- #1 Bramble: The Mountain King
97% matchVery Positive95% of 7,288 reviews2023
Dev: Dimfrost StudioPub: Maximum Entertainment
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Bramble The Mountain King is a grim adventure set in a world inspired by dark, Nordic fables. Explore the beautiful yet dangerous and twisted land of Bramble in your endeavour to rescue your sister. Traverse a wondrous landscape and survive deadly encounters with Bramble's many hideous creatures.
Why similar: Mythology 27.7%, Horror 14.8%, Cinematic 11.2%, Third Person 8.7%, Survival Horror 7.1%
Why You'll Like It: This game masterfully adapts Norse folklore into a dark, atmospheric adventure that mirrors the tone and setting of the seed game.
- #2 Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice
96% matchVery Positive90% of 75,429 reviews2017
Dev: Ninja Theory
Windows
Median: 6.2 hrsMean: 12.7 hrs≥1hr: 85%
From the makers of Heavenly Sword, Enslaved: Odyssey to the West, and DmC: Devil May Cry, comes a warrior’s brutal journey into myth and madness. Set in the Viking age, a broken Celtic warrior embarks on a haunting vision quest into Viking Hell to fight for the soul of her dead lover.
Why similar: Mythology 29.8%, Female Protagonist 12.3%, Horror 9.9%, Third Person 8.5%, Atmospheric 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: It features a powerful, character-driven narrative deeply rooted in Norse mythology and psychological horror.
- #3 Unforgiving - A Northern Hymn
96% matchVery Positive83% of 1,565 reviews2017
Dev: Angry Demon Studio
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Unforgiving - A Northern Hymn is a first person horror game heavily inspired by Swedish folklore and the Nordic mythology to create the nightmares that's been haunting Swedish children for many generations.
Why similar: Mythology 31.7%, Horror 29.4%, Survival Horror 8.5%, Adventure 8.3%, Indie 6.1%
Why You'll Like It: This title is deeply influenced by Scandinavian folklore and captures the same eerie, isolated horror experience.
- #4 Apsulov: End of Gods
95% matchVery Positive87% of 1,688 reviews2019
Dev: Angry Demon Studio
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 86%
In this future viking horror you awake in a sanctuary of steel and concrete, built to research and exploit the worlds of Yggdrasil, and to house an artifact, buried in the earth aeons ago.First person with a futuristic Norse mythology story. Horror adventure in the realms of Yggdrasil.
Why similar: Mythology 41.8%, Horror 21%, Female Protagonist 15.2%, Adventure 11.2%, Indie 5.5%
Why You'll Like It: A sci-fi horror game that draws heavily from Norse mythology, offering a similar sense of dread and exploration.
- #5 Lempo
94% matchVery Positive84% of 140 reviews2023
Dev: One Trick EntertainmentPub: PID Games
Windows
Find your way back home before Metsänpeitto, an otherworldly plane of existence, consumes you. Lempo is a psychological horror game inspired by Finnish mythology with an emphasis on exploration.
Why similar: Mythology 33.4%, Horror 14.7%, Walking Simulator 13.6%, Psychological Horror 9.2%, Survival Horror 8.5%
Why You'll Like It: Inspired by Finnish mythology, this game focuses on forest exploration and survival in a mysterious, hostile environment.
- #6 The Cursed Forest
94% matchVery Positive89% of 876 reviews2019
Dev: KPy3OPub: Grable Team
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Immerse yourself in the obscure and mysterious autumnal forest, where every wrong step could be your last. As you travel uncover the dark story behind this place, where beauty and danger have become as one.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 21.7%, Nature 18.4%, Horror 10.4%, Atmospheric 8.1%, Adventure 8%
Why You'll Like It: This walking-simulator excels at creating a tense, atmospheric experience within a dark and mysterious forest.
- #7 Year Walk
93% matchVery Positive90% of 2,014 reviews2014
Dev: Simogo
Windows · Mac
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 2.6 hrs≥1hr: 51%
Venture out into the dark woods where strange creatures roam, on a vision quest set in 19th century Sweden. Solve and decipher cryptic puzzles, listen for clues, and learn about mysterious folklore creatures in the built-in encyclopedia as you seek to foresee your future.
Why similar: Mythology 31.6%, Horror 16.2%, Dark 9.8%, Psychological Horror 9%, Adventure 8%
Why You'll Like It: A unique, atmospheric puzzle-adventure that explores the dark, supernatural side of Swedish folklore.
- #8 The Medium
92% matchVery Positive89% of 9,813 reviews2021
Dev: Bloober TeamPub: Bloober Team SA
Windows · Mac
Median: 7.5 hrsMean: 13.5 hrs≥1hr: 83%
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 19.6%, Adventure 14.8%, Female Protagonist 13.2%, Psychological Horror 10.9%, Third Person 10.7%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a third-person, atmospheric horror experience with a strong focus on narrative and psychological depth.
- #9 Blair Witch
91% matchMostly Positive79% of 7,865 reviews2019
Dev: Bloober Team SAPub: Bloober Team NA
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 85%
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 23.2%, Psychological Horror 13.9%, Walking Simulator 13.3%, Adventure 10.4%, Survival Horror 6.8%
Why You'll Like It: Captures the feeling of being lost in a menacing forest while dealing with psychological trauma and supernatural threats.
- #10 Röki
90% matchVery Positive89% of 3,110 reviews2020
Dev: Polygon TreehousePub: United Label
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Röki is a stunning adventure set in the snowcapped wilderness. As Tove, you must explore an uncharted world of hidden legends and forgotten monsters. Solve puzzles, collect curiosities, and uncover a tale of tragic loss, as you chart your path to redemption.
Why similar: Mythology 32.9%, Nature 14.7%, Third Person 12.6%, Female Protagonist 11.2%, Adventure 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: A beautiful adventure game that uses Scandinavian folklore to tell a poignant story about family and loss.
- #11 The Land of Pain
91% matchMostly Positive75% of 737 reviews2017
Dev: Alessandro Guzzo
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 92%
The Land of Pain is a Lovecraftian horror adventure. After something strange appears in the woods, you'll have to learn how to survive as you fend off a dark and disturbing evil. Flee from an unrelenting enemy, solve puzzles, and unravel the ancient mystery that's befallen this land.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 16.7%, Horror 14.9%, Survival Horror 11.1%, Psychological Horror 9.2%, Survival 7.4%
Why You'll Like It: It emphasizes environmental storytelling and isolation in a nature-heavy setting, much like the seed game.
- #12 The Chant
89% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,179 reviews2022
Dev: Brass TokenPub: Prime Matter
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 8.9 hrs≥1hr: 73%
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: Horror 14.4%, Third Person 12.3%, Survival Horror 12.3%, Female Protagonist 10.5%, Psychological Horror 10.1%
Why You'll Like It: A supernatural horror game that blends nature-based themes with an action-adventure structure.
- #13 DreadOut
88% matchMostly Positive77% of 5,628 reviews2014
Dev: Digital Happiness
Windows · Linux
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 10.7 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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 40.5%, Female Protagonist 12.3%, Third Person 11.2%, Survival Horror 9.3%, Adventure 8.5%
Why You'll Like It: A third-person horror game that utilizes local mythology to create a tense and unsettling experience.
- #14 Among the Sleep - Enhanced Edition
87% matchVery Positive89% of 8,096 reviews2014
Dev: Krillbite Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%
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 43.4%, Walking Simulator 10.3%, Adventure 8.3%, Atmospheric 8.3%, Survival Horror 6.4%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a unique, atmospheric perspective on horror that emphasizes vulnerability and exploration.
- #15 Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II
84% matchVery Positive87% of 8,859 reviews2024
Dev: Ninja TheoryPub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows
Median: 7.6 hrsMean: 10.8 hrs≥1hr: 89%
The sequel to the award winning Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice, Senua returns in a brutal journey of survival through the myth and torment of Viking Iceland. Intent on saving those who have fallen victim to the horrors of tyranny, Senua faces a battle of overcoming the darkness within and without.
Why similar: Mythology 22.7%, Action-Adventure 11%, Psychological Horror 9.5%, Cinematic 8.9%, Female Protagonist 8.9%
Why You'll Like It: Continues the cinematic and mythological journey of the first game with even greater visual and atmospheric fidelity.
- #16 Perception
86% matchMostly Positive73% of 626 reviews2017
Dev: The Deep End Games
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 52%
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 28.4%, Walking Simulator 21.8%, Female Protagonist 14.4%, Adventure 12.1%, Indie 8.9%
Why You'll Like It: A narrative-driven horror game that relies on atmospheric tension and exploration to build its mystery.
- #17 What Remains of Edith Finch
84% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 49,863 reviews2017
Dev: Giant SparrowPub: Annapurna Interactive
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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 26.1%, Story Rich 13.4%, Atmospheric 10.9%, Female Protagonist 9.6%, Mystery 8.5%
Why You'll Like It: While less horror-focused, it shares the strong narrative-driven exploration and atmospheric storytelling of the seed game.
- #18 The Path
86% matchMostly Positive79% of 1,022 reviews2009
Dev: Tale of Tales
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 86%
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 28.8%, Horror 18.7%, Female Protagonist 13.3%, Adventure 7.4%, Exploration 5.9%
Why You'll Like It: A dark, psychological interpretation of fairy tales that focuses on exploration and atmosphere in a forest setting.
- #19 Remothered: Tormented Fathers
85% matchMostly Positive74% of 2,314 reviews2018
Dev: Stormind Games
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Remothered: Tormented Fathers is the pure and realistic survival horror videogame
Why similar: Horror 24.4%, Female Protagonist 16.4%, Survival Horror 15.5%, Psychological Horror 13.6%, Adventure 9.6%
Why You'll Like It: Delivers a tense, third-person psychological horror experience with a focus on stealth and narrative.
- #20 The Painscreek Killings
82% matchVery Positive91% of 6,013 reviews2017
Dev: EQ Studios
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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 20.6%, Horror 18.6%, Mystery 13.3%, Atmospheric 8.8%, Story Rich 8.4%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on deep exploration and uncovering a dark mystery, rewarding players who pay attention to environmental details.
- #21 Never Again
83% matchVery Positive80% of 922 reviews2019
Dev: Primary Games
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 83%
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 15.2%, Horror 14.9%, Survival Horror 11.9%, Female Protagonist 10.6%, Psychological Horror 9.9%
Why You'll Like It: A psychological horror game that combines puzzle-solving with a claustrophobic, story-rich atmosphere.
- #22 Selene's Unbearable Night
81% matchMostly Positive75% of 149 reviews2024
Dev: Farelas
Windows
A third person survival horror game. Search for key objects, solve puzzles and face dangers in order to escape. Inspired by the old survival horror, with two playable characters and modern mechanics delve into the narrative story of Selene's Unbearable night.
Why similar: Horror 16.3%, Third Person 11.9%, Survival Horror 11.9%, Female Protagonist 9.5%, Adventure 7.7%
Why You'll Like It: A third-person horror game that leans into action and narrative, providing a similar gameplay loop to the seed.
- #23 Wick
82% matchVery Positive86% of 691 reviews2015
Dev: Hellbent Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Wick is a survival horror game where ghost stories are brought to life. Explore a local legend about the long lost children in the woods who can still be seen... but only by those who dare to enter alone by candlelight.
Why similar: Horror 37.2%, Survival Horror 20.4%, Psychological Horror 13%, Adventure 12.1%, Atmospheric 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: An indie horror game that traps the player in a dark forest, emphasizing survival and atmospheric dread.
- #24 CINERIS SOMNIA
81% matchVery Positive89% of 808 reviews2018
Dev: NAYUTA STUDIOPub: PLAYISM
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 58%
"I hope that someday, you'll dream of me." -- CINERIS SOMNIA is a 3D adventure through a beautifully strange and mesmerizing world - and a young girl's cruel and forlorn dreams.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 17.8%, Horror 13.7%, Third Person 12.6%, Female Protagonist 11.1%, Psychological Horror 9.2%
Why You'll Like It: A surreal, third-person exploration game that prioritizes atmosphere and dreamlike storytelling.
- #25 The Strange Lights
78% matchVery Positive91% of 109 reviews2026
Dev: JustTomcuk
Windows
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 20.1%, Horror 17.7%, Psychological Horror 12%, Cinematic 11.9%, Atmospheric 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: A psychological horror walking-simulator that uses atmosphere and lighting to build tension.
- #26 Abandoned Souls
79% matchMostly Positive73% of 379 reviews2023
Dev: JustTomcuk
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 2.4 hrs≥1hr: 53%
Abandoned Souls is a horror game, shown through a GoPro lens. You play as a vlogger who specializes in urban exploration.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 19.7%, Horror 15.9%, Survival Horror 11.3%, Psychological Horror 10.8%, Atmospheric 7%
Why You'll Like It: A walking-simulator that focuses on psychological horror and atmospheric exploration in a realistic setting.
- #27 It Happened At Night
79% matchMixed69% of 54 reviews2024
Dev: Davidcrosdev
Windows
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 20%, Horror 18.3%, Female Protagonist 11.8%, Psychological Horror 8.6%, Mystery 8.6%
Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric exploration game that emphasizes mystery and the feeling of being watched in the dark.
- #28 The Fabled Woods
80% matchMixed64% of 307 reviews2021
Dev: CyberPunch StudiosPub: Headup
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Welcome to The Fabled Woods, a dark and mysterious narrative short story. Despite the picturesque beauty, ugly and terrible secrets lurk among the shifting boughs, darkness that no amount of dappled sunlight can erase. Take the first step, and experience an unforgettable journey.
Why similar: Adventure 31.1%, Walking Simulator 27.5%, Indie 16.5%, Mystery 7.3%, Story Rich 5.6%
Why You'll Like It: A short, narrative-focused walking-simulator that centers on uncovering secrets within a beautiful yet eerie forest.
- #29 Martha Is Dead
76% matchMostly Positive79% of 3,639 reviews2022
Dev: LKAPub: Wired Productions
Windows
Median: 5.6 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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: Horror 16.9%, Female Protagonist 13.2%, Psychological Horror 13.2%, Cinematic 12%, Adventure 7.8%
- #30 The First Tree
77% matchMostly Positive75% of 5,774 reviews2017
Dev: David Wehle
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 73%
A beautiful, 3rd-person exploration game centered around two parallel stories: a fox trying to find her missing family, and a son reconnecting with his estranged father in Alaska. Uncover artifacts from the son's life as he becomes intertwined in the fox’s journey towards The First Tree.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 26.2%, Atmospheric 13%, Nature 12.5%, Adventure 11.6%, Third Person 9.4%
- #31 Close To The Sun
77% matchMostly Positive74% of 1,270 reviews2020
Dev: Storm in a TeacupPub: Wired Productions
Windows
Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 92%
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 28.7%, Horror 20.5%, Adventure 17.9%, Female Protagonist 17.7%, Indie 11%
- #32 Chasing Static
75% matchVery Positive87% of 501 reviews2021
Dev: Headware Games
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 87%
A psychological horror short story. Explore the untouched wilderness of rural Wales as you uncover the forgotten remains of a mysterious facility and find the truth behind the missing villagers of Hearth.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 17.8%, Horror 15.4%, Psychological Horror 10.4%, Cinematic 10.3%, Survival Horror 9.3%
- #33 Darkness Ahead
78% matchMixed52% of 106 reviews2016
Dev: Useless MachinesPub: SA Industry
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 7.3 hrs≥1hr: 98%
Darkness Ahead is an adventure game about a man searching for his little brother. A plateau between mountains holds a dark secret about its past. You have to stay alive and collect everything you need to complete your quest.
Why similar: Horror 20.3%, Adventure 18%, Walking Simulator 15.7%, Indie 14.1%, Dark 8%
Why You'll Like It: An indie horror title that focuses on dark, atmospheric exploration in a mysterious environment.
- #34 The Wellmonts Case
72% matchVery Positive95% of 184 reviews2026
Dev: Zakym s. r. o.
Windows
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: Walking Simulator 18.8%, Horror 17.4%, Psychological Horror 11.8%, Adventure 8.6%, Dark 8.3%
- #35 Heart Of Altai
73% matchVery Positive87% of 69 reviews2025
Dev: Antelus Games
Windows
Heart of Altai is an exciting story about the adventures of blogger Arina Demidova, searching for a lost city in the Altai Republic. During the trek, she realises that her fate is closely linked to the ultimate goal of this dangerous and mysterious expedition.
Why similar: Mythology 25%, Walking Simulator 14.7%, Nature 13.2%, Female Protagonist 9%, Cinematic 6.4%
- #36 Silent Nights
74% matchMostly Positive74% of 210 reviews2023
Dev: JustTomcuk
Windows
Silent Nights - A short horror game with realistic graphics, touching storyline and scary moments.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 17.1%, Horror 15.6%, Survival Horror 12%, Cinematic 10.5%, Psychological Horror 10.5%
- #37 Whitehaven
75% matchMixed60% of 50 reviews2021
Dev: Somnambulist Games
Windows
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: Horror 17.5%, Walking Simulator 15.6%, Survival Horror 13.3%, Psychological Horror 11.6%, Dark 8.8%
- #38 The Beast Inside
73% matchVery Positive83% of 11,932 reviews2019
Dev: Illusion Ray
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 8.9 hrs≥1hr: 72%
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 32.1%, Survival Horror 12.7%, Walking Simulator 10.3%, Psychological Horror 9%, Adventure 8.3%
- #39 Doorways: Prelude
76% matchMixed62% of 634 reviews2013
Dev: Saibot Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Doorways is an immersive horror adventure, featuring a complex story and deep atmosphere.
Why similar: Horror 33.2%, Survival Horror 11.7%, Adventure 10.5%, Walking Simulator 8.7%, Dark 6.4%
- #40 Unholy
73% matchMixed64% of 229 reviews2023
Dev: Duality GamesPub: 505 Pulse
Windows
Open the doors between your everyday reality and a dark unholy world to unveil the mystery of the disappearance of your child. Explore both worlds to find clues, solve puzzles, decide whether you infiltrate or fight brutal enemies and stand up to an aberrant establishment.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 16.7%, Horror 13.2%, Female Protagonist 12.7%, Psychological Horror 9.1%, Dark 8.2%
- #41 A Wolf in Autumn
74% matchMostly Positive72% of 453 reviews2015
Dev: David Szymanski
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 70%
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: Horror 16.8%, Walking Simulator 16.4%, Female Protagonist 11.9%, Psychological Horror 11.7%, Dark 8.5%
- #42 Ikai
72% matchMostly Positive80% of 264 reviews2022
Dev: EndflamePub: PM Studios, inc.
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Fear and anxiety prevail after the darkest tales from Japanese folklore come to life in this first-person psychological horror game. Set in a feudal era, Ikai revolves around the priestess of a shrine struggling to defeat the spirits of her past and her present.
Why similar: Walking Simulator 15.3%, Horror 14.6%, Survival Horror 11%, Psychological Horror 9.7%, Female Protagonist 8.8%
- #43 Amnesia: Rebirth
71% matchMostly Positive77% of 9,173 reviews2020
Dev: Frictional Games
Windows · Linux
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 10.0 hrs≥1hr: 75%
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: Horror 18.6%, Action-Adventure 10.2%, Survival Horror 10%, Adventure 8.6%, Atmospheric 8.2%
- #44 Skinwalkers Valley
70% matchMostly Positive76% of 51 reviews2025
Dev: Fireplay Studio
Windows
The protagonist, Ethan, heads into the forest with his dog, Ranger, for a simple hunting trip. At first, nothing seems out of the ordinary—but as the time goes on, the hunt slowly turns into a nightmare. Something strange and unexplainable lurks deep within the woods...
Why similar: Walking Simulator 23.3%, Horror 20.3%, Adventure 10.6%, Dark 9.9%, Psychological Horror 8.4%
- #45 The Haunting of Joni Evers
68% matchVery Positive91% of 161 reviews2025
Dev: Causeway Studios
Windows · Mac
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 22%, Female Protagonist 14.7%, Psychological Horror 12.3%, Mystery 10.3%, Atmospheric 9.4%
- #46 Lorelai
69% matchVery Positive91% of 1,604 reviews2019
Dev: Harvester GamesPub: Screen 7
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 91%
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: Horror 17%, Walking Simulator 14.1%, Female Protagonist 13.2%, Psychological Horror 11.9%, Dark 8.6%
- #47 Draugen
70% matchMostly Positive74% of 2,109 reviews2019
Dev: Red Thread Games
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 81%
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: Horror 15.2%, Cinematic 13.1%, Psychological Horror 12.1%, Mystery 11.5%, Atmospheric 10%
- #48 It Lurks in the Woods
71% matchMostly Positive74% of 77 reviews2017
Dev: Olivier Leclair
Windows
It Lurks in the Woods is a short first-person horror game based on French Canadian folklore.
Why similar: Horror 28.9%, Adventure 20%, Indie 19.3%, Dark 13%, Atmospheric 10.8%
- #49 Oxenfree
68% matchVery Positive91% of 12,023 reviews2016
Dev: Night School Studio
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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: Horror 16.9%, Female Protagonist 16.1%, Story Rich 12.9%, Atmospheric 10.8%, Mystery 10.3%
- #50 Them and Us
69% matchMostly Positive75% of 1,574 reviews2021
Dev: TendoGames Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Them and Us is a classic, survival horror game with a focus on atmosphere and player immersion. Discover the truth of Alicia’s past as she descends further into her strange, unending nightmare.
Why similar: Horror 20.1%, Survival Horror 17%, Third Person 16.5%, Female Protagonist 16.1%, Survival 6.4%
- #51 Someday You'll Return: Director's Cut
67% matchVery Positive85% of 258 reviews2023
Dev: CBE softwarePub: Bohemia Interactive
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%
How far would you go if your daughter didn’t come home? Someday You’ll Return: Director’s Cut is a first-person psychological horror. This story-driven game offers enhanced features, an improved story, and additional content. Enter the woods if you dare and begin a search you’ll never forget.
Why similar: Horror 19.2%, Psychological Horror 12.2%, Nature 11.3%, Mystery 10%, Dark 7.8%
- #52 DreadOut: Keepers of The Dark
69% matchMostly Positive79% of 1,158 reviews2016
Dev: Digital Happiness
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 17.3 hrs≥1hr: 91%
DreadOut: Keepers of the Dark is a new standalone horror game that takes place in the DreadOut universe. In this missing chapter, you will help Linda face the challenges of the DreadOut world with even more dangers lurking within.
Why similar: Horror 26.7%, Survival Horror 17.4%, Third Person 16.2%, Female Protagonist 16.2%, Adventure 12.8%
- #53 Virginia
70% matchMixed64% of 3,351 reviews2016
Dev: Variable StatePub: 505 Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 92%
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 21.2%, Female Protagonist 13.9%, Cinematic 12.7%, Horror 11.7%, Mystery 8.7%
- #54 Evie
71% matchMixed46% of 181 reviews2018
Dev: Chilla's Art
Windows
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: Horror 16.8%, Walking Simulator 15.4%, Female Protagonist 13%, Adventure 11.5%, Indie 7.8%
- #55 Witch Hunt
67% matchVery Positive88% of 2,406 reviews2018
Dev: Gua
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Witch Hunt is a challenging horror themed hunting game that takes place in the 18th century. Main focus of the game is on exploration, non-linearity, and atmosphere.
Why similar: Horror 25.4%, Survival Horror 20%, Survival 12.9%, Psychological Horror 11.5%, Atmospheric 10.2%
- #56 Forest Asylum 2
64% matchVery Positive98% of 55 reviews2025
Dev: Michal Piotrowski
Windows
Forest Asylum 2 - An Indie Psychological Horror Game and the sequel to the well-received first part. Embark on a Therapy that will change your life!
Why similar: Horror 16.7%, Survival Horror 16%, Psychological Horror 15%, Walking Simulator 12.8%, Adventure 12.3%
- #57 Fragile Reflection
65% matchVery Positive81% of 73 reviews2025
Dev: Spectra team
Windows · Mac · Linux
A young woman returns back to her home in a rural Japanese village - but something is very wrong. Find items, solve puzzles, fight monsters and traverse between dimensions. Help Kario Ito reveal hidden mysteries and stay alive in this retro-styled survival horror!
Why similar: Mythology 20.1%, Horror 13.2%, Third Person 11.6%, Survival Horror 11.2%, Female Protagonist 9.8%
- #58 The Tavern In the Woods
65% matchMostly Positive78% of 55 reviews2025
Dev: Chris J MitchellPub: Motion Forge CG
Windows
"Tavern in the Woods" is a first person, single-player interactive fiction story that blends mystery, storytelling, and supernatural horror. Players explore and investigate an isolated environment as the narrative slowly unfolds, gradually uncovering the truth behind the eerie emptiness.
Why similar: Nature 20.7%, Adventure 17.9%, Atmospheric 13.9%, Dark 13.9%, Exploration 11.6%
- #59 Little Misfortune
64% matchVery Positive92% of 13,542 reviews2019
Dev: Killmonday Games AB
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Led by her new friend, Mr. Voice, Misfortune ventures into the woods, where mysteries are unraveled and a little bad luck unfolds.
Why similar: Horror 21%, Psychological Horror 19%, Female Protagonist 14.9%, Adventure 10.9%, Story Rich 10.5%
