Games Like Unforgiving - A Northern Hymn

In this future viking horror you awake in a sanctuary of steel and concrete, built to research and exploit the worlds of Yggdrasil, and to house an artifact, buried in the earth aeons ago.First person with a futuristic Norse mythology story. Horror adventure in the realms of Yggdrasil.

Why similar: Mythology 23.9%, Horror 22.5%, Gore 15.1%, Violent 10.9%, Adventure 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: It shares the seed game's focus on Norse mythology, blending it with futuristic, first-person horror elements.

Bramble The Mountain King is a grim adventure set in a world inspired by dark, Nordic fables. Explore the beautiful yet dangerous and twisted land of Bramble in your endeavour to rescue your sister. Traverse a wondrous landscape and survive deadly encounters with Bramble's many hideous creatures.

Why similar: Horror 29.4%, Mythology 28.5%, Gore 15.3%, Survival Horror 10.1%, Atmospheric 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: This game masterfully adapts Nordic folklore into a dark, atmospheric, and visually stunning horror adventure.

Through the Woods is a third-person Norse horror adventure set in a forest on the western shores of Norway that tells the story of a mother and her missing son.

Why similar: Mythology 31.8%, Horror 29.3%, Survival Horror 8.6%, Adventure 8.3%, Indie 6%

Why You'll Like It: Set in a Norwegian forest, this game captures the same eerie, folklore-inspired atmosphere found in the seed game.

Mundaun is a lovingly hand-penciled horror tale set in a dark, secluded valley of The Alps. Explore various areas full of secrets to discover, survive hostile encounters, drive vehicles, fill your inventory, and solve a variety of handcrafted puzzles.

Why similar: Horror 48.4%, First-Person 16%, Atmospheric 10.3%, Adventure 9.9%, Exploration 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: This hand-penciled horror game is deeply rooted in Alpine folklore and delivers a uniquely unsettling, atmospheric experience.

Draugen is a single-player, first-person Fjord Noir mystery set in 1920s Norway. Explore a forgotten coastal village in your search for your missing sister, accompanied by your independent and enigmatic young ward. Norwegian Game of the Year 2019.

Why similar: Horror 34.2%, First-Person 16.6%, Atmospheric 11.8%, Adventure 9.4%, Indie 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: Set in 1920s Norway, this atmospheric mystery captures the isolated and haunting beauty of the Scandinavian landscape.

Northern Canada, 1970. A strange blizzard ravages Atamipek Lake. Step into the shoes of a detective to explore the eerie village, investigate surreal events, and battle the elements to survive. Kona is a chilly interactive tale you won't soon forget.

Why similar: Horror 32.6%, First-Person 13.9%, Survival Horror 12.4%, Atmospheric 9.9%, Adventure 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: This first-person survival game features a snowy, atmospheric setting filled with local folklore and supernatural mysteries.

A first-person, story-driven psychological horror game based on the cinematic lore of the Blair Witch. Explore the haunted grounds of the Black Hills Forest in a harrowing investigation that forces you to confront the evil that resides deep in the woods.

Why similar: Horror 42.4%, Violent 15.4%, First-Person 9%, Survival Horror 8.8%, Adventure 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: It excels at creating a sense of dread within a dense, oppressive forest environment, much like the seed game.

Maid of Sker is a first-person survival horror, set in a remote hotel with a gory and macabre history from Welsh folklore. Brave the nightmares of the Quiet Ones. Do not panic…don’t even breathe!

Why similar: Horror 25%, Gore 16.2%, Violent 13.2%, Survival Horror 9.3%, Stealth 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: This game is based on Welsh folklore and emphasizes stealth and atmospheric horror in a first-person perspective.

From the makers of Heavenly Sword, Enslaved: Odyssey to the West, and DmC: Devil May Cry, comes a warrior’s brutal journey into myth and madness. Set in the Viking age, a broken Celtic warrior embarks on a haunting vision quest into Viking Hell to fight for the soul of her dead lover.

Why similar: Mythology 31.9%, Horror 20.5%, Violent 9.2%, Female Protagonist 8.6%, Atmospheric 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: While third-person, its deep dive into Norse mythology and psychological horror makes it a perfect thematic companion.

Amnesia: The Bunker is a first-person horror game set in a WW1 bunker. A relentless, AI-driven monster stalks you. Survival depends on finding tools, crafting items, and keeping the lights on.

Why similar: Horror 31.1%, Survival Horror 18.3%, Stealth 12.2%, First-Person 10.2%, Atmospheric 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: This title offers a masterclass in first-person, atmospheric survival horror with intense, systemic gameplay.

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

Why similar: Horror 25.2%, Gore 14.5%, Violent 13.3%, Survival Horror 11.5%, Nudity 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: An intense, first-person-feeling psychological horror game that focuses on stealth and survival.

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 53.3%, Survival Horror 14.3%, Violent 6.9%, First-Person 6.8%, Multiplayer 4.4%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a high-intensity, first-person psychological horror experience that relies on atmosphere and environmental storytelling.

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 42.6%, Gore 13.7%, Survival Horror 10.2%, Nudity 10%, First-Person 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: The foundational first-person horror game that defined the genre's focus on vulnerability and atmosphere.

Set in 1944 Italy, Martha Is Dead is an award-winning dark psychological thriller where the lines between truth, superstition, and tragedy blur. Explore a haunting countryside, uncover disturbing memories, and peel back layers of mystery. Every choice shapes the nightmare…are you ready to face it?

Why similar: Horror 36.8%, Nudity 20%, Female Protagonist 9.6%, Atmospheric 8.2%, First-Person 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: This game blends historical setting with dark folklore elements to create a deeply unsettling and atmospheric horror narrative.

Scorn is an atmospheric first-person horror adventure game set in a nightmarish universe of odd forms and somber tapestry.

Why similar: Horror 26%, Gore 22.1%, Nudity 13.6%, Violent 8.8%, First-Person 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: A highly atmospheric, gore-heavy first-person game that focuses on environmental puzzles and unsettling design.

Home Sweet Home is a first-person horror adventure game based on Thai myths and beliefs. The core gameplay focuses on storytelling and stealth to avoid perilous spirits hunting you. Moreover, few puzzles are added into the game, making gameplay more various.

Why similar: Horror 46.6%, Gore 12.4%, Survival Horror 11.8%, First-Person 5.9%, Adventure 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: It utilizes Thai folklore to create a terrifying and culturally distinct first-person horror experience.

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 39.7%, Survival Horror 11.2%, Gore 10%, Violent 8.1%, First-Person 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: A first-person horror game that blends historical mystery with intense, atmospheric survival mechanics.

The Vanishing of Ethan Carter is a first-person story-driven mystery. Purchase this game to get both the original and the Unreal Engine 4 remaster called The Vanishing of Ethan Carter Redux.

Why similar: Horror 38.1%, First-Person 15.2%, Atmospheric 14.9%, Adventure 8.3%, Exploration 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: It focuses on atmospheric exploration and supernatural mystery, capturing a similar sense of isolated dread.

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: Horror 31.2%, Gore 18.8%, Survival Horror 14.4%, First-Person 8.3%, Atmospheric 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: A pinnacle of first-person atmospheric horror that excels at building tension through its environment and narrative.

DreadOut is a third person supernatural horror game where you play as Linda, a high school student trapped in an old abandoned town. Equipped with her trusty smart-phone, she will battle against terrifying encounters and solve mysterious puzzles which will ultimately determine her fate.

Why similar: Horror 63.7%, Survival Horror 10.5%, Female Protagonist 6.6%, Adventure 6.2%, Indie 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: This game focuses on using local mythology and folklore to drive its horror mechanics in a third-person perspective.

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: Horror 42.8%, Survival Horror 23.5%, Atmospheric 9.4%, Adventure 8.6%, Action 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: Despite its top-down perspective, it is one of the most effective folklore-inspired horror games available, focusing on survival and atmosphere.

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: Horror 52%, First-Person 10.1%, Atmospheric 9.8%, Adventure 9%, Gore 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: It focuses on Lovecraftian mythology and investigation, appealing to those who enjoy the lore-heavy aspects of the seed game.

Witch Hunt is a challenging horror themed hunting game that takes place in the 18th century. Main focus of the game is on exploration, non-linearity, and atmosphere.

Why similar: Horror 32.7%, Survival Horror 18.4%, Gore 11.4%, First-Person 7.4%, Atmospheric 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: A slow-burn, atmospheric survival-horror game that focuses on hunting supernatural entities in the wilderness.

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 38.1%, Adventure 13.4%, Gore 10.8%, Violent 9.7%, Female Protagonist 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a unique dual-reality mechanic that enhances its atmospheric and psychological horror elements.

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

Why similar: Horror 49.4%, Survival Horror 13.3%, First-Person 9.4%, Stealth 6.8%, Adventure 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: An early first-person horror title that established the focus on physics-based interaction and atmospheric tension.

Project Nightmares is a survival horror game with a procedural structure, creating unique scares every time you play. A machine will induce you into a dream state, throwing you into a living nightmare firsthand in order to discover the story of Henrietta Kedward, an old woman with a dark past.

Why similar: Horror 20.3%, Gore 15.9%, Nudity 15.2%, Violent 13.2%, Survival Horror 11.3%

Why You'll Like It: A procedural horror game that relies on atmospheric tension and jump scares in a first-person view.

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 50.1%, First-Person 16.2%, Atmospheric 10.1%, Adventure 9.7%, Exploration 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: It is a quintessential first-person psychological horror game that prioritizes environmental storytelling and shifting architecture.

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: Horror 56.1%, Atmospheric 10.3%, Exploration 9%, Adventure 9%, Action 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: An investigative horror game heavily inspired by mythology and eldritch themes.

Agony UNRATED is a first-person, survival horror set in hell. You will begin your journey as a tormented soul within the depths of hell without any memories about your past. The special ability to control people on your path, and possess demons, gives you the measures to survive.

Why similar: Nudity 27.3%, Gore 21.2%, Horror 19.5%, Violent 14.9%, Survival Horror 3.7%

Why You'll Like It: A visceral, gore-heavy horror game that focuses on navigating a nightmarish, atmospheric hellscape.

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: Horror 33.2%, Gore 22.1%, Violent 15.4%, First-Person 7%, Adventure 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: A first-person psychological horror game that excels at creating a sense of dread within a domestic setting.

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

Why similar: Horror 25.2%, Violent 15.9%, Gore 14.3%, Survival Horror 12.4%, First-Person 7.3%

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: Horror 39%, Gore 19.8%, Violent 17.4%, Adventure 6.4%, First-Person 5.8%

Dollhouse is a frightening film noir horror story sure to send shivers down your spine. Survive a horrifying trip into the mind of detective Marie. Piece your past together, but watch your back, as something gravely dangerous is hunting you down.

Why similar: Horror 24.7%, Nudity 17.1%, Gore 14.9%, Survival Horror 9.5%, Adventure 4.6%

Never Again - Horror/first-person Quest. The main essence of the game is research locations and puzzles, plunging in the dramatic story of a little girl suffering from asthma.

Why similar: Horror 30.7%, Survival Horror 17.7%, Stealth 9.7%, First-Person 9.1%, Female Protagonist 7.4%

Paranormal first-person horror, which takes place in an abandoned orphanage. Walk through the corridors of your childhood, but do remember that you're not only one here.

Why similar: Horror 31.6%, Violent 18.6%, Gore 12.8%, Survival Horror 10.7%, First-Person 5.7%

Wick is a survival horror game where ghost stories are brought to life. Explore a local legend about the long lost children in the woods who can still be seen... but only by those who dare to enter alone by candlelight.

Why similar: Horror 46.2%, Survival Horror 18.2%, First-Person 9.5%, Adventure 7%, Indie 6%

Open world horror set in a city in which your worst nightmares have become an everyday part of life. Explore a dense open world of terror, every building a unique location with it's own story to tell. Strung together by the remenants of Hanwell.

Why similar: Horror 30.7%, Gore 12.6%, Survival Horror 12.4%, Nudity 9.5%, Violent 8.1%

Short first-person horror experience with a unique mirror mechanic. Escape from an invisible monster that can be only seen in the reflection.

Why similar: Horror 29.8%, Survival Horror 13.3%, Gore 9.5%, First-Person 9.3%, Violent 8.5%

Gynophobia is a horror themed shooter about abnormal fear of women. Gynophobia is using classic first person shooter gameplay, to convey story about Mark, who is suffering from different phobias, including abnormal fear of woman.

Why similar: Horror 28.5%, Survival Horror 16.6%, Nudity 10.6%, Gore 8.3%, First-Person 7.4%

A psychological horror of seeking satisfaction on the border of two intertwining worlds. An intriguing plot with erotic and occult themes guides the player's character through the Yelvertons' Victorian mansion and a perverse land inspired by Lovecraft's works and paintings of Zdzisław Beksiński.

Why similar: Nudity 39.2%, Horror 23.7%, Gore 12.6%, Violent 11.9%, First-Person 3.7%

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: Horror 28.2%, Violent 15.7%, Survival Horror 10.8%, Gore 10.4%, Adventure 6.4%

Get pulled into the nightmares of reality as you play as an abducted girl from the ger district of Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. Uncover a secret organization that deals in human trafficking and other horrendous activities. Try to escape from the scariest place on earth!

Why similar: Gore 28.5%, Violent 20.5%, Horror 20.4%, Adventure 6.6%, Stealth 5.5%

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

Why similar: Horror 47.1%, Survival Horror 11.9%, Gore 8.7%, First-Person 7.1%, Adventure 6.9%

Open the doors between your everyday reality and a dark unholy world to unveil the mystery of the disappearance of your child. Explore both worlds to find clues, solve puzzles, decide whether you infiltrate or fight brutal enemies and stand up to an aberrant establishment.

Why similar: Horror 20.1%, Gore 16.7%, Violent 14.5%, Stealth 9.3%, First-Person 8%

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: Horror 38.7%, Violent 18.2%, Gore 11.9%, Adventure 6.9%, First-Person 6.4%

Agony is a first-person, survival horror set in hell. You will begin your journey as a tormented soul within the depths of hell without any memories about your past. The special ability to control people on your path, and possess demons, gives you the measures to survive.

Why similar: Horror 26.1%, Nudity 23.6%, Gore 17.5%, Violent 9.7%, Survival Horror 8%

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

Why similar: Horror 25.8%, Gore 13.8%, Survival Horror 13.8%, Violent 11.2%, First-Person 7.7%

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 40.1%, Adventure 14.2%, First-Person 11.8%, Indie 10.9%, Action 10.8%

Hegis' Grasp is a story-driven, atmospheric survival horror game. Play as Henry Wood, a curious journalist investigating rumors of what is happening to the once peaceful village, Hegis. It will be up to you how this story ends, but first, you must survive the insanity of the natives within this damned place.

Why similar: Gore 26.7%, Violent 22.9%, Horror 19.9%, Survival Horror 11%, Adventure 7.7%

Find your way back home before Metsänpeitto, an otherworldly plane of existence, consumes you. Lempo is a psychological horror game inspired by Finnish mythology with an emphasis on exploration.

Why similar: Mythology 36.6%, Horror 31.2%, Survival Horror 12.9%, First-Person 7.2%, Adventure 3.9%

Try to survive through the night in a house that's trying its best to kill you and your family.

Why similar: Horror 41.9%, Gore 21.3%, Violent 13%, Adventure 5.4%, Atmospheric 4.8%

Become a demonic priestess of lust and use her unique skills to take revenge on your enemies. Regain your kingdom making hell tremble under your hooves! Leave no one alive if they won't bend the knee.

Why similar: Nudity 34.2%, Gore 18.1%, Horror 12.3%, Violent 12.3%, Female Protagonist 5.7%

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: Horror 24.1%, Gore 16.3%, Survival Horror 12.9%, Violent 12.8%, First-Person 8.6%

The tragic fate brings you, a simple night guard, to an abandoned school. Plunge into a horrifying story and get to the bottom of the secret that this spectre of the long-gone Soviet era has in store.

Why similar: Gore 21.2%, Horror 20.4%, Violent 14.8%, Survival Horror 10.8%, Stealth 7.6%

HELLSEED is a first-person horror adventure that combines puzzles, action, and a chilling narrative. In a dark world full of supernatural threats, you’ll need to solve complex puzzles and manage your sanity. This isn’t just a fight for survival—it's a journey into the depths of terror.

Why similar: Horror 26.8%, Survival Horror 12.8%, Gore 12.5%, Stealth 10.1%, First-Person 7.2%

An award-winning narrative thriller about a blind woman’s journey to uncover the truth about the mansion from her nightmares, or else become one of its victims.

Why similar: Horror 53%, Adventure 10.4%, Indie 9.3%, Female Protagonist 9.1%, First-Person 8.2%

Medusa’s Labyrinth is a very short mythological first-person horror game set in ancient Greece. It takes myths and legends that have stayed with us for over 2000 years and mix them together with modern gameplay. The game let's you explore murky catacombs and follow along a classic, tragic story.

Why similar: Horror 52.8%, Mythology 13.9%, Adventure 6.5%, Multiplayer 5.7%, First-Person 5.3%

Discover the true meaning of fear in Alien: Isolation, a survival horror set in an atmosphere of constant dread and mortal danger.

Why similar: Horror 38.7%, Survival Horror 18.4%, Stealth 9.8%, First-Person 8%, Atmospheric 6%

A third person survival horror game. Search for key objects, solve puzzles and face dangers in order to escape. Inspired by the old survival horror, with two playable characters and modern mechanics delve into the narrative story of Selene's Unbearable night.

Why similar: Horror 41%, Survival Horror 21.5%, Adventure 8.9%, Female Protagonist 8.1%, Action 7.6%

“I didn't care about this ship… facility… whatever… Had to… Something, deep in my brain, deep in my flesh, boiled inside to remember…”

Why similar: Horror 26.1%, Nudity 20.1%, Gore 19.3%, Violent 14%, Survival Horror 8.6%