Games Like Until Dawn™

When the sun goes down on the last night of summer camp, nine teenage counselors are plunged into an unpredictable night of horror. The only thing worse than the blood-drenched locals and creatures hunting them are the unimaginable choices you must make to help them survive.

Why similar: Choices Matter 32.6%, Horror 17.9%, Multiple Endings 17.3%, Cinematic 12.2%, Quick-Time Events 6.5% ★

Why You'll Like It: Developed by the same studio, this game perfectly mirrors the teen-slasher horror aesthetic and high-stakes choice mechanics of Until Dawn.

The shadow of Frank Stone looms over Cedar Hills, a town forever altered by his violent past. As a group of young friends are about to discover, Stone’s blood-soaked legacy cuts deep, leaving scars across families, generations, and the very fabric of reality itself.

Why similar: Choices Matter 18.9%, Multiple Endings 13.5%, Horror 13.3%, Choose Your Own Adventure 12.5%, Interactive Fiction 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: Set in the Dead by Daylight universe, this narrative-driven horror game emphasizes the same cinematic exploration and decision-making found in Supermassive titles.

Detroit: Become Human puts the destiny of both mankind and androids in your hands, taking you to a near future where machines have become more intelligent than humans. Every choice you make affects the outcome of the game, with one of the most intricately branching narratives ever created.

Why similar: Choices Matter 34.7%, Multiple Endings 21.5%, Cinematic 15.9%, Story Rich 10.5%, Emotional 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: This title offers a high-production cinematic experience where complex branching paths and player choices significantly alter the fate of multiple protagonists.

A group of documentary film makers receive a mysterious call inviting them to a modern-day replica of serial killer H.H. Holmes ‘Murder Castle’. But on arrival they soon discover they’re being watched, and even manipulated, and suddenly there is much more at stake than just their ratings…

Why similar: Choices Matter 24.9%, Multiple Endings 17.7%, Horror 17.6%, Third Person 8%, Cinematic 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: It features a classic slasher-inspired premise where players must navigate a deadly trap-filled environment while managing the survival of their group.

At the close of the Iraq War, Special Forces hunting for weapons of mass destruction unearth something far deadlier – a buried Sumerian temple containing a nest of unearthly creatures. To survive the night below, they must forge a brotherhood with their enemies from the world above.

Why similar: Choices Matter 31.2%, Horror 22.6%, Multiple Endings 19.8%, Story Rich 8.1%, Mystery 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: This entry in the anthology series provides a tense, cinematic horror experience with a heavy focus on character relationships and survival-based decision-making.

The Dark Pictures Anthology is a series of stand-alone, branching cinematic horror games that can also be played online with a friend. In Man of Medan, five friends set sail on a holiday diving trip that soon changes into something much more sinister.

Why similar: Choices Matter 37.1%, Horror 21.7%, Cinematic 14.1%, Quick-Time Events 6.2% ★, Story Rich 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: As the first entry in the anthology, it captures the signature Supermassive style of branching horror narratives and cooperative decision-making.

Trapped and isolated in the abandoned town of Little Hope, 4 college students and their teacher must escape the nightmarish apparitions that relentlessly pursue them through an impenetrable fog.

Why similar: Horror 26.3%, Multiple Endings 22.9%, Choices Matter 11.9%, Quick-Time Events 11.5% ★, Story Rich 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: This game blends psychological horror with the signature choice-based gameplay, forcing players to confront past traumas to ensure character survival.

Experience a gripping psychological thriller filled with innumerable twists and turns. The hunt is on for a murderer known only as the Origami Killer. Four characters, each following their own leads, must take part in a desperate attempt to prevent the killer from claiming a new victim.

Why similar: Choices Matter 28.2%, Multiple Endings 18%, Cinematic 11.5%, Interactive Fiction 8.6%, Story Rich 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: A pioneer of the interactive drama genre, this game focuses on a gritty mystery where every action has lasting consequences on the story's outcome.

The Walking Dead: The Telltale Definitive Series contains all 4 Seasons, 400 Days, and The Walking Dead: Michonne, which includes over 50 hours of gameplay across 23 unique episodes.

Why similar: Choices Matter 25.5%, Interactive Fiction 14.3%, Horror 13.5%, Multiple Endings 13.4%, Choose Your Own Adventure 12.9%

Why You'll Like It: This series is the gold standard for choice-based storytelling, where emotional investment in characters makes every decision feel incredibly heavy.

Explore the entangled lives of two families across thirty years in an original interactive drama from INTERIOR/NIGHT. Starting in 1998 with a robbery-gone-wrong, the character's lives depend on the choices you make.

Why similar: Choices Matter 23.9%, Choose Your Own Adventure 18.7%, Cinematic 14.5%, Multiple Endings 13.3%, Story Rich 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: An interactive drama that focuses heavily on the consequences of player choices, offering a gritty and grounded narrative experience.

A unique psychological action thriller delivered by A-list Hollywood performances by Elliot Page and Willem Dafoe, Beyond: Two Souls takes you on a thrilling journey across the globe as you play out the remarkable life of Jodie Holmes.

Why similar: Choices Matter 34.1%, Cinematic 15.8%, Story Rich 10.8%, Horror 10.1%, Quick-Time Events 7.1% ★

Why You'll Like It: This cinematic adventure offers a deeply personal, choice-driven narrative that explores supernatural themes through high-quality motion capture performances.

Experience the BAFTA award-winning story of Life is Strange now beautifully remastered with enhanced visuals and vastly improved animation using mocap technology.

Why similar: Choices Matter 34.3%, Multiple Endings 20.2%, Story Rich 10.9%, Cinematic 9.3%, Emotional 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: While less focused on horror, it shares the core DNA of choice-driven narrative games where character relationships are central to the experience.

Alex Chen hides her 'curse': the psychic power of Empathy, the ability to absorb the emotions of others. When her brother dies in a so-called accident, Alex must embrace her power to find the truth.

Why similar: Choices Matter 26.7%, Choose Your Own Adventure 18.8%, Multiple Endings 15.3%, Story Rich 7.9%, Cinematic 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: This entry features a strong narrative focus and emotional decision-making that will appeal to fans of the character-driven aspects of Until Dawn.

Investigating a letter from his late wife, James returns to where they made so many memories - Silent Hill. What he finds is a ghost town, prowled by disturbing monsters and cloaked in deep fog. Confront the monsters, solve puzzles, and search for traces of your wife in this remake of SILENT HILL 2.

Why similar: Horror 29.8%, Multiple Endings 15.9%, Story Rich 12.6%, Cinematic 10.7%, Atmospheric 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: For players who love the atmospheric and psychological dread of Until Dawn, this survival horror masterpiece provides an unparalleled sense of unease.

Erica is a live-action, FMV thriller that puts you directly at the heart of the mystery. Your choices, your consequences.

Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 23%, Choices Matter 21.1%, Interactive Fiction 17.7%, Multiple Endings 13.9%, Cinematic 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: This FMV-based interactive thriller offers a unique, tactile way to make choices that directly impact the branching narrative.

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 27%, Cinematic 20.6%, Story Rich 12.3%, Mystery 9.1%, Atmospheric 9%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, atmospheric psychological horror game that uses a narrative-heavy approach to explore disturbing themes in a realistic setting.

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 22.2%, Multiple Endings 16.1%, Interactive Fiction 12.4%, Story Rich 8.4%, Emotional 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: A deeply atmospheric psychological horror game that focuses on environmental storytelling and the unraveling of a fractured mind.

The small town of Basswood will be changed forever by ex-investigative journalist Sam Higgs in this thrilling narrative experience from award-winning studio DON'T NOD. Will you find the truth – no matter the cost?

Why similar: Choices Matter 22.5%, Interactive Fiction 16.9%, Choose Your Own Adventure 14.6%, Cinematic 13.9%, Third Person 8%

Why You'll Like It: A psychological mystery game that relies on exploration and choice-based dialogue to uncover the truth behind a dark, small-town secret.

From the makers of the 2012 Game of the Year: The Walking Dead, comes a thriller based on the award-winning Fables comic books. As Bigby Wolf you will discover that a brutal, bloody murder is just a taste of things to come in a game series where your every decision can have enormous consequences.

Why similar: Choices Matter 22.6%, Choose Your Own Adventure 20.9%, Multiple Endings 18.4%, Story Rich 8.8%, Cinematic 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: A gritty, choice-driven mystery that excels at building tension and forcing players to make difficult moral decisions under pressure.

Discover the award-winning game that inspired the critically acclaimed television show. Guide Joel and Ellie through a post-apocalyptic America, and encounter unforgettable allies and enemies in The Last of Us™.

Why similar: Horror 26.5%, Cinematic 19%, Story Rich 14.4%, Third Person 12%, Emotional 10.9%

Why You'll Like It: While more action-oriented, its cinematic presentation and intense focus on character survival make it a must-play for fans of Until Dawn's story quality.

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 37.6%, Choices Matter 14.1%, Story Rich 12.1%, Atmospheric 10.5%, Mystery 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: A Lovecraftian horror game that incorporates RPG elements and choice-based investigation to determine the protagonist's sanity and survival.

Share thoughts and hot food with your last ever clients, as you wait for the world to end.

Why similar: Choose Your Own Adventure 20.7%, Choices Matter 19.1%, Horror 17.2%, Multiple Endings 16%, Interactive Fiction 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: A short but impactful choice-based horror game that focuses on dialogue and branching outcomes in a high-tension situation.

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 47.8%, Cinematic 14%, Adventure 12.3%, Story Rich 8.8%, Atmospheric 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: A psychological horror game that excels at building dread through exploration and atmospheric tension in a dense, claustrophobic setting.

Fahrenheit (known as Indigo Prophecy in North America) was a breakthrough in interactive narrative. This newly remastered edition features updated textures in HD, expanded controller support, and is based on the uncut and uncensored international version of the game.

Why similar: Choices Matter 21.9%, Quick-Time Events 19.1% ★, Story Rich 14.3%, Cinematic 11.7%, Horror 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: This classic interactive thriller set the stage for modern choice-based games with its blend of supernatural mystery and cinematic gameplay.

Experience a Narrative Adventure where your choices and character growth truly matter. As a member of a 1793 secret society, live a tale of intrigue and manipulation on the hunt for your missing mother.

Why similar: Choices Matter 40%, Choose Your Own Adventure 10.9%, Story Rich 10.1%, Adventure 8.9%, Horror 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: This narrative adventure features a unique social-influence system where your choices and dialogue decisions permanently shape the story and character fates.

Experience the winner of over 300 Game of the Year awards, now on PC. Discover Ellie and Abby’s story with graphical enhancements, gameplay modes like the roguelike survival experience No Return, and more.

Why similar: Horror 31.7%, Story Rich 18.9%, Third Person 15.5%, Emotional 13.3%, Atmospheric 7.8%

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 20%, Choices Matter 18.6%, Cinematic 16%, Third Person 10.7%, Story Rich 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: This game features a permadeath system for its cast of characters, creating a similar sense of tension and fragility found in Until Dawn.

Enter the fractured psyche of Bruce Wayne and discover the powerful and far-reaching consequences of your choices as the Dark Knight.

Why similar: Choices Matter 38%, Choose Your Own Adventure 15.3%, Quick-Time Events 13.3% ★, Story Rich 12.2%, Adventure 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: This series provides a fresh take on a classic character, focusing on the weight of choices and the impact of decisions on the broader story.

Trapped in a terrifying death-loop, surgeon Cole Mason is kidnapped and brought to an underwater facility, forced to operate on a patient to extract an evolving parasitic horror. Dead Reset is a blood-soaked interactive horror, where each death brings you closer to the truth.

Why similar: Choices Matter 17.5%, Multiple Endings 16.9%, Interactive Fiction 15.7%, Horror 15.5%, Cinematic 14%

Oxenfree is a supernatural thriller about a group of friends who unwittingly open a ghostly rift. You are Alex, and you’ve just brought your new stepbrother Jonas to an overnight island party gone horribly wrong.

Why similar: Choices Matter 32.1%, Horror 17.3%, Story Rich 14%, Multiple Endings 12.6%, Atmospheric 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: A supernatural thriller that uses a clever dialogue system to drive the narrative, capturing the feeling of a group of friends caught in a horror scenario.

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 34.1%, Story Rich 11.8%, Exploration 10.8%, Atmospheric 10.6%, Gore 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: This game offers a profound, narrative-driven horror experience that forces players to grapple with existential questions while surviving in a hostile environment.

The saga of Max and Chloe, and the fate of Caledon, is yours to decide! Play as both Max and Chloe as an all-new story builds towards an epic climax. The fire will force Max and Chloe to make devastating decisions. Can they find a future together… Before everything burns?

Why similar: Choices Matter 24.1%, Choose Your Own Adventure 20.1%, Cinematic 13.5%, Multiple Endings 8.4%, Emotional 6.7%

Life is Strange: Before the Storm returns with remastered visuals across characters & environments.

Why similar: Choices Matter 32.2%, Multiple Endings 20%, Cinematic 9.9%, Story Rich 9.7%, Third Person 8.9%

Earth is dying and humanity is running out of time. 12 light years from home, Tau Ceti f offers a small sliver of hope. When the colony ship Cassiopeia crash lands on the planet, its crew soon realize they are far from being alone. In space, death takes many forms.

Why similar: Choices Matter 17.1%, Choose Your Own Adventure 15.8%, Horror 14.1%, Multiple Endings 12.9%, Cinematic 11.4%

Take on the role of one of the notorious Slaughter family, or their victims, in The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, a third-person asymmetrical horror experience based on the groundbreaking and iconic 1974 horror film. Experience the mad and macabre for yourself in The Texas Chain Saw Massacre.

Why similar: Horror 50.1%, Cinematic 13.9%, Gore 13.8%, Third Person 13.4%, Atmospheric 4.8%

Enter the chilling world of Goosebumps in Goosebumps: Terror in Little Creek! Unravel eerie mysteries, confront sinister monsters, and navigate haunted locations inspired by R.L. Stine’s legendary books —all while experiencing the Goosebumps signature blend of spooky adventure and playful twists

Why similar: Choices Matter 26.5%, Horror 24.4%, Multiple Endings 18.9%, Exploration 12.5%, Adventure 6.6%

You are here to listen to The Voice. Do what he says. But don't listen to other voices... Obey the Voice is a pressure-driven psychological horror experience built on constant threats and rule-based challenges, where survival depends on attention, timing, and decision-making under extreme stress.

Why similar: Horror 32.9%, Choices Matter 13%, Cinematic 11.8%, Atmospheric 9.2%, Exploration 9.1%

The sci-fi survival-horror classic returns, completely rebuilt to offer an even more immersive experience — including visual, audio, and gameplay improvements — while staying faithful to the original game’s thrilling vision.

Why similar: Horror 52.1%, Third Person 13.7%, Atmospheric 10.2%, Gore 9.2%, Dark 5.5%

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 36.7%, Interactive Fiction 12.5%, Gore 10.2%, Story Rich 9.4%, Atmospheric 8.8%

Returning to an island town to ‘put things right’, Simon Ordell descends into a world of tense evasion, explosive confrontations, and mind-bending puzzles that slowly surface the truth of St. Amelia.

Why similar: Horror 37%, Cinematic 15.4%, Multiple Endings 10.8%, Adventure 10.7%, Exploration 10.3%

When Max Caulfield finds her friend Safi dead in the snow, she tears open the way to a parallel timeline. Here, Safi is still alive - and still in danger! With her new power to Shift between two timelines – can Max solve and prevent the same murder?

Why similar: Choices Matter 30.1%, Choose Your Own Adventure 22%, Story Rich 8.7%, Cinematic 7.5%, Third Person 6.9%

Hinako's hometown is engulfed in fog, driving her to fight grotesque monsters and solve eerie puzzles. Uncover the disturbing beauty hidden in terror.

Why similar: Horror 30.7%, Multiple Endings 14.1%, Cinematic 13.5%, Story Rich 11.2%, Third Person 6.7%

After the unexpected death of a close friend, Kristina returns to her hometown looking for answers, only to unearth a string of dark secrets. I Saw Black Clouds is an interactive psychological thriller with supernatural elements and branching storylines.

Why similar: Choices Matter 17.3%, Choose Your Own Adventure 14.7%, Horror 13.8%, Cinematic 10.4%, Interactive Fiction 10.2%

The creators of Little Nightmares™ I & II have returned to take you on a darker, more terrifying journey than ever before. In this horror adventure game, a brother & sister go through hell to rescue their missing friends and escape the island that they used to call home.

Why similar: Horror 36%, Cinematic 17.3%, Third Person 11.1%, Atmospheric 9.5%, Adventure 7.8%

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: Choices Matter 26.1%, Horror 24.2%, Story Rich 11.5%, Mystery 10.3%, Exploration 9.1%

Embark on a new narrative journey by the creators of Life is Strange. Film your summer of 1995 and create memories of a lifetime with your new friends. 27 years later, confront the dark secrets that made you all promise to never speak again after that fateful summer.

Why similar: Choices Matter 26.6%, Multiple Endings 16.6%, Interactive Fiction 13.6%, Cinematic 11.4%, Story Rich 8.5%

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: Horror 18%, Choices Matter 17.2%, Interactive Fiction 15.7%, Choose Your Own Adventure 12.6%, Multiple Endings 11.9%

Kratos and Atreus embark on a mythic journey for answers before Ragnarök arrives – now on PC.

Why similar: Cinematic 28.4%, Third Person 15.3%, Story Rich 14.8%, Adventure 12.6%, Emotional 11.6%

Tell Me Why is the multi-award winning episodic adventure game from Dontnod Entertainment in which twins use their supernatural bond to discover the truth of their troubled past.

Why similar: Choices Matter 28%, Choose Your Own Adventure 14.6%, Cinematic 10.3%, Multiple Endings 9.5%, Story Rich 8.6%

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 37.6%, Adventure 16.6%, Third Person 12.2%, Atmospheric 10.3%, Story Rich 10.2%

"Choose your own adventure" style nightmares

Why similar: Choices Matter 24.1%, Choose Your Own Adventure 22.6%, Interactive Fiction 19.5%, Horror 18.9%, Story Rich 6.9%

Work the late-night shift at The Motel, an old roadside stop near Oakhill Grove. Complete simple tasks until a news broadcast reveals a dangerous killer is nearby. Can you survive the night?

Why similar: Horror 18.6%, Multiple Endings 16.3%, Choose Your Own Adventure 15.7%, Interactive Fiction 13.5%, Cinematic 10.9%

The iconic game The 7th Guest has been brought back to life with modern technology, delivering an atmospheric story like no other. Explore a foreboding mansion, solve mind-bending puzzles, and uncover its dark secrets. The 7th Guest is the ultimate mystery adventure, reimagined for modern platforms.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 32.9%, Mystery 13.9%, Exploration 13%, Horror 11.4%, Adventure 11.2%

Your job at the Cabin Factory is simple: inspect the cabins and decide on whether they’re haunted or not. If you do find any anomalies, get out…immediately.

Why similar: Horror 34.6%, Choices Matter 32%, Choose Your Own Adventure 14.3%, Atmospheric 8.9%, Adventure 6.3%

On Halloween night, 1978, no one is safe from Michael Myers. Become the Boogeyman or fight back against the face of evil itself in Halloween.

Why similar: Horror 63.4%, Gore 10.6%, Atmospheric 7.2%, Exploration 5.5%, Singleplayer 4.9%

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

Why similar: Horror 51.7%, Atmospheric 9.9%, Dark 9%, Adventure 7.2%, Story Rich 6.6%

Red Barrels invites you to experience mind-numbing terror, this time with friends. Whether you go through the trials alone or in teams, if you survive long enough and complete the therapy, Murkoff will happily let you leave… but will you be the same?

Why similar: Horror 69%, Atmospheric 8.4%, Dark 6.4%, Gore 6.1%, Multiplayer 5.3%

Uncover one of history’s greatest mysteries in a first-person, single-player adventure. The year is 1937, sinister forces are scouring the globe for the secret to an ancient power connected to the Great Circle, and only one person can stop them - Indiana Jones™.

Why similar: Story Rich 39%, Exploration 28.2%, Adventure 21.1%, Singleplayer 11.8%

Late Shift is a high stakes FMV crime thriller. Forced into a brutal London heist, your choices matter in this interactive cinematic experience with adaptable storylines that lead to one of seven conclusions. Your decisions are you.

Why similar: Choices Matter 34.1%, Choose Your Own Adventure 24.7%, Multiple Endings 14.3%, Interactive Fiction 13.2%, Story Rich 5.8%