Games Like Today Is My Birthday

Amnesia: The Dark Descent, a first person survival horror. A game about immersion, discovery and living through a nightmare. An experience that will chill you to the core.

Why similar: Horror 30.5%, Survival Horror 23.9%, First-Person 10.7%, Stealth 9.1%, Atmospheric 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: A foundational first-person horror game that excels at making the player feel vulnerable and helpless in the face of insurmountable threats.

Penumbra: Overture is a first person survival horror game, emphasizing on survival and problem solving instead of mindless violence and gore.

Why similar: Horror 24.6%, Survival Horror 21.7%, Stealth 13.3%, First-Person 11.9%, Atmospheric 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: This title features the same focus on physics-based puzzles and atmospheric, first-person survival horror found in the seed game.

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 25%, Survival Horror 23.3%, Violent 13.7%, First-Person 11%, Psychological Horror 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: This game offers a strong narrative-driven, first-person horror experience that balances exploration with intense survival sequences.

Cry of Fear is a psychological single-player and co-op horror game set in a deserted town filled with horrific creatures and nightmarish delusions. You play as a young man desperately searching for answers in the cold Scandinavian night, finding his way through the city as he slowly descends into madness.

Why similar: Horror 33.7%, Survival Horror 31.5%, Psychological Horror 10.7%, First-Person 8.2%, Atmospheric 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: This is the definitive indie first-person survival horror game that perfectly mirrors the violent, atmospheric, and resource-constrained gameplay of the seed title.

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 28.8%, Survival Horror 25.1%, Psychological Horror 13.5%, Violent 10%, First-Person 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: A masterclass in psychological horror that uses atmosphere and environmental storytelling to create a constant sense of dread.

MADiSON is a first person psychological horror game that delivers an immersive and terrifying experience. With the help of an instant camera, connect the human world with the beyond, take pictures and develop them by yourself. Solve puzzles, explore your surroundings and most importantly, survive.

Why similar: Survival Horror 21.6%, Horror 17.7%, Violent 13.8%, First-Person 9.9%, Psychological Horror 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: An intense psychological horror game that utilizes clever puzzle mechanics and a claustrophobic setting to keep players on edge.

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: Survival Horror 30.3%, Horror 17.6%, Violent 13.9%, Psychological Horror 11.5%, First-Person 11.3%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a similarly claustrophobic and surreal indie horror experience that focuses on psychological tension and exploration.

Wounded is a first-person survival horror game, bringing you the old-school indie horror vibe through a detailed and eerie environment.

Why similar: Violent 23.1%, Survival Horror 22.1%, Horror 13.7%, First-Person 10.2%, Adventure 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: It directly mirrors the indie survival-horror feel of the seed game with its focus on first-person exploration and escaping danger.

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 25.7%, Survival Horror 21.2%, Horror 16.8%, Adventure 7.9%, First-Person 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: A solid indie horror adventure that emphasizes atmosphere and a dark, unfolding mystery.

The Dark Occult is a psychological driven horror game that puts players in a constant state of anxiety that crescendos into raw panic and terror. You will encounter grotesque creatures, who will take your life at any moment.Your only goal -- survive.

Why similar: Violent 31.3%, Horror 26.7%, First-Person 9.9%, Psychological Horror 9.5%, Adventure 9%

Why You'll Like It: This indie horror title shares the same focus on exploration and atmospheric dread within a confined, hostile environment.

Explore a post-pandemic fictional Mediterranean island and confront your fears! Immerse yourself in a seemingly abandoned city and struggle to find a precious Banydebosc red wine bottle to cure your loved ones. But be aware; your Nemesis is hunting you. Indie Jumpscares included! :D

Why similar: Survival Horror 19.9%, Violent 15%, Stealth 13.6%, Horror 10.5%, First-Person 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric first-person horror game that incorporates survival elements and environmental puzzle-solving.

Insomnis is a first-person horror game focused on story, exploration and solving puzzles to advance through a terrifying atmosphere. Players take control of Joe Castevet, who will have to deal with a mysterious inheritance he has just received. Discover all the secrets of the Castevet mansion!

Why similar: Survival Horror 23%, Horror 15.6%, First-Person 12.9%, Action-Adventure 11.8%, Mystery 10%

Why You'll Like It: This title focuses on puzzle-solving within a dark, atmospheric environment that feels very similar to the seed game's pacing.

Enter the abandoned arcade after your car has crashed, and the shelter you were looking for is trying to eat you alive in this dark mystery-horror adventure. Solve mysteries, keep JANITOR satisfied, and always be aware of what's behind your back.

Why similar: Investigation 23.6%, Horror 17.6%, First-Person 16%, Mystery 11.9%, Psychological Horror 10.9%

Why You'll Like It: This unique indie horror game uses a retro aesthetic and atmospheric exploration to build a sense of unease.

Darkwood - a new perspective on survival horror. Scavenge and explore a rich, ever-changing free-roam world by day, then hunker down in your hideout and pray for the morning light.

Why similar: Survival Horror 32.1%, Horror 17.8%, Action-Adventure 12.2%, Atmospheric 10.7%, Psychological Horror 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: While top-down, it captures the feeling of insurmountable odds and desperate survival better than almost any other game in the genre.

Immerse yourself in retro top-down visuals as you face the horrors of Breckenridge Hall through intense first-person combat. Scavenge, solve puzzles, and upgrade your gear. Do whatever it takes to survive—but remember: You Will Die Here Tonight.

Why similar: Survival Horror 31.4%, Horror 15.9%, Psychological Horror 14.9%, First-Person 13.6%, Action-Adventure 12.4%

Why You'll Like It: It successfully blends classic survival horror mechanics with a modern perspective and high-stakes combat.

DYING: Reborn is a first-person Room Escape puzzle game in which players must tackle all kinds of puzzles in a series of dark and eerie environments. Gameplay revolves around collecting, discovering and putting together pieces of a twisted story that will make your hair stand on end...

Why similar: Psychological Horror 30%, Adventure 26.7%, Horror 25%, Indie 18.3%

Why You'll Like It: A puzzle-heavy horror experience that emphasizes escape and navigating dangerous, confined spaces.

Fears to Fathom is an episodic psychological horror game where each episode unveils a short story narrated by the ones who survived.

Why similar: Horror 40.5%, First-Person 18.5%, Psychological Horror 16.8%, Atmospheric 9.7%, Adventure 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: This indie title captures a grounded, atmospheric horror vibe that relies on tension rather than constant action.

A short horror game where you pilot a tiny submarine through an ocean of blood on an alien moon.

Why similar: Horror 29.7%, Atmospheric 16.5%, First-Person 16%, Psychological Horror 15.3%, Mystery 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: A masterclass in minimalist, atmospheric survival horror that forces the player to rely on limited tools to survive.

Curse of Anabelle is a story driven adventure-horror/puzzle game which players can experience in the first person perspective. The storyline is based on real world myths and legends.

Why similar: Adventure 30.9%, Indie 22%, Action 14.2%, Horror 10.6%, First-Person 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: It blends adventure and horror with a focus on mystery-solving in a dark, supernatural setting.

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

Why similar: Horror 28.8%, First-Person 17.9%, Atmospheric 15.8%, Psychological Horror 14.6%, Mystery 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: A short, atmospheric indie horror game that prioritizes environmental tension and exploration.

Mental Hospital VR is a truly scary first-person stealth horror game. Discover heart-thumping terror, chase and scary creatures in this atmospheric horror game.

Why similar: Survival Horror 20.5%, Violent 15.1%, Stealth 13%, Horror 10.9%, Action-Adventure 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: An intense first-person survival horror experience that focuses on navigating dangerous, dark environments.

Husk is a purebred FPP horror inspired by the most classical representatives of the genre. Discover Shivercliff - a daunting town where you uncover the ominous and tantalizing plot. Face the worst nightmares, solve mysteries and survive the devouring darkness in order to find your family.

Why similar: Violent 19.8%, Survival Horror 16.3%, Horror 14.4%, First-Person 11.4%, Atmospheric 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: This psychological horror game focuses on atmosphere and narrative, providing a similar indie feel to the seed game.

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: Stealth 23%, Investigation 21.6%, Horror 15.2%, First-Person 12.3%, Action-Adventure 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: This first-person horror game features a unique, oppressive atmosphere and a focus on investigative gameplay.

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 27.8%, Violent 16.4%, Atmospheric 14.3%, Indie 10.5%, Adventure 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: This surreal, low-poly, first-person horror game feels distinctly indie and focuses on a dreamlike, oppressive atmosphere.

IT’S YOUR BIRTHDAY!!! and nobody came to celebrate with you… Hell of a Birthday is a First-Person comedic horror game where you play as the Birthday Boy trying to survive your special day. From the maker of Bite Night and Invasion of the Halloween Fiends comes another unique adventure.

Why similar: Survival Horror 25.5%, Adventure 22.5%, Horror 17.8%, First-Person 16.7%, Psychological Horror 9.4%

Trapped in an abandoned asylum with the sinister Doctor Viscera, who will stop at nothing to keep you there as his test subject for cruel experiments. Explore the old GrimmHaus Asylum in this PSX-style survival horror game.

Why similar: Survival Horror 27.9%, Stealth 18.7%, Horror 12.5%, First-Person 9.1%, Action-Adventure 7.4%

Mists of Aiden is a first-person story driven horror game. You play as a thief trapped in an eerie mansion. Each choice can open a new mystery of the house and lead to a unique walkthrough and ending. Uncover final secret of the house. Uncover your own secrets.

Why similar: Violent 27.6%, Horror 22%, First-Person 9.3%, Adventure 8.1%, Psychological Horror 7.9%

'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 24.6%, Mystery 17%, First-Person 15.3%, Adventure 13.4%, Atmospheric 12.6%

Why You'll Like It: A first-person puzzle-horror game that features a dark narrative and a focus on escaping a mysterious location.

This story-driven Survival-Horror game is about a classic Alien-Invasion which takes place during the early 90s. As Ryan Baker, equipped with a baseball bat and a few bullets in his revolver, the story takes you across the atmospheric neighborhood of Greyhill which is invaded by UFOs & Grey Aliens.

Why similar: Survival Horror 25.9%, Stealth 14.5%, Horror 12.9%, First-Person 11.5%, Atmospheric 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: An indie survival horror game that centers on first-person exploration and avoiding threats in a rural setting.

Bendy and the Dark Revival® is a first-person survival horror game set in the creepiest cartoon studio to ever exist. Discover the truth. Escape the studio. Above all, fear the Ink Demon…and survive.

Why similar: Survival Horror 26.2%, Horror 16.7%, Stealth 14.7%, First-Person 12.9%, Action-Adventure 7.2%

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

Why similar: Survival Horror 22.5%, Violent 21.3%, Horror 15%, Stealth 13.6%, Psychological Horror 7.6%

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

Why similar: Survival Horror 27.8%, Violent 24.1%, Horror 10.2%, First-Person 10.1%, Mystery 6.3%

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: Violent 24.8%, Horror 18.3%, First-Person 13.4%, Psychological Horror 10.9%, Atmospheric 10.3%

Will you survive when the world falls apart? Jawbreaker is a punishing stealth & survival horror game that will have you running, hiding, and fighting in a terrifying gang-infested society on the verge of collapse. Though that’s not all, once the sun goes down the true fear begins...

Why similar: Survival Horror 22.8%, Violent 21.2%, Horror 13.4%, First-Person 11.5%, Atmospheric 8.3%

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: Stealth 20%, Survival Horror 15.7%, Horror 12.3%, First-Person 11.9%, Action-Adventure 10.7%

Don't Be Afraid is an adventure horror game, that allows you to personate a boy, kidnapped by a psychopath. You have to survive, escape and find out how you were kidnapped. Exploring the gigantic, mysterious house of your torturer, you will soon reveal many secrets, hidden inside it’s walls…

Why similar: Survival Horror 24.2%, Violent 19.5%, Horror 13.7%, First-Person 12.5%, Psychological Horror 6.9%

Death lurks in every corner of this journey filled with tension and despair. The brave may not be the smartest here and those who know the time to retreat are more likely to make it out alive in the end ... Find your lost friend in a house that holds unimaginable secrets.

Why similar: Survival Horror 20.6%, Character Action Game 20.1% ★, Stealth 12.4%, Horror 11.4%, First-Person 7.4%

Wander through an interactive nightmare set within the confines of a once-happy household. Piece together the mystery behind a harrowing series of events while struggling to survive encounters with an entity that relentlessly stands in the way of finding absolution.

Why similar: Violent 27.4%, Horror 22.1%, Psychological Horror 12.6%, First-Person 11.9%, Atmospheric 9.6%

Apartment 1406 is an intense horror game, that challenges you to constantly survive in a hostile environment. Collect items to survive against limited ammo and creatures that lurk in the dark. Solve the puzzles and survive in this dark game.

Why similar: Survival Horror 20%, Violent 17.5%, Horror 11.5%, First-Person 9.7%, Action-Adventure 7.6%

Are you ready to embark on a spine-chilling adventure? Step into the shoes of the protagonist and experience the terror of being "Buried Alive" in a crypt. Your mission is clear: Escape the confines of your coffin, find the key to unlock the door, and unveil the dark secrets that lie within.

Why similar: Survival Horror 31.3%, Violent 20.7%, Horror 14.7%, First-Person 9.5%, Atmospheric 6.7%

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: Survival Horror 35.6%, Horror 19.2%, First-Person 11.1%, Atmospheric 11%, Psychological Horror 7.8%

Experience the story of Alexander Green and find out what happened on the day of the accident in this First Person horror Adventure. Follow the development of Alex, solve puzzles around the event and try not to fall into madness as you search for answers.

Why similar: Survival Horror 21.9%, Horror 18.4%, Action-Adventure 11.8%, Atmospheric 11.1%, Psychological Horror 11.1%

Survive this horror/puzzle adventure. Uncover the secrets of a cursed video game from the '80s while a malevolent entity hunts you. Solve escape room-style puzzles, navigate eerie labyrinths, and see how your actions in the game shape the real world. Stay sharp... and stay alive.

Why similar: Horror 22.7%, Old School 16.4%, First-Person 15%, Mystery 12.3%, Psychological Horror 10.7%

Left Alone plunges you into a first-person psychological horror journey, where darkness and memories intertwine. As secrets emerge from shadows, use your wits to solve puzzles and explore haunting, forgotten locations. Every step echoes with the past; can you face the truths that await?

Why similar: Survival Horror 19.6%, Investigation 16.2%, Horror 14%, First-Person 13.7%, Psychological Horror 8.3%

Doorways: The Underworld is an immersive horror adventure, featuring a complex story and deep atmosphere.

Why similar: Survival Horror 21.7%, Violent 14.3%, Stealth 14.2%, Horror 12.4%, First-Person 9.4%

The Guest is a first-person psychological horror game that focuses on creating fear and tension for the player.

Why similar: Survival Horror 22.3%, Horror 17.3%, First-Person 13.7%, Psychological Horror 10.3%, Violent 9%

Lethe is a first person adventure with survival horror elements. Explore an atmospheric and frightening world and uncover the dark secrets of your origins.

Why similar: Horror 24.7%, First-Person 18.7%, Adventure 18.1%, Atmospheric 13.8%, Action 12.5%

You've woken up in this magnificent cake factory, but soon realize that a crazy chef is after you… Get ready to bake cakes in this stressful First-person Horror game!

Why similar: Survival Horror 28.8%, Horror 22.1%, Old School 16.3%, First-Person 16%, Adventure 7%

Plunge into the captivating realm of "Horror Inside the Forest," an exhilarating game that tests your bravery. Explore a mysterious forest, confront supernatural forces, uncover secrets, survive the darkness, and escape its shadowy embrace in this immersive horror experience.

Why similar: Survival Horror 51.2%, Action-Adventure 16.8%, Adventure 13.4%, First-Person 8.8%, Indie 5.1%

Оne day your life changes dramatically and you become a hostage of your own home. Your task is to survive but to do this you need to get outside.

Why similar: Survival Horror 20.5%, Adventure 18.7%, Indie 13.7%, Action 13.7%, Horror 10.9%

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: Survival Horror 30.5%, Horror 23.6%, First-Person 12.4%, Atmospheric 7.9%, Psychological Horror 7.4%

Step into the shoes of Agent Kim, drawn into a chilling mystery deep in the wilderness. Find hidden clues, solve intricate puzzles, and outsmart the relentless zombies that roam the estate. Will you make it out alive, or will you too vanish without a trace?

Why similar: Survival Horror 27.3%, Violent 18.3%, Horror 15.2%, First-Person 10%, Mystery 7.9%

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: Horror 25.4%, First-Person 23.9%, Atmospheric 16%, Psychological Horror 15.6%, Violent 6%

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: Horror 25.6%, First-Person 18.4%, Action-Adventure 15.2%, Psychological Horror 12.1%, Narration 12%

Omitted is a first-person psychological horror game. Experience being left alone in an old hospital, discover its secrets and try to survive.

Why similar: Horror 23.7%, Psychological Horror 15.3%, Atmospheric 14.8%, Mystery 13.6%, First-Person 10.3%

A 3rd person, fixed-camera survival horror adventure. Fear the Presence, a mysterious entity you cannot fight: stay alert, hide, breathe slowly... Explore cursed places where unseen spirits and lost souls linger in a true horror story for the ages.

Why similar: Survival Horror 31.7%, Investigation 20.2%, Horror 14.5%, Psychological Horror 9.1%, Atmospheric 9.1%

You play as a schizophrenic and must find an outlet at any cost...

Why similar: Violent 38.4%, Survival Horror 17.1%, Horror 10%, Adventure 9.6%, Action 7.3%

Joyville is a horror-puzzle adventure game set in an abandoned children's camp. Brace yourself for a gripping journey through the shadows, solving puzzles, and trying to survive amidst the hidden horrors that await you.

Why similar: Survival Horror 23.9%, Investigation 15.3%, Horror 12.8%, First-Person 10.5%, Action-Adventure 7.4%