Games Like The Sinking City Remastered

Experience a nerve-racking Lovecraftian adventure, rebuilt from the ground up with modern graphics and gameplay. Become Sherlock Holmes, and find yourself at the heart of the terrifying Cthulhu Mythos as you investigate a series of mysterious disappearances in Europe and the US.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 24.2%, Detective 16.8%, Open World 7.9%, Investigation 7%, Psychological Horror 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: Developed by the same studio, this title directly bridges the gap between traditional detective work and Lovecraftian cosmic horror.

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 44.7%, Detective 18%, Horror 10%, Psychological Horror 9.7%, Story Rich 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: This game captures the essence of H.P. Lovecraft's work through a focused investigative lens and psychological tension.

In this story-driven detective thriller, a young Sherlock Holmes struggles to prove himself as he navigates an exotic, dangerous island in the Mediterranean to investigate the mystery of his mother’s death.

Why similar: Detective 25.7%, Open World 11.9%, Investigation 10.6%, Thriller 9.4%, Choices Matter 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: It shares the open-world investigation structure and deduction mechanics found in The Sinking City but focuses on a younger Sherlock.

Return to Derceto Manor in this reimagination of Alone in the Dark, a love letter to the 90’s cult classic horror game.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 34.2%, Detective 16.6%, Psychological Horror 11.9%, Horror 10.1%, Third Person 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: A modern reimagining of the classic horror series that balances third-person action with investigative mystery.

DREDGE is a single-player fishing adventure with a sinister undercurrent. Sell your catch, upgrade your boat, and dredge the depths for long-buried secrets. Explore a mysterious archipelago and discover why some things are best left forgotten.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 40.2%, Open World 13.5%, Exploration 11%, Psychological Horror 10.3%, Horror 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: Combines exploration and fishing with a deeply unsettling Lovecraftian atmosphere that rewards curiosity.

Become the most celebrated detective of all time: Sherlock Holmes! Use your impressive talents as a detective to solve six thrilling and varied cases: murders, missing persons, spectacular thefts and numerous investigations that sometimes lead you into the realms of the fantastic.

Why similar: Detective 50.6%, Investigation 15.6%, Story Rich 6.9%, Choices Matter 5.8%, Open World 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: This is the gold standard for the deduction and investigation gameplay loop that defines the Frogwares style.

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: Lovecraftian 40.6%, Psychological Horror 14.6%, Horror 13.5%, Story Rich 7.9%, Thriller 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a claustrophobic, narrative-driven horror experience that excels at building dread in an isolated environment.

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: Detective 22.3%, Investigation 15.5%, Dialogue Heavy 15.3%, Horror 12.1%, Psychological Horror 10.9%

Why You'll Like It: A gritty, investigative horror game where you explore the minds of suspects to solve crimes in a dark, atmospheric setting.

Hunt ghosts as two memorable characters in a story-driven Action-RPG where your decisions carry dramatic consequences. Torn between honoring your oath to the living and saving your departed partner, how far will you go for love?

Why similar: Action RPG 16.4%, Third Person 14.2%, Choices Matter 11.8%, Horror 11.1%, Action-Adventure 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a strong narrative focus on investigating supernatural hauntings with a blend of third-person combat and lore-rich exploration.

London, 1918. You are newly-turned Vampyr Dr. Jonathan Reid. As a doctor, you must find a cure to save the city’s flu-ravaged citizens. As a Vampyr, you are cursed to feed on those you vowed to heal.

Why similar: Open World 17.3%, Choices Matter 15.7%, Story Rich 11.3%, RPG 11.2%, Horror 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: Features a dark, atmospheric open world where your investigative choices and moral decisions significantly impact the story.

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 46%, Horror 12.2%, Psychological Horror 10.5%, Exploration 7.8%, Action-Adventure 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: A dedicated Lovecraftian exploration game that focuses heavily on the visual and atmospheric terror of the Mythos.

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 34.9%, Lovecraftian 19.5%, Horror 9.9%, Exploration 8.1%, Atmospheric 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: A masterclass in environmental storytelling and investigative exploration that rewards players for piecing together a tragic mystery.

Call of Cthulhu: Dark Corners of the Earth is a first-person horror game that combines intense action and adventure elements.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 67.7%, Horror 19.6%, Atmospheric 3.8%, Story Rich 3.7%, Psychological Horror 2.6%

Why You'll Like It: A classic first-person experience that remains one of the most faithful and terrifying adaptations of Lovecraftian lore.

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 25.1%, Investigation 13.1%, Psychological Horror 12%, Horror 10.5%, Choices Matter 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: A survival horror game that emphasizes investigation and the threat of an unknowable, supernatural entity.

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 61.6%, Horror 14%, Psychological Horror 10.9%, Adventure 4.9%, Story Rich 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: A narrative-driven adventure that leans heavily into the psychological and cosmic horror elements of Lovecraft's writing.

H.P. Lovecraft meets Cyberpunk. Delve deep into a dystopian world and investigate what is happening to you and your friends in a domed city. Solve puzzles, hack systems and plug in to explore other dimensions. Discover a truth that might tear apart your sanity and question your very existence.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 33.7%, Dialogue Heavy 14.4%, Detective 13.7%, Psychological Horror 10.3%, Investigation 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: A unique blend of cyberpunk and Lovecraftian horror that features adventure-style investigation and puzzle-solving.

Experience a fantastic adventure with unique gameplay that blends investigation, action and exploration in a breath-taking thriller that will test the limits of your nerves and intelligence. Play as the great detective and track down evil in the darkest corners of London and the human soul…

Why similar: Detective 30.2%, Thriller 15.6%, Investigation 11.1%, Third Person 9.5%, Story Rich 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: Combines traditional detective investigation with more cinematic action sequences and supernatural undertones.

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 46.8%, Horror 15.9%, Psychological Horror 10.4%, Thriller 10.3%, Exploration 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: A sci-fi horror game that blends Lovecraftian themes with psychological tension in a remote, isolated setting.

The Beast Inside is a unique, gripping twist on thriller and survival horror. Immerse in the story of long-buried secrets, personal tragedies, and madness. Play as two protagonists bounded by dark heritage. Combat the enemies, solve riddles and experience real terror in the 3D-scanned environment.

Why similar: Horror 35.8%, Psychological Horror 16.5%, Story Rich 10.2%, Open World 9.8%, Realistic 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: A photorealistic horror game that weaves together two different timelines through investigation and survival elements.

Lost at sea 1803 ~ The good ship Obra Dinn.

Why similar: Detective 68.8%, Story Rich 14.6%, Atmospheric 9.2%, Horror 5.3%, Adventure 2.1%

Why You'll Like It: While visually distinct, it is the ultimate detective game for players who enjoy piecing together complex, supernatural mysteries.

Become the greatest detective of all time in The Testament of Sherlock Holmes, a twisting, turning investigation game set in a faithfully-reproduced London of 1898. As Sherlock Holmes, you must find clues, interrogate suspects and unveil a mystery in a story full of twists!

Why similar: Detective 70.3%, Adventure 9.8%, Investigation 9.7%, Story Rich 4.9%, Third Person 3.2%

Why You'll Like It: A classic entry in the series that focuses on complex puzzles and a darker, more personal narrative arc.

MURDERED: SOUL SUSPECT™ takes players into a whole new realm of mystery where the case is personal and the clues just out of reach, challenging gamers to solve the hardest case of all… their own murder.

Why similar: Detective 53.8%, Horror 12.5%, Third Person 8%, Story Rich 6.4%, Atmospheric 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: A supernatural detective game where you investigate your own murder while interacting with the spirit world.

Amnesia: The Bunker is a first-person horror game set in a WW1 bunker. A relentless, AI-driven monster stalks you. Survival depends on finding tools, crafting items, and keeping the lights on.

Why similar: Horror 18.7%, Psychological Horror 18.3%, Open World 14%, Action-Adventure 12.7%, Exploration 11.2%

Why You'll Like It: An immersive horror experience that requires careful investigation and resource management to survive a persistent threat.

Disco Elysium - The Final Cut is a groundbreaking role playing game. You’re a detective with a unique skill system at your disposal and a whole city to carve your path across. Interrogate unforgettable characters, crack murders or take bribes. Become a hero or an absolute disaster of a human being.

Why similar: Detective 34.8%, Choices Matter 17.7%, Story Rich 14.6%, RPG 12.7%, Open World 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: Offers the most profound investigative and dialogue-based RPG experience available, perfect for those who love deep, complex narratives.

Paradise Island, a world outside reality. There’s been a murder that only "investigation freak" Lady Love Dies can solve. Gather evidence and interrogate suspects in this open world adventure. You can accuse anyone, but you’ll have to prove your case in trial. It’s up to you to decide who’s guilty.

Why similar: Detective 27%, Investigation 16.2%, Open World 14.3%, Choices Matter 11.5%, Story Rich 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: An open-world detective game that gives you total freedom to investigate a bizarre, surreal crime scene at your own pace.

Fahrenheit (known as Indigo Prophecy in North America) was a breakthrough in interactive narrative. This newly remastered edition features updated textures in HD, expanded controller support, and is based on the uncut and uncensored international version of the game.

Why similar: Detective 27.8%, Story Rich 24.3%, Choices Matter 17.6%, Atmospheric 10.6%, Horror 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: A cinematic, story-rich thriller that features investigation and supernatural elements with heavy emphasis on player choice.

In his fight to climb the ranks and do what's right, LAPD detective Cole Phelps must unravel the truth behind a string of arson attacks, conspiracies, and brutal murders, battling the L.A. underworld and even members of his own department.

Why similar: Detective 42.3%, Open World 15%, Investigation 10.6%, Story Rich 7.5%, Third Person 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: The quintessential open-world detective game that focuses on questioning suspects and gathering evidence to solve cases.

Darkwood - a new perspective on survival horror. Scavenge and explore a rich, ever-changing free-roam world by day, then hunker down in your hideout and pray for the morning light.

Why similar: Open World 14.1%, Psychological Horror 14.1%, Horror 13.5%, Choices Matter 11.4%, Action-Adventure 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: A top-down survival horror game that excels at creating a sense of dread and mystery without relying on jump scares.

The sci-fi survival-horror classic returns, completely rebuilt to offer an even more immersive experience — including visual, audio, and gameplay improvements — while staying faithful to the original game’s thrilling vision.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 36.2%, Horror 20.4%, Psychological Horror 14.3%, Third Person 10.3%, Action-Adventure 8.7%

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 39.6%, Horror 12.3%, Action-Adventure 10.5%, Story Rich 9.6%, Psychological Horror 8.5%

DAYMARE: 1998 is a third-person survival horror game that recreates the mood of iconic titles from the '90s, with a fresh storyline. An incident that turns a small town into a deadly zone, three characters to play with and little time to find the truth, before its mutated citizens abruptly end your mission.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 38.5%, Horror 28.4%, Third Person 17.9%, Action 8.2%, Adventure 7.1%

Chernobylite is a science-fiction survival horror RPG. Set in the hyper-realistic, 3D-scanned wasteland of Chernobyl’s Exclusion Zone, explore a non-linear storyline in your search to uncover the truth of your tortured past.

Why similar: Horror 24.8%, RPG 14.9%, Exploration 14.7%, Realistic 14.6%, Action-Adventure 13.7%

A mining station in the Pacific abyss is no longer responding. As an investigator of the occult, unravel the mysteries of the deep. Test your wits and sanity in this lovecraftian thriller.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 31.5%, Detective 14.7%, Psychological Horror 9.9%, Investigation 7.7%, Thriller 7.6%

The Sherlock Holmes series returns with this updated version of The Awakened, which brings a whole new dimension to the original title developed by Frogwares. The game puts the player into an investigation of the Cthulhu Mythos - as imagined by Father of modern horror, H.P. Lovecraft.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 50%, Detective 30.7%, Adventure 7.1%, Investigation 7.1%, Horror 5.1%

Broken Porcelain brings an abundance of welcome changes to the series, introducing new gameplay and storytelling elements that breathe new life into the characters and an unprecedented level of immersion in this haunting adventure – perfect for both new and returning fans to the series.

Why similar: Horror 28.3%, Third Person 20.8%, Psychological Horror 17.2%, Story Rich 12.3%, Action 9.4%

Dive into a hostile world that challenges your very existence, in this survival horror game with RPG elements. Unravel a thousand-year-old mystery, risk your sanity and face the Outer Gods with your skills. Every bullet and every decision counts now, are you up to the task?

Why similar: Lovecraftian 32.2%, Action RPG 11.7%, Choices Matter 11%, Psychological Horror 10.4%, Horror 9.3%

The beloved and critically acclaimed Ghostbusters video game is back! Strap on your proton pack once again and join the Ghostbusters on the adventure with the voice and likeness of the original crew as you battle to save New York!

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 57.6%, Third Person 17.5%, Action-Adventure 14.8%, Action 6.6%, Horror 3.5%

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 25.5%, Investigation 16.5%, Open World 9.3%, Horror 9%, Exploration 7.5%

The classic first person shooter from Crytek is back with the action-packed gameplay, sandbox world, and thrilling epic battles you loved the first time around – now with remastered graphics optimized for a new generation of hardware.

Why similar: Realistic 29.4%, Atmospheric 23.6%, Action 20.6%, Open World 11.3%, Adventure 9.3%

Play as special agent Francis York Morgan in this open-world action-adventure as you solve the case of the Red Seed Murders and survive in a small, quirky American mountain town where supernatural creatures and a mysterious raincoat-clad, axe-wielding killer seek to end his investigation for good.

Why similar: Detective 20.5%, Open World 15.7%, Horror 14.5%, Story Rich 12.2%, Investigation 10.3%

The game that started the popular survival horror genre returns better than ever! Players control Edward Carnby, the main character from the original Alone in the Dark, on a thrilling journey through a dark and terrifying re-creation of New York's Central Park where Carnby must discover the truth behind a dark conspiracy.

Why similar: Horror 22.7%, Lovecraftian 21.4%, Open World 9.7%, Third Person 7.1%, Action 6.7%

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 31%, Psychological Horror 30.1%, Investigation 14.6%, Story Rich 9.7%, Adventure 7.8%

Pathologic 2 is a groundbreaking open-world horror RPG. Resist the plague. Make medicine. Heal people. Perform an autopsy. Trade to get what you need. Fight and kill if necessary. Survive. Struggle with an outbreak in a secluded rural town that is rapidly turning into hell.

Why similar: Detective 27.9%, Choices Matter 14.9%, Psychological Horror 14.1%, Story Rich 12.2%, Open World 12.1%

Investigating a letter from his late wife, James returns to where they made so many memories - Silent Hill. What he finds is a ghost town, prowled by disturbing monsters and cloaked in deep fog. Confront the monsters, solve puzzles, and search for traces of your wife in this remake of SILENT HILL 2.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 29.2%, Horror 20.1%, Story Rich 14.4%, Third Person 11.8%, Atmospheric 9%

The Occultist is a first-person narrative thriller. You play as Alan Rebels, a paranormal investigator who travels to an abandoned British island after his father's disappearance. Explore Godstone island, face supernatural entities, and uncover long-buried occult rituals.

Why similar: Detective 24.5%, Lovecraftian 20%, Investigation 14.5%, Psychological Horror 8.3%, Horror 7.5%

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 37.2%, Thriller 17.3%, Psychological Horror 15%, Horror 10.4%, Story Rich 8.9%

A single-player, third person horror action-adventure game set on a remote spiritual island retreat. To survive you must craft, fight, and escape the psychedelic horrors set loose when a spiritual ritual goes wrong and awakens a dimension of cosmic terror.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 15.5%, Horror 13.5%, Third Person 12.7%, Open World 11.4%, Realistic 10.6%

Face unspeakable horrors. Succumb to madness. Welcome to a free daemonic narrative experience inspired by H. P. Lovecraft.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 51.9%, Horror 16.2%, Psychological Horror 11.1%, Story Rich 7.3%, Realistic 6%

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: Thriller 22.6%, Psychological Horror 21.6%, Horror 16.9%, Story Rich 13.4%, Atmospheric 7.6%

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 38.5%, Horror 15.7%, Psychological Horror 15.6%, Story Rich 9.4%, Exploration 8.4%

A group of documentary film makers receive a mysterious call inviting them to a modern-day replica of serial killer H.H. Holmes ‘Murder Castle’. But on arrival they soon discover they’re being watched, and even manipulated, and suddenly there is much more at stake than just their ratings…

Why similar: Choices Matter 18%, Horror 15.6%, Psychological Horror 14.3%, Third Person 13.5%, Action-Adventure 11.1%

Explore disturbing corners of the human psyche. Delve into a dimension of nightmares, the occult and a tense psychological world created in classic Lovecraftian style. As police detective Howard E. Loreid, you are tasked to solve the murder of Clark Field, a wealthy man involved in the occult.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 46.8%, Detective 17.9%, Horror 14.9%, Psychological Horror 12%, Adventure 4.5%

Rediscover the clockpunk universe of Benoît Sokal in this fully remastered version of the first Syberia game. Join Kate Walker and Oscar, a strange and charming automaton, in pursuit of the brilliant inventor Hans Voralberg, and embark on an adventure more immersive and poetic than ever.

Why similar: Detective 36.1%, Third Person 16%, Exploration 14.3%, Investigation 13.5%, Story Rich 11.2%

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 25.9%, Psychological Horror 23.7%, Third Person 15.6%, Story Rich 12.2%, Adventure 11%

Experience a Narrative Adventure where your choices and character growth truly matter. As a member of a 1793 secret society, live a tale of intrigue and manipulation on the hunt for your missing mother.

Why similar: Detective 34.2%, Choices Matter 22.8%, RPG 12.7%, Story Rich 12.2%, Adventure 5.9%

Maid of Sker is a first-person survival horror, set in a remote hotel with a gory and macabre history from Welsh folklore. Brave the nightmares of the Quiet Ones. Do not panic…don’t even breathe!

Why similar: Horror 25.4%, Psychological Horror 22.7%, Story Rich 12.9%, Action-Adventure 10.5%, Exploration 9.8%

The Thing: Remastered is a faithful restoration of the cult-classic 2002 third-person survival horror shooter game inspired by Universal Pictures’ genre-defining 1982 film, The Thing

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 33.6%, Thriller 17.8%, Third Person 15.5%, Horror 14.2%, Choices Matter 10.1%

Experience the BAFTA award-winning story of Life is Strange now beautifully remastered with enhanced visuals and vastly improved animation using mocap technology.

Why similar: Choices Matter 41.7%, Story Rich 28.1%, Third Person 19.8%, Adventure 4.7%, Action 4.6%

The hit RPG returns! Remastered with stunning visuals and refined gameplay Re-Reckoning delivers intense, customizable RPG combat inside a sprawling game world.

Why similar: Action RPG 26.1%, Open World 22.8%, RPG 19.2%, Third Person 8.6%, Action 6.2%

From the independent studio that brought you Contrast, We Happy Few is an action/adventure game set in a drug-fuelled, retrofuturistic city in an alternative 1960s England. Hide, fight and conform your way out of this delusional, Joy-obsessed world.

Why similar: Open World 28.8%, Psychological Horror 20.9%, Horror 16.2%, Exploration 8.5%, Atmospheric 7.2%