Games Like The Town of Light

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 23.4%, Psychological Horror 13.8%, Female Protagonist 12.1%, Horror 10.4%, Mystery 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: It shares a deeply unsettling, historically grounded psychological narrative that explores trauma and mental instability with a similar focus on atmosphere.

Coming back to the family hotel after years, a young woman finds herself trapped with the ghosts from her past and an old cellular telephone as the only way to unveil a terrible truth.

Why similar: Psychological 20.7%, Walking Simulator 13.4%, Female Protagonist 12.1%, Mystery 10.2%, Exploration 9%

Why You'll Like It: This walking simulator mirrors the isolated, narrative-heavy exploration and mystery-solving found in The Town of Light.

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 18.6%, Story Rich 12.9%, Female Protagonist 11.4%, Mystery 10.6%, Atmospheric 10%

Why You'll Like It: It is a masterclass in environmental storytelling that uses exploration to uncover a tragic, multi-generational family history.

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: Mystery 15.7%, Walking Simulator 14%, Horror 13.9%, Exploration 13.2%, Female Protagonist 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a pure, non-linear investigative experience that rewards players for exploring every corner of a desolate, abandoned location.

Detention is an atmospheric horror game set in 1960s Taiwan under martial law. Incorporated religious elements based in Taiwanese/Chinese culture and mythology, the game provided players with unique graphics and gaming experience.

Why similar: Horror 26.3%, Psychological Horror 21.1%, Female Protagonist 11.4%, Great Soundtrack 10.3%, Atmospheric 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: Set in a historical period of political unrest, it uses atmospheric horror to explore deep-seated psychological trauma and guilt.

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: Psychological Horror 22.6%, Horror 18.5%, Exploration 12.1%, Mystery 11.3%, Walking Simulator 11.3%

Why You'll Like It: This game focuses on the crumbling psyche of its protagonist through surreal, shifting environments that mirror the internal struggle of the seed game.

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: Psychological Horror 28.4%, Psychological 19.6%, Horror 15.4%, Female Protagonist 10.3%, Story Rich 9%

Why You'll Like It: This point-and-click adventure tackles dark, psychological themes and mental health struggles through a haunting and surreal narrative lens.

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 18.9%, Female Protagonist 14.7%, Story Rich 12.2%, Exploration 11%, Great Soundtrack 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: This narrative-focused walking simulator captures the feeling of uncovering a tragic past through environmental clues and personal artifacts.

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: Horror 18.5%, Psychological Horror 18.3%, Walking Simulator 16%, Psychological 15.4%, Exploration 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: A short, intense, and atmospheric walking simulator that focuses on a mother's psychological distress and a haunting 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: Psychological 19.9%, Horror 18.2%, Psychological Horror 16.9%, Female Protagonist 16%, Story Rich 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a raw, unflinching look at depression and trauma through a dark, narrative-driven adventure that feels deeply personal.

There is one rule in the game. And it needs to be broken. There is one goal. And when you attain it, you die.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 23.6%, Female Protagonist 18%, Horror 17%, Exploration 12.1%, Psychological Horror 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: This experimental game uses exploration and symbolism to explore psychological themes and the loss of innocence in a dark, fairy-tale setting.

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 16.3%, Horror 16%, Psychological Horror 15.4%, Psychological 14.3%, Adventure 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: It utilizes a dual-reality mechanic to explore psychological trauma and the lingering echoes of past events.

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: Psychological 19%, Female Protagonist 16.7%, Walking Simulator 15.3%, Mystery 11%, Horror 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: It uses a unique, non-verbal storytelling style to deliver a surreal mystery that relies heavily on atmosphere and player interpretation.

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: Horror 24.8%, Walking Simulator 24.5%, Psychological Horror 23.3%, Dynamic Narration 13.3% ★, Story Rich 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: It focuses on the psychological horror of exploring broken minds, mirroring the investigative and introspective nature of the seed game.

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 21.2%, Mystery 12.9%, Exploration 11.1%, Atmospheric 10.9%, Story Rich 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: It emphasizes atmospheric exploration and character-driven dialogue to explore themes of isolation and escapism.

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 45.5%, Exploration 13.1%, Female Protagonist 11.4%, Atmospheric 7.9%, Story Rich 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: It is the gold standard for environmental storytelling, tasking the player with piecing together a personal narrative through exploration.

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 29%, Psychological Horror 23.2%, Psychological 9.5%, Adventure 7.1%, Exploration 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: This investigative horror game focuses on exploring a decaying estate to uncover a dark, hidden past.

A first-person exploration game based on the actual memories of a 92-year-old grandmother, told to players in her own voice. Take pictures of what remains of her abandoned childhood home to uncover the dark, traumatic events that she had to fight through as a teenage girl.

Why similar: Historical 17.5%, Psychological Horror 16%, Walking Simulator 14.9%, Female Protagonist 14.8%, Exploration 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: It blends historical documentary elements with walking-simulator mechanics to tell a personal story of survival and memory.

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: Female Protagonist 18.6%, Horror 13.1%, Mystery 12.5%, Story Rich 12.2%, Atmospheric 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: A story-rich game that uses dialogue choices and atmospheric exploration to uncover a supernatural mystery rooted in personal history.

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: Psychological Horror 20.1%, Horror 19.2%, Walking Simulator 14.7%, Exploration 11.7%, Atmospheric 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: Beyond its sci-fi setting, it is a profound psychological experience that challenges the player's perception of consciousness and trauma.

Award winning emotional visual novel about a little girl in a world of adults. How can you find a monster you can’t see?

Why similar: Psychological 21.4%, Female Protagonist 13.5%, Psychological Horror 13.2%, Walking Simulator 12.7%, Horror 11.3%

Why You'll Like It: This short, poignant game explores the world through the eyes of a child dealing with the harsh realities of her parents' struggles.

Visage is a first-person psychological horror game. Explore a mysterious ever-changing house in a slow-paced, atmospheric world that combines both uncannily comforting and horrifyingly realistic environments, and enjoy a genuinely terrifying experience.

Why similar: Horror 36.7%, Psychological Horror 32.8%, Walking Simulator 7.8%, Atmospheric 5.8%, Exploration 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: It provides an intense, claustrophobic exploration of a home filled with psychological dread and tragic history.

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 25.4%, Female Protagonist 25.3%, Horror 19.6%, Adventure 11.3%, Indie 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: This narrative-driven adventure focuses on exploration and atmosphere within a confined, historical setting.

In Sound Mind is an imaginative first-person psychological horror with frenetic puzzles, unique boss fights, and original music by The Living Tombstone. Journey within the inner workings of the one place you can’t seem to escape—your own mind.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 30.7%, Horror 28.7%, Story Rich 12.5%, Atmospheric 11%, Exploration 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: This game explores the fractured psyche of its characters through imaginative, narrative-driven levels that prioritize psychological depth.

There is nothing Joe wouldn't do for his wife. But as they try to save their marriage with a romantic getaway, things go from bad to worse, and from worse... to insanity...

Why similar: Psychological Horror 31.4%, Horror 21%, Great Soundtrack 12.5%, Story Rich 11.9%, Adventure 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: It is a dark, psychological horror game that deals with themes of mental illness and despair in a highly stylized, narrative-heavy format.

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: Psychological Horror 16.2%, Female Protagonist 14.5%, Horror 13.6%, Walking Simulator 12%, Exploration 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: It is a short, psychological horror experience that focuses on tension and narrative discovery in a confined space.

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: Psychological 20.4%, Walking Simulator 19.5%, Horror 10.8%, Psychological Horror 10.8%, Great Soundtrack 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: A minimalist, atmospheric walking simulator that focuses on the experience of moving through a surreal, dark environment.

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: Psychological Horror 31.5%, Horror 26.4%, Atmospheric 13.4%, Exploration 12.5%, Story Rich 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: It emphasizes investigation and atmospheric tension, forcing players to uncover the truth behind a mysterious disappearance.

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 47.7%, Atmospheric 10.7%, Walking Simulator 10.3%, Psychological Horror 9.5%, Adventure 6%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a unique perspective on psychological horror by framing the world through the eyes of a child, emphasizing vulnerability.

In a remote provincial town, teenagers mysteriously disappear every 25 years. You're a high school student about to turn 18... But what if you become the next victim?

Why similar: Psychological 26.4%, Psychological Horror 16.7%, Horror 13.3%, Walking Simulator 10.4%, Exploration 8.1%

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: Horror 28.1%, Female Protagonist 21.3%, Walking Simulator 19.4%, Atmospheric 8.9%, Adventure 7.9%

DreadOut is a third person supernatural horror game where you play as Linda, a high school student trapped in an old abandoned town. Equipped with her trusty smart-phone, she will battle against terrifying encounters and solve mysterious puzzles which will ultimately determine her fate.

Why similar: Horror 48.8%, Female Protagonist 22.3%, Psychological Horror 7.4%, Adventure 6.8%, Indie 5.3%

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: Psychological Horror 15.1%, Female Protagonist 14.1%, Horror 13.3%, Walking Simulator 12.2%, Historical 10%

A psychological horror of seeking satisfaction on the border of two intertwining worlds. An intriguing plot with erotic and occult themes guides the player's character through the Yelvertons' Victorian mansion and a perverse land inspired by Lovecraft's works and paintings of Zdzisław Beksiński.

Why similar: Nudity 30.4%, Horror 17.9%, Sexual Content 17.9%, Psychological Horror 11.1%, Walking Simulator 6.7%

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: Psychological Horror 20.2%, Horror 19.7%, Walking Simulator 16.1%, Exploration 9.2%, Great Soundtrack 9.2%

A story-rich psychological horror inspired by real-life experiences. Follow Emily, 23, as she moves to Brooklyn for a fresh start, but finds herself drawn into a slow spiral of obsession and control. Featuring voice acting, this atmospheric and grounded experience is deeply unsettling.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 17.1%, Walking Simulator 14%, Horror 13.9%, Psychological 12.1%, Exploration 9.9%

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

Why similar: Horror 13.9%, Walking Simulator 13.8%, Female Protagonist 13.4%, Psychological 11.5%, Psychological Horror 11.2%

You wake up in a strange place, not knowing who you are, where you are, or how you got here. Trapped in an environment that twists to break your sanity, your only way out is to delve into the unknown and face the horrors of a past your mind is trying to hide.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 23.4%, Horror 18.2%, Psychological 14.3%, Exploration 12.7%, Walking Simulator 9.6%

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: Psychological Horror 19.2%, Psychological 17.3%, Walking Simulator 16.6%, Horror 16.5%, Mystery 9.4%

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: Horror 18.8%, Female Protagonist 14.9%, Walking Simulator 13.9%, Psychological Horror 12.5%, Adventure 7.6%

Remothered: Tormented Fathers is the pure and realistic survival horror videogame

Why similar: Horror 26.8%, Psychological Horror 20.7%, Female Protagonist 19.6%, Nudity 7.7%, Adventure 5.6%

Get lost in a lucid dream, bending the lines between reality and fiction. Utilize the strange camera to navigate through the ghosts' mysterious residence. Find the purpose of your nocturnal visit in a vivid and dreamlike setting.

Why similar: Psychological 22.3%, Psychological Horror 16.6%, Horror 13.3%, Female Protagonist 12%, Walking Simulator 10.8%

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: Psychological 19.8%, Female Protagonist 14.1%, Horror 12.2%, Walking Simulator 10.1%, Psychological Horror 9.5%

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: Psychological Horror 25.8%, Horror 19.5%, Female Protagonist 18.8%, Walking Simulator 10.3%, Adventure 7.8%

Play as a clothing store worker who is just finishing up her shift and preparing to go home. However, as you make your way towards the exit, the power suddenly goes out, leaving you trapped inside the store.

Why similar: Psychological 26.3%, Exploration 14.2%, Female Protagonist 13%, Mystery 10.9%, Horror 8.6%

Lucid Dream is the story of little Lucy, who goes on an adventure into the world of dreams with the mission to save her mother.

Why similar: Psychological 25.4%, Female Protagonist 17.1%, Psychological Horror 15.2%, Horror 9.9%, Great Soundtrack 8.1%

You awake, trapped in an abandoned hospital. Your only source of light is your phone. You hit a dead-end and must turn around, but behind you lurks an eerie presence and strange noises... Experience Daylight, a procedurally generated psychological thriller for your PC.

Why similar: Horror 63.7%, Female Protagonist 11.7%, Walking Simulator 8.8%, Adventure 5.2%, Indie 3.4%

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

Why similar: Female Protagonist 30.7%, Horror 17.7%, Adventure 10%, Mystery 8%, Indie 7.7%

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: Psychological Horror 14.9%, Walking Simulator 13.7%, Female Protagonist 12.9%, Horror 12.8%, Great Soundtrack 10.6%

Children of Silentown is a dark adventure game that tells the story of Lucy, a girl growing up in a village deep in a forest inhabited by monsters. People disappearing is nothing uncommon here, but this time, Lucy is old enough to investigate on her own. Or so she thinks.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 21.5%, Horror 18.5%, Psychological Horror 15.3%, Mystery 14.9%, Atmospheric 10.9%

A short find it game that helps you make sense of a tragic accident as you uncover a piece of the story with each item found.

Why similar: Psychological 29.7%, Female Protagonist 14.6%, Walking Simulator 14%, Psychological Horror 13.3%, Horror 9.1%

Kidnapped for no clear reason to a dazzling yet mysterious island on the Mediterranean Sea, a young girl has to find a way to escape. Armed with only her wits, agility, and the will to stay alive, she must make her getaway or Die Young.

Why similar: Horror 21.7%, Exploration 16.6%, Open World 15.9%, Atmospheric 10.8%, Story Rich 9.7%

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: Psychological 23.3%, Psychological Horror 17.1%, Horror 15.1%, Walking Simulator 12.1%, Exploration 8.6%

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

Why similar: Psychological Horror 18.4%, Psychological 17.5%, Walking Simulator 15.6%, Horror 13.9%, Female Protagonist 9.3%

INFRA puts you into the boots of a structural analyst on a routine mission. Quickly though, your task turns into a fight for survival, all caused by deep-rooted schemes of the past. Your tools are simple: your camera and the wits to navigate a labyrinth of debris.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 17.7%, Exploration 15.8%, Mystery 11.3%, Atmospheric 10.4%, Horror 9.9%

A quiet evening stroll takes a turn for the worse as a tragic accident befalls a little girl and her dog. When her sister goes missing later in the night, the little girl decides to venture out into the eerie darkness to search for her loved ones as evil spirits haunt the alleyways and streets of her once-peaceful town.

Why similar: Horror 42.6%, Female Protagonist 26.9%, Great Soundtrack 14.3%, Adventure 9.4%, Atmospheric 4.4%

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: Psychological Horror 19.2%, Female Protagonist 18.8%, Horror 16.1%, Walking Simulator 12%, Atmospheric 8.2%

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: Psychological 24.5%, Psychological Horror 18.5%, Walking Simulator 15.5%, Exploration 9.6%, Mystery 9.2%

This stand-alone prologue puts you in the tiny shoes of Grace Saunders – an 11-year-old girl delivering a letter, when things go horribly wrong… Experience the unique 1920s horror atmosphere of Alone in the Dark and prepare for the terror that awaits in Derceto Manor

Why similar: Horror 17.3%, Exploration 17%, Psychological Horror 17%, Mystery 11.7%, Female Protagonist 11.6%

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 36.1%, Great Soundtrack 15.4%, Atmospheric 11.1%, Exploration 8.7%, Story Rich 6.6%