Games Like The Suicide of Rachel Foster

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 25%, Story Rich 14.1%, Mystery 12.5%, Atmospheric 9.5%, Female Protagonist 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: It is the gold standard for environmental storytelling and uncovering dark family secrets through exploration.

Firewatch is a single-player first-person mystery set in the Wyoming wilderness, where your only emotional lifeline is the person on the other end of a handheld radio.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 24.7%, Mystery 13.2%, Story Rich 9.4%, Atmospheric 9%, Open World 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: Like Rachel Foster, it features a compelling, dialogue-driven mystery set in an isolated, atmospheric environment.

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 53.1%, Exploration 7.6%, Female Protagonist 6.7%, Atmospheric 6.6%, Story Rich 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: It perfectly captures the feeling of piecing together a family's hidden past by exploring an empty, intimate space.

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: Walking Simulator 16.7%, Mystery 16.5%, Thriller 10.7%, Open World 8.7%, Exploration 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: This is a pure investigative experience that challenges you to uncover a town's dark secrets without hand-holding.

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 27.8%, Mystery 19.8%, Atmospheric 10.4%, Exploration 7.8%, First-Person 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: This game excels at building a haunting, atmospheric mystery that rewards careful observation and exploration.

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: Psychological 18.6%, Thriller 18.5%, Mystery 10.6%, Female Protagonist 10.4%, Dark 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: A deeply mature and dark psychological thriller that mirrors the heavy, trauma-focused narrative of your seed game.

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: Psychological 20.8%, Walking Simulator 13.5%, Female Protagonist 12.1%, Mystery 10.3%, Exploration 9%

Why You'll Like It: A harrowing, story-rich psychological experience that explores dark themes within a confined, historical setting.

Draugen is a single-player, first-person Fjord Noir mystery set in 1920s Norway. Explore a forgotten coastal village in your search for your missing sister, accompanied by your independent and enigmatic young ward. Norwegian Game of the Year 2019.

Why similar: Mystery 23.8%, Story Rich 13.5%, Atmospheric 12.4%, First-Person 12%, Realistic 11.1%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a similar sense of isolation and mystery, set in a beautiful but unsettling coastal town in the 1920s.

This Bed We Made is a third-person mystery game in which you play as a maid in a 1950s hotel and snoop around strangers' rooms to uncover their deadly secrets. Discover what links guests together in this tale of love, heartbreak and murder!

Why similar: Mystery 24.1%, Walking Simulator 21.8%, Female Protagonist 15.8%, Story Rich 11.5%, Realistic 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: Set in a 1950s hotel, this mystery game focuses on investigation and uncovering the secrets of those around you.

Featuring a beautiful, detailed open-world and a haunting soundtrack, Everybody’s Gone to the Rapture is non-linear storytelling at its best.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 42.7%, Great Soundtrack 11.4%, Atmospheric 9.3%, Story Rich 6.4%, Open World 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: A beautifully atmospheric walking simulator that excels at telling a tragic story through environmental clues.

Marie's Room is a short story exploration game about an unconventional friendship between two classmates. You play as Kelsey, remembering Marie's room as it was twenty years ago. But something’s off. What happened to Marie?

Why similar: Walking Simulator 25.1%, Story Rich 13.3%, Female Protagonist 9.9%, Mystery 9.5%, Atmospheric 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: A short, poignant narrative experience that focuses on uncovering the truth about a past relationship.

Join Norah, a woman plagued by a mysterious illness, in her search for her missing husband in this adventure puzzle game set on a lush island paradise. Immerse yourself in stunning visuals and unlock forbidden secrets in a moving tale of mystery and love.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 17.6%, Female Protagonist 15.6%, Mystery 15.5%, Story Rich 11.2%, First-Person 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: Combines a strong, personal narrative with atmospheric exploration and mystery-solving in a secluded location.

Virginia is a single-player first-person thriller set in a small town with a secret. Experience a missing person investigation through the eyes of graduate FBI agent Anne Tarver.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 17%, Thriller 13.3%, Mystery 10.7%, 1990's 9.9%, Psychological 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: A surreal, cinematic mystery that relies on visual storytelling and atmosphere rather than traditional dialogue.

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: Female Protagonist 16.2%, Psychological 12.7%, Walking Simulator 12.7%, Dark 12.3%, Adventure 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: Features a dual-reality mechanic that enhances the psychological mystery and atmospheric tension of its setting.

Northern Canada, 1970. A strange blizzard ravages Atamipek Lake. Step into the shoes of a detective to explore the eerie village, investigate surreal events, and battle the elements to survive. Kona is a chilly interactive tale you won't soon forget.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 20.6%, Open World 14.8%, Atmospheric 10.3%, First-Person 9.9%, Exploration 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: Features an isolated, snowy setting where you must investigate a mystery while dealing with the harsh environment.

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: Walking Simulator 17.3%, Horror 16.3%, First-Person 11.3%, Story Rich 9.4%, Open World 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: Blends historical mystery with psychological horror and a tense, first-person atmosphere.

Dear Esther immerses you in a stunningly realised world, a remote and desolate island somewhere in the outer Hebrides. As you step forwards, a voice begins to read fragments of a letter: 'Dear Esther...' - and so begins a journey through one of the most original first-person games of recent years.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 30%, Exploration 10.7%, Mystery 10.4%, Open World 9.8%, First-Person 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: A foundational walking simulator that prioritizes mood, atmosphere, and poetic storytelling above all else.

Tacoma is a sci-fi narrative adventure from the creators of Gone Home. Set aboard a high-tech space station in the year 2088, explore every detail of how the station’s crew lived and worked, finding the clues that add up to a gripping story of trust, fear, and resolve in the face of disaster.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 32.2%, Female Protagonist 12.7%, Mystery 11%, Story Rich 10.9%, Exploration 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on reconstructing past events through digital recordings, offering a unique narrative-driven exploration experience.

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: Walking Simulator 50.6%, Story Rich 17.9%, First-Person 17.6%, Horror 13.9%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a dark, claustrophobic mystery experience with a heavy emphasis on psychological tension.

Oxenfree is a supernatural thriller about a group of friends who unwittingly open a ghostly rift. You are Alex, and you’ve just brought your new stepbrother Jonas to an overnight island party gone horribly wrong.

Why similar: Mystery 16.3%, Story Rich 14.8%, Female Protagonist 13.9%, Thriller 12.7%, Atmospheric 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: A story-rich mystery that uses dialogue and atmosphere to explore supernatural themes and personal history.

'The Guest' is a gloomy adventure full of enigmas where the exploration of your surroundings comes to prominence; puzzles, secrets and riddles will help you discover who has locked you in this somber hotel room and most importantly, why.

Why similar: Mystery 28%, Walking Simulator 21.2%, Atmospheric 12.3%, Horror 11.2%, First-Person 11%

Why You'll Like It: A classic puzzle-mystery game that traps you in a hotel room, forcing you to uncover the truth behind your situation.

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 18.8%, Thriller 15.1%, Psychological 13.7%, Dark 10.5%, Mystery 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: A cinematic, story-rich psychological horror game that explores themes of grief and loss in a confined space.

Uncover the mysteries of Whitehaven Orphanage in this first-person psychological horror game. Explore the place, collect clues and put the pieces together to find out what happened years ago as you delve deep into your mind.

Why similar: Thriller 19.2%, Walking Simulator 16.1%, Psychological 14.4%, Dark 11.5%, First-Person 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: A psychological horror game that centers on uncovering family secrets in an isolated, atmospheric location.

Deep in international waters, Tesla’s Helios stands still. An unbound utopia for scientific research, Rose Archer steps aboard in search of her sister, quickly to discover not all is as it seems. A single word covers the entrance… QUARANTINE!

Why similar: Walking Simulator 38.5%, Female Protagonist 19.8%, Adventure 11.7%, First-Person 10.7%, Horror 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric, narrative-driven horror game set in an isolated, grand location filled with dark secrets.

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: Walking Simulator 22.2%, Dark 14.5%, Mystery 10.5%, Story Rich 9.5%, Atmospheric 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: While sci-fi, it shares the deep, psychological, and existential dread found in the best narrative-driven thrillers.

From the creators of Amnesia: The Dark Descent and Dear Esther comes a new first-person horrorgame that will drag you to the depths of greed, power and madness. It will bury its snout into your ribs and it will eat your heart.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 46.6%, Horror 11.7%, Mystery 9.6%, Dark 5.7%, Story Rich 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses heavily on narrative and atmosphere, delivering a dark, philosophical story in a confined space.

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 15%, Dark 12.2%, Mystery 10.5%, Atmospheric 7%

Why You'll Like It: A first-person psychological horror experience that focuses on environmental storytelling and unsettling atmosphere.

In the summer of 2008. The main character, at the request of followers, goes to Russia to explore the abandoned camp "Yunost". Locals say that this place is inhabited by restless souls. This will need to be checked.

Why similar: Thriller 20.4%, Walking Simulator 16.5%, Psychological 13.3%, Dark 7.9%, Mystery 7.2%

Your girlfriend’s sleepwalking is getting worse each night. Find her and bring her back to bed safely.

Why similar: Thriller 22.4%, Walking Simulator 19.5%, 1990's 9.8%, Mystery 8.8%, Dark 6.9%

An interactive horror experience of exploring a missing woman’s phone.

Why similar: Thriller 26.1%, Psychological 17.6%, Mystery 14.9%, Dark 10.3%, Story Rich 10%

"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 21.4%, Walking Simulator 14.8%, Dark 11%, Mystery 10.7%, Psychological 7.5%

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 18.9%, Mystery 12.4%, Thriller 12.2%, Female Protagonist 9.3%, Psychological 7.3%

The Occupation is a fixed-time, investigative thriller set in North West England on Saturday 24th October, 1987.

Why similar: Thriller 28.7%, Mystery 18.6%, Female Protagonist 13.4%, Story Rich 9.6%, First-Person 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: A time-sensitive investigative thriller that requires you to piece together a conspiracy through exploration.

Killer Frequency is a first-person horror puzzle game set in 1987, that puts you in the role of a late-night radio talk show host in small town America whose callers are being stalked by a mysterious killer.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 28.7%, 1990's 13.5%, First-Person 10.4%, Story Rich 10.4%, Exploration 10.2%

You woke up in some basement and don't remember who you are or how you ended up here... But what you do know is that you need to get out of here...

Why similar: Walking Simulator 20.1%, Thriller 13.6%, Dark 10.4%, Mystery 10%, Psychological 9.7%

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 30.6%, Female Protagonist 16.9%, Horror 11.9%, Atmospheric 9.9%, Adventure 8.3%

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 27%, Dark 12.4%, Great Soundtrack 9.6%, Horror 8.9%, Atmospheric 8.6%

Explore a decadent hotel across different timelines and uncover the dark history of a fanatical cult and your role in their plans.

Why similar: Mystery 17.6%, Thriller 15%, First-Person 12.5%, Exploration 10.6%, Atmospheric 10.1%

A first‑person psychological horror game set on a haunted ocean liner. As an actor summoned by an unorthodox director, you’ll confront twisted memories from your past and learn the price of achieving the perfect performance.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 20%, Psychological 17%, Dark 12.2%, Atmospheric 7.9%, Great Soundtrack 7.6%

The Last Letter is a short VHS-style horror game about a film student who receives mysterious letters containing coordinates that lead to a house deep in the forest, where the truth about his past awaits.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 18.6%, Thriller 14.1%, Psychological 13.4%, Mystery 7.6%, Dark 7%

Never Again - Horror/first-person Quest. The main essence of the game is research locations and puzzles, plunging in the dramatic story of a little girl suffering from asthma.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 21.1%, Mystery 13.2%, Female Protagonist 12.3%, Dark 11.2%, Exploration 7.8%

The Haunting of Joni Evers is a dark supernatural mystery about a broken family from small-town Oklahoma. Haunted by a specter that's hunted her family for generations, Joni must uncover the mysteries of the Cunningham House, dig through lost memories, and face the past to break the curse.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 23.9%, Mystery 17.2%, Female Protagonist 13.3%, Story Rich 9.7%, Atmospheric 9.4%

As a young soldier returning to an eerily deserted home, you'll explore enigmatic rooms and uncover a haunting, tragic story. Experience an atmospheric journey filled with suspense, mysterious encounters, and a deep narrative.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 19.1%, Thriller 12.3%, Mystery 11.8%, Psychological 11.6%, Dark 8.2%

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 20.7%, Mystery 12.5%, Dark 11.5%, Great Soundtrack 10%, Female Protagonist 9.9%

Dragged into a web of secrets and lies, Samantha seems to be part of a puzzle impossible to solve. What once seemed obvious soon turns into something far more sinister, and the line between villain and victim begins to blur.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 23.8%, Thriller 11.1%, Mystery 11.1%, Realistic 9.7%, Exploration 8.3%

Explore an abandoned building, encountering puzzles and clues to discover what happened, as you try to escape in both your nightmares and the waking world. Be immersed in the hauntingly beautiful 3D atmosphere in this puzzle exploration mystery game.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 24.3%, Mystery 15.3%, Atmospheric 13.2%, Exploration 10.9%, Great Soundtrack 9.9%

Silver Chains is a first-person horror game with a strong emphasis on story and exploration. Search for clues within an old abandoned manor to unravel the truth about the terrible events which have happened.

Why similar: Horror 18.2%, Walking Simulator 11.3%, First-Person 11%, Adventure 11%, Psychological 10.3%

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 21.9%, Female Protagonist 11.8%, Mystery 9.6%, Dark 8.6%, Atmospheric 8.1%

After their mother's suicide, Lazarus returns home to his sister Lyudmila. But unexplained events make the world and even reality collapse around him. Looming death, a spreading malediction and the supernatural threaten his sanity, yet Lazarus pushes forward to find the truth about his family.

Why similar: Thriller 19.7%, Walking Simulator 17.8%, Mystery 12.5%, Dark 11.3%, 1990's 7.3%

“SHE WAS 98” - you play as a grandson who returns to his elderly grandmother's home to care for her.....

Why similar: Walking Simulator 24.8%, Thriller 13%, Dark 11.5%, Atmospheric 10.6%, Realistic 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 23.1%, Mystery 11.5%, Dark 11.1%, Psychological 9.9%, Atmospheric 8.5%

Tell Me Why is the multi-award winning episodic adventure game from Dontnod Entertainment in which twins use their supernatural bond to discover the truth of their troubled past.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 31.5%, Story Rich 20.8%, Mystery 16.7%, Exploration 10.5%, Atmospheric 10.1%

Stories Untold is a compilation tape of four experimental adventures, including a remaster of the original hit episode “The House Abandon”.

Why similar: Thriller 31.7%, Atmospheric 16.9%, Horror 12.7%, Story Rich 9.6%, Adventure 9.5%

Holly Gardner, a 19 year old on an interstate drive experiences unusual happenings that leads to an unplanned stay at a motel, little did she know what was transpiring down in Norwood Valley.

Why similar: Thriller 24.6%, Walking Simulator 18%, Dark 11.6%, Psychological 9.9%, Atmospheric 8.7%

The small town of Basswood will be changed forever by ex-investigative journalist Sam Higgs in this thrilling narrative experience from award-winning studio DON'T NOD. Will you find the truth – no matter the cost?

Why similar: Psychological 35.4%, Mystery 22.4%, Realistic 15.5%, Story Rich 15.3%, Adventure 6.9%

The Wellmonts Case is a first-person psychological horror game set in 1993, Northern Maine. As a private detective, you explore the abandoned Wellmont farm, search for clues, photograph unsettling evidence, and uncover the truth behind a family's unexplained disappearance.

Why similar: Thriller 19.8%, Walking Simulator 17.5%, Dark 9.7%, Mystery 9.7%, Psychological 9.1%

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 21.4%, Psychological 16.4%, Mystery 12%, Female Protagonist 8.4%, First-Person 7.3%

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: Dark 31.6%, Atmospheric 18%, Horror 13.4%, Story Rich 13.3%, Exploration 11.7%

It's winter, 1980. Szymon, a boy raised in a post-apocalyptic wasteland, finds an abandoned Nazi bunker. Will he find what he’s looking for? Play Paradise Lost and explore an underground world, where Slavic mythology mixes with retrofuturistic technology. Discover the last story on Earth.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 30.5%, Mystery 17.8%, Exploration 11%, First-Person 10.4%, Story Rich 10.3%

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 17.3%, Mystery 15.3%, Dark 13.5%, Story Rich 10.2%, First-Person 10%