Games Like The Utility Room

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: Philosophical 31.1%, Surreal 20%, Psychological 15.6%, Horror 8.9%, Dark 7%

Why You'll Like It: A deeply philosophical and surreal journey that mirrors the existential atmosphere and strange, otherworldly landscapes of the seed game.

Imagine an escape room set in a deranged mind. Experience a first-person exploration game in a chilling new dimension. Shift between three perspectives of a family and unravel the mystery hiding in this mind-bending psychological thriller.

Why similar: VR 39%, Psychological Horror 17.4%, Psychological 17.2%, Horror 17.1%, Adventure 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: This VR-compatible psychological thriller uses surreal, shifting environments to explore the human psyche in a way that feels very similar to the seed game.

The Talos Principle VR is a virtual reality version of Croteam's critically acclaimed first-person puzzle game in the tradition of philosophical science fiction.

Why similar: VR 62.8%, Philosophical 21.5%, Adventure 8.4%, Indie 4.7%, Action 2.6%

Why You'll Like It: It combines philosophical inquiry with exploration and puzzle-solving in a way that feels intellectually grounded yet mysterious.

You are trapped in an endless underground passageway. Observe your surroundings carefully to reach "The Exit 8".

Why similar: Walking Simulator 26.3%, Surreal 15.7%, Horror 15.3%, Psychological Horror 15.3%, Psychological 14.1%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric exploration game that focuses on the uncanny nature of liminal spaces and repetitive, unsettling environments.

What is inside the Red Fridge? Collection of six episodes of psychological analog horror. Tour through liminal spaces filled with surreal events and uncanny strangers. Inspired by retro horrors of the PSX era.

Why similar: Surreal 15.9%, Walking Simulator 15.1%, Psychedelic 13.4%, Horror 11.9%, Psychological Horror 11.3%

Why You'll Like It: An indie horror title that leans heavily into surreal, dreamlike imagery and unsettling, experimental storytelling.

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

Why similar: VR 37.8%, Surreal 23.5%, Psychological 21.9%, Psychological Horror 5.7%, Adventure 4.8%

Why You'll Like It: A mind-bending VR experience that plays with scale and perspective, capturing the surreal 'behind the scenes' feeling of the universe.

HINGE is a psychological horror VR adventure. You suddenly find yourself in an abandoned skyscraper, devoid of all your senses and memories. The laws of physics are distorted, and time has collapsed. The only way out is to step into the terrifying unknown and piece together the fragmented clues

Why similar: VR 26.5%, Surreal 13.5%, Cinematic 12.5%, Psychological Horror 12.5%, Horror 12.4%

Why You'll Like It: A VR-exclusive horror game that excels at building a claustrophobic, mysterious atmosphere within a strange, decaying environment.

Scanner Sombre is a 3d horror cave exploration game where darkness is your greatest foe. Illuminate the unseen with your LIDAR scanner, revealing the eerie beauty and peril of the abyss. From the creators of Prison Architect, this immersive adventure uses light and shadow for a haunting experience.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 26.6%, VR 20.2%, Horror 15.7%, Exploration 9.5%, Psychological Horror 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: This VR-supported exploration game uses a unique visual style to reveal a barren, mysterious world that feels hauntingly similar to the seed game.

ROUTINE is a First Person Sci-Fi Horror set on an abandoned lunar base designed around an 80s vision of the future. Explore and investigate your surroundings as you survive against unknown threats.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 19.9%, Cinematic 17.9%, Psychological Horror 14.6%, Horror 12.2%, Dark 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: A sci-fi horror game that captures the feeling of being a small, vulnerable tourist in a vast and hostile environment.

Enter a tangibly horrifying Virtual Reality and explore a mansion of horror as an artist falling into the depths of insanity. Will you find the muse for your masterpiece... or madness?

Why similar: VR 27.5%, Adventure 22.3%, Indie 21.8%, Horror 13.9%, Psychological Horror 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: A masterclass in psychological horror that uses shifting architecture and surreal imagery to disorient the player.

The Invisible Hours is a complex murder mystery in VR, in which players freely explore an intricate web of interwoven stories within a sprawling mansion. This is not a game. This is not a movie. This is a piece of immersive theatre with many tangled threads.

Why similar: VR 76.8%, Adventure 23.2%

Why You'll Like It: An immersive VR narrative experience that allows you to act as a silent observer of a complex, unfolding mystery.

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 27.9%, Surreal 23.5%, Psychological Horror 15.8%, Horror 7.4%, Atmospheric 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: A walking simulator that focuses on surreal, atmospheric exploration of alien-like structures and cosmic themes.

Perception is reality. In this mind-bending first-person puzzler, you escape a surreal dream world through solving impossible puzzles using the ambiguity of depth and perspective.

Why similar: Surreal 22.6%, Psychological 21.3%, Psychedelic 14%, Psychological Horror 10.3%, Cinematic 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: A surreal puzzle game that forces you to rethink your perception of space and reality through clever perspective-based mechanics.

You are alone in a deserted station. Or are you? Take pictures of strange anomalies around the station and you might find a way out.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 32.2%, Horror 22.6%, Psychological Horror 18%, Exploration 12.6%, Atmospheric 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: An exploration-focused horror game that centers on uncovering hidden truths within a surreal, shifting setting.

You have been taken prisoner and sold to a deep space testing facility. Upon arrival, you are fitted with a device forcing you to participate in their experiment. Released into a massive complex, the dark halls wind around testing rooms and conceal pieces to puzzles. There is no option but to comply.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 22.8%, VR 18.7%, Surreal 15.5%, Horror 13.4%, Exploration 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: A sci-fi horror walking simulator that emphasizes isolation and the discovery of a strange, hidden facility.

You have a strange dream where you meet a creature named Glitch Daddy, telling you that the world is ending very soon. Then, you wake up and go to unravel the truth through a wild, abstract psychedelic journey.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 16.4%, Surreal 16%, Psychedelic 13.8%, Cinematic 11.8%, Psychological Horror 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: A psychedelic and surreal experience that prioritizes experimental visuals and atmospheric dread.

A psychological first-person horror game where you enter a memory-erasing protocol and relive a trauma. Uncover dark secrets, and experience fear through immersive atmosphere.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 27.9%, Horror 18.5%, Psychological Horror 17.7%, Dark 10.2%, Atmospheric 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: A psychological walking simulator that uses a sterile, isolated setting to build intense atmospheric tension.

'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: Horror 30.5%, Walking Simulator 24.5%, Psychological Horror 13.1%, Indie 10.9%, Atmospheric 10.9%

Why You'll Like It: A puzzle-heavy mystery game that traps you in a strange environment, forcing you to piece together a fragmented narrative.

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

Why similar: VR 52.9%, Adventure 16.9%, Indie 15.8%, Story Rich 14.4%

Why You'll Like It: A VR adventure that transports players into a surreal, whimsical, and slightly unsettling world of wonder.

You have been sent photographs of a place where, according to rumors, an artifact of an ancient civilization is hidden... Do you dare to go there?!

Why similar: Walking Simulator 23.9%, Horror 15.4%, Psychological Horror 14.8%, Psychological 14.2%, Cinematic 11.1%

Why You'll Like It: A psychological horror walking simulator that explores the internal landscape of a troubled mind through surreal imagery.

Step into a liminal, cosmic horror experience set in an abandoned amusement park. Uncover the haunting narrative behind its twisted rides and empty tunnels to discover what lurks within a reality that shouldn't exist…

Why similar: Walking Simulator 22.1%, Horror 15.2%, Psychological Horror 14.7%, Surreal 10.7%, Psychological 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, atmospheric walking simulator that relies on psychological tension and surreal environments to tell its story.

The Visitor is a VR horror experience about an unexpected visitor calling to your door in the middle of the night. The game relies heavily on atmosphere, utilizing a dark environment to make the player both as nervous and uncomfortable as possible.

Why similar: VR 87.5%, Indie 12.5%

Why You'll Like It: A short, experimental VR horror experience that focuses on the feeling of being an intruder in a strange place.

You have arrived in a forest where people are rumored to disappear and strange things happen... Locals often see bright flashes and hear strange sounds...

Why similar: Walking Simulator 24.6%, Cinematic 16.2%, Horror 15.3%, Psychological Horror 15.1%, Psychological 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: A realistic, atmospheric horror game that focuses on the uncanny nature of the unknown and the feeling of being watched.

MIRROR MIRROR is a first-person psychological horror game. You repeatedly find yourself in a house where you find presence of unknown entities. Go through unreal experiences in the house and uncover the secrets of your fractured mind. Experience the tension and fear in the repeating space.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 19.8%, Psychological 16.1%, Surreal 14.1%, Psychological Horror 13.6%, Horror 12.4%

Why You'll Like It: A psychological horror game that uses surreal, reflective environments to challenge the player's sense of reality.

Dive into a world of despair in the world of Underwater. Take the role of an unknown inmate entering the a deep sea prison where mutants roam and barely any traces of human life remain. You will have to use all your ingenuity to escape and avoid becoming the meal of the hideous denizens.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 28.9%, Psychological Horror 19.6%, Dark 10.2%, Atmospheric 10%, Story Rich 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric survival-horror game that uses isolation and mystery to create a sense of profound unease.

Walking simulator. Explore, admire and listen. Uncanny. Relaxing. Unnerving. Eerie. Immersive. No monsters chasing you or jumping at your screen, but can feel oppressive at times by invoking fears of getting lost, the dark, tight spaces and liminal space architecture. Inspired by backrooms.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 26.8%, Surreal 18.6%, Psychological Horror 16.6%, VR 12.9%, Atmospheric 7.3%

You are wetware, working a mysterious job.

Why similar: Philosophical 21.9%, Walking Simulator 17.6%, Surreal 14.4%, Psychological 13.1%, Psychological Horror 10.8%

Embark on the sci-fi epic that started it all at the dawn of modern VR, setting standards for roomscale movement and interaction for years to come. Winner of over 30 awards including "VR Game of the Year", The Gallery is VR's premier adventure series.

Why similar: VR 64.2%, Adventure 12.5%, Indie 10.6%, Atmospheric 6.5%, Story Rich 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: A foundational VR exploration game that focuses on uncovering mysterious, cosmic-themed secrets in a strange world.

Be the Universe in this epic, award-winning reality simulation game - featuring thousands of playable characters, endless exploration, an extraordinary soundtrack and narration from Alan Watts.

Why similar: Philosophical 50.9%, Experimental 22.3%, Walking Simulator 9.4%, Exploration 5.5%, Indie 4.2%

Why You'll Like It: A philosophical simulation that allows you to explore the universe from the perspective of anything, mirroring the cosmic scale of the seed game.

An immersive multiplayer art showcase in virtual reality, the Museum of Other Realities is a space to connect, share, and experience a growing collection of mind-bending VR art with others.

Why similar: VR 100%

Why You'll Like It: A VR experience dedicated to showcasing surreal, experimental art that feels like a direct cousin to the aesthetic of the seed game.

Explore terrifying liminal spaces. Horror walking simulator with reality-bending platforming and supernatural threats. Get lost between dimensions.

Why similar: Exploration 19.7%, Adventure 19.2%, Psychological Horror 13.9%, Dark 12.2%, Horror 11.9%

Experience the unknown world of utility rooms through a VHS camera, you will have to feel all the fear and anxiety of loneliness, plunging deeper and deeper into the world of utility rooms behind the scenes In search of that very, cherished, last room

Why similar: Psychological Horror 52.5%, Horror 27.1%, Indie 20.4%

You are a participant in Project Threshold, an experiment designed to force people to confront their deepest fears. Pass through sets of blue and red doors, survive what waits beyond them, and reach the end, if escape is even possible.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 24.7%, Cinematic 16.4%, Psychological 14.3%, Horror 11.5%, Surreal 10.7%

HORROR is a test of your logic in the face of primal fear. You are unarmed. You are vulnerable. All you have is a flashlight with a dying battery and your intellect.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 22.9%, Horror 19.4%, Psychological Horror 11.8%, Exploration 10.2%, Psychological 10%

A short, unconventional escape room experience. You are the candidate. You must find a way out of this room. Things are not as they seem.

Why similar: Surreal 28.6%, Walking Simulator 19.5%, Psychological 16.3%, Psychological Horror 16.2%, Dark 10.6%

In a lonely station atop a mountain, a train rumbles its precious cargo to places unknown. Now is your shift. Keep the pace. Uncover a mystery. Fight for your last breath. The air is thin up here.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 21.9%, Surreal 16.5%, Horror 14.1%, Psychological Horror 13.9%, Dark 9.3%

Explore a looping corridor filled with anomalies. Walk through the fluorescent-lit backrooms environment, examine your surroundings, and spot subtle changes in reality.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 22.5%, Surreal 19.5%, Psychological 18.5%, Horror 13.3%, Psychological Horror 13.1%

It is a VR Experience where you need to find clues to solve puzzles and find your way out of the Room. There are some items that can be grabbed and carried around. With some items you can interact (such as switches,piano and numpads).

Why similar: VR 71.4%, Indie 12.7%, Adventure 9.1%, Action 4.2%, Singleplayer 2.6%

You find yourself in a strange world with no idea how you got there. As you explore more, the world gets increasingly convoluted and unstable. You are now in... The Backrooms.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 28.1%, Psychedelic 17.8%, Horror 13%, Psychological Horror 11%, Exploration 10.6%

You are here to listen to The Voice. Do what he says. But don't listen to other voices... Obey the Voice is a pressure-driven psychological horror experience built on constant threats and rule-based challenges, where survival depends on attention, timing, and decision-making under extreme stress.

Why similar: Horror 20.2%, Walking Simulator 17.1%, Psychological 11%, Dark 10.6%, Cinematic 10.6%

You are trapped in a corridor suspended above the clouds. Each time you open the door at the end of the corridor, explore the environment that awaits you, find anomalies, use the alarm, and break the loop.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 28.2%, Psychological Horror 17.8%, Surreal 17%, Horror 13.7%, Exploration 9.4%

Into the Radius is a single-player survival shooter in VR. Explore the Pechorsk zone filled with surreal landscapes and dangerous anomalies. Defend yourself with realistic firearms, recover strange artifacts, scavenge for loot, and uncover the mysteries of this unforgiving dystopian environment.

Why similar: VR 41.6%, Surreal 23.6%, Horror 13.6%, Psychological Horror 6.7%, Atmospheric 5.2%

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 20.5%, Psychological 15.6%, Horror 13.7%, Psychological Horror 13.2%, Dark 8.9%

A VR Horror Experience, not a Game! No controller input needed! After having checked into a haunted hospital, you are being confronted with its evil resident who is not too pleased about your visit.

Why similar: VR 38.9%, Horror 18.1%, Psychological Horror 17.1%, Dark 10.8%, Atmospheric 7.3%

An indie psychological horror experience about surviving infinity. Navigate an endless expanse of rooms, ascend through various levels, gather items and artifacts, avoid going insane, evade corrupted entities, and see just how deep the realm known as The Backrooms goes.

Why similar: Experimental 31.8%, Walking Simulator 17.9%, Psychological Horror 13.2%, Psychological 11.8%, Horror 11.7%

Are you ready to survive in this hostile world? Discover who you are and how you ended up in this dimension. But don't worry, you can rely on warm company that will make your experience much more 'pleasant.' Oh, and good luck, you'll need it.

Why similar: Horror 22.2%, Cinematic 21%, Psychological Horror 18.2%, Exploration 13.9%, Adventure 12.2%

A psychological horror game where you enter the Greenhouse at your own risk to uncover the truth behind the friendly façade. Change the environment and weather to progress, hoping to get out. Switch off the entities to enjoy eerie serenity.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 28.8%, Horror 18%, Psychological Horror 17.4%, Surreal 15%, Exploration 9.8%

Experience Will's complicated story, find a way out of the nightmare of liminal spaces by solving challenging puzzles and avoiding dangerous entities — all this awaits you in "Shifting To The Backrooms".

Why similar: Walking Simulator 19.5%, Horror 15.2%, Surreal 15.1%, Psychological Horror 14.1%, Cinematic 9.1%

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 21.9%, Psychological 16.3%, Cinematic 14.5%, Psychological Horror 14.2%, Dark 8.8%

The Guest II is a first-person psychological horror experience.

Why similar: Psychological 23.3%, Horror 18.6%, Psychological Horror 16.8%, Walking Simulator 11.4%, Dark 9.7%

You're working overtime again in your dead-end job, whilst your boss is on vacation. However, strange things are happening throughout the office. Complete your daily work tasks, explore your office, report any anomalies you may find, and you may just find yourself getting a promotion...

Why similar: Walking Simulator 21.5%, Psychological 17.7%, Surreal 16.7%, Psychological Horror 14.2%, Horror 8.2%

Waltz of the Wizard sends you on journey of mischief, mayhem and mild sarcasm in a fantastical realm full of spells, secrets and some pretty strange characters.

Why similar: VR 43.3%, Horror 17.1%, Action-Adventure 10.2%, Exploration 9.2%, Atmospheric 8.7%

Stocksynd House offers a narrative-driven VR experience, redefining the 'escape the room' genre. Eschewing jump scares for psychological intensity, it immerses players in an unsettling atmosphere of isolation, testing the limits of your psyche

Why similar: VR 28.1%, Cinematic 16.6%, Walking Simulator 14.3%, Psychological Horror 13.2%, Action-Adventure 6.4%

"God save you if you hear something wandering around nearby, because it sure as hell has heard you.."

Why similar: Cinematic 18.8%, Horror 16.2%, Psychological Horror 15.5%, Psychological 9%, Action-Adventure 8.7%

BONELAB is an experimental physics action game. Explore a mysterious lab filled with weapons, enemies, challenges and secrets. Escape your reality, or wreak havoc. No wrong answers.

Why similar: VR 32.4%, Experimental 28%, Psychological 14.2%, Action-Adventure 6.7%, Dark 6.2%

You are tasked with urgent maintenance on a small moon. Find the monoliths and manage your survival to complete your mysterious assignment.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 31.7%, Surreal 23.6%, Horror 15.4%, Exploration 11.4%, Action-Adventure 11.3%

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 25.5%, Surreal 17.6%, Horror 15.7%, Psychological Horror 15.2%, Exploration 9.2%

Forbidden art is a VR room escape puzzle game where you escape from the killer’s secret hideout. Use all your abilities to escape the dangerous and terrifying hideout created by a psychopathic killer who thinks killing is an art, without being discovered by the killer.

Why similar: VR 35.1%, Walking Simulator 19.1%, Horror 16.8%, Dark 11.7%, Exploration 9.4%

Seybul Tech is a walking simulator. Navigate as an office employee, confronting peculiar encounters while in search of an exit from this enigmatic abyss.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 20.6%, Surreal 17%, Psychological Horror 13.1%, Psychological 12.5%, Horror 9.9%