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 32.2%, Psychological Horror 24.5%, Dark 9.3%, Walking Simulator 7.2%, First-Person 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: Delivers the same suffocating, highly atmospheric psychological horror inside a realistic domestic environment.

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 26.3%, Psychological Horror 19.2%, Walking Simulator 13%, Dark 10%, First-Person 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: Features a similar first-person exploration of a dark, oppressive apartment where the ordinary becomes terrifying.

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 17.2%, Psychological Horror 15.7%, Gore 13.1%, Walking Simulator 11.7%, Violent 9%

Why You'll Like It: Explores a domestic suburban space turned nightmare through immersive, narrative-driven psychological horror.

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

Why similar: Horror 36.1%, Psychological Horror 20%, Walking Simulator 11.5%, Atmospheric 6.6%, Realistic 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: Shares the chilling urban Japanese aesthetic and mundane-yet-terrifying atmosphere of exploring claustrophobic spaces.

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: Horror 14.7%, Walking Simulator 14.6%, Psychological Horror 14%, Dark 9.2%, Violent 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: Features slow-paced, atmospheric exploration of an eerie, maze-like indoor environment.

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%, Horror 17.3%, Walking Simulator 15.8%, Atmospheric 8.6%, First-Person 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses heavily on navigating dark, terrifying apartment corridors in a claustrophobic walking simulator format.

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 28.1%, Psychological Horror 21.9%, Dark 19.7%, Thriller 16.7%, 3D 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: Captures the eerie dread of navigating a familiar, isolated urban setting at night while being watched.

"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 16.1%, Psychological Horror 14.9%, Walking Simulator 12.3%, Thriller 10.3%, Dark 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a deeply immersive first-person psychological horror experience set in a claustrophobic, historically detailed environment.

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 18.1%, Psychological Horror 17.1%, Walking Simulator 16.1%, Dark 11%, First-Person 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on investigating a suspicious, ominous residential building through tense first-person exploration.

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%, Psychological Horror 18.4%, Dark 11.2%, Thriller 11%, Atmospheric 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: Explores the psychological horror of being trapped inside a domestic space that bends and warps reality.

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 25.6%, Psychological Horror 22.5%, Dark 11.9%, Violent 8.5%, Gore 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: Delivers intense, claustrophobic psychological horror centered around exploring a disturbing, enclosed living space.

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 20.3%, Psychological Horror 17.3%, Thriller 13.8%, Realistic 10%, Dark 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: Employs realistic graphics and immersive walking simulator horror mechanics to create intense claustrophobia.

"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 13%, Walking Simulator 12.8%, Gore 10.2%, Thriller 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on dark, gritty exploration and psychological horror themes reminiscent of indie urban aesthetics.

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 22.9%, Psychological Horror 15.3%, Violent 15.2%, Gore 10.6%, Walking Simulator 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a dark, atmospheric first-person exploration of an abandoned indoor space filled with unsettling secrets.

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%, Horror 26.7%, Atmospheric 12.8%, First-Person 9.2%, Violent 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: Channels claustrophobic, terrifying urban exploration through cramped, grimy corridors and psychological dread.

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 16.1%, Psychological Horror 15.1%, Walking Simulator 12.5%, Realistic 9.4%, Dark 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: Delivers a tense, story-driven atmospheric horror experience focused on exploration and dread.

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 24.2%, Psychological Horror 13.7%, Violent 12.6%, Walking Simulator 10.4%, Gore 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: Combines atmospheric exploration with unsettling narrative horror elements in a bleak setting.

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 16.6%, Psychological Horror 14%, Horror 13.6%, Thriller 11.7%, Realistic 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: Utilizes walking simulator mechanics to build oppressive psychological tension within enclosed environments.

In Sound Mind is an imaginative first-person psychological horror with frenetic puzzles, unique boss fights, and original music by The Living Tombstone. Journey within the inner workings of the one place you can’t seem to escape—your own mind.

Why similar: Horror 33.6%, Psychological Horror 30.2%, Atmospheric 12.6%, First-Person 9.7%, Story Rich 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: Blends psychological exploration with unsettling first-person horror environments.

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 16.8%, Psychological Horror 15.2%, Thriller 14.6%, Dark 10.9%, Walking Simulator 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: Features claustrophobic, dark indoor exploration that mirrors the tense pacing of walking-sim horrors.

Missing Hiker is a short indie horror game, where your brother Ethan went missing while hiking and you need to find him.

Why similar: Horror 20.4%, Psychological Horror 17.6%, Thriller 13.6%, Walking Simulator 12.7%, Dark 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on atmospheric, grounded exploration of grim environments where isolation breeds terror.

"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 14.2%, Walking Simulator 12.9%, Psychological Horror 12.6%, Gore 7.8%, Dark 7.4%

First-person psychological horror where the elevator is the only safe place. Each floor is a new reality. Each floor has a new inhabitant. Find it to continue your descent downward.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 17.2%, Horror 15.7%, Gore 14.2%, Walking Simulator 12.4%, Thriller 7.1%

The Caretaker is a Top Down, Dungeon-Crawler style survival game. Search your way through streets, buildings and sewers for anything you can use to keep you moving and keep you alive!

Why similar: Violent 31.5%, Atmospheric 30.4%, Dark 19.4%, Adventure 12.2%, Singleplayer 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: Employs a tense, eerie atmosphere centered around investigating a confined, lonely location.

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 16.9%, Horror 14.6%, Psychological Horror 14.3%, Realistic 9%, Thriller 8.4%

Five scary stories, but they all have the same ending. Can you play it? A psychological horror game from the first person, which few will pass.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 14%, Horror 13.8%, Walking Simulator 13.4%, Gore 12%, Thriller 8.4%

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 18.9%, Psychological Horror 16.2%, Walking Simulator 8.4%, Gore 8.2%, Realistic 7.8%

A first person horror survival game. You control four drones in separate locations to diffuse a cataclysmic situation. Armageddon is in your hands.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 24.3%, Psychological Horror 21.9%, Horror 20.8%, First-Person 9.9%, Multiple Endings 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: Delivers cramped, surreal hallway exploration built entirely around psychological dread.

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: Horror 15.3%, Walking Simulator 15.3%, Psychological Horror 14.5%, Thriller 10.6%, Dark 8.1%

"771" is a first-person psychological horror game consisting of 7 unique gameplay segments, each created by a different developer.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 16.9%, Horror 16.5%, Walking Simulator 12.9%, Gore 12.5%, Thriller 7%

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 16.8%, Horror 15.9%, Psychological Horror 15.6%, Realistic 9.5%, Dark 9.1%

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 21.1%, Psychological Horror 16.4%, Thriller 14.1%, Walking Simulator 11.9%, Mystery 7.6%

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: Gore 13.5%, Walking Simulator 13.5%, Psychological Horror 13.5%, Horror 12.2%, Realistic 7.9%

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 22.3%, Walking Simulator 12.6%, Dark 11.4%, Atmospheric 9%, Gore 6.9%

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 21.3%, Horror 16.9%, Thriller 16.3%, Psychological Horror 15.3%, Realistic 8.3%

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 14%, Horror 13.7%, Psychological Horror 13.1%, Gore 9.2%, Dark 7.9%

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 16.7%, Gore 16%, Psychological Horror 15.6%, Walking Simulator 10.5%, Thriller 9.9%

The Quiet Flat is a first-person psychological horror game set in an atmospheric Soviet apartment. Uncover the mystery of your father’s death as your familiar home slowly transforms into a nightmare

Why similar: Psychological Horror 18.6%, Horror 17%, Walking Simulator 14.3%, Realistic 8.9%, Thriller 8%

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 14.9%, Realistic 11.8%, Walking Simulator 11%, First-Person 9.1%

"ELEVATOR: AVICI" is a 1st-person psychological horror with a retro, HK lo-fi aesthetic. Trapped in a decaying apartment elevator, your only link to the outside is a strange voice on the intercom claiming to be a repairman. Will you follow his commands, or find your own escape from the darkness?

Why similar: Psychological Horror 21.1%, Horror 19.2%, Walking Simulator 16.6%, First-Person 8.9%, Thriller 8.9%

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 15.2%, Horror 14.8%, Psychological Horror 14.4%, Thriller 12.5%, Dark 8.8%

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

Why similar: Horror 18%, Psychological Horror 17.3%, Walking Simulator 16.2%, Dark 11.4%, First-Person 7.6%

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 23.5%, Horror 20.6%, Thriller 16.3%, Realistic 11.5%, Atmospheric 8.3%

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 39.9%, Psychological Horror 17.7%, Thriller 14.1%, First-Person 6.1%, Dark 4.7%

After a sudden rent hike, you move into a suspiciously cheap house deep in the woods. The price is absurdly low and there’s work nearby-it seems like a stroke of luck. But you soon realize something is seriously wrong with the place...

Why similar: Horror 21.6%, Psychological Horror 19.4%, Walking Simulator 10.7%, Atmospheric 9.4%, Thriller 9.3%

A bad incident is like a tangled knot, It sits there, waiting for someone or something to untie it, but until then… scars may be left behind … are you ready for a First person Psychological Horror game based on a true story?!

Why similar: Horror 11.8%, Psychological Horror 11.7%, Walking Simulator 10.9%, Gore 9.6%, Thriller 9.4%

"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 23.8%, Psychological Horror 21.6%, Dark 11.5%, Thriller 11.3%, Realistic 10.2%

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 23.6%, Psychological Horror 21.5%, Thriller 18.4%, Walking Simulator 13.7%, Realistic 10.5%

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 22.4%, Psychological Horror 21.3%, Walking Simulator 20.5%, Atmospheric 8.3%, Realistic 7.4%

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

Why similar: Walking Simulator 21.3%, Horror 20.4%, Psychological Horror 14.5%, Realistic 9.5%, Thriller 9.4%

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 15.1%, Horror 14.7%, Walking Simulator 14.6%, Thriller 12.1%, Realistic 9.5%

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 19.8%, Horror 17.5%, Psychological Horror 15.6%, Dark 10.8%, First-Person 8.3%

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 15.5%, Psychological Horror 14.9%, Horror 11.4%, Gore 10.4%, Dark 9.8%

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 22.7%, Horror 11.5%, Realistic 9.7%, Psychological Horror 9.6%, Dark 8.7%

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 25.5%, Psychological Horror 19.3%, Walking Simulator 15.6%, First-Person 8.2%, Atmospheric 7.5%

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 21.9%, Psychological Horror 17.9%, Walking Simulator 14.7%, Realistic 8.6%, First-Person 8%

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

Why similar: Horror 18.6%, Psychological Horror 15.8%, Walking Simulator 15.3%, Atmospheric 8.5%, Dark 7.5%

Paranormal VHS is a horror game that features a VHS tape-inspired aesthetic. The game's story revolves around a popular vlogger who spends a night in haunted locations in search of paranormal activity. Brace for intense jumpscares.

Why similar: Gore 21%, Walking Simulator 13.1%, Horror 11.6%, Psychological Horror 8%, Thriller 7.2%

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 17.6%, Psychological Horror 16.7%, Horror 15%, Thriller 9.1%, Realistic 8.7%

This is a short, first-person psychological horror game with VHS effects. Be careful, you are facing a terrifying being.

Why similar: Horror 22.8%, Walking Simulator 22.7%, Psychological Horror 21.1%, Thriller 8.1%, Adventure 6.2%