Games Like Welcome to Kowloon

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 32%, Psychological Horror 24.4%, Dark 9.1%, Walking Simulator 7.3%, First-Person 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: The gold standard for psychological, house-based exploration horror with a focus on environmental storytelling.

The Convenience Store | 夜勤事件 is a J-horror game about a college girl on a night shift.

Why similar: Horror 36.4%, Psychological Horror 20%, Walking Simulator 11.1%, Atmospheric 6.7%, Realistic 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: This title excels at the same mundane-turned-horrific urban atmosphere that makes Kowloon so unsettling.

A short interactive first-person horror game. Walk, look around, and talk to people to finish the short story about closing your restaurant. Complete the story with immersive sounds, and spooky tension and jumpscares to keep you focused.

Why similar: Horror 27.7%, Psychological Horror 21.9%, Dark 19.8%, Thriller 16.8%, 3D 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: Captures the same voyeuristic, realistic urban dread found in the cramped corridors of Kowloon.

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 17.1%, Psychological Horror 15.9%, Gore 13%, Walking Simulator 11.7%, Violent 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: A deeply personal, house-based psychological horror game with a focus on uncovering past trauma.

A first‑person cyberpunk horror detective story set in a decaying, neon‑scarred future. As an Observer who invades minds to hunt for clues, you will sift through corrupted memories to track down a mysterious killer and confront your own dark past.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 27.1%, Horror 26.2%, Psychological Horror 21%, First-Person 11.6%, Multiple Endings 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: Explores the dark, claustrophobic reality of dense, futuristic apartment living through a psychological lens.

From the darkness is a psychological horror game with a scary atmosphere, the game takes place in an old Soviet abandoned apartment.

Why similar: Horror 26.4%, Psychological Horror 19.3%, Walking Simulator 12.6%, Dark 10.1%, First-Person 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: Captures the feeling of exploring a dark, abandoned space with a focus on psychological tension and isolation.

God's Basement is a first-person, narrative-driven, single player horror game. Uncover the secrets of an afterlife shrouded in mystery, as an entity known as "The Operator" leads you deeper into the fringes of a seemingly eternal purgatory.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 14.5%, Horror 14.5%, Psychological Horror 14.1%, Dark 9.3%, Violent 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: A strong psychological horror experience that excels in atmospheric, first-person exploration of unsettling spaces.

A horror game about claustrophobia. During a storm your service dog is forced down a broken sewer drain. You find the nearest sewer entrance and run in after it. Along the way you will meet others that are also stricken by abnormal or psychological fear.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 28.2%, Horror 26.4%, Atmospheric 13%, First-Person 9.3%, Violent 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: A masterclass in claustrophobic, urban psychological horror that feels deeply personal and disturbing.

"The Last Visit: 98th" is a psychological indie horror from the first person, in the genre of a walking simulator, in the setting of the post-Soviet winter space. The main focus is on the atmosphere of horror, which is emphasized by realistic 3D graphics.

Why similar: Horror 14%, Walking Simulator 12.8%, Psychological Horror 12.7%, Gore 7.8%, Dark 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: Features a similar focus on atmospheric, first-person exploration of unsettling, realistic spaces.

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 25.4%, Psychological Horror 22.6%, Dark 12.1%, Violent 8.3%, Gore 8%

Why You'll Like It: Intense psychological horror that relies on first-person exploration and environmental puzzles to build tension.

Abandoned Souls is a horror game, shown through a GoPro lens. You play as a vlogger who specializes in urban exploration.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 16.8%, Horror 14.4%, Psychological Horror 14.3%, Realistic 8.8%, Thriller 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: A walking simulator that emphasizes realistic, dark environments and psychological tension.

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: Psychological Horror 21.1%, Horror 18.5%, Thriller 15.1%, Dark 10.8%, Atmospheric 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a hyper-realistic, dark, and deeply psychological narrative experience set in a grounded location.

This is a first-person indie horror game. In 9 Childs Street you will find the terrifying atmosphere of a recently abandoned house, and its captive inhabitants, through the eyes of a curious little boy in a red cap.

Why similar: Horror 18%, Psychological Horror 17.2%, Walking Simulator 16%, Dark 11.1%, First-Person 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: A tense, first-person horror game that focuses on the mystery of a nearby, unsettling house.

"Psalm 5:9-13" is a first-person psychological horror game with VHS effect. Be careful and attentive, there is something hiding in these rooms, something is watching from the darkness.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 13.2%, Horror 12.9%, Walking Simulator 12.7%, Gore 10.2%, Thriller 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: A psychological horror game that prioritizes exploration and mystery in a confined, atmospheric setting.

Cry of Fear is a psychological single-player and co-op horror game set in a deserted town filled with horrific creatures and nightmarish delusions. You play as a young man desperately searching for answers in the cold Scandinavian night, finding his way through the city as he slowly descends into madness.

Why similar: Horror 49.7%, Psychological Horror 25.7%, Atmospheric 7.9%, First-Person 6.6%, Multiplayer 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: A classic urban horror experience that captures the feeling of being trapped in a decaying, hostile city.

Night Security | 夜間警備 is a Japanese psychological horror game about night security.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 19.1%, Horror 19%, Walking Simulator 11.3%, Atmospheric 9.7%, Realistic 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: Delivers the same slow-burn, realistic horror found in mundane urban environments through a first-person perspective.

A psychological horror game set in a Korean apartment building. Explore eerie occurrences throughout the complex and uncover the truth behind them.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 20.2%, Horror 17.2%, Walking Simulator 15.7%, Atmospheric 8.8%, First-Person 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: Directly mirrors the apartment-based horror theme with a focus on first-person exploration and dread.

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: Psychological Horror 19.3%, Horror 18.5%, Walking Simulator 11.7%, Dark 9.8%, First-Person 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: A quintessential psychological walking simulator focused on shifting environments and mental decay.

A psychological first-person horror game where you enter a memory-erasing protocol and relive a trauma. Uncover dark secrets, and experience fear through immersive atmosphere.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 15.2%, Horror 15.1%, Psychological Horror 14.5%, Thriller 10.6%, Dark 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric walking simulator that leans into psychological horror and the feeling of isolation.

You woke up in some basement and don't remember who you are or how you ended up here... But what you do know is that you need to get out of here...

Why similar: Walking Simulator 16.6%, Horror 15.8%, Psychological Horror 15.7%, Realistic 9.3%, Dark 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: A realistic, atmospheric horror game that focuses on the psychological toll of its confined setting.

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: Walking Simulator 19.8%, Psychological Horror 19%, Dark 11.9%, Thriller 11.8%, Atmospheric 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: A cinematic, psychological walking simulator that focuses on the trauma of being trapped in a home.

"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: Horror 15.8%, Psychological Horror 14.9%, Walking Simulator 12.2%, Thriller 10.5%, Dark 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: A survival-horror game that emphasizes atmospheric exploration and psychological dread in a realistic setting.

Unpredictable horrors lurk around every corner, forcing you to find the missing people while desperately clinging to survival. In this experience even your own mind can become your enemy. Stay vigilant and keep your voice hushed, or risk becoming another victim of the forest's darkness

Why similar: Horror 20%, Psychological Horror 17.3%, Thriller 14.1%, Realistic 9.7%, Dark 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: Uses realistic, 1990s-inspired visuals to create a tense, psychological horror experience.

Backrooms: Exploration is a single-player horror game, which takes place in 2020. Two friends have lost their jobs due to COVID-19, but they still have to bring food to the table. After a failed heist, one of them ends up in the Backrooms. Now your only mission is to survive.

Why similar: Horror 21.2%, Psychological Horror 15.2%, Realistic 11.7%, Walking Simulator 11.1%, First-Person 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: Captures the feeling of navigating endless, unsettling, and realistic liminal spaces.

The Accumulation of Evil is an ancient book stating that if enough evil energy is concentrated in a single area, a dark force may be born.Humans can sometimes be very horrible creatures - but sometimes, it is taken a bit too far.

Why similar: Horror 15.9%, Psychological Horror 15.2%, Walking Simulator 12.4%, Realistic 9.2%, Dark 9%

Why You'll Like It: A realistic, first-person horror game that focuses on isolation and psychological mystery.

Implements of Hell is a first-person psychological horror game. Explore the mysteries, unlock the secrets, and change the outcome in a slow-paced atmospheric, and extremely horrifying experience.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 16.5%, Psychological Horror 14.1%, Horror 13.5%, Thriller 11.9%, Dark 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: A walking simulator that excels at building atmospheric, psychological tension in confined, realistic spaces.

Welcome to Amygdala, seeker of nightmares. In the presence of the Absolute Judge, you are assigned a task that only you can accomplish. Immerse yourself in this place made of emotions. Discover unique creatures called 'lords of nightmares' and uncover the beauties of horror in this unique adventure.

Why similar: Horror 19%, Psychological Horror 16.4%, Walking Simulator 8.1%, Gore 8.1%, Realistic 7.6%

You step into a street both strange and familiar, where eerie events unfold one after another. The air is thick with lingering spirits and overwhelming resentment, as if something in the shadows is waiting to drag you into the abyss…

Why similar: Walking Simulator 21.2%, Horror 16.8%, Thriller 16.6%, Psychological Horror 15.4%, Realistic 8.1%

This is a first-person Chinese horror game, players will go to a murder building, uncover the truth of the murder, find the missing people..

Why similar: Horror 20.6%, Psychological Horror 16.3%, Thriller 14.3%, Walking Simulator 12%, Mystery 7.7%

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 24%, Psychological Horror 14%, Violent 12.5%, Walking Simulator 10.5%, Gore 7.6%

You are here to listen to The Voice, do what he says. But don't listen to other voices...

Why similar: Horror 21.2%, Walking Simulator 12.8%, Dark 11.6%, Atmospheric 9.4%, Gore 7.3%

There are 6 depths to descend; the further you go, the more terror you will experience. Uncover mysteries, solve puzzles, and immerse yourself in a dark storyline that Inside Depth 6 has to offer. Journey through all 6 depths to uncover the secrets buried within.

Why similar: Horror 16.7%, Psychological Horror 15.3%, Thriller 14.8%, Dark 11%, Walking Simulator 7.8%

It's a short indie horror game where we step into the shoes of Alex, a student who, in search of more comfort, rents an apartment in the city that, at first glance, seems pretty decent — but upon arrival, he realizes something is not right.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 13.9%, Horror 13.6%, Psychological Horror 13.2%, Gore 9.2%, Dark 8%

You're a journalist searching for answers... but beneath the surface lies only terror. The labyrinth you’ve entered to find the missing may never let you leave.

Why similar: Horror 16.5%, Gore 16%, Psychological Horror 15.7%, Walking Simulator 10.4%, Thriller 10%

The Guest is a first-person psychological horror game that focuses on creating fear and tension for the player.

Why similar: Horror 17.9%, Psychological Horror 17.4%, Walking Simulator 15.9%, Dark 11.5%, First-Person 7.7%

You're a horror content creator, venturing into frightening locations to captivate your audience. You're attempting to attract more viewers by recording paranormal events. However, these horror-filled adventures will one day come back to haunt you, at a high cost.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 23.6%, Horror 20.4%, Thriller 16.4%, Realistic 11.2%, Atmospheric 8.4%

You play as the son of a restorer, a museum worker who died tragically. While searching for the memorabilia, the door suddenly closes and strange things begin to happen. The hero is waiting for immersion in the world of art and the paranormal.

Why similar: Horror 23.4%, Psychological Horror 21.6%, Thriller 18.6%, Walking Simulator 13.5%, Realistic 10.2%

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 31.2%, Psychological Horror 12.8%, Walking Simulator 9.5%, Gore 8.9%, First-Person 7.5%

"Exanimum: The Silent Call" is a first-person psychological horror game. In this chilling experience, you will find yourself confronting terrifying mysteries and chilling secrets.

Why similar: Horror 23.6%, Psychological Horror 21.7%, Dark 11.6%, Thriller 11.4%, Realistic 10%

Paranormal HK is a first person horror game about Urban legends of Hong Kong, China. The story is about a crew of online supernatural channel“Beyond the Invisible” went to Kowloon Walled City to film a short movie for their latest episode and encountered something out of their expectations.

Why similar: Horror 39.1%, Psychological Horror 18%, Thriller 14.2%, First-Person 6.1%, Dark 4.7%

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 21.9%, Psychological Horror 21.4%, Walking Simulator 20.7%, Atmospheric 8.6%, First-Person 7.4%

A psychological home-invasion horror set in the bleak year of 1992, focusing on tension, atmosphere, and an immersive soundtrack. The story involves elements of a cult, rituals meant to reach the dead, and the haunting presence of those who should have remained in the past.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 15.2%, Horror 14.6%, Walking Simulator 14.4%, Thriller 12.3%, Realistic 9.3%

Explore the truly frightening subway cars and find out what fears the main character will have to face.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 21.2%, Horror 20.3%, Psychological Horror 14.7%, Thriller 9.6%, Realistic 9.4%

Cave Crawler is a short horror game where you pilot a drone into a cave and discover something horrible.

Why similar: Horror 22.8%, Walking Simulator 20.4%, Psychological Horror 14.7%, Thriller 8.2%, First-Person 8%

The Wellmonts Case is a first-person psychological horror game set in 1993, Northern Maine. As a private detective, you explore the abandoned Wellmont farm, search for clues, photograph unsettling evidence, and uncover the truth behind a family's unexplained disappearance.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 15%, Horror 14.7%, Psychological Horror 14.5%, Thriller 12.7%, Dark 9%

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 23.2%, Psychological Horror 15.7%, Violent 15.2%, Gore 10.8%, Walking Simulator 9.4%

Can this last case of Oliver, all be just a small part of a bigger picture? Gather clues, unravel the mystery behind the case and uncover the truth.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 15.4%, Psychological Horror 15%, Horror 11.3%, Gore 10.4%, Dark 9.9%

REVEIL is a narrative first-person psycho-thriller game that focuses on story, puzzles and exploration. Find out what’s going on inside Walter Thompson and what his dark past at the Nelson Bros Circus has to do with it.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 19.6%, Horror 17.4%, Psychological Horror 15.7%, Dark 10.9%, First-Person 8.3%

Sector 404 is a first-person anomaly horror game set in a crumbling Soviet housing block. After taking your medicine, your world begins to fracture. Climb from floor to floor, uncovering distorted anomalies and your own unraveling mind. Miss too much, and reality resets. Will you ever make it home?

Why similar: Walking Simulator 17.4%, Psychological Horror 16.8%, Horror 14.9%, Thriller 9.3%, Realistic 8.5%

Chorus of Carcosa is a first-person psychological horror game about an anxious sculptor who is trapped in a dark and ever-changing building. Stay silent, survive its twisted labyrinths and escape the monsters. Just don’t lose your way in the shadows or within your own mind.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 14.8%, Psychological Horror 13.8%, Horror 12.8%, Gore 10.4%, Dark 9%

Kiosk is a horror cooking game where you prepare orders for late-night customers who visit your cozy, rain-soaked kiosk. The eerie atmosphere clashes with the mounting tension as you serve your mysterious visitors.

Why similar: Horror 25%, Psychological Horror 18.9%, Walking Simulator 15.8%, First-Person 8.3%, Atmospheric 7.7%

Step into the eerie Kowloon Walled City in 墙之恐惧: The Walls Still Stand, an indie horror walking simulator. Complete daily tasks, uncover dark secrets, and explore with 3D spatial sound. Think critically to unlock all six endings in this 1-2 hour journey. Can you escape the city's grip?

Why similar: Walking Simulator 22.6%, Horror 11.4%, Psychological Horror 9.7%, Realistic 9.5%, Dark 8.8%

Welcome to a world where you are lost between consciousness and dreams. As you wander the dark corridors of an old hotel, face the games your mind plays on you. Your memories linger like a shadow following you. But there's nowhere to escape... Are you ready to confront your darkest fears?

Why similar: Psychological Horror 22.7%, Thriller 17.1%, Walking Simulator 15%, Atmospheric 10.5%, Horror 9.4%

You've accepted a shady job offer at a doll factory. Inspect dolls for defects and anomalies. Follow strange protocols. Don't get fired and stay alive.

Why similar: Horror 18.9%, Psychological Horror 18%, Walking Simulator 15.1%, Thriller 9.3%, First-Person 8.6%

Witch's Doll is a first-person psychological horror game with realistic graphics. Beware, something is lurking in the dark. Get ready for intense jumpscares.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 16.2%, Horror 15.6%, Psychological Horror 15.6%, Realistic 8.1%, Dark 7.7%

Experience the liminal world of the backrooms through a VHS camera, immersing into a mysterious story and wandering the dream-like structures... Might there be something following you?

Why similar: Horror 21.6%, Psychological Horror 18.2%, Walking Simulator 14.3%, Realistic 8.4%, First-Person 8.2%

A first-person psychological horror game about the life of a K-pop idol. Explore a luxury apartment, Korean streets, and your agency building as you confront the unsettling truth hidden beneath the surface.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 18.8%, Walking Simulator 17.4%, Horror 16.4%, Violent 8%, Multiple Endings 6.7%

“SHE WAS 98” - you play as a grandson who returns to his elderly grandmother's home to care for her.....

Why similar: Horror 18.2%, Walking Simulator 15.5%, Psychological Horror 15.3%, Atmospheric 8.9%, Dark 7.7%

Early 90s. You stayed in a quiet hotel for just one night and the next morning you’ve found out that the old world was destroyed. Alien dreams, secrets of your past and other guests that are turning into monsters. This hotel will not let you to check out.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 18.1%, Horror 17.6%, Psychological Horror 17.3%, Dark 8.2%, Realistic 8%

This is an indie horror game with first-person puzzles. Terror and fear have enveloped the city. The maniac has returned. You sneak into his lair to try and stop him before he goes too far...

Why similar: Walking Simulator 20.1%, Horror 19.4%, Psychological Horror 19.1%, Thriller 11.1%, Realistic 10.4%