Games Like Vlad Circus: Descend Into Madness

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: Psychological Horror 23.8%, Point & Click 19.1%, Psychological 12.1%, Horror 10.2%, Story Rich 10%

Why You'll Like It: A quintessential psychological horror point-and-click game that mirrors the surreal, disturbing atmosphere and puzzle-heavy gameplay of the seed.

Where do you run to when your demons reside within you? Decarnation is a pixel art adventure/action puzzle game with a horrific story inspired by some of the most influential films and novels in the genre. Dive into a breathtaking thriller where nightmares and dreams intertwine…

Why similar: Surreal 25.5%, Psychological Horror 15.6%, Puzzle 11.9%, Horror 10.8%, Pixel Graphics 9%

Why You'll Like It: A surreal and emotional horror adventure that shares the dreamlike, unsettling narrative structure of the seed game.

You wake in a surreal carnival, where a woman cries out to you before leaping to her death. Can either of you be saved? The denizens and devices of Strangeland answer with riddles, puzzles, and warnings of a Dark Thing lurking at the park’s peak. A new adventure from the creators of Primordia.

Why similar: Point & Click 19.5%, Psychological 15.2%, Psychological Horror 15%, Surreal 14.9%, Pixel Graphics 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: A surreal point-and-click adventure that excels in psychological symbolism and challenging puzzles, much like the labyrinthine nature of Vlad Circus.

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 18.9%, Psychological 16.8%, Psychological Horror 14.1%, Surreal 13.4%, Horror 11.3%

Why You'll Like It: A point-and-click horror game where choices matter, featuring a dark, surreal world that rewards careful exploration.

The Cat Lady follows Susan Ashworth, a lonely 40-year old on the verge of suicide. She has no family, no friends and no hope for a better future. One day she discovers that five strangers will come along and change everything...

Why similar: Psychological Horror 14.9%, Point & Click 14.7%, Psychological 13%, Horror 12.7%, Story Rich 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: This title offers a deeply dark, mature narrative experience with a unique art style that perfectly captures the psychological torment found in Vlad Circus.

Escape the depths of an otherworldly labyrinth in this cinematic puzzle platformer. Explore a hauntingly beautiful world, with three playable characters, in one dark, interconnected story.

Why similar: Thriller 19.6%, Psychological 17.4%, Psychological Horror 12.3%, Pixel Graphics 9.6%, Story Rich 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric, story-driven pixel-art game that masterfully weaves together themes of trauma and horror through exploration.

In this original and adult psychological survival horror, the masked protagonist must escape from a city ravaged by disease, by any means necessary.

Why similar: Horror 30.4%, Pixel Graphics 19.5%, Psychological Horror 14.9%, Survival 8.7%, Adventure 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: A pixel-art survival horror game that emphasizes resource management and the protagonist's deteriorating mental state.

Detention is an atmospheric horror game set in 1960s Taiwan under martial law. Incorporated religious elements based in Taiwanese/Chinese culture and mythology, the game provided players with unique graphics and gaming experience.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 17.5%, Horror 17.2%, Point & Click 11.3%, Thriller 11.2%, Drama 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: A 2D psychological horror game set in a haunting school environment that relies on puzzle-solving and exploration to build tension.

Experience true psychological horror as you explore nightmares inspired by the creator's struggles with depression and OCD. The defenseless protagonist must avoid monstrous manifestations of what haunts his subconscious in his quest to wake up into reality.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 46%, Horror 35.5%, Psychological 7.2%, Adventure 3.9%, 2D 3.9%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses heavily on the theme of mental illness and nightmares, utilizing a stark art style to create a constant sense of dread.

Almost My Floor - point & click detective in a frightening atmosphere of sinister nightmares. Each step may end up fatal. Solve the mystery of the house #9 residents or go crazy. Labyrinth of endless floors will not let go of their victim without a fight.

Why similar: Point & Click 14.9%, Psychological 14.6%, Psychological Horror 14.5%, Horror 9.9%, Side Scroller 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, atmospheric point-and-click adventure that blends supernatural horror with puzzle-solving in a residential setting.

Witness the tale of a most foolish family. A remake of the classic horror exploration game makes its way to Steam.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 28.5%, Horror 21.1%, Pixel Graphics 12.8%, Story Rich 9.2%, Puzzle 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: A classic pixel-art horror game that emphasizes puzzle-solving and uncovering dark family secrets within a confined, dangerous space.

Get lost in a lucid dream, bending the lines between reality and fiction. Utilize the strange camera to navigate through the ghosts' mysterious residence. Find the purpose of your nocturnal visit in a vivid and dreamlike setting.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 16.9%, Psychological 16.7%, Surreal 10.8%, Horror 10.7%, Side Scroller 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: A 2D psychological horror game that uses a unique camera mechanic to explore dreamlike, surreal environments.

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

Why similar: Thriller 24.6%, Psychological Horror 17.8%, Surreal 17.2%, Psychological 9.4%, Mystery 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: Explores the human psyche through investigation and surreal environments, aligning with the psychological focus of the seed.

A 2D exploration adventure game set in a creepy, mysterious art gallery.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 17.1%, Surreal 16.1%, Survival 12.7%, Horror 12.5%, Story Rich 11%

Why You'll Like It: A cult-classic psychological horror game set in a surreal art gallery that relies on exploration and puzzle-solving to escape.

There is nothing Joe wouldn't do for his wife. But as they try to save their marriage with a romantic getaway, things go from bad to worse, and from worse... to insanity...

Why similar: Psychological Horror 26.6%, Point & Click 19.7%, Horror 14%, Story Rich 13.3%, Drama 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: A gritty, psychological horror adventure that explores themes of madness and despair through a point-and-click interface.

The Corruption Within is a psychological thriller first-person point & click adventure game set in the Victorian era, with an emphasis on strong narrative, intriguing characters and puzzle-solving.

Why similar: Thriller 17.3%, Point & Click 16.2%, Psychological 15.8%, Mystery 8.8%, Story Rich 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: A point-and-click mystery that emphasizes narrative depth and exploration within a dark, atmospheric setting.

You are Price, a man who sold his humanity to get a partnership from a leading company: McDade, Bruton & Moore. DISTRAINT 2 follows on from the events of the first game. It's a sinister tale about restoring hope and finding your purpose.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 18%, Point & Click 15.8%, Surreal 13.9%, Side Scroller 12%, Horror 11.3%

Why You'll Like It: Continues the psychological journey of the first game with improved atmosphere and a focus on the protagonist's internal struggle.

A fever-dream-like puzzle horror game. Descend to the depths of a sleeping curse, survive every floor and find your way out of the never ending nightmare.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 23.9%, Surreal 20.5%, Horror 16.5%, Puzzle 12.4%, Dark 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: A psychological horror experience that leans heavily into the walking-simulator and puzzle-solving aspects of the genre.

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

Why similar: Psychological Horror 46.8%, Mystery 20.6%, Puzzle 15.2%, Dark 13.3%, Adventure 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: While more action-oriented, its pixel-art aesthetic and deep psychological horror themes make it a strong thematic companion.

Tormenture is a psychological horror game where you play as a child trapped in a cursed 8-bit game with a dark secret. To survive, you must find four relics and solve reality-blurring puzzles. But beware—some creatures may escape the game and haunt you in the real world. A game within a game.

Why similar: Surreal 14.4%, Side Scroller 11.3%, Horror 10.9%, Pixel Graphics 9.5%, Mystery 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: A retro-inspired horror game that uses exploration and puzzle-solving to create a dark, nostalgic experience.

As the lights go out, the embers of darkness are stoked in the sleepy town of Dormont. Confront uncomfortable horrors, keep your sanity in check and survive the night in this story-driven first-person psychological-thriller.

Why similar: Thriller 14.8%, Psychological Horror 12.8%, Surreal 12.1%, Psychological 11.8%, Survival 11.6%

Why You'll Like It: A psychological horror game that utilizes light and shadow mechanics to navigate a town trapped in a dark dimension.

Experience the quiet terror of this 1-bit love letter to Junji Ito and H.P. Lovecraft. Navigate a hellish roguelite reality with turn-based combat and unforgiving choices. Experiment with your deck of event cards to discover new forms of cosmic horror in every playthrough. The inevitable awaits...

Why similar: Point & Click 20.7%, Psychological Horror 20.5%, Horror 18.4%, Survival 14%, Pixel Graphics 11.8%

Why You'll Like It: A cosmic horror game with a distinct 1-bit pixel aesthetic that emphasizes investigation, puzzles, and survival.

Bite-sized surreal horror with multiple choices. Make your own way through the claymation madness!

Why similar: Surreal 18.5%, Psychological Horror 18.4%, Point & Click 14.7%, Dark Humor 11.2%, Horror 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: A short, surreal psychological horror experience that focuses on atmosphere and unsettling imagery.

Nevermind ushers you into dark and surreal worlds within the minds of trauma patients. When played with supported biofeedback technology, Nevermind picks up on indications of fear—lashing out if you allow your feelings of anxiety to get the better of you.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 25.7%, Surreal 16.4%, Thriller 13.4%, Horror 12.4%, Mystery 11.2%

Why You'll Like It: A biofeedback-enhanced psychological horror game that forces players to confront their fears through puzzle-solving.

Led by her new friend, Mr. Voice, Misfortune ventures into the woods, where mysteries are unraveled and a little bad luck unfolds.

Why similar: Point & Click 25.1%, Psychological Horror 24.8%, Story Rich 12.9%, Horror 12.6%, Dark Humor 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: Shares a dark, story-rich narrative approach with a focus on a child's perspective in a world filled with unsettling secrets.

A group of friends unknowingly perform an occult ritual that traps them in an otherworldly elementary school. Here, the vengeful spirits of young children threaten their lives and their sanity, and the only hope of survival is to uncover the chilling details behind the murders of those trapped before them...

Why similar: Horror 36.5%, Psychological Horror 28.9%, Pixel Graphics 11.4%, Story Rich 11.4%, Dark 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: A pixel-art horror game that focuses on the psychological breakdown of characters trapped in a supernatural, deadly environment.

Vlad Circus: Curse of Asmodeus drags you into a sordid world of mirrors and shadows where the demon lurks. Dare to take on this macabre pixel-art graphic adventure of horror and madness. Solve puzzles and explore two parallel timelines.

Why similar: Point & Click 23.4%, Thriller 17%, Pixel Graphics 14.7%, Horror 14.4%, Puzzle 10.1%

Immerse yourself in the terrifying world of Circus of Pain, where you become the main participant in a deadly circus show. Solve dangerous puzzles to survive.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 45.9%, Horror 28.1%, Dark 15.8%, Adventure 6.9%, Puzzle 3.3%

Unravel the dark secrets hidden throughout this stirring puzzle platformer about a tormented nobleman confronting the traumas of his past. Use an innovative mirror mechanic to solve challenging puzzle rooms and defeat towering bosses as you strive to piece together the ugly truth.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 26.9%, Horror 17.7%, Dark Humor 17.2%, Puzzle 14.8%, Story Rich 14.4%

Fractured Minds is an immersive artistic short game, exploring anxiety and mental health issues. Embark on a journey through the human psyche to experience the everyday challenges associated with these conditions.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 79.3%, Adventure 20.7%

Why You'll Like It: An immersive short-form psychological horror game that explores the reality of mental health struggles through environmental puzzles.

Enter the abandoned arcade after your car has crashed, and the shelter you were looking for is trying to eat you alive in this dark mystery-horror adventure. Solve mysteries, keep JANITOR satisfied, and always be aware of what's behind your back.

Why similar: Thriller 15.6%, Psychological 13.6%, Surreal 12%, Psychological Horror 11.5%, Horror 7.7%

What dreams are made of is the stuff of nightmares in this new point-and-click adventure. Delve deep into realms both fantastical and terrifying, and use the power of lucid dreaming to solve puzzles, explore, and contend with eerie adversaries in your search for the brother you thought had died.

Why similar: Psychological 16.5%, Point & Click 14.5%, Psychological Horror 13.3%, Surreal 13%, Horror 8%

Burnhouse Lane tells a story of Angie Weather, a one foot in the grave agency nurse attempting to complete five impossible tasks in order to win her life back. Solve puzzles, make friends and enemies, run, hide and fight in this dark adventure that'll take you on a trip to another world and back...

Why similar: Side Scroller 14.1%, Psychological Horror 13.7%, Drama 11.9%, Surreal 10.3%, Dark Humor 9.9%

An interactive horror experience of exploring a missing woman’s phone.

Why similar: Thriller 16.2%, Point & Click 15.1%, Psychological Horror 13.6%, Psychological 12.1%, Horror 10.4%

Lamentum is a pixel art survival horror game, set in New England in the mid-nineteenth century.

Why similar: Psychological 20.1%, Psychological Horror 16.4%, Horror 11.8%, Mystery 10.4%, Pixel Graphics 10.1%

Descend deep into the nightmare that seamlessly blends with reality in this uncanny horror escape room game. Can you find your way out of the horrid mansion or will you succumb to your fears? Can you face and overcome your past, or will it break you?

Why similar: Psychological Horror 21.5%, Horror 14.4%, Mystery 12.8%, Puzzle 10.7%, Story Rich 10.5%

Welcome to the darkness of the town; here, you walk a fine line between reality and dreams, questioning your sanity. Black Light Kills takes you deep into Aiden’s mind, where nightmares begin as reality fades.

Why similar: Thriller 22.5%, Surreal 16.2%, Psychological 15.6%, Psychological Horror 11.6%, Mystery 10%

Relive the nostalgia with OYASUMII, a horror and exploration game inspired by PSX and N64 classics. Enter liminal spaces and face surreal terrors in an adventure that challenges your skills and sanity. Are you ready to relive the golden age of video games with OYASUMII?

Why similar: Thriller 15.8%, Psychological 13.3%, Surreal 13%, Psychological Horror 12.2%, Survival 11.2%

When reality is a nightmare, nightmares become real. In this psychological horror game, you fight the terrifying creatures invading your mind. Can you save your sanity?

Why similar: Psychological Horror 24.5%, Survival 19.3%, Horror 17.8%, Dark 8.5%, Story Rich 7.8%

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

Why similar: Psychological Horror 22.3%, Horror 17.1%, Surreal 14.4%, Drama 11.6%, Puzzle 8.9%

Join Brian Pasternack on his first working day at Sintracorp. Uncertain, unprepared, and massively unqualified, will Pasternack have what it takes to shine in Sintracorp’s hierarchy? It all depends on how he performs on his first assignment… and whether he survives it.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 21.1%, Puzzle 14.3%, Horror 13.5%, Pixel Graphics 12.2%, Dark Humor 12%

Step into a Psychological Horror Experience where you live in an apartment complex where the walls between reality and nightmares are crumbling. Run for your life, solve small puzzles and use items to help you survive.

Why similar: Surreal 25.4%, Psychological Horror 24.3%, Mystery 17.6%, Horror 17.4%, Dark 11%

A pixel art psychological horror game inspired by the Flannan Isles mystery. Manage a remote lighthouse, handle limited resources, and confront eerie occurrences as isolation erodes your sanity. Multiple endings await based on your choices and actions. How long can you last?

Why similar: Survival 16.4%, Horror 12.4%, Mystery 10.9%, Psychological 10.3%, Pixel Graphics 10%

Dark Fracture is a psychological horror experience in which you explore an ever-changing world where reality and nightmares collide. Walk on the edge of madness in the shoes of a tormented soul as you descend into the darkest depths of the human psyche, and question everything you see.

Why similar: Psychological 20.6%, Psychological Horror 18.1%, Surreal 16.9%, Horror 15%, Mystery 10.3%

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: Point & Click 17.9%, Surreal 14.8%, Psychological Horror 14.4%, Side Scroller 10%, Horror 9.9%

Survive this horror/puzzle adventure. Uncover the secrets of a cursed video game from the '80s while a malevolent entity hunts you. Solve escape room-style puzzles, navigate eerie labyrinths, and see how your actions in the game shape the real world. Stay sharp... and stay alive.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 16.2%, Point & Click 15.1%, Psychological 14.9%, Horror 14.2%, Puzzle 10.4%

Face the fears lurking in the dark. Obscula is a psychological horror experience that tells the story of someone seeking the truth but finding themselves trapped in a nightmare. There's no escape, only answers… but are you ready for the truth?

Why similar: Thriller 23.1%, Psychological Horror 16.8%, Surreal 15.1%, Horror 11.4%, Puzzle 7.6%

Puzzle Horror game inspired by PS2 era classics. Navigate environments, tackle threats, and meet other lost characters in the depths of the Gloom.

Why similar: Thriller 29.9%, Psychological Horror 21%, Horror 14%, Story Rich 11.7%, Puzzle 10.8%

Navigate the eerie world of Dreams in the Witch House, a unique blend of point-and-click and RPG-adventure. Unravel occult mysteries in Arkham, maintain your sanity, and survive the May-Eve in this Lovecraftian horror game.

Why similar: Point & Click 20.3%, Survival 17.6%, Psychological Horror 13.7%, Horror 11.7%, Mystery 11.7%

Luto is a psychological horror experience where you take on the role of someone unable to leave their home. Every attempt to escape will lead you deeper into the unknown, where nothing is as it seems and everything will test your senses.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 17.8%, Psychological 17.3%, Thriller 17.3%, Story Rich 9%, Mystery 8.5%

Experience Harry's story of battling multiple personalities and his severe case of schizophrenia. In this First-person horror game, you battle the hallucinations and illusions your mind creates. You misjudge reality and quickly lose control over yourself.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 18%, Psychological 16%, Thriller 15.7%, Horror 12.1%, Pixel Graphics 8.8%

Prepare to question what is reality, and what is insanity in one of the scariest psychological horrors in years. The tenants are going missing, screams echo and blood seeps through the walls of Clover Hill.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 32.1%, Horror 23.8%, Exploration 14.3%, Story Rich 13%, Puzzle 10.7%

Journey through the psyche… Welcome to the Seaside Hotel, where the final hour of your night shift awaits. Tend to guests, explore their dreams, and lose your sense of Self – time and again. In this dark, labyrinthine adventure, unravel the path to the truth below.

Why similar: Psychological 22.4%, Psychological Horror 19.5%, Horror 11.9%, Pixel Graphics 10.7%, Story Rich 10.6%

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: Thriller 22.7%, Psychological Horror 15.4%, Point & Click 13.2%, Psychological 12.1%, Horror 10.9%

Mirror Forge is a first-person psychological survival horror game. Roam between realities of fear, madness & machinery. Solve puzzles, explore an atmospheric world, survive horrifying entities.

Why similar: Psychological 17.5%, Psychological Horror 17.3%, Survival 14.4%, Thriller 12.9%, Horror 10.8%

Set in the unforgiving lands of Alaska, Edge of Sanity is a Cthulhu-inspired, 2D survival horror game. Uncover a disturbing story while madness claws at your mind. Lead a group of survivors and explore, scavenge and survive together - against untold eldritch horrors.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 21.4%, Surreal 18.9%, Horror 17.8%, Side Scroller 14.4%, Exploration 11.1%

Wander through intricate maze under the bed, and discover the secrets hidden in the long, dark tunnels. Document the existence of monsters. Retrieve the stolen treasures and memories.

Why similar: Psychological 16%, Psychological Horror 15.8%, Surreal 14.7%, Point & Click 11.3%, Horror 10.9%

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

Why similar: Psychological 16.6%, Psychological Horror 15.5%, Thriller 15%, Surreal 12%, Horror 9.7%

HOMESICKNESS is a point-&-click psychological horror indie game exploring the nuances of nostalgia. Play as Theo, trapped in CHILDREEF’s daycare, descending floor by floor; surviving the remnants of time. Use the Kids' multi-tool, listen to obscure tapes, and make your way to the lot. She's waiting.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 25%, Point & Click 21.9%, Psychological 13.9%, Story Rich 12.9%, Horror 11.3%

Trapped in an abandoned asylum with the sinister Doctor Viscera, who will stop at nothing to keep you there as his test subject for cruel experiments. Explore the old GrimmHaus Asylum in this PSX-style survival horror game.

Why similar: Horror 29.7%, Psychological Horror 23.7%, Puzzle 21.7%, Survival 18.9%, Adventure 6%