- #1 True Fear: Forsaken Souls Part 1
97% matchVery Positive92% of 1,246 reviews2016
Dev: Goblinz Enterprises LtdPub: The Digital Lounge
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 89%
True Fear: Forsaken Souls takes the best of the psychological thriller, blending in fun and intuitive gameplay mechanics. Episode 1, the first in a trilogy, will long be remembered.
Why similar: Hidden Object 18.6%, Point & Click 12.7%, Horror 10%, Detective 8.9%, Exploration 8%
Why You'll Like It: As the first entry in the series, it establishes the core psychological horror and puzzle mechanics that define the trilogy.
- #2 True Fear: Forsaken Souls Part 2
96% matchVery Positive93% of 840 reviews2018
Dev: Goblinz Enterprises LtdPub: The Digital Lounge
Windows · Mac
Median: 7.2 hrsMean: 10.0 hrs≥1hr: 88%
True Fear: Forsaken Souls Part 2 is the sequel to one of the best rated horror escape games, acclaimed for its story and the atmosphere of horror mystery.
Why similar: Hidden Object 19.4%, Point & Click 12.4%, Horror 10.8%, Detective 8.1%, Psychological Horror 8%
Why You'll Like It: This direct sequel continues the narrative and gameplay style, making it an essential experience for fans of the series.
- #3 Enigmatis 3: The Shadow of Karkhala
96% matchVery Positive93% of 1,015 reviews2016
Dev: Artifex Mundi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Enigmatis 3: The Shadow of Karkhala is the final chapter in the blockbuster trilogy, an exciting detective story rife with adventure, puzzles, and ancient mystery. Follow the trail of a demonic preacher and unravel the secrets of Karkhala Peak!
Why similar: Hidden Object 43.1%, Point & Click 16.5%, Detective 9.1%, Puzzle 8.1%, Casual 6.8%
Why You'll Like It: The conclusion to the Enigmatis trilogy offers high-production value and polished hidden-object mechanics.
- #4 Enigmatis: The Ghosts of Maple Creek
95% matchVery Positive85% of 1,806 reviews2014
Dev: Artifex Mundi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Let one of the most thrilling adventures of your life begin!
Why similar: Hidden Object 36.3%, Point & Click 17.4%, Horror 9.5%, Detective 8.8%, Puzzle 6.5%
Why You'll Like It: This classic hidden-object game features a similarly gripping mystery and atmospheric investigation style.
- #5 Enigmatis 2: The Mists of Ravenwood
94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 1,612 reviews2014
Dev: Artifex Mundi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Enter Ravenwood Park and discover the secrets hidden in the mists…
Why similar: Hidden Object 38.3%, Point & Click 17.1%, Horror 9%, Puzzle 8.8%, Detective 5.5%
Why You'll Like It: It builds upon the first game with more complex puzzles and a deeper, darker supernatural narrative.
- #6 Grim Legends 3: The Dark City
94% matchVery Positive93% of 814 reviews2016
Dev: Artifex Mundi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Hunt monsters in the gothic city!
Why similar: Hidden Object 43.2%, Point & Click 20.2%, Casual 6.6%, Adventure 6.5%, Puzzle 5.7%
Why You'll Like It: This title offers a mature, dark fantasy atmosphere combined with the high-quality puzzle design expected from Artifex Mundi.
- #7 The Room Three
93% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 13,392 reviews2018
Dev: Fireproof Games
Windows
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Lured to a remote island, you find yourself confined within the rooms of an ominous mansion. You must draw upon all your puzzle-solving ability to navigate a series of trials devised by a mysterious figure known only as “The Craftsman”. Do you have what it takes to escape?
Why similar: Puzzle 25%, Point & Click 19%, Mystery 14.7%, Hidden Object 13.7%, Horror 6%
Why You'll Like It: This game features top-tier tactile puzzle design that mirrors the satisfaction of solving complex mechanisms in the True Fear series.
- #8 The House of Da Vinci 3
91% matchVery Positive89% of 1,380 reviews2022
Dev: Blue Brain Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 7.3 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 93%
The grand finale to The House of Da Vinci trilogy is here! Solve numerous new puzzles and mind benders and explore new mystifying locations of ravishing beauty.
Why similar: Hidden Object 23.2%, Point & Click 16.9%, Detective 13.7%, Exploration 9%, Puzzle 8.3%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a sophisticated, mystery-focused puzzle experience with high-quality 3D environments and intricate mechanical puzzles.
- #9 Fran Bow
91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 22,901 reviews2015
Dev: Killmonday Games AB
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.4 hrsMean: 11.0 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Fran Bow is a creepy adventure game that tells the story of Fran, a young girl struggling with a mental disorder and an unfair destiny.
Why similar: Point & Click 23.3%, Psychological Horror 16.6%, Horror 14.8%, Puzzle 10.8%, Hidden Object 8.1%
Why You'll Like It: This point-and-click adventure masterfully blends a dark, psychological story with challenging puzzles and a unique art style.
- #10 Fear the Spotlight
89% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 1,306 reviews2024
Dev: Cozy Game PalsPub: Blumhouse Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Fear the Spotlight is an atmospheric third-person horror adventure with a disturbing mystery to unravel. Sneak into school after hours with Vivian and Amy, survive a séance gone wrong, solve tactile puzzles, and, whatever you do, stay out of the spotlight…
Why similar: Horror 18.7%, Exploration 13.9%, Survival Horror 13.6%, Psychological Horror 13.3%, Puzzle 13%
Why You'll Like It: This atmospheric horror game captures the tension and investigative feel of the True Fear series through a modern lens.
- #11 Forgotten Hill The Third Axis
90% matchMostly Positive79% of 111 reviews2023
Dev: FM Studio
Windows · Mac
Enter the twisted world of Forgotten Hill in a new third dimension
Why similar: Point & Click 32.8%, Horror 22.5%, Adventure 13.9%, Puzzle 10.7%, First-Person 8.8%
Why You'll Like It: This game leans heavily into the dark, unsettling horror aesthetic while maintaining a focus on point-and-click exploration.
- #12 Ghost Files: The Face of Guilt
89% matchMostly Positive72% of 336 reviews2017
Dev: Brave Giant LTDPub: Artifex Mundi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Lead the Police investigation in the afterlife!
Why similar: Hidden Object 30.5%, Point & Click 14.5%, Adventure 11.1%, Casual 9.8%, Horror 8.4%
Why You'll Like It: This investigative thriller features a strong narrative and classic point-and-click puzzle mechanics.
- #13 Endless Fables 3: Dark Moor
87% matchVery Positive88% of 218 reviews2018
Dev: Sunward GamesPub: Artifex Mundi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 95%
During her new adventure, Pamela Cavendish goes to a misty and mysterious Scotland where a seemingly innocent landscape of moor quickly reveals its dark nature. Spectre from the past and ghostly sounds will force her to follow the amazing legend of the Red Moon.
Why similar: Hidden Object 27.5%, Point & Click 17.9%, Horror 11.3%, Casual 7.2%, Adventure 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: This title combines folklore-inspired horror with the standard, high-quality hidden-object gameplay loop.
- #14 Demon Hunter: Chronicles from Beyond
88% matchMixed63% of 577 reviews2014
Dev: Brave Giant LTDPub: Artifex Mundi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Discover your true identity and face a mysterious entity from another dimension!
Why similar: Hidden Object 40.3%, Point & Click 13.1%, Casual 8.7%, Puzzle 7.9%, Adventure 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: It provides a solid, story-driven hidden-object experience with a focus on supernatural investigation.
- #15 Rusty Lake Hotel
86% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 10,529 reviews2016
Dev: Rusty Lake
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 7.3 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Are you ready to serve the guests in the Rusty Lake Hotel? Solve all mysteries in this dark and eerie puzzle game. Rusty Lake Hotel is a point-and-click adventure by the creators of the Rusty Lake & Cube Escape series.
Why similar: Point & Click 27%, Puzzle 15.3%, Horror 14.1%, Hidden Object 9.7%, Psychological Horror 8.5%
Why You'll Like It: It delivers a surreal, dark, and highly atmospheric puzzle experience that fans of psychological horror will appreciate.
- #16 9 Clues 2: The Ward
86% matchVery Positive91% of 995 reviews2015
Dev: Tap It GamesPub: Artifex Mundi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 11.1 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Solve the mystery of Mnemosyne Asylum!
Why similar: Hidden Object 37.4%, Point & Click 17.2%, Horror 10.3%, Adventure 7.4%, Puzzle 7%
Why You'll Like It: Set in a creepy, abandoned hospital, this game matches the horror-themed mystery and puzzle-solving of the True Fear series.
- #17 Scarlett Mysteries: Cursed Child
85% matchVery Positive89% of 294 reviews2017
Dev: World-LoomPub: Artifex Mundi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Find clues to your father's whereabouts in a Victorian mansion!
Why similar: Hidden Object 31.4%, Point & Click 15.8%, Horror 11.1%, Adventure 8.6%, Casual 8.4%
Why You'll Like It: This game offers a gothic, mystery-filled narrative supported by polished hidden-object and puzzle gameplay.
- #18 Layers of Fear
84% matchMostly Positive79% of 1,706 reviews2023
Dev: Anshar StudiosPub: Bloober Team SA
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 77%
The era-defining first-person psychological horror in all its terrifying glory. All of the game’s chapters collected into one convenient package that allows you to plumb the depths of madness in pursuit of artistic revelation.
Why similar: Horror 19.4%, Psychological Horror 14.3%, Exploration 11.8%, Dark 10.1%, First-Person 9.6%
Why You'll Like It: This game excels at psychological horror and environmental storytelling, perfect for those who enjoy the darker tone of True Fear.
- #19 The Secret Order 3: Ancient Times
84% matchVery Positive87% of 391 reviews2016
Dev: Sunward GamesPub: Artifex Mundi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Find a way to destroy the ancient artifacts!
Why similar: Hidden Object 34.4%, Point & Click 15.8%, Casual 10%, Adventure 9.2%, Puzzle 8.2%
Why You'll Like It: It features a grand, cinematic adventure with well-integrated hidden-object scenes and puzzles.
- #20 Meridian 157: Chapter 3
83% matchVery Positive97% of 451 reviews2021
Dev: NovaSoft Interactive Ltd.
Windows · Mac
You have ventured this far, now there is no turning back. Uncover the island’s dark history by travelling through crumbling caverns and mysterious laboratories, but be warned, some may not be too welcoming of your presence…
Why similar: Hidden Object 23%, Point & Click 22%, Detective 12.3%, Puzzle 12.2%, Exploration 10.6%
Why You'll Like It: It focuses on atmospheric exploration and logical puzzle-solving in a mysterious, isolated setting.
- #21 Creepy Tale 3: Ingrid Penance
82% matchVery Positive90% of 1,049 reviews2023
Dev: Creepy Brothers
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 95%
As punishment for her transgressions, Ingrid is sent to hell. As she struggles through the darkness that hungers to consume her heart, she makes her way toward redemption. Her fate is in your hands.
Why similar: Point & Click 23.2%, Horror 15.3%, Dark 12.1%, Puzzle 11.7%, Psychological Horror 8.4%
Why You'll Like It: This dark, story-rich puzzle game features a haunting atmosphere and meaningful choices.
- #22 Vampire Legends: The True Story of Kisilova
82% matchVery Positive86% of 683 reviews2015
Dev: Organic 2 Digital StudioPub: Artifex Mundi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Discover the source of dreadful evil!
Why similar: Hidden Object 38.1%, Point & Click 18.7%, Adventure 8.4%, Horror 7.9%, Puzzle 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: It provides a historical, mystery-driven hidden-object experience with a distinct gothic horror aesthetic.
- #23 The Test: Final Revelation
80% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 5,373 reviews2020
Dev: Randumb Studios
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 1.6 hrs≥1hr: 63%
The third chapter in The Test Trilogy. Answer a series of in-depth questions to reveal hidden truths about yourself and unlock secrets to discover who you really are as a person. The Final Revelation is upon us... but are you sure you TRULY want the answers you seek?
Why similar: Detective 28.5%, Horror 21.8%, Psychological Horror 15.6%, Mystery 13.4%, Survival Horror 12%
Why You'll Like It: This psychological experience focuses on choices and multiple endings, appealing to fans of the narrative depth in True Fear.
- #24 Forgotten Hill First Steps
81% matchVery Positive94% of 174 reviews2021
Dev: FM Studio
Windows · Mac
The first three games of the Forgotten Hill series joined together with new contents, new locations, new puzzles and secrets revealed: let's follow Larson's First Steps in Forgotten Hill!
Why similar: Point & Click 27.5%, Horror 19.9%, Puzzle 13.9%, Psychological Horror 11.1%, First-Person 8.6%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a series of dark, interconnected puzzles that reward careful observation and exploration.
- #25 Left in the Dark: No One on Board
81% matchVery Positive83% of 784 reviews2014
Dev: Moonrise InteractivePub: Artifex Mundi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Discover what connects a lost ship’s disappearance with Devil’s Island and a local family’s unsolved murder.
Why similar: Hidden Object 38.1%, Point & Click 16.3%, Mystery 8.1%, Puzzle 8%, Adventure 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: This mystery-focused game features a tense, isolated setting and classic point-and-click mechanics.
- #26 Unavowed
79% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,607 reviews2018
Dev: Wadjet Eye Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 92%
A demon has possessed you and used your body to tear a swath of bloodshed through New York. You are now free, but life as you knew it is over. Your only path forward is joining the Unavowed - an ancient society dedicated to stopping evil. No matter what the cost.
Why similar: Point & Click 36.7%, Detective 18.2%, Adventure 10.3%, Mystery 9.6%, Dark 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: This point-and-click adventure offers a deep, supernatural narrative with complex characters and investigative gameplay.
- #27 Whispering Willows
79% matchVery Positive82% of 1,881 reviews2014
Dev: Night Light InteractivePub: Akupara Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Interact with the spirits of the dead, solve the puzzles of the mysterious mansion and help Elena find her missing father in the horror/adventure puzzle game: Whispering Willows.
Why similar: Horror 17%, Point & Click 15.8%, Exploration 11.5%, Mystery 10.3%, Puzzle 9.8%
Why You'll Like It: This game combines a ghostly, atmospheric horror story with 2D exploration and puzzle elements.
- #28 Kathy Rain
78% matchVery Positive92% of 4,001 reviews2016
Dev: Clifftop GamesPub: Raw Fury
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Set in the '90s, Kathy Rain tells the story of a strong-willed journalism major who has to come to terms with her troubled past as she investigates the mysterious death of her recently deceased grandfather.
Why similar: Point & Click 97.2%, Detective 0.9%, Mystery 0.5%, Adventure 0.4%, Female Protagonist 0.2%
Why You'll Like It: It is a compelling mystery-adventure that emphasizes investigation and narrative-driven puzzle solving.
- #29 Tiny Room Stories: Town Mystery
78% matchVery Positive87% of 869 reviews2021
Dev: Kiary Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Everybody are missing in a town. Find the answers of town mystery in a point and click adventure game with escape the room mechanics
Why similar: Hidden Object 22%, Point & Click 21.1%, Detective 19%, Puzzle 11.3%, Exploration 9.7%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a unique, isometric puzzle-solving experience that requires careful attention to detail and environment.
- #30 Amanda the Adventurer 3
75% matchVery Positive87% of 739 reviews2025
Dev: MANGLEDmaw GamesPub: DreadXP
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 88%
In the thrilling conclusion of the Amanda the Adventurer trilogy, follow Riley as they uncover the ultimate secrets behind Amanda, Hameln, and mysteries that have plagued Kensdale for decades.
Why similar: Horror 22.2%, Puzzle 16.9%, Exploration 16%, Psychological Horror 13.1%, First-Person 10.7%
- #31 The Medium
76% matchVery Positive89% of 10,180 reviews2021
Dev: Bloober TeamPub: Bloober Team SA
Windows · Mac
Median: 7.5 hrsMean: 13.2 hrs≥1hr: 82%
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 28.1%, Psychological Horror 16.3%, Adventure 16.1%, Dark 12.3%, Atmospheric 9.1%
- #32 Demon Hunter 3: Revelation
77% matchVery Positive89% of 319 reviews2016
Dev: Brave Giant LTDPub: Artifex Mundi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Face your own supernatural past!
Why similar: Hidden Object 30%, Point & Click 18.3%, Horror 11.8%, Casual 7.8%, Mystery 7.4%
- #33 SONG OF HORROR COMPLETE EDITION
76% matchMostly Positive78% of 3,080 reviews2019
Dev: Protocol GamesPub: 🚀 Raiser Games
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 22.1 hrs≥1hr: 66%
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: Horror 21.7%, Psychological Horror 15.4%, Dark 14.6%, Exploration 14.5%, Survival Horror 12.3%
- #34 Tormented Souls
74% matchVery Positive90% of 8,120 reviews2021
Dev: Dual EffectPub: PQube
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Classic survival horror is back! Inspired by the original Resident Evil and Alone in the Dark series, Tormented Souls modernises with a fresh twist on the fixed perspective adventure - as Caroline Walker investigates the mysterious disappearance of twin girls in a terrifying mansion-turned-hospital.
Why similar: Horror 19.9%, Survival Horror 14.7%, Psychological Horror 13.3%, Puzzle 12.2%, Dark 9.7%
- #35 Queen's Quest 3: The End of Dawn
77% matchMostly Positive78% of 179 reviews2017
Dev: Brave Giant LTDPub: Artifex Mundi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Become a true alchemist!
Why similar: Hidden Object 28.3%, Point & Click 14.8%, Casual 11.2%, Adventure 10.9%, Horror 8.4%
- #36 Cursed 3
74% matchVery Positive99% of 248 reviews2022
Dev: Disaster Squad Productions
Windows
The epic conclusion of the CURSED trilogy.
Why similar: Point & Click 33.8%, Horror 17.4%, Exploration 17.1%, First-Person 11.5%, Adventure 10.5%
- #37 Tormented Souls 2
72% matchVery Positive88% of 2,153 reviews2025
Dev: Dual EffectPub: PQube
Windows
Median: 7.9 hrsMean: 12.6 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Caroline Walker returns in the sequel to the award-winning survival horror classic. Explore the decaying remains of the secluded Villa Hess, use improvised weapons to confront terrifying creatures, and bend the fabric of reality to save your sister from a twisted cult.
Why similar: Horror 15.7%, Exploration 13.5%, Survival Horror 12.8%, Puzzle 11.8%, Psychological Horror 10.9%
- #38 Castle of Secrets
75% matchMixed58% of 65 reviews2025
Dev: Serene Questworks StudiosPub: Wandering Wizard
Windows
Castle of Secrets is a dark psychological adventure with horror elements. Uncover the mystery behind your family's murder as you journey through the world of the dead, meet strange beings, solve puzzles, and make choices that shape the story.
Why similar: Hidden Object 23.4%, Point & Click 17.1%, Horror 11.2%, Exploration 10.3%, Puzzle 8.5%
- #39 Remothered: Tormented Fathers
73% matchMostly Positive72% of 2,881 reviews2018
Dev: Stormind Games
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Remothered: Tormented Fathers is the pure and realistic survival horror videogame
Why similar: Horror 37.6%, Psychological Horror 17.3%, Survival Horror 15.5%, Adventure 8.8%, Female Protagonist 7.2%
- #40 The Secret Order 2: Masked Intent
73% matchVery Positive80% of 506 reviews2015
Dev: Sunward GamesPub: Artifex Mundi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Become the wayfarer through the past to force back the evil power!
Why similar: Hidden Object 35%, Point & Click 18%, Casual 9.8%, Adventure 9.6%, Horror 6.3%
- #41 The Painscreek Killings
71% matchVery Positive91% of 6,246 reviews2017
Dev: EQ Studios
Windows
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 6.4 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: Detective 24%, Horror 14.1%, Exploration 12.4%, Mystery 12%, Puzzle 10.2%
- #42 The Room Two
70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 21,748 reviews2016
Dev: Fireproof Games
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Unique events transport you to the halls of a long-forgotten crypt. The only means of escape lies locked within a stone pedestal, along with a note from your mysterious ally. His words promise assistance, but only serve to entice you into a compelling world of mystery and exploration.
Why similar: Hidden Object 20.3%, Puzzle 19.8%, Point & Click 19.3%, Mystery 10.8%, Horror 10.5%
- #43 Bad Dream: Coma
71% matchVery Positive91% of 2,222 reviews2017
Dev: Desert Fox
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 67%
Welcome in Bad Dream: Coma. A point & click game where unique minimalistic art style creates an unforgettable and atmospheric experience. Travel through the surreal and disturbing dreamland where everything depends on your actions. You can't die but you can suffer greatly...
Why similar: Point & Click 19%, Hidden Object 15.7%, Horror 13.6%, Minimalist 9.6%, Psychological Horror 8.2%
- #44 SEEING THINGS
69% matchVery Positive96% of 80 reviews2024
Dev: Robot Invader
Windows · Mac
Full tilt surveillance horror. Keep your eyes locked on security cameras for an outrageous collection of horrific anomalies, suspicious movement, and the occasional T-Rex. Observe, detect, survive!
Why similar: Hidden Object 23.7%, Horror 12.8%, Psychological Horror 10.5%, Point & Click 10.2%, Puzzle 8.9%
- #45 THIEF'S SHELTER
69% matchVery Positive95% of 61 reviews2025
Dev: Geo GamesPub: Restless Corp.
Windows
THIEF’S SHELTER is a 3D Point and Click Psychological Adventure where the world mirrors a crumbling mind. Nothing stays still, and even your own thoughts can’t be trusted.
Why similar: Detective 20.5%, Point & Click 19.8%, Exploration 10.3%, Dark 9.7%, Puzzle 9.3%
- #46 Sherlock Holmes: The Devil's Daughter
70% matchMostly Positive80% of 14,468 reviews2016
Dev: Frogwares
Windows
Median: 6.5 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Experience a fantastic adventure with unique gameplay that blends investigation, action and exploration in a breath-taking thriller that will test the limits of your nerves and intelligence. Play as the great detective and track down evil in the darkest corners of London and the human soul…
Why similar: Detective 28.9%, Point & Click 17.6%, Puzzle 11.6%, Mystery 11.4%, Adventure 7.8%
- #47 Demon Hunter 2: New Chapter
72% matchMostly Positive74% of 306 reviews2016
Dev: Brave Giant LTDPub: Artifex Mundi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Save the world from darkness!
Why similar: Hidden Object 36.3%, Point & Click 14.9%, Casual 10.4%, Adventure 10%, Puzzle 7%
- #48 Horns of Fear
71% matchVery Positive92% of 86 reviews2018
Dev: Pixoala
Windows
Horns of Fear is a third-person psychological horror game set in a mysterious mansion...
Why similar: Horror 18.1%, Point & Click 15.5%, Psychological Horror 13.6%, Puzzle 9.9%, Dark 9.4%
- #49 SIMULACRA
70% matchVery Positive90% of 4,678 reviews2017
Dev: Kaigan Games OÜ
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 7.6 hrs≥1hr: 71%
An interactive horror experience of exploring a missing woman’s phone.
Why similar: Detective 20.7%, Point & Click 19.8%, Horror 16.5%, Psychological Horror 10.2%, Puzzle 8.3%
- #50 9 Souls
68% matchVery Positive91% of 64 reviews2025
Dev: Sandstorm in a BottlePub: DreamStudios
Windows
An atmospheric horror journey between reality and madness. Three paths lie ahead only one is free of anomalies. Observe closely. Choose wisely. Save the lost souls.
Why similar: Horror 24.5%, Psychological Horror 19.7%, Puzzle 14.6%, Dark 11.2%, Atmospheric 8.6%
- #51 In Fear I Trust
73% matchMixed49% of 61 reviews2016
Dev: Black Wing FoundationPub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 46%
In Fear I Trust is a critically acclaimed first-person horror adventure. Explore eerie locations, solve puzzles and unravel the dark truth behind a secret soviet experiment in this story-driven psychological thriller.
Why similar: Point & Click 18.7%, Horror 18.7%, Psychological Horror 12.5%, Exploration 11.1%, Puzzle 11%
- #52 ASYLUM
67% matchVery Positive84% of 496 reviews2025
Dev: Senscape
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 78%
An epic supernatural horror adventure and the spiritual successor to cult classic Scratches set in a massive, decaying mental institute. Inspired by H. P. Lovecraft, Hammer Films and twisted Euro Horror from the 80s.
Why similar: Point & Click 23.4%, Horror 18.7%, Psychological Horror 10.7%, Dark 7.5%, Adventure 7.4%
- #53 Sinheritance
66% matchVery Positive96% of 54 reviews2026
Dev: STIM GAMES
Windows
Sinheritance is a terrifying and mind-bending puzzle game. Explore every corner in an intensely oppressive atmosphere to piece together a chilling story. Every step must be taken with caution, for the deepest fears often stem from your own choices and your gradually crumbling sanity.
Why similar: Detective 23.7%, Point & Click 21.4%, Exploration 12.8%, Mystery 11.4%, Puzzle 11%
- #54 Rusty Lake Paradise
67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 7,545 reviews2018
Dev: Rusty Lake
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Rusty Lake Paradise is set on a small remote island which is cursed by the ten plagues of Egypt. Solve all the mysteries of this dark, macabre puzzle adventure. Paradise builds upon the distinctive atmosphere and excitement from the Rusty Lake series.
Why similar: Point & Click 31.3%, Puzzle 19.2%, Horror 11.2%, Psychological Horror 10.2%, Mystery 5.6%
- #55 Blackwell Convergence
69% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 653 reviews2012
Dev: Wadjet Eye Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 74%
The third game in the Blackwell series
Why similar: Point & Click 72.9%, Adventure 15.3%, Mystery 6%, Female Protagonist 4.8%, Indie 0.9%
- #56 Ayasa: Shadows of Silence
67% matchMixed67% of 106 reviews2025
Dev: Aya Games
Windows
A dark tale of survival and conscience, blending platforming, puzzles, and haunting beauty. Journey through surreal lands where every choice shapes the fate of a world on the edge of ruin will you restore the light or embrace the darkness?
Why similar: Horror 21.3%, Dark 13.8%, Psychological Horror 13.2%, Puzzle 12.7%, Survival Horror 11%
- #57 Fragments of Dread - False Haven
65% matchVery Positive92% of 249 reviews2025
Dev: Domnaier
Windows
Fragments of Dread is an episodic psychological horror series. Each episode tells a self-contained story of dread, fear, and survival.
Why similar: Horror 19.5%, Psychological Horror 14.7%, Mystery 10.2%, Exploration 8.9%, Dark 8.9%
- #58 Mind Snares: Alice's Journey
68% matchVery Positive88% of 824 reviews2015
Dev: World-LoomPub: Artifex Mundi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Escape from the Shadow Land!
Why similar: Hidden Object 40.1%, Point & Click 17.1%, Puzzle 8.9%, Casual 7.4%, Adventure 7.2%
- #59 Time Mysteries 3: The Final Enigma
68% matchVery Positive84% of 445 reviews2014
Dev: Artifex Mundi
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 97%
In the face of the looming magical cataclysm, Ester Ambrose has to fight to save her future once again!
Why similar: Hidden Object 42.2%, Point & Click 18.9%, Puzzle 7.3%, Horror 6.1%, Adventure 6.1%
