmospheric 7.4%

MIND: Path to Thalamus is a First Person Puzzler that throws you into a fantastic and surreal environment. You will bend the natural elements to your will in order to progress in this emotive, mindbending tale. Now also in Virtual Reality!

Why similar: Walking Simulator 46.9%, Surreal 25.7%, Adventure 7.5%, Atmospheric 6.6%, Indie 5.4%

You're trapped in a small six-room hotel. The only way to escape is to observe your surroundings and follow the family's rules.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 32%, Surreal 15.7%, Horror 13.9%, Female Protagonist 10.8%, Exploration 8.1%

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 43.9%, Female Protagonist 11.5%, Exploration 9%, Atmospheric 7.5%, Story Rich 6.1%

A girl crashed into a dark forest not knowing where to go, curiosity drives her to open a Pandora’s box that was never meant to be opened.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 25.1%, Female Protagonist 15.1%, Horror 14.4%, Surreal 14.1%, Adventure 6.4%

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 33.3%, Horror 16.4%, Surreal 14.1%, Exploration 7.3%, Psychological Horror 6.5%

Сlassic indie horror for one evening. The game has no tips, you need to solve all the puzzles yourself and avoid the monster that wants to devour your soul. Therefore, you need to be very careful and attentive to escape from the nightmare.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 43.1%, Horror 21.3%, Exploration 10.5%, Psychological Horror 8.4%, Adventure 7.4%

"I hope that someday, you'll dream of me." -- CINERIS SOMNIA is a 3D adventure through a beautifully strange and mesmerizing world - and a young girl's cruel and forlorn dreams.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 39.8%, Female Protagonist 17.9%, Horror 16.2%, Psychological Horror 6.4%, Third Person 4.5%

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: Walking Simulator 34.1%, Surreal 16.5%, Horror 16.2%, Female Protagonist 8.4%, Psychological Horror 6.4%

NaissanceE is an obscure and magical first person exploration game, a philosophical trip and an artistic experience. The adventure takes place in a primitive mysterious structure and the game mainly consists to explore and feel the deep and strong ambiance of this atemporal world.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 35.8%, Surreal 19.3%, Exploration 15.5%, Atmospheric 6.8%, Horror 5.6%

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 42.7%, Walking Simulator 15.1%, Surreal 9.2%, Psychological Horror 7.1%, Atmospheric 6.1%

What does it feel like to find yourself in hell? You don't feel the wind, you don't see the sun. No more hearing child's laughter. No memory of those who once were your friends and family.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 29.5%, Gothic 22.4% ★, Horror 15.8%, Exploration 8.2%, Female Protagonist 7.7%

Trapped in a hallucinatory, liminal-space style underground passageway, explore and unravel the endless "dead-end" paths to find a way forward. "Dead Path is a short ambient horror puzzle game that references Exit 8, but with a completely different core mechanic.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 40.8%, Horror 17.5%, Surreal 12.5%, Exploration 10.3%, Psychological Horror 7.8%

June 7th, 1995. 1:15 AM. You arrive home after a year abroad. You expect your family to greet you, but the house is empty. Something's not right. Where is everyone? And what's happened here? Unravel the mystery for yourself in Gone Home, a story exploration game from The Fullbright Company.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 71.3%, Exploration 7.9%, Female Protagonist 7.7%, Atmospheric 3.9%, Indie 3.4%

Find your way back home before Metsänpeitto, an otherworldly plane of existence, consumes you. Lempo is a psychological horror game inspired by Finnish mythology with an emphasis on exploration.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 45.5%, Horror 26%, Psychological Horror 9.5%, Dark 9.3%, Adventure 4.5%

The Beginner's Guide is a narrative video game from Davey Wreden, the creator of The Stanley Parable. It lasts about an hour and a half and has no traditional mechanics, no goals or objectives. Instead, it tells the story of a person struggling to deal with something they do not understand.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 44%, Experimental 13.3% ★, Surreal 12.1%, Atmospheric 5.3%, Indie 4.5%

Only brought to life by scarce sparks of Color, the bleak, grey Void is a peculiar place. The player gets to explore it, get to know the Sisters, Brothers, and other weird creatures inhabiting it, and learn the ways of Color, harvesting it and drawing sigils that change the world around them.

Why similar: Surreal 41.9%, Horror 20.7%, Dark 9.8%, Atmospheric 8.3%, Adventure 7.2%

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: Walking Simulator 32.2%, Surreal 17.7%, Horror 13.9%, Exploration 8.5%, Psychological Horror 6.1%

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 29.3%, Horror 17.6%, Surreal 13.2%, Exploration 6.7%, Psychological Horror 6.2%

You are trapped in an endless astral world. Keep a close eye on your surroundings to get out of the astral world.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 71.4%, Psychological Horror 21.8%, Adventure 3.6%, Indie 3.2%

Survive a macabre world conjured up by the tortured memories of Angelica.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 33.7%, Horror 21.5%, Adventure 11.8%, Indie 10.5%, Exploration 6.9%

Play a third-person, story-driven game set in alternative Russia at the turn of the XIX century where religious visions clash with harsh reality. INDIKA tells the story of a young nun who sets off on a journey of self-discovery with the most unusual companion by her side, the devil himself.

Why similar: Surreal 24.4%, Walking Simulator 19%, Horror 15.5%, Female Protagonist 10.3%, Exploration 8.2%

Anji【Implication】-Stimulation that gives the mind, unconsciously, certain notions. This game is a first-person walking simulator where you just keep going down the stairs.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 43.8%, Horror 21.2%, Psychological Horror 9.7%, Exploration 7.1%, Female Protagonist 6.8%

A dark/sad/weird/funny first person exploration game. You play a man on his last night alive as he obsesses over a mysterious painting. More of a story game in that it emphasizes mood and character over gameplay. Takes ten minutes to play and has "next-gen" features like a shrimp tank.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 34.4%, Horror 22.8%, Psychological Horror 11%, Dark 8.9%, Surreal 7.9%

"The Path Home" is a 2D pixel-art puzzle game where you explore a strange world with a girl. Use panels to "flip" black and white tiles and reshape the puzzle world. The girl always searches for the "shortest path to the goal," but avoiding fake goals and reuniting her with the crow is up to you.

Why similar: Atmospheric 25.2%, Adventure 20.3%, Indie 16.9%, Story Rich 16.1%, Psychological 15.6%

A wandering soul mistakenly enters a world of strange tales and odd rules. Beware! This place is fraught with danger. To complete reincarnation, you must toe the line. Any soul that dares to go against the system will face correction. Will you comply—or defy?

Why similar: Horror 27.5%, Female Protagonist 26.7%, Surreal 23.7%, Adventure 8.1%, Psychological Horror 6.1%

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 39.1%, Surreal 19.7%, Horror 9.9%, Exploration 9.9%, Atmospheric 6%