Games Like Transient: Extended Edition

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: Cyberpunk 18.7%, Walking Simulator 12.1%, Investigation 11%, Dystopian 10.9%, Detective 10%

The original first‑person cyberpunk horror detective tale 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: Cyberpunk 29.8%, Psychological Horror 10.7%, Dystopian 10.5%, Walking Simulator 8.3%, Detective 7.2%

Conarium is a chilling Lovecraftian game, which follows a gripping story involving four scientists and their endeavor to challenge what we normally consider to be the ‘absolute’ limits of nature. Inspired by H.P. Lovecraft’s novella "At the Mountains of Madness", but largely set after the original story.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 47.7%, Walking Simulator 13.7%, Psychological Horror 9.1%, Horror 7.6%, Adventure 5.4%

1924. Private Investigator Pierce is sent to look into the tragic death of the Hawkins family. Plunge into a world of creeping madness and cosmic horror. Cryptic clues, shadowy figures, and pure terror bar your way as you fight to retain your sanity and solve an otherworldly mystery.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 43.6%, Detective 11.1%, Psychological Horror 10.1%, Horror 6.8%, Story Rich 5.1%

Explore disturbing corners of the human psyche. Delve into a dimension of nightmares, the occult and a tense psychological world created in classic Lovecraftian style. As police detective Howard E. Loreid, you are tasked to solve the murder of Clark Field, a wealthy man involved in the occult.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 44.8%, Psychological Horror 12.3%, Detective 10.9%, Horror 10.1%, Puzzle 6.4%

Moons of Madness is a first-person, story-driven cosmic horror game where the scientific exploration of Mars meets the supernatural dread of Lovecraft.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 37.7%, Sci-fi 10.1%, Psychological Horror 9.1%, Horror 8.9%, Walking Simulator 8.8%

This story-driven adventure follows a mystery of death and despair from reality into the surreal realms of objective memories and subjective experiences. Search the mind, solve puzzles, and unravel the dark truth in this psychological thriller.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 18.4%, Investigation 18.1%, Psychological Horror 17.3%, Dark 12.3%, Mystery 9.6%

Experience a nerve-racking Lovecraftian adventure, rebuilt from the ground up with modern graphics and gameplay. Become Sherlock Holmes, and find yourself at the heart of the terrifying Cthulhu Mythos as you investigate a series of mysterious disappearances in Europe and the US.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 32.5%, Detective 14.4%, Psychological Horror 9.7%, Investigation 9.6%, Mystery 8.3%

Narrative-driven first person horror adventure inspired by Lovecraft's short novel "The Nameless City". Explore the ruins of a city that some say they are older than humanity itself. While you delve deeper into the ancient buildings, reality and visions blend into an indistinct haze.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 38.3%, Walking Simulator 16.6%, Psychological Horror 13.4%, Dark 8.2%, Puzzle 6.6%

Discover the truth about Quern’s past, unfold the mysteries of its present, and be the explorer who shapes its future. Quern introduces reusable puzzle mechanics to the classic genre, making the player think about the game as a whole, and not just as a series of individual challenges.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 22.2%, Investigation 17.5%, Mystery 14.7%, Puzzle 12.5%, Story Rich 9.7%

Insight is a single-player horror story game shrouded in mystery. You'll take control of different characters to solve crimes and unveil the dark secrets behind them.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 34.9%, Detective 15.2%, Psychological Horror 11.2%, Dark 9.4%, Story Rich 8.1%

Embark on a terrifying adventure of a priest accused of murdering an altar boy. Gray Dawn is a psychological thriller infused with religious elements and combines story-driven quests with an artistic experience.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 36.4%, Psychological Horror 15.8%, Walking Simulator 11%, Story Rich 8.3%, Horror 7.1%

A mining station in the Pacific abyss is no longer responding. As an investigator of the occult, unravel the mysteries of the deep. Test your wits and sanity in this lovecraftian thriller.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 32.1%, Psychological Horror 10.8%, Detective 9.4%, Investigation 7.9%, Dark 7.1%

Explore a beautiful and Enigmatic Victorian Manor with a dark secret, In this gothic horror story first person exploration puzzle game filled with fine art, secret passages and mysterious mechanical puzzles playing as the executor of the last will from the enigmatic Railroad Magnate Hadley Strange.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 19.6%, Crime 13.1%, Mystery 10.9%, Puzzle 9.5%, Investigation 8.7%

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: Lovecraftian 31.9%, Walking Simulator 13.7%, Psychological Horror 12.1%, Dark 8.8%, Horror 7.2%

The Uncertain is an story-driven adventure game set in a post-apocalyptic world. Experience the mysterious vibe of each of carefully explored locations, solve diverse puzzles, make fateful decisions and discuss intriguing matters to find out the whole truth being kept from you.

Why similar: Cyberpunk 25.3%, Sci-fi 15.8%, Puzzle 10.8%, Futuristic 10.3%, Atmospheric 9.9%

Lose yourself in the dystopian world of New York, 2329; immortality comes at a price that someone has to pay. In this interactive noir story, lead the investigation using advanced technology, as Detective James Karra who risks it all in pursuit of a serial killer targeting the city’s elite.

Why similar: Cyberpunk 19.2%, Dystopian 18.6%, Dialogue Heavy 13.2%, Detective 12.6%, Walking Simulator 11.6%

Lunacy: Saint Rhodes is a first-person psychological horror adventure game. Explore your dark family history, solve puzzles and experience a gut-wrenching feeling of terror. You are being watched; never alone, never safe.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 42.1%, Walking Simulator 13.7%, Psychological Horror 10.7%, Horror 6.3%, Puzzle 6.2%

Gamedec is a single-player cyberpunk isometric RPG. You are a game detective, who solves crimes inside virtual worlds. Use your wits to gather info from your witnesses and suspects, getting to the bottom of deceptive schemes. The game continually adapts to your decisions and never judges.

Why similar: Cyberpunk 32.7%, Detective 19.1%, Investigation 13.8%, Mystery 11.5%, Story Rich 10.3%

A cursed legacy awakens something ancient, revealing a terrifying reality never meant for human eyes. Follow your missing uncle’s trail, uncover forbidden secrets, and face a Lovecraftian cosmic horror in this first‑person adventure.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 32.4%, Investigation 11.5%, Walking Simulator 11.1%, Psychological Horror 9.3%, Mystery 6.7%

It’s 2065, and you are an interrogator-model android tasked with rooting out deviants among your own kind. You must probe for lies, monitor and exploit emotional spikes, earn the trust of your subjects, and make the final call: release, or destroy?

Why similar: Cyberpunk 20.4%, Dialogue Heavy 15.2%, Dystopian 13.7%, Investigation 12.2%, Detective 9.4%

State of Mind is a futuristic thriller game delving into transhumanism. The game explores themes of separation, disjuncture and reunification, in a world that is torn between a dystopian material reality and a utopian virtual future.

Why similar: Cyberpunk 28.1%, Dystopian 19.5%, Sci-fi 15%, Futuristic 14.3%, Story Rich 9.7%

A steampunk-ish detective adventure from the creator of A Golden Wake and Shardlight! Can you help private investigator Miles Fordham find justice for his clients and track down his partner's killer before his entire world comes apart?

Why similar: Detective 31.4%, Dark 20.2%, Mystery 19.5%, Story Rich 12.3%, Adventure 8.4%

First Person Psychological Horror. Addicted to virtual ecstasy, trapped in digital hell. Navigate glitchy dreamscapes and a city that never sleeps. Every mission brings you closer to your next dose, but will you follow your protective AI, or the man behind a liberating new drug?

Why similar: Cyberpunk 18.7%, Psychological Horror 16.5%, Walking Simulator 16.1%, Dark 9.7%, Horror 9%

Play as Tristan and solve puzzles to recover human consciousnesses in the year 2071. Investigate environments, uncover secrets, and make choices that affect the ending. Explore a neon-noir world with a low poly aesthetic inspired by the 90s.

Why similar: Cyberpunk 30.5%, Detective 11.1%, Sci-fi 11%, Investigation 10.6%, Story Rich 9.7%

Investigate. Interrogate. Descend into a world of intrigue to untangle the Mystery of the Malign.

Why similar: Investigation 21.4%, Mystery 18.7%, Puzzle 13.5%, Story Rich 13.1%, Atmospheric 10.3%

Explore an abandoned building, encountering puzzles and clues to discover what happened, as you try to escape in both your nightmares and the waking world. Be immersed in the hauntingly beautiful 3D atmosphere in this puzzle exploration mystery game.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 24.3%, Puzzle 14.4%, Atmospheric 13.7%, Mystery 13.2%, Horror 10.4%

Dry Drowning is a psychological investigative visual novel set in a futuristic dystopian city. Follow the story of Mordred Foley, unscrupulous private detective haunted by his dark past, and look into a series of macabre serial killings inspired by Greek mythology.

Why similar: Cyberpunk 20.8%, Futuristic 17.1%, Investigation 13.4%, Detective 12.5%, Mystery 9.6%

A classic survival horror experience set in a dystopian future where humanity has uncovered a dark secret. Unravel a cosmic mystery, escape terrifying creatures, and scavenge an off-world government facility as Elster, a technician Replika searching for her lost dreams.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 24.8%, Dystopian 14.9%, Cyberpunk 14.4%, Psychological Horror 12.7%, Sci-fi 8.6%

Hitchhiker is a mystery game set along lost highways, where your goal is to solve the puzzle of your own backstory.

Why similar: Dialogue Heavy 25.3%, Mystery 14%, Dark 12.4%, Story Rich 11.7%, Walking Simulator 9.2%

On the corner of July Avenue and Yam Street, all is not what it seems. What role will you play in a city's fate?

Why similar: Dystopian 17.2%, Walking Simulator 17%, Investigation 12.4%, Dialogue Heavy 10.3%, Mystery 8.8%

Hell Dive is a first-person horror game where you are a Maritime Operative alone aboard a submarine. Sent on a mission to revive an abandoned deep-sea colony, you uncover dark secrets as terrifying and deadly horrors await in its depths

Why similar: Lovecraftian 30.4%, Walking Simulator 15.1%, Psychological Horror 11.4%, Dystopian 9.3%, Horror 6.1%

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: Lovecraftian 24.3%, Walking Simulator 13.4%, Psychological Horror 12%, Mystery 9.1%, Story Rich 8%

Rummage through the abandoned profiles of an old PC to unravel an inherited mystery. What secrets hide in this eerie adventure of cryptic games and outdated software? Who was using this computer? And what happened to them?

Why similar: Detective 21.7%, Investigation 21%, Psychological Horror 20.4%, Mystery 13%, Puzzle 11.1%

Inner Voices is a dark, non-linear adventure game with a pinch of horror, inspired by works of H. P. Lovecraft and E. A. Poe. Find your way through a procedurally generated maze of rooms and solve the mystery of your past.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 33.2%, Psychological Horror 12.5%, Walking Simulator 9.4%, Dark 8.4%, Story Rich 6.8%

Armed with your investigative skills and the tools of the Blade Runner trade, you'll be immersed in a world that lives and breathes around you with breakthrough lighting and visual effects. Your ability to survive will be put to the test in the richest game environment ever created.

Why similar: Cyberpunk 22.9%, Dystopian 16.4%, Detective 11.6%, Investigation 8.7%, Futuristic 7.9%

The Echo Paradox is a first-person psychological horror game. Humanity stands on the brink of an unsettling revelation – alternate dimensions are real, but eerily without signs of life.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 30.2%, Psychological Horror 15.1%, Investigation 11.3%, Horror 8%, Mystery 7.4%

The Old City: Leviathan is an experiment in first person exploration that focuses entirely on story. All that exists is you and the world. Set in a decaying city from a civilization long past, The Old City: Leviathan puts the player in the shoes of a sewer dwelling isolationist.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 47.1%, Atmospheric 15.8%, First-Person 10.9%, Adventure 10.8%, Story Rich 10.3%

From multi-award winning Revolution comes ‘Beyond a Steel Sky’, a groundbreaking 3D adventure thriller, set in an AI-driven future. Subvert the world, hack the systems and solve dark conspiracies to uncover the devastating truth.

Why similar: Cyberpunk 28.8%, Dystopian 22.8%, Sci-fi 10.5%, Futuristic 9.2%, Mystery 8.2%

Investigate a broken mind to unravel a twisted case. Deduce the truth. Restore lost memories. Listen to private conversations. Draw your own conclusions. Mind Diver is a murder mystery, where the victim is love.

Why similar: Crime 17%, Detective 15.1%, Investigation 13.7%, Mystery 9.8%, Sci-fi 8.4%

You are the lifeline supporting an expedition into the unknown. Keep both yourself and your squad alive by interpreting instrument readings, explore the facilities, and uncover something ancient and eager to be born.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 37.5%, Walking Simulator 16.6%, Psychological Horror 13.9%, Horror 7.9%, Puzzle 7.8%

DESOLATIUM: PROLOGUE is a first-person point & click Graphic Adventure based on Lovecraft Mythos. Live this horror story where you will have to visit mysterious locations, face lovecraftian creatures, find clues and combine objects to solve puzzles.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 31.7%, Detective 13.2%, Psychological Horror 10.6%, Mystery 10.4%, Investigation 7.2%

1975. Disaster strikes the Beira D oil rig off the coast of Scotland. Navigate the collapsing rig to save your crew from an otherworldly horror on the edge of all logic and reality in this 3x BAFTA Games Award-winning narrative horror experience.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 32.6%, Walking Simulator 13.4%, Psychological Horror 12.8%, Dark 8.3%, Horror 7.7%

In Rise of Insanity, as a doctor of psychology you will explore the darkest recesses of the human mind. Overcome your fear to find the truth behind the tragedy that has befallen your family.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 21.9%, Psychological Horror 19.7%, Horror 13.1%, Dark 10.5%, Puzzle 8.7%

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: Crime 26.5%, Psychological Horror 20.6%, Dark 12.5%, Horror 12.2%, Atmospheric 9.1%

After an encounter with a dreadful horror, detective Lone Carter’s investigation leads him to fateful places as Innsmouth, Arkham and the Antarctic, investigating a series of deaths and mysteries. Play also as Abdul Alhazred and H.P. Lovecraft himself in this Lovecraftian point’n’click adventure.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 38.5%, Detective 13.6%, Walking Simulator 10.8%, Dark 7.5%, Atmospheric 6.2%

KARMA: The Dark World is a first-person cinematic psychological thriller set in a dystopian world where the Leviathan Corporation is omnipresent. The year is 1984, the place is East Germany, and things are not quite what they seem.

Why similar: Dystopian 23.7%, Walking Simulator 18.3%, Psychological Horror 14.5%, Sci-fi 10.4%, Horror 8.1%

Necrophosis is a first-person horror adventure, plunging you into a nightmarish realm teeming with grotesque forms and ominous visuals. Delve into eerie landscapes and uncover secrets in this atmospheric journey through the macabre.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 38.5%, Walking Simulator 16.9%, Psychological Horror 13.3%, Mystery 9.1%, Horror 7%

Powered by Unreal Engine 5, The Sinking City Remastered brings the eerie, atmospheric world of Oakmont back to life with enhanced gameplay and fully relit environments, perfect for both newcomers and returning players.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 34.3%, Detective 13.9%, Dialogue Heavy 13.1%, Psychological Horror 10.4%, Investigation 8.1%

Care is an atmospheric first person horror game with puzzle elements, where your choices have consequences. Be observant with your surroundings and unravel the horrific secrets that hide within these walls.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 25.4%, Dialogue Heavy 13.9%, Walking Simulator 13.4%, Investigation 10.3%, Mystery 8.2%

What lurks in the darkest corners of the mansion? Westmark Manor is a journey into the occult, a mind-bending survival horror game, with a heavy focus on solving puzzles and exploration, inspired by the formidable H.P. Lovecraft.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 40.1%, Adventure 17.3%, Dark 11.9%, Mystery 9.9%, Puzzle 8.3%

Classified Stories: The Tome of Myrkah is a first-person, micro-adventure game that tells the story of P.I. Jim Morrison's encounters with the occult and the extraordinary. Explore your surroundings and solve puzzles in order to uncover the harrowing story of your friend's descent into insanity.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 27.7%, Detective 12.5%, Psychological Horror 9.5%, Dark 8.3%, Mystery 7.9%

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 20.2%, Psychological Horror 15.9%, Dark 11.5%, Horror 9.5%, Mystery 9.4%

REVEIL is a narrative first-person psycho-thriller game that focuses on story, puzzles and exploration. Find out what’s going on inside Walter Thompson and what his dark past at the Nelson Bros Circus has to do with it.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 20.8%, Psychological Horror 14.5%, Dark 11.3%, Mystery 10.5%, Horror 9.4%

A tech-noir survival horror short story, set in the urban decay of a long abandoned British city. Solve environmental puzzles, manage limited resources and fight for a way to escape beyond the wall.

Why similar: Cyberpunk 32.2%, Psychological Horror 22.1%, Puzzle 11%, Dark 9.1%, Futuristic 9%

Abscission is a Lovecraftian, story-driven horror point-and-click investigation game. It involves searching crime scenes for evidence, combining clues and questioning suspects. Puzzles can have multiple solutions as you guide the protagonist - Detective Will Stanhope - through the story.

Why similar: Detective 24.4%, Crime 19.4%, Investigation 13%, Horror 12.8%, Story Rich 9.2%

Embark on a gripping journey in INDUSTRIA, an atmospheric FPS set in Cold War-era East Berlin. Unravel the secrets of a mysterious parallel dimension while searching for a missing colleague. Explore a haunting reality where the truth awaits. Discover the dark past that lies beyond.

Why similar: Dystopian 30.3%, Sci-fi 13.4%, Mystery 11.7%, Story Rich 9.3%, Puzzle 8.3%

Step into the mind of John Morley, a 1940s detective on his final case. Explore shadowed places long forgotten by time, and piece together crime scenes in a narrative adventure steeped in mystery, unexpected twists, and a truth buried for decades.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 17.6%, Detective 17.4%, Psychological Horror 10.9%, Mystery 9.8%, Dark 9.4%

Magrunner: Dark Pulse is an action-puzzle game in which technology confronts the Cthulhu Mythos, penned by H.P. Lovecraft. Equipped with your Magtech glove, you must harness the ability to magnetically polarize and manipulate objects in the environment to survive and surpass challenging puzzles.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 46.7%, Cyberpunk 25%, Puzzle 11.1%, Sci-fi 6.2%, Adventure 4.9%

Descend into Lovecraftian horror aboard a claustrophobic military submarine. Assign tasks as a captain’s right hand, analyze sonar signals, make hard decisions, and keep the crew from madness. Dark horrors lurk both within… and beyond the hull.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 37.1%, Psychological Horror 15.8%, Dark 9.9%, Horror 8.7%, Story Rich 8.6%