Games Like This Strange Realm Of Mine

Vomitoreum is an FPS Metroidvania with a focus on atmosphere and horror, inspired by the paintings of Zdzisław Beksiński.

Why similar: Horror 15.8%, FPS 15.5%, Shooter 14.1%, Gore 12.3%, Violent 12%

Why You'll Like It: A perfect blend of retro FPS mechanics and dark, surreal horror that mirrors the seed game's aesthetic and gameplay loop.

An immersive power fantasy simulator with tactical stealth elements set in a sewage infused garbage world

Why similar: FPS 33.9%, Psychological Horror 24.8%, Shooter 13.8%, First-Person 9.9%, Retro 9%

Why You'll Like It: It shares the seed game's commitment to surreal, disturbing imagery and a distinct, intentionally jarring visual style paired with intense FPS gameplay.

A horror game about claustrophobia. During a storm your service dog is forced down a broken sewer drain. You find the nearest sewer entrance and run in after it. Along the way you will meet others that are also stricken by abnormal or psychological fear.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 20.4%, FPS 16.5%, Horror 13.4%, Retro 9.9%, Violent 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: This game captures the claustrophobic, psychological horror and retro aesthetic that makes the seed game so unsettling.

Remorse: The List is a classic survival horror game where the player must figure out what is happening in the little hungarian town of Hidegpuszta, and your only clue is a list that doesn't make much sense. Exploring will be the key to unveiling its secrets and get out of there alive.

Why similar: FPS 15.7%, Gore 15.4%, Violent 12.9%, Psychological Horror 12.1%, Horror 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a grounded yet terrifying first-person horror experience with visceral combat and a heavy emphasis on atmosphere.

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

Why similar: Horror 22%, Retro 18.6%, Psychological Horror 17.9%, Violent 10.1%, Atmospheric 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a similarly surreal, low-poly narrative experience that prioritizes atmosphere and psychological unease over traditional storytelling.

Among Ashes is a terrifying first-person survival horror game. Your friend has sent you a link to a game that someone posted online, but as you play you quickly realise that something is terribly wrong. Whatever you do… K̴͉͚̗̅̃̄E̷͓̤̺̊͠E̴̤̰̿̽P̴̠̳̀́ ̴̨̮̭̕̚P̷̠͇̳͐̓̀L̶̹̔Ả̷̧Y̵̘̺͆̓Ï̸̻̏͂N̷͙̯͊G̵͖̹̠̽̿

Why similar: FPS 16.9%, Psychological Horror 16%, Horror 11.6%, Dark 10.2%, First-Person 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: This title features a meta-narrative approach to psychological horror that resonates with the seed game's focus on story-rich, unsettling experiences.

An atmospheric horror micro-game that touches on topics of anxiety, isolation, body image and obsessive habits with a surreal PSX aesthetic.

Why similar: Horror 24.9%, Dark 23.2%, Shooter 19.8%, Atmospheric 15.2%, First-Person 13.6%

Why You'll Like It: It leans into the psychological and surreal aspects of horror with a retro-inspired presentation that feels very similar to the seed game.

An FPS horror game set in a surreal, dark and deadly biomechanical world never seen before. Humankind is just a small part of a hostile universe. Want to survive? Discover its secrets.

Why similar: FPS 24.8%, Horror 14.4%, Dark 13.2%, Shooter 11.4%, Psychological Horror 11.2%

Why You'll Like It: This FPS horror game features a dark, surreal world that aligns with the grim and atmospheric tone of the seed game.

Where do you run to when your demons reside within you? Decarnation is a pixel art adventure/action puzzle game with a horrific story inspired by some of the most influential films and novels in the genre. Dive into a breathtaking thriller where nightmares and dreams intertwine…

Why similar: Psychological Horror 21.5%, Horror 15.6%, Dark 14.9%, Story Rich 12.1%, Pixel Graphics 11.5%

Why You'll Like It: While more puzzle-oriented, its deep focus on emotional, surreal, and psychological horror makes it a strong thematic companion.

An experimental 2D-shooter with the elements of a horror game. D'lirium brings together some mechanics back from 90s classics. Non-linear levels, search for the keys, violence and a lot of other things. Including the colourful ponies.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 18.3%, Gore 14.8%, Horror 12.7%, Violent 11.4%, Shooter 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: A psychological horror game with a retro aesthetic that effectively balances action and unsettling narrative themes.

Blast through a cursed nightmare solo or with up to 3 friends. A retro-inspired FPS where looter shooter weapons meets boomer shooter chaos and rogue-lite elements.

Why similar: FPS 21.2%, Violent 13.6%, Retro 12%, Shooter 8.4%, Psychological Horror 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: A chaotic, retro-styled FPS that captures the violent, fast-paced intensity found in the seed game's combat sections.

Doorways: Holy Mountains of Flesh is an Immersive Horror Adventure, featuring a Complex Story and Deep Atmosphere.

Why similar: Gore 21.6%, Psychological Horror 18.4%, Horror 15%, Dark 11.7%, First-Person 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a disturbing, surreal journey through a first-person horror landscape that matches the seed game's intensity.

Shrine II is a retro FPS game with a focus on atmosphere and exploration. Explore a nightmarish world and battle great bosses where the surprises never end...

Why similar: FPS 26.4%, Gore 14.4%, Shooter 12.6%, Violent 12.3%, Retro 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: This title delivers a dark, action-packed FPS experience that fits well within the retro-horror genre.

At its heart The Long Reach is an adventure game. Closer inspection also reveals it’s a thrilling horror story, flavoured with sci-fi ideology, psychological context and a skeptical view on the human psyche.

Why similar: Gore 33.8%, Pixel Graphics 18.7%, Psychological Horror 15.9%, Horror 12.3%, Action 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: While a 2D adventure, it shares the seed game's focus on psychological horror and dark, pixelated storytelling.

Trapped in a dark, Victorian city consumed by an ancient curse, you must plan your survival and daring escape using nothing but stealth, an arsenal of eccentric weapons, and your wit in this haunting adventure inspired by the immersive sims and survival horror greats of the late 90s and early 2000s.

Why similar: FPS 32.1%, Retro 14.9%, First-Person 12.8%, Shooter 12.8%, Dark 12.3%

Why You'll Like It: This immersive sim blends stealth, FPS combat, and a dark, retro-horror atmosphere that fits the seed game's vibe perfectly.

The Demon Within Me is a first-person psychological horror game featuring a dark, lonely, and atmospheric environment that offers an immersive and disturbing experience.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 25.1%, Horror 17.8%, Dark 14.8%, First-Person 14.1%, Atmospheric 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: A first-person psychological horror title that focuses on atmospheric dread and supernatural narrative elements.

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: FPS 29.3%, Psychological Horror 21.2%, Horror 19.5%, First-Person 11.8%, Story Rich 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: This first-person horror game leans heavily into Lovecraftian surrealism and atmospheric exploration.

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 19.3%, Gore 19%, Horror 15.2%, Dark 12%, Story Rich 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: It is the gold standard for philosophical, first-person horror, exploring themes of consciousness and identity similar to the seed game.

A retro FPS set in a faux norse-celtic fantasy world in the midst of a war with the dead. Grab an axe, get revenge.

Why similar: FPS 28.1%, Retro 13.8%, Shooter 11.3%, Gore 10.3%, First-Person 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: A retro-FPS that captures the gritty, dark, and atmospheric combat style of the seed game.

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: Psychological Horror 19.5%, FPS 18.4%, Horror 14.3%, Dark 10.9%, Gore 10.8%

Why You'll Like It: This game provides a focused, atmospheric psychological horror experience that feels like a concentrated version of the seed game's themes.

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: FPS 24.8%, Psychological Horror 20.7%, Horror 16.7%, First-Person 11.8%, Atmospheric 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: An intense first-person horror experience that emphasizes systemic gameplay and psychological pressure.

Survival Horror in first person where you must manage your ammunition well, explore varied scenarios and face nightmarish beings, while investigating the macabre experiments with children, the result of a mind unhinged by madness and family loss.

Why similar: FPS 20.4%, Psychological Horror 15.2%, Gore 14.4%, Shooter 10.6%, Horror 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: A survival-horror game that combines FPS mechanics with a dark, narrative-driven mystery.

The Creepy Syndrome is an anthology that offers several psychological horror stories, with different pixel art and retro 1 bit, 8 bit, gameboy, etc. styles. Stories of a disturbed mind that intertwine with each other while being analysed by a mysterious psychiatrist.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 20.7%, Choices Matter 19.4%, Retro 15.6%, Horror 14.4%, Story Rich 11.9%

Why You'll Like It: It focuses on choices and narrative-driven horror, mirroring the story-rich nature of the seed game.

Short atmospheric first person horror game with elements of quest and shooter about being lost in the middle of nowhere, surrounded by weird mist.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 24.3%, Horror 16%, FPS 15.6%, Pixel Graphics 11.3%, First-Person 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: It utilizes pixel-graphics and a psychological horror narrative to create a tense, atmospheric experience.

Psychopathy Assessment is a retro-80s V.H.S PS1 style analog horror game that blurs the line between reality and delusion. Step into a universe where you're not just playing a game; you're taking a psychopathy test, but the stakes are considerably higher than a straightforward diagnosis.

Why similar: Gore 31.6%, Violent 27.7%, Psychological Horror 12.6%, Horror 7.5%, Retro 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: An indie title that explores dark, psychological themes through a violent and simulation-heavy lens.

Light is my Sword, Darkness shall perish.

Why similar: FPS 29.5%, Horror 18.7%, Shooter 14.5%, Dark 14.4%, First-Person 10%

Why You'll Like It: A gothic-inspired arena shooter that emphasizes dark atmosphere and intense, first-person combat.

Psychological single-player first-person horror. Explore dark environments, fight with melee and guns, and solve puzzles in this retro 2000s-inspired nightmare where the truth is more terrifying than the monsters.

Why similar: FPS 17.2%, Psychological Horror 16%, Retro 11%, Horror 9.3%, Dark 8.9%

Inspired by classic survival horror. Bachman Manor sprawls into a maze of corridors, bedrooms, foyers, and more. Filled with puzzles, traps, and hidden passageways that explore the secrets of its dark history and occupants.

Why similar: Violent 24.8%, FPS 14.6%, Horror 10.4%, Psychological Horror 9.9%, Gore 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: A violent, action-oriented horror game that captures the gritty intensity of the seed game's combat.

Escape the nightmarish human abattoir in this blood-soaked Horror FPS.

Why similar: FPS 22.7%, Gore 17.5%, Violent 14.3%, Shooter 11%, Horror 10.7%

Why You'll Like It: A straightforward first-person shooter that incorporates horror elements and a dark, oppressive atmosphere.

Trapped in the haunting realm of an artist's twisted nightmare, engage in intense combat with grotesque enemies and monsters, experience unpredictable horror events that unfold dynamically, seamlessly blends classic retro FPS elements with modern elements.

Why similar: FPS 18.4%, Psychological Horror 15%, Gore 11.5%, Retro 11.3%, Horror 10.8%

A fast run and gun horror shooter with roguelike elements

Why similar: FPS 17.7%, Gore 17.5%, Violent 11.7%, First-Person 11.1%, Shooter 10.8%

The story of Henry Bishop is a first-person psychological thriller, where the player will have to fight, guess riddles, immerse into a mystical plot and an incredible story.

Why similar: Violent 18.1%, Horror 15.3%, Psychological Horror 13.4%, Gore 11.7%, FPS 10.1%

Possessed is a fast-paced story driven survival first person shooter spread across 3 action-packed regions. It features witty characters, terrifying creatures and a strong focus on physics and world interaction.

Why similar: Gore 22.9%, FPS 19.3%, Violent 18.5%, Horror 9.8%, Shooter 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: This game leans into the gore and violent FPS elements that are central to the seed game's identity.

Limitless Hunger is a high-adrenaline retro FPS single-player experience.

Why similar: FPS 27.7%, Shooter 12%, Gore 10.5%, Violent 9.2%, Horror 8.8%

Whisperwind is a short psychological horror experience featuring puzzles, multiple endings, creepy ambience and deep storytelling.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 16.1%, Horror 15.1%, Choices Matter 12.4%, Gore 11.8%, First-Person 9.4%

The Familiar Stranger is a 3D psychological horror game where twisted memories and nightmares blur. Uncover dark secrets while evading a relentless entity that watches from the shadows. Can you escape the horrors of the past, or will they consume you?

Why similar: Psychological Horror 34.2%, Horror 26.8%, Story Rich 12.9%, First-Person 9.8%, Indie 6.4%

Death is only the beginning. Crawl from your grave and gear up to fight your way through the ranks of a mysterious and twisted cult. You, your guns, and your dynamite will have to shoot, slide, blast, duck, dodge, and maybe throw a gib or two to survive in this old-school-inspired shooter.

Why similar: FPS 23.2%, Gore 11.3%, Shooter 11.1%, Retro 9.4%, Horror 8.7%

Forgive Me Father is a dark retro horror FPS set in a comic book style world inspired by the novels of H.P. Lovecraft. As the only one left with full senses, you begin a journey in search of answers and relief. How long can you last?

Why similar: FPS 28.2%, Gore 13.8%, Shooter 11.8%, Retro 11.8%, Violent 10.6%

An unique blend of retro-fps, metroidvania and adventure. Escape the cyber afterlife you've been trapped into, hop between realities and shoot your way out with the help of your new allies. But are they really your friends? The Arena conspiracy goes deeper than you could possibly imagine...

Why similar: FPS 22.7%, Choices Matter 11.5%, Horror 11.1%, Dark 10.2%, Shooter 8%

DOOMED is a First Person Shooter with horror elements, heavily inspired by old-school shooter classics.

Why similar: FPS 19.9%, Gore 18.7%, Violent 16.4%, Horror 12.9%, Shooter 10.2%

Reflection of Mine is a dark puzzle video game about the dissociative identity disorder. The entire game takes place in the broken mind of Lilly Witchgan and the goal is to discover who is real – Lilly herself or one of her many personalities.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 39%, Story Rich 16.9%, Dark 14.6%, Horror 13.1%, Atmospheric 10.4%

Mohrta is a nonlinear FPS adventure through the strange and otherworldly. Explore a vast selection of unique environments, slay an enormous cast of bizarre creatures, and upgrade your arsenal of multifaceted weapons.

Why similar: FPS 41.9%, Shooter 20.5%, First-Person 11.9%, Atmospheric 10.4%, Violent 4.8%

Shrine is a retro FPS game about a skinless dude killing eldritch monstrosities with his nightmarish arsenal.

Why similar: FPS 34.5%, Retro 19.5%, Horror 13.5%, First-Person 8.6%, Action 6.1%

"DEAD DREAMS" is a 2D psychological horror game focused on puzzle-solving and atmosphere with a complex non-linear story in which every element has a meaning...

Why similar: Gore 14.5%, Psychological Horror 13.1%, Choices Matter 11.5%, Horror 10.9%, Retro 10.6%

"The Last Visit: 98th" is a psychological indie horror from the first person, in the genre of a walking simulator, in the setting of the post-Soviet winter space. The main focus is on the atmosphere of horror, which is emphasized by realistic 3D graphics.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 18.7%, Gore 14.5%, Horror 14.5%, Violent 11.6%, Dark 10.8%

A dungeon-crawler-rail-shooter-action hybrid for sickos. Blast FREAKS into pieces with juicy non-traditional FPS gameplay!

Why similar: FPS 38.5%, Shooter 18.8%, Horror 16.2%, First-Person 13%, Retro 4.8%

A long-form, choice-driven psychological horror and depression game in which the protagonist’s ending changes based on the choices made by “you,” the voice he hears in his head.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 23.3%, Horror 12.8%, Gore 12.2%, Dark 11.8%, Violent 10.7%

In Bitardia you will experience all the rules of the Internet in action, and venture on a journey in the spirit of classic low-budget shooters, making your way through the obstacles of the fantastic world of an imageboard.

Why similar: FPS 20.6%, Psychological Horror 17.4%, Gore 11.2%, Story Rich 11.1%, Horror 9.2%

A dark comedy horror game with a N64 aesthetic.

Why similar: Gore 13.9%, Shooter 13.7%, First-Person 13.3%, Violent 12.2%, Atmospheric 10.4%

It's a retro horror game featuring eerie black, white, and red visuals. Embark on an exciting adventure across 18 suspenseful levels while evading "The Shadow" and discovering five possible endings. Immerse yourself in a chilling atmosphere with haunting environments and unsettling sounds.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 22.1%, FPS 18.4%, Horror 14.3%, Story Rich 11.9%, First-Person 10.7%

Wall of insanity is a single player campaign third-person shooter, with a large arsenal of weapons, crowds of various enemies and difficult locations, concealing many secrets.

Why similar: Shooter 18.7%, Gore 16.8%, Violent 14.7%, Dark 13.4%, Horror 11.1%

The eight-bit first-person shooter in the NES palette!

Why similar: FPS 28.1%, Retro 16.5%, Shooter 10.7%, Pixel Graphics 9.9%, First-Person 9.3%

An independent story-based cinematic FPS game describing the drama of a student 's. Story is based on experienced emotions.

Why similar: Horror 29.2%, Psychological Horror 24.1%, FPS 16.6%, Shooter 8.4%, First-Person 7.3%

Bloodshed is a Roguelite Survivors FPS; an exhilarating fusion of Roguelite elements merged with retro-styled visuals and first-person “Survivors-like” frenetic combat action!

Why similar: FPS 30.8%, Shooter 15.4%, Dark 15.2%, First-Person 12.3%, Atmospheric 8.9%

First person shooter Psychological horror, which is about sick thought experiments that will be seen thanks to some videotapes and demonstrate what dark is the world now.

Why similar: FPS 24.1%, Horror 17%, Psychological Horror 12.1%, Shooter 12%, Gore 11.1%

Tormenture is a psychological horror game where you play as a child trapped in a cursed 8-bit game with a dark secret. To survive, you must find four relics and solve reality-blurring puzzles. But beware—some creatures may escape the game and haunt you in the real world. A game within a game.

Why similar: Retro 20.1%, Dark 18.1%, Horror 17.2%, Pixel Graphics 13.3%, Story Rich 10.6%

In this immersive sci-fi thriller, you will experience the atmosphere of classic 3D games as you solve puzzles, follow an intriguing non-linear storyline, and engage in battles with monsters.

Why similar: FPS 19.3%, Psychological Horror 18.9%, Shooter 9.8%, First-Person 9.8%, Story Rich 9.6%

This is a retro horror game about the war in Ukraine and brutalist architecture in Eastern Europe

Why similar: Horror 22.2%, Story Rich 19.3%, First-Person 19.3%, Psychological Horror 16.4%, Pixel Graphics 5.3%

Rogue-like FPS with strong RPG elements set in a 22nd century reality-show parody. Win a fortune or die, but never disappoint your audience. And audience is virtual or real with revolutionary but optional features for streamers and their fans.

Why similar: FPS 34.5%, Gore 17.1%, Horror 13.7%, Dark 13.6%, Shooter 9%