Games Like Withering Rooms

Lost forever in the pitch black! But that's what makes it fun! The vast corridors covered in darkness change with each play. All you can do is run or hide from the frightening Apparitions. Use unique items and Karuta cards with special powers in your desperate search for an escape from the darkness!

Why similar: Horror 29.5%, Procedural Generation 23.2%, Stealth 21.3%, Female Protagonist 11%, Adventure 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: It shares a strong emphasis on procedural horror, stealth mechanics, and the constant threat of being hunted in a labyrinthine environment.

Fear the Spotlight is an atmospheric third-person horror adventure with a disturbing mystery to unravel. Sneak into school after hours with Vivian and Amy, survive a séance gone wrong, solve tactile puzzles, and, whatever you do, stay out of the spotlight…

Why similar: Horror 32.4%, Stealth 26.5%, Female Protagonist 17.9%, Survival Horror 11.7%, Adventure 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: It excels at creating a tense, atmospheric horror experience with a focus on puzzle-solving and exploration in a restricted, eerie setting.

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: Mystery 30%, Female Protagonist 29.6%, Survival Horror 20.1%, Dark 7.8%, Adventure 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: This title captures the same oppressive, atmospheric survival horror feel and features a compelling female protagonist navigating a surreal, dangerous world.

Embark on a journey through the longest night with Leila, a valiant member of the Vigilant Order. Delve into the hidden truths shrouded in eternal darkness, unravel the mystery surrounding Leila's enigmatic sister, and confront the eldritch horrors lurking in a world that has lost the light of day.

Why similar: Souls-like 28.9%, Horror 24.8%, Female Protagonist 16.1%, Side Scroller 11%, Action RPG 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, challenging 2D souls-like that mirrors the gothic aesthetic and difficult combat found in Withering Rooms.

Classic survival horror is back! Inspired by the original Resident Evil and Alone in the Dark series, Tormented Souls modernises with a fresh twist on the fixed perspective adventure - as Caroline Walker investigates the mysterious disappearance of twin girls in a terrifying mansion-turned-hospital.

Why similar: Horror 44.4%, Female Protagonist 20.3%, Survival Horror 16.2%, Dark 6.2%, Adventure 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: This game perfectly replicates the classic fixed-camera survival horror experience set within a sprawling, mysterious mansion.

The year is 1990. It’s been two years since the mysterious disappearance of Edward Crow and the abrupt closure of his theme park, Crow Country. But your arrival has broken the silence, Mara Forest. If you want answers, you’ll have to venture deep into the darkness of Crow Country to find them…

Why similar: Horror 44.6%, Female Protagonist 23.7%, Survival Horror 18.4%, RPG 6.3%, Action 5%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a brilliant blend of atmospheric survival horror and mansion-style exploration that feels both nostalgic and fresh.

Explore the secrets of a mysterious fallen temple and put your Templar faith to the test in Dark Devotion, where no sacrifice is too great in praise of your God.

Why similar: Souls-like 33.5%, Action Roguelike 28%, Female Protagonist 15.4%, RPG 5.6%, Adventure 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: It features a grim, souls-like 2D experience with procedural elements and a focus on overcoming punishing, dark environments.

Silvia never runs from evil—she makes it her business. Eccentric yet warm-hearted, this seasoned modern exorcist has mastered the art of confronting the supernatural, turning haunted places into tangible nightmares. But on this fateful night, nothing goes as planned.

Why similar: Horror 29.7%, Mystery 23.7%, Female Protagonist 17.4%, Survival Horror 11.7%, 2D 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: A pixel-art survival horror game that focuses on exploration and mystery with a strong female protagonist.

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

Why similar: Horror 69.9%, Adventure 9%, Female Protagonist 7.3%, 2D 5.9%, Action 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: It captures the feeling of being trapped in a dangerous, shifting home where every room holds a potential lethal threat.

Shape your fears… Fear the shapes. Embark on a journey where you face your worst fears and are confronted with the emotional impact of your actions in this narrative adventure game with puzzles, stealth and action.

Why similar: Horror 30.7%, Mystery 18.8%, Stealth 18.2%, Female Protagonist 15.7%, Adventure 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: It focuses on stealth and narrative-driven horror, emphasizing the vulnerability of the protagonist in a hostile environment.

Dive into the latest evolution of The Last Faith: a dark and gothic fusion of metroidvania and soulslike. Engage in merciless and precise combat with a huge range of weapons, firearms, and custom executions. Let nothing stand in the way of your journey to salvation.

Why similar: Souls-like 46.5%, Horror 27.5%, 2D 6.6%, Side Scroller 5.5%, Adventure 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: This title combines a beautiful gothic aesthetic with challenging metroidvania combat and deep exploration.

A turn-based horror RPG with retro 32-bit 3D graphics. Survive the horrors of the mansion that changes every time you enter.

Why similar: Horror 48%, Procedural Generation 18.5%, Female Protagonist 14.8%, RPG 11.6%, Dark 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: This title offers a retro-inspired mystery dungeon experience with strong horror and RPG elements.

Immerse yourself in retro top-down visuals as you face the horrors of Breckenridge Hall through intense first-person combat. Scavenge, solve puzzles, and upgrade your gear. Do whatever it takes to survive—but remember: You Will Die Here Tonight.

Why similar: Horror 38.8%, Survival Horror 12.6%, Dark 12.1%, RPG 8.6%, Action RPG 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: A psychological horror game that blends top-down exploration with intense, real-time combat encounters.

Discover the secrets of the estate, as you look for answers among the violent inhabitants. A strange and repelling madness took hold of the servants roaming the halls, and they will attack on sight, for their madness is one rooted in a deeper understanding of cosmic insignificance.

Why similar: Souls-like 44.5%, Horror 19.5%, Female Protagonist 9.2%, RPG 8.1%, Adventure 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: A challenging Victorian-era horror game that emphasizes souls-like combat and a dark, oppressive atmosphere.

A modern-day horror RPG with tactical combat and survival horror roots. Customize your loadout, manage limited resources, and exploit enemy weaknesses in tense, strategic encounters.

Why similar: Horror 29%, Female Protagonist 21.3%, Mystery 14%, Survival Horror 10.6%, RPG 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: An action-RPG that leans into survival-horror themes with a female protagonist and real-time combat mechanics.

Push the limits of your combat skills, and master new abilities to progress through an unforgiving nonlinear 2D world. Face off against the relentless darkness that seeks to destroy you. In Moonscars, every death is a lesson learnt—and as you overcome each challenge, new truths will be revealed.

Why similar: Souls-like 52.6%, Female Protagonist 16.9%, Side Scroller 11.1%, Action 9.6%, 2D 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, atmospheric 2D souls-like that features challenging combat and a haunting, painterly aesthetic.

Horror Roguelike characterized by an experimental artstyle and storytelling, strategic gameplay and deep mysteries

Why similar: Horror 30.8%, Mystery 23.1%, Procedural Generation 22.2%, Female Protagonist 12.4%, RPG 7%

Why You'll Like It: A horror-themed RPG with roguelite elements that focuses on mystery and survival in a dark, pixelated world.

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

Why similar: Horror 40.9%, Female Protagonist 18.8%, Stealth 17.7%, Survival Horror 10%, Adventure 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: A stealth-focused horror experience set in a large, claustrophobic mansion where you are constantly being hunted.

A haunted house where ghosts and vengeful spirits lurk around every corner. Your courage and wit will be put to the test in order to survive. Use trails and sounds as clues to progress in this exciting new roguelike escape game.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 35.9%, Horror 31.6%, Survival Horror 10.3%, Procedural Generation 6.8%, Female Protagonist 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: A roguelite horror game that focuses on puzzle-solving and survival within a mysterious, shifting manor.

Fear & Hunger is a horror dungeon crawler set in the dark and hopeless dungeons of fear and hunger. The game is a hybrid of survival horror and dungeon crawler genres with its influences ranging from Silent Hill to Nethack. There are roguelike elements to the game as well as a heavy foundation of a j-RPG.

Why similar: Horror 63.9%, RPG 15.2%, Dark 7.8%, Adventure 5.5%, 2D 4.3%

Why You'll Like It: A brutally difficult RPG that shares the dark, unforgiving nature and psychological horror elements of Withering Rooms.

The Penitent One awakens as Blasphemous 2 joins him once again in an endless struggle against The Miracle. Dive into a perilous new world filled with mysteries and secrets to discover, and tear your way through monstrous foes that stand between you and your quest to end the cycle once and for all.

Why similar: Souls-like 36.6%, Horror 30.7%, Side Scroller 11.4%, Adventure 8.5%, Action RPG 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a masterfully crafted gothic world with challenging combat and deep, interconnected exploration.

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

Why similar: Horror 35.3%, Stealth 20.6%, Mystery 18.7%, Female Protagonist 7.1%, Survival Horror 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: It emphasizes stealth and survival within a large, atmospheric estate, mirroring the mansion-exploration aspect of the seed game.

Explore a haunting, punishing island in this stylized 2D action RPG. Salt and Sanctuary combines fast and brutal 2D combat with richly developed RPG mechanics in a cursed realm of forgotten cities, blood-soaked dungeons, and desecrated monuments.

Why similar: Souls-like 64.6%, Horror 8.4%, RPG 6.5%, 2D 5.4%, Side Scroller 3.8%

Why You'll Like It: This title offers a dark, 2D souls-like experience that emphasizes exploration and character building in a hostile world.

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 57.7%, Survival Horror 14.4%, Adventure 8.9%, RPG 5%, 2D 4.5%

Why You'll Like It: A quintessential 2D psychological horror game that focuses on survival, resource management, and eerie exploration.

Devil Slayer - Raksasi is a top-down action game with procedurally generated dungeons, profound roguelike elements, and intuitive soul-like fighting. It's a fair and challenging game, dodging, timing, striking, you need to master them all to fight your way out of this cursed world.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 31.2%, Procedural Generation 19.5%, Souls-like 19%, Female Protagonist 14.3%, Adventure 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: A challenging action-roguelike that features a female protagonist and emphasizes precise combat and procedural levels.

Rose must escape the Cursed Mansion - a demonic space that preys and feeds on fear and despair. In this horror RPG you'll solve puzzles and learn the mansion’s history. Mystery, malignant spirits, and misery everywhere. Cursed Mansion brings an eerie atmosphere which leaves one with goosebumps.

Why similar: Horror 34.9%, Mystery 24.1%, Female Protagonist 15.9%, Adventure 6.5%, Dark 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: A horror game that focuses on exploration, multiple endings, and the mystery of a haunted, sprawling estate.

On the desolate moon of Lorian, a long-dormant Deadsuit awakens from slumber. Journey beneath the surface on an atmospheric 2D adventure of self-discovery, ancient mysteries, and cosmic terror. Explore winding caverns and acquire new abilities to unearth this alien world’s long-buried secrets.

Why similar: Horror 33.9%, Female Protagonist 17.3%, Side Scroller 13.8%, Adventure 9.3%, 2D 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: A 2D metroidvania that excels at creating a lonely, atmospheric, and mysterious world to explore.

Three fractured realities. One collapsing multiverse. Fast, fluid combat in a dark sci-fi Roguevania where each run begins in a separate universe — then lets you fuse your parallel selves, powers, and worlds to create brutal, ever-evolving builds.

Why similar: 2.5D 27.3%, Action Roguelike 26.7%, Souls-like 19.6%, Female Protagonist 11.1%, Action RPG 4.9%

Morbid: The Seven Acolytes is a Horrorpunk Action RPG filled with Lovecraftian horrors and Cronenbergian gore, making it the most gruesome take on the isometric Souls-like genre yet!

Why similar: Souls-like 40.6%, Horror 20.1%, Female Protagonist 10.3%, Adventure 8.6%, RPG 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, Lovecraftian-inspired action-RPG that emphasizes challenging combat and exploration.

The Madness of Little Emma is a difficult action platformer with roguelike elements. Featuring over 250 items with insane synergies, varied enemies, and numerous secrets and mysteries to discover.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 55%, Horror 18.5%, Female Protagonist 13.9%, Action 5.9%, RPG 3.7%

Why You'll Like It: An action-roguelike that features a female protagonist and challenging, fast-paced combat in a dark, surreal setting.

A fast, brutal action roguelite with razor-sharp controls and insane build freedom. Fuse embers, skill cards, and gear into wildly overpowered combat styles — and break each run in a world consumed by the Ash Witch.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 31.9%, 2.5D 29%, Procedural Generation 15.5%, Female Protagonist 9.5%, Action RPG 4%

A fantasy action roguelike of exploration and murder. Live, kill, die, improve, live again.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 26.7%, Souls-like 20.6%, Procedural Generation 19.9%, Horror 16.2%, Adventure 4.8%

Why You'll Like It: A souls-like action-roguelike that features procedural generation and a dark, punishing combat loop.

Use your supply of items and traps to survive in a mansion haunted by yokai and vengeful spirits as shrine maiden Yono in this strategy roguelike horror action game!

Why similar: Procedural Generation 36.3%, Horror 26.6%, RPG 13.2%, 2D 8.6%, Adventure 8.4%

A dark tale of survival and conscience, blending platforming, puzzles, and haunting beauty. Journey through surreal lands where every choice shapes the fate of a world on the edge of ruin will you restore the light or embrace the darkness?

Why similar: 2.5D 26.7%, Horror 23.8%, Stealth 16.5%, Female Protagonist 9.9%, Side Scroller 6.1%

A marshal possessed by a murderer, a hotel full of killers, and a time-bending witch? From the legendary creators of DEADLY PREMONITION + NO MORE HEROES comes a 2D Action Roguelike unlike any other. Under New Management update is free for everyone now! CHECK IN, WIPE ‘EM OUT.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 26.1%, 2.5D 21.3%, Souls-like 18.3%, Horror 12.9%, Female Protagonist 9.5%

Eldritch is the original imsim roguelike: a first-person action game inspired by roguelikes, immersive sims, and H. P. Lovecraft.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 38.7%, Horror 22.2%, Stealth 11.6%, Procedural Generation 11.2%, Female Protagonist 5.2%

Witching Hour is a horror story that takes you out of your family home and across the quiet town of Hollow Hills. Your fate depends on making difficult choices, your relationship with your family, and confrontations with the matriarch of the town’s affliction with witchcraft, Lucilia.

Why similar: Horror 39.1%, Mystery 26.4%, Female Protagonist 16.7%, Survival Horror 9.5%, Dark 6%

Corpse Keeper is a very challenging action-strategy roguelite. You'll need to lead a squad of three corpses to explore the grim and dark medieval world within limited time, build a powerful army of the living dead, and finally kill the demon lurking in the deep end of the cathedral.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 39.9%, Souls-like 33.6%, Action RPG 10.7%, Dark 8.3%, Action 4.7%

Inspired by old and classic survival horror games, THE MUTE HOUSE combines exploration, management, puzzles and a touch of action. As Emily investigates about her sister's vanishing, she finds herself trapped in a mysterious mansion.

Why similar: Horror 39.7%, Female Protagonist 17.7%, Mystery 17%, Survival Horror 12.7%, Adventure 7.7%

Tyrant's Realm is a roguelite action-adventure inspired by classic PS1 visuals. Explore procedurally generated dark fantasy worlds, battling through dangers that evolve with each run. Death is not the end, as the night is still young.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 30.7%, Souls-like 24.1%, Procedural Generation 22.9%, RPG 7.3%, Action RPG 5.7%

"シシテナオ-Even in Death-" is stealth horror action game that requires trial and error. It tells the story of a young girl who wakes up in a strange and unsettling world, where eerie creatures known as "Ochibito" roam.

Why similar: Horror 34.6%, Stealth 24.9%, Female Protagonist 14.5%, Side Scroller 8.6%, 2D 5.7%

Single player horror game set in an underground lab. Kill monsters and escape.

Why similar: Souls-like 56.4%, Female Protagonist 30.4%, Action RPG 13.3%

Slay your way in Mandragora: Whispers of the Witch Tree, an epic action RPG set in a dark fantasy world. Battle monsters, master six unique Classes, craft hundreds of useful items, and explore the secrets of an expansive, interconnected world.

Why similar: 2.5D 39.7%, Souls-like 26.4%, Side Scroller 9.5%, RPG 6.8%, Action RPG 6.7%

A young girl, Viola, is drawn inexorably to a mysterious manor that seems to change behind her back. It is a place of pain, turmoil and death. Plumb its detestable depths and abominable history. Untangle riddles that bar your perilous path. And flee the hellish halls of The Witch’s House.

Why similar: Horror 68.7%, Female Protagonist 9.1%, RPG 5.6%, 2D 5.2%, Survival Horror 4%

Escape the department store and uncover the hidden truth in this full 3D roguelike dungeon crawler

Why similar: Action Roguelike 34.2%, Procedural Generation 22.3%, Female Protagonist 19.2%, RPG 9.9%, Action RPG 7.1%

The Bleakest Keep is a challenging action horror roguelike. Survive the horrors of the Keep, upgrade your gear, and earn ranks as you ascend the tower and save the world!

Why similar: Action Roguelike 34.6%, Souls-like 26.6%, Horror 25.1%, Survival Horror 8.7%, Action 2.9%

Cornered with nowhere else to turn, can you escape the monster-filled mansion? Dead Estate is a gory, fast-paced, challenging roguelike shooter with a heavy emphasis on horror.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 38.6%, Horror 35.1%, Procedural Generation 20.8%, Action 3.9%, Singleplayer 1.5%

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: Horror 46.1%, Mystery 32.6%, Adventure 8.6%, Dark 6.8%, Action 5.9%

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: Horror 50.5%, Mystery 19.6%, Survival Horror 11.9%, RPG 6.9%, 2D 5.3%

Risk insanity in the gruesome slash-em-up Morbid: The Lords of Ire, with brutal combat and souls-like elements. Defeat the five Lords of Ire as you fight for your life across tortured landscapes, rending the evil Gahars of their flesh-bound forms.

Why similar: Horror 31.8%, Souls-like 31.1%, Female Protagonist 18.3%, Adventure 5.5%, Dark 4.9%

You awake, trapped in an abandoned hospital. Your only source of light is your phone. You hit a dead-end and must turn around, but behind you lurks an eerie presence and strange noises... Experience Daylight, a procedurally generated psychological thriller for your PC.

Why similar: Horror 78.8%, Female Protagonist 6.6%, Procedural Generation 5.8%, Adventure 4.5%, Survival Horror 2.3%

Slay hordes of terrifying monsters in this horde survival roguelite. Descend into the Halls of Torment where the Lords of the underworld await you. Treasures, magical trinkets, and a growing cast of heroes will grant you the power to vanquish these horrors from beyond. How long can you survive?

Why similar: Action Roguelike 57.6%, Action RPG 10.7%, RPG 10%, Dark 7.1%, 2D 6.5%

An infinitely replayable stealth horror game set in high school. Try to escape alone or with up to five friends as you navigate destructible environments and randomized level layouts. Face off against a smart AI opponent that develops new abilities the more you play.

Why similar: Horror 29.6%, Stealth 22.8%, Mystery 13.9%, Procedural Generation 13.3%, Survival Horror 8.5%

EMPTY SHELL will throw you in a dark industrial environment, a secret facility on a Japanese island. Each volunteer has signed a contract for a "recovery operation" without being privy to too many details. A tense roguelite survival horror with a top down perspective.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 43.6%, Horror 38.5%, Adventure 5.2%, Action 4.2%, Survival Horror 4.2%

Destroy... Absorb... Grow... GRIME is a fast and unforgiving Action-Adventure RPG in which you crush your foes with living weapons that mutate form and function, and then consume their remains with a black hole to strengthen your vessel as you break apart a world of anatomical horror and intrigue.

Why similar: 2.5D 37.9%, Souls-like 31.6%, Side Scroller 8.7%, Action RPG 6.2%, Adventure 5.6%

Cryptical Path is an action rogue-lite that pushes the boundaries of the genre. Play the Architect, build your own rooms, and tame an ever-changing labyrinth you've been summoned in.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 53%, Procedural Generation 37.2%, Dark 4.4%, Action 4%, Singleplayer 1.4%

Disembodied souls linger in this old estate. To each one, utter their name.

Why similar: Mystery 32.3%, Horror 21.1%, Female Protagonist 18.7%, Side Scroller 10.6%, Adventure 6.2%

Journey to the dark heart of the Edgewood Home for Lost Children in this fiendishly difficult action RPG!When her teacher stepped out of the classroom a month ago, Cordy never imagined he would be gone for good. Now her fellow students have turned on each other as the school descends into chaos.

Why similar: Action Roguelike 53%, Procedural Generation 21%, RPG 9.3%, Female Protagonist 8%, Action 5.6%

Perennial Order is a 2D plant horror boss rush with challenging one-hit-death combat. Set in an atmospheric Dark Age world plagued by nature-infested horrors, explore a lore-filled and eldritch land alone or in two player co-op, all in a realistic painterly style.

Why similar: Horror 41.3%, Souls-like 38.2%, RPG 7.6%, Adventure 5.4%, 2D 4.1%