Games Like UMIGARI | ウミガリ

DREDGE is a single-player fishing adventure with a sinister undercurrent. Sell your catch, upgrade your boat, and dredge the depths for long-buried secrets. Explore a mysterious archipelago and discover why some things are best left forgotten.

Why similar: Fishing 28.6% ★, Lovecraftian 19.8%, Sailing 12.6% ★, Inventory Management 10.6%, Exploration 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: This is the definitive companion to UMIGARI, perfectly blending fishing, boat upgrades, and Lovecraftian horror in an open-world setting.

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

Why similar: Horror 34%, Psychological Horror 26.6%, First-Person 13.8%, Exploration 10.6%, Surreal 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: It captures the claustrophobic, terrifying isolation of being trapped in a small vessel in an alien, underwater environment.

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: Hunting 29.5% ★, Survival Horror 17.2%, FPS 11.7%, Horror 11.3%, Open World 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: A slow-paced, atmospheric hunting game that shares the tense, first-person survival-horror feel of stalking prey in the wilderness.

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 45.3%, Horror 17.3%, Psychological Horror 15.6%, First-Person 9.6%, Exploration 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a highly atmospheric, first-person horror experience centered on isolation and survival in a maritime environment.

A slow burn retro horror game, in which you arrive at the old lighthouse on a small island near the coast of the United States. After the previous keeper has gone missing, you need to take over his duties and watch after the light.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 42.6%, Horror 19.7%, Psychological Horror 12.5%, Surreal 11.7%, First-Person 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: This game excels at building a thick, Lovecraftian atmosphere of isolation and dread in a coastal setting.

Descend into the depths of an alien underwater world filled with wonder and peril. Craft equipment, pilot submarines and out-smart wildlife to explore lush coral reefs, volcanoes, cave systems, and more - all while trying to survive.

Why similar: Horror 28.8%, Open World 20.2%, Survival Horror 20.1%, Exploration 18.9%, First-Person 12%

Why You'll Like It: An essential survival-exploration game that masterfully builds tension and fear while navigating the mysteries of an alien ocean.

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: Lovecraftian 39.3%, FPS 13.3%, Horror 11.9%, Mythology 10.5%, Psychological Horror 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: A direct exploration of Lovecraftian themes that focuses on the psychological and cosmic horror elements found in the deep.

Catch & Cook is a fishing adventure game in which you are not only a fisherman, but also a restaurant owner. Explore the ocean, catch fish and cook them in your own restaurant. A wide variety of fish, recipes and gameplay mechanics await you. So, what are you waiting for?

Why similar: Sailing 42.8% ★, Fishing 41.9% ★, Immersive Sim 7.7%, Exploration 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: It mirrors the core loop of fishing, sailing, and exploration, though with a more grounded and adventurous tone.

You are the Warden. Enter the dense cornfields and gather the resources your village desperately needs. But beware: you are not alone. Build a deck of abilities and choose your weapons to face the growing dangers of the night. With a relentless monster after you, will you make it out alive?

Why similar: Hunting 31.3% ★, Lovecraftian 28.2%, Survival Horror 15.6%, Horror 9.5%, First-Person 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: A tense, first-person survival-horror game that emphasizes atmospheric dread and the feeling of being hunted while you hunt.

LOSE YOUR MIND. EAT YOUR CREW. DIE. Take the helm of your steamship and set sail for the unknown! Sunless Sea is a game of discovery, loneliness and frequent death, set in the award-winning Victorian Gothic universe of Fallen London.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 59.5%, Exploration 17.9%, Horror 10.5%, Open World 6.5%, Story Rich 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: A gothic, Lovecraftian sailing game that emphasizes exploration, resource management, and the dangers of the unknown deep.

Skinwalker Hunt is a horror themed hunting game from the creator of Witch Hunt. Main focus of the game is on exploration, non-linear gameplay, and atmosphere.

Why similar: Hunting 29.3% ★, Survival Horror 14.7%, Nonlinear 9.8%, FPS 9.7%, Horror 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the methodical, first-person hunting mechanics and atmospheric tension found in survival-horror games.

A Game Boy styled fishing horror adventure

Why similar: Fishing 69.8% ★, Horror 30.2%

Why You'll Like It: A short, unsettling horror experience that subverts the relaxing nature of fishing into something much more sinister.

A short first-person point & click survival horror game where you're a prisoner tasked with crabbing for priceless Southern King Crabs to pay off your debt to the Feudostate. Navigate the harsh waters of the Antarctic and defend your ship from the threats that dwell under the icy waters.

Why similar: Fishing 58.3% ★, Nonlinear 11.9%, Horror 8.9%, First-Person 8%, FPS 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: A short, atmospheric 3D adventure that focuses on the solitary nature of fishing in a mysterious environment.

To make some money from an old man, you are asked to fish at the forbidden Shinto shrine.

Why similar: Fishing 43.7% ★, Horror 11.9%, Surreal 11.8%, Psychological Horror 10.6%, Survival Horror 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: A short, story-rich horror game that uses fishing as a central mechanic to build its unsettling narrative.

The loan shark is coming for you. Catch enough fish to repay your debt before it is too late. Go fish.

Why similar: Fishing 49.9% ★, Surreal 12.7%, Psychological Horror 12.7%, Horror 9.7%, First-Person 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: Blends fishing with psychological horror and dark humor, offering a unique narrative-driven experience.

Following Seas is a game about ships and the sea. Transport cargo, fish, and fight the weather in an unforgiving open world. Featuring elements of realistic ship management, you can use the stars to navigate, batten the hatches, and get lost beyond the edges of the map.

Why similar: Sailing 40.9% ★, Fishing 31.3% ★, Immersive Sim 8.3%, Open World 6.1%, Exploration 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a more simulation-heavy approach to sailing and naval life, perfect for those who enjoy the maritime aspect of the seed game.

Relax, and fish in a very strange lake.

Why similar: Fishing 73.2% ★, Horror 14.6%, Psychological Horror 7.7%, 3D 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: A casual yet eerie fishing game that emphasizes the discovery of strange, supernatural elements beneath the water.

Barotrauma is a 2D co-op submarine simulator – in space, with survival horror and RPG elements. Steer your submarine, complete missions, fight monsters, fix leaks, operate machinery, man the guns and craft items, and stay alert: danger in Barotrauma doesn’t announce itself!

Why similar: Survival Horror 56.9%, Horror 34.9%, Psychological Horror 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: Features complex submarine management and intense, Lovecraftian underwater survival against terrifying creatures.

Fishing Grind is a first person 1-6 player co-op fishing game with a twist. The place you are fishing may not always be safe...

Why similar: Fishing 45.3% ★, Survival Horror 26.8%, Nonlinear 14.2%, Immersive Sim 9.2%, 3D 4.5%

Why You'll Like It: Combines realistic fishing mechanics with survival-horror elements, creating a unique tension during the hunt.

How much can you collect before the ship goes under? How will you use what you have? Act fast and make constant choices to escape the sea or become its next victim.

Why similar: Fishing 58.7% ★, Survival Horror 30.9%, Horror 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: A survival-horror title that uses fishing as a backdrop for a narrative-heavy, choice-based experience.

Junji Ito Maniac: An Infinite Gaol is a first-person survival horror game inspired by Junji Ito's psychological horror and eerie aesthetics. This work centers on the twisted potential of human nature and fear of the unknown, taking you on a journey of survival where memory and mystery intertwine.

Why similar: Survival Horror 26.4%, Lovecraftian 19.2%, Horror 17.4%, Exploration 13.2%, First-Person 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: A first-person horror exploration game that captures the surreal and grotesque aesthetic often associated with Japanese horror.

From the creators of Amnesia: The Dark Descent comes SOMA, a sci-fi horror game set below the waves of the Atlantic ocean. Struggle to survive a hostile world that will make you question your very existence.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 32.9%, Survival Horror 19%, Horror 15.2%, Psychological Horror 12.6%, Exploration 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: A masterclass in underwater existential horror that emphasizes exploration and the psychological weight of isolation.

Enter the dangerous world of king crab fishing in the deadly Bering Sea! Take command of your own fishing vessel, use realistic equipment, combat hazardous Alaskan waters and become the world's best crab catcher!

Why similar: Sailing 44.3% ★, Fishing 40% ★, Open World 8.9%, First-Person 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a realistic, high-stakes fishing simulation that captures the harsh reality of working on the open sea.

GONE Fishing is a 1-8 player survival horror game where you and your friends must work together to stay alive, by fishing. The only way to survive is to keep feeding the lake’s insatiable hunger before it feeds on you. Can you satisfy the hunger... or will you become the next offering?

Why similar: Fishing 55.6% ★, Horror 16.6%, Survival Horror 14%, First-Person 8.7%, 3D 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: A horror-themed fishing game that introduces multiplayer elements to the survival-horror genre.

A top-down action roguelite about catching fish, fighting them, selling their bones, and catching more fish. Upgrade your boat and weapons, hunt down sea monster bounties, delve into eldritch mysteries, and try to pay off a cosmic debt millennia in the making.

Why similar: Fishing 57.1% ★, Sailing 27% ★, Post-apocalyptic 7.1%, Surreal 5.9%, Nonlinear 2.9%

Why You'll Like It: An action-heavy, roguelike take on fishing that leans into the bizarre and chaotic nature of the sport.

Face the supernatural dangers of the Olympic Exclusion Zone with a car as your only lifeline in this driving survival adventure! Scavenge resources, load up your trusty station wagon, and drive like hell to make it through alive.

Why similar: Survival Horror 31.1%, Post-apocalyptic 15.9%, Exploration 15.2%, Horror 13.7%, First-Person 11.9%

Why You'll Like It: While vehicle-based, it captures the same atmospheric, survival-focused exploration of a hostile, supernatural environment.

Hunt wild animals across vast landscapes in an action-packed hunting FPS. Track your target, line up the perfect shot, and inspect every hit on detailed animal models.

Why similar: Hunting 35.8% ★, Fishing 26.4% ★, FPS 11.6%, Shooter 6.8%, Open World 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: A first-person hunting game that focuses on the mechanics of tracking and shooting in an open-world environment.

Commercial fishing on the Barents Sea! Take the helm of your very own fishing boat in Fishing: Barents Sea and explore the vastness of the Barents Sea in search for the best fishing zones. Start out small and earn officially licensed Scanmar Equipment and the officially licensed Hermes trawler.

Why similar: Fishing 72.5% ★, Open World 14.4%, Sailing 13.1% ★

Why You'll Like It: A dedicated fishing simulation that provides a deep, open-world experience for those who enjoy the maritime lifestyle.

Join Norah, a woman plagued by a mysterious illness, in her search for her missing husband in this adventure puzzle game set on a lush island paradise. Immerse yourself in stunning visuals and unlock forbidden secrets in a moving tale of mystery and love.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 55.5%, First-Person 12.8%, Surreal 12%, Exploration 10%, Story Rich 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: A first-person exploration game that leans heavily into Lovecraftian mythology and the mystery of remote, coastal locations.

Start out on an island with a basic rod. Progress into a radar-wielding master fisher-cat scouring the sea for the biggest and baddest fish. Each fish has unique behaviors that you will learn to exploit as you tailor your arsenal of fishing rods to suit your style of play. Mrrrow!

Why similar: Fishing 52% ★, Sailing 37.9% ★, Exploration 6.8%, Psychological Horror 3.3%

Dodge and carve your way through swarms of terrifying sea creatures controlled by Death, a vicious giant mind-controlling Kraken that haunts your every move. Scavenge for hidden treasure to unlock weapons, and upgrades to help you in your fight for survival. Every dive reveals a new nightmare.

Why similar: Hunting 39.3% ★, Survival Horror 22.7%, FPS 14%, Horror 8.4%, Shooter 6.7%

Dreadline: Net Quota is a chaotic co-op game for up to 6 players set on dangerous seas. Catch fish with different rods or spearfishing, keep your boat afloat as systems fail, and survive unpredictable encounters without drowning as everything falls apart.

Why similar: Fishing 47.5% ★, Survival Horror 18.1%, Horror 12.6%, First-Person 8.5%, Exploration 8.1%

Open Fishing XL is an open world fishing game focused on creating a relaxing experience. Fill out a book with 115 fish species, buy rods, items, boats and more, explore the large map, identify cute insects, draw your own map, and enjoy fishing without worries with intuitive fishing mechanics.

Why similar: Fishing 37.7% ★, Hunting 35% ★, Open World 7%, Inventory Management 6.3%, Exploration 6.2%

Goo Deer is a dark first-person gas station management game set in a foggy world addicted to the strange drink Goo Deer. Craft and sell new flavors, manage inventory, hire employees, and hunt deer in the misty forest for ingredients while something dangerous stalks the fog.

Why similar: Hunting 34.4% ★, Survival Horror 14.5%, Inventory Management 14.1%, Horror 9.8%, Immersive Sim 9.5%

Hunt fish solo or in co-op. Haul them in and take them down with crazy guns. Try out different baits and rods, explore unique locations, and complete your fish collection in the atlas. Or just kick back by the campfire with friends in this wild webfishing adventure 🎣 🐟 💥

Why similar: Fishing 56.6% ★, FPS 17.1%, Shooter 11%, First-Person 9.8%, 3D 5.5%

The Angler is an open world fishing game that can be played solo or with friends. Discover and catch a wide variety of unique fish species, from common to rare, on your journey to become a master angler.

Why similar: Fishing 37.6% ★, Hunting 33.1% ★, Immersive Sim 10.5%, Open World 7.3%, Exploration 5.9%

You just arrived in hell. Nothing left to to do but contemplate the life you lived, and fish. Fish out ancient treasures, upgrade your fishing abilities, and face your biggest regrets in this narrative fishing game! Will you manage to fish out Lucifer's crown and earn another chance at life?

Why similar: Fishing 70.8% ★, Surreal 20.9%, Story Rich 4.4%, 3D 3.9%

A starving castaway on a deserted island discovers that a fast food restaurant appears once the sun goes down. As if beckoning him inside in his most desperate hour of need, this stranded soul will have to work for his meal...and for his life!

Why similar: Fishing 37.6% ★, Survival Horror 19.3%, Surreal 13%, Psychological Horror 11.7%, First-Person 8.3%

The Shore VR is a first-person story-driven game with an atmospheric environment and narrations. You will play the role of a man who ends up on a mysterious island. Strong elements of Lovecraftian horror, struggle to survive in an unknown world.

Why similar: Lovecraftian 26.7%, Mythology 17.7%, FPS 10.6%, Survival Horror 8.9%, Psychological Horror 8.2%

A creepy-cozy co-op fishing game for 1–6 players with proximity voice chat. Explore a haunted swamp for rare fish, sell your haul by the pound, and try to survive what hunts you in the dark.

Why similar: Fishing 50.2% ★, FPS 14.5%, Horror 11%, Exploration 10.2%, First-Person 9.2%

Missing Children | 行方不明 is a Japanese horror-themed adventure game about a bully detective searching for reported missing children.

Why similar: Horror 38.8%, Psychological Horror 16.9%, Surreal 14%, First-Person 11.6%, Exploration 8.1%

Walking simulator. Explore, admire and listen. Uncanny. Relaxing. Unnerving. Eerie. Immersive. No monsters chasing you or jumping at your screen, but can feel oppressive at times by invoking fears of getting lost, the dark, tight spaces and liminal space architecture. Inspired by backrooms.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 25.6%, Surreal 23.2%, Nonlinear 17.8%, Exploration 14.9%, First-Person 13.6%

Far Fishing is a short and relaxing fishing game. Set off on a journey to the edge of the world, catching a variety of fish and upgrading your boat along the way.

Why similar: Fishing 86.1% ★, Exploration 13.9%

Night Delivery | 例外配達 is a psychological Japanese horror adventure game.

Why similar: Horror 41.3%, Psychological Horror 29.9%, First-Person 12.3%, Exploration 11.9%, Story Rich 4.6%

Shinkansen 0 | 新幹線 0号 is a game set in Japan where players are tasked with finding anomalies in the Shinkansen. (Japanese bullet train)

Why similar: Horror 31.7%, Psychological Horror 26.9%, Immersive Sim 22.6%, First-Person 10.2%, 3D 6.7%

Intergalactic Fishing is a fishing RPG that features procedurally generated content and graphics. Travel to lakes all over the universe and catch unique fish, explore uncharted lakes and sell data, complete quests, upgrade your gear, compete in fishing tournaments, design your own lures, and more!

Why similar: Fishing 75.5% ★, Exploration 12.1%, Open World 8.6%, Story Rich 3.7%

Play as Sam and fish to your hearts content, sell fish you've caught, collect better gear, and use it to explore the depths of the mysterious lake, but be warned as no one knows what lies at the bottom. Wretched Depths is a PSX-style horror fishing game created by students at the University of Utah.

Why similar: Fishing 55.6% ★, Horror 15.6%, Psychological Horror 9.9%, Exploration 9%, 3D 5.5%

Experience backrooms like never before. Dreamcore is the ultimate psychological exploration game, set in the largest liminal world ever made. No guides, no path—only intuition. Will you keep your bearings in a world designed to make you lose them?

Why similar: Nonlinear 21%, Surreal 18.5%, Psychological Horror 15.7%, Horror 15.1%, Exploration 12.5%

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 34.2%, Survival Horror 27%, Psychological Horror 14.9%, First-Person 10.4%, Exploration 7.6%

"Trapped in a cocoon, the silkworm weaves her final dream." Hollow Cocoon is a first-person horror adventure game set in 1980s Japan. Immerse yourself in meticulously recreated environments as you venture into the depths of unspeakable horrors that await you.

Why similar: Survival Horror 26.8%, Horror 18.9%, Psychological Horror 16.5%, Surreal 14.2%, First-Person 10.3%

Survival simulator in extreme conditions. The game takes place in the Arctic ocean. The pilot of a cargo plane makes a hard landing on the water. To survive, the player will have to search for a cargo washed up on the shore.

Why similar: Sailing 33.9% ★, Fishing 30.6% ★, Hunting 24.1% ★, Open World 6.5%, First-Person 4.9%

Submarine’s haunted! Hunt and be hunted in this horror dungeon crawler inspired by the decay of the Soviet Union (and immersive RPGs from the 90s).

Why similar: Lovecraftian 29.6%, Survival Horror 17.2%, FPS 15.3%, Immersive Sim 13%, Horror 9.4%

Bored of waiting for a bite? Would you like to catch some fish? You're lucky - in Ultimate Fishing Simulator, fish bite like crazy! Spinning, float fishing, ground fishing, and more! Comprehensive fishing simulator that allows using various techniques, in different places around the world!

Why similar: Fishing 54.4% ★, Immersive Sim 12.7%, Exploration 7.7%, FPS 7.7%, Open World 6.3%

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 44.1%, Horror 15%, Psychological Horror 14.4%, Exploration 10.8%, First-Person 10%

Worldwide Sports Fishing is a 3D fishing simulation with fishing waters all around the globe. Special feature: you can recommend your dream fishing water and if possible it will get into the game! The Game is constantly evolving.

Why similar: Fishing 57.9% ★, FPS 20.5%, Open World 10.9%, First-Person 10.7%

Most epic fishing simulator with minor horror theme

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 36.2%, Surreal 14.1%, Psychological Horror 11%, Post-apocalyptic 10.7%, Horror 10.6%

A juicy first-person incremental game about growing berries and tossing them down an ominous hole. Earn money and upgrades. Make new friends with sentient berry pals. Grow and control the hole as you unearth why nobody leaves this accursed garden. Bury it all, Berry everything.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 30.6%, Surreal 26.1%, First-Person 21.9%, 3D 13.7%, Horror 7.7%

Fish around the globe using float, bottom, spinning, or casting gear, and catch over 60 realistic fish species. Play solo or online in normal, realistic, or sandbox mode! Explore stunning locations, switch to an underwater cam, and fill your trophy room!

Why similar: Fishing 61.4% ★, Inventory Management 16.7%, Immersive Sim 12.3%, First-Person 9.5%

A first-person dog sledding horror game. Play as a sled dog musher hired to transport a scientist deep into the unforgiving wastes of the arctic.

Why similar: Horror 36.7%, Surreal 33.2%, First-Person 22%, 3D 8.1%