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Games like The Black Water

Games like The Black Water

Games like The Black Water

Looking for games like The Black Water? Here are top role playing recommendations with a horror, mystery, thriller and post-apocalyptic focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with The House: A Maple Street Story, Kindawn: The Parish Remembers or The Saint.

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  1. Explore a cursed house where a family was driven to madness by a dark presence. In The House: A Maple Street Story, uncover a terrifying mystery through enigmatic puzzles, an engaging narrative, and a psychological horror atmosphere that holds your every move captive. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The House: A Maple Street Story.

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  2. Kindawn: The Parish Remembers is a first-person psychological horror game set in Yakutia in the early 2000s. You return to a hometown still scarred by the post-Soviet crisis. But something else has taken hold there - and the longer you stay, the harder it becomes to leave. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kindawn: The Parish Remembers.

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  3. The Saint" is a first-person psychological horror set in eerie liminal spaces with VHS body cam visuals. Explore a decaying dreamworld, solve symbolic puzzles, and escape a nightmare inspired by the dread and mystery of Silent Hill. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Saint.

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  4. Step into an eerie silence, a place where childhood dreams have turned into eternal nightmares. You are a paranormal investigator, drawn by dark rumors of an abandoned school built on the ruins of an old orphanage where, decades ago, children died of a mysterious illness and abuse. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Firefly Shelter.

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  5. At the beginning of the 20th century, the Eilean Mor lighthouse fell silent. The light is out, and its three keepers are missing. No one is answering the radio. As a reserve keeper, you’re sent to investigate this horror mystery. But beware you may become the fourth to vanish. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Eilean Mor: The Lost Keepers.

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  6. Stolen Life is a first-person psychological horror game. While working late, you hear a sudden scream from a coworker. Rushing to investigate, you find everyone is gone. As you search for answers, you uncover hidden secrets in your home and discover your wife is not home. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stolen Life.

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  7. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    100% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    Story It's the first day moving into your new home, located in the small, quiet town of Bricksmore. After living in your new house for a few months, you discover the previous owners have left behind some items that were never meant to be found. You quickly find out that these items are not just any old junk but are connected to a secret, mysterious organization. Gameplay The Immemorial Order is p… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Immemorial Order.

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  8. THE ISLAND REMEMBERS A journey that begins in a remote village on Türkiye’s Black Sea coast leads you to an island abandoned long ago. What appears to be a forgotten place is still holding on to the traces of a disturbing past. Guided by a mysterious mentor over the radio, you must explore the island, follow the clues left behind, and uncover the truth behind its curse. REVEAL WHAT CANNOT… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ARETIAS: Cursed Island.

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  9. A first-person horror game about a detective investigating an abandoned research facility, a missing girl named Carla, and the sealed room at the center of it all. Recover VHS tapes, follow the tracks left behind, and avoid what's left inside. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Room 0.

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  10. “My God, my God… why have You forsaken me?” — Psalm 22:1. Words spoken by Jesus Christ on the cross before His death. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to God Is Not Here.

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  11. 《Uncanny Records:Echoes of the Past》Uncanny Records:Echoes of the Past is a first-person horror adventure game set in a Chinese school theme, where players take on the role of police officer Chen Shi to investigate the mysterious disappearance of all teachers and students at Dongshan No.1 High School. The game's scenes recreate the authentic high school campus environment of China, allowing player… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Uncanny Records:Echoes of the Past.

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  12. The Paranormal Is Happening is a first-person psychological horror game set in a remote village hidden deep within the forest. In the 1940s, something unexplainable occurred. The entire population vanished without a trace. No official records. No survivors. Only silence. Decades later, a new investigation has been organized to uncover what truly happened. You are the assigned field agent. Your… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Paranormal is Happening.

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  13. About This GamePlayback '94 is a first-person psycho-horror series set in 1994. Each episode presents a new case told through exploration, environmental storytelling, and forgotten VHS recordings. Playback '94 — Episode 1: Post OfficePrivate detective Alex Reed travels to Willow Creek Valley while investigating the disappearance of journalist James Carter. His search leads him to an abandoned pos… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Playback '94: Post Office.

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  14. About This GameThis is an exploration-based horror adventure set in a university. As a member of a paranormal  club, you explore the campus and haunted locations, taking photographs and uncovering the truth behind paranormal phenomena. Exploration is not always safe. In certain areas, you may be chased by unknown entities and forced to run for your life. This game is not focused on sudden jump s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Building 0: Hakuei University.

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    Search for your missing brother across the Australian Outback and beneath a forgotten Cold War facility. Survive altered wildlife, a living front of black ash, and an unseen intelligence that watches how you play. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to X300.

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  16. Scrow Island is a first-person horror adventure focused on exploration, puzzle-solving, and uncovering buried truths. You play as Jack, a lone traveler who arrives at the island years after his father vanished during a mysterious rescue mission. What begins as a personal journey soon turns into a terrifying fight for survival on an island bound by ancient elemental forces and long-forgotten traged… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SCROW Island.

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  17. FEEL INDIAVenture into the untouched depths of Northeastern India, where a forgotten forest whispers with ancient secrets. From abandoned tribal settlements to sacred natural spaces, explore a world lost to time—shrouded in fog, silence, and stories untold. Feel the weight of every step through immersive soundscapes, dynamic lighting, and environmental storytelling. AWAKEN THE MOTHERJourney thr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ANTYAVAN.

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  18. A first-person psychological horror puzzle thriller. Explore mysterious TV channels, solve puzzles with your remote control, and uncover the truth behind your daughter's disappearance. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Channel 51.

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  19. 59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, replayability
    100% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    The main character is hired as a debugger at the game company “Dokidoki Games”! With a time limit of one week, will he be able to find the bug safely? The debugging work with fate on the line begins now! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DEBUG DEADLINE.

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  20. In this mysterious first-person adventure, explore an abandoned 90's Asian slum with the help of various abilities, collect documents and objects to uncover the fate of its former inhabitants and interact with a strange Altar to unveil the story of this unique place. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Low_Signal.

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  21. 0%Game Brain Score
    0% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Sleepwalk is an independent first-person horror and survival game. Players wake up in an unknown location with no memories and embark on a journey to uncover the story and escape, solving complex puzzles while being pursued by mysterious threats. The oppressive atmosphere, immersive gameplay, and the intensity of the chases make Sleepwalk a distressing and engaging experience for fans of horror an… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SleepWalk.

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  22. IMPORTANT NOTE The game's main focus is on exploration, as the tension slowly builds to create an even more immersive experience. The storyline is revealed through surreal visualization and implicit contextual details. Don't forget that this is a complex and unusual game in many ways. Whispers in The Void is a first-person psychological thriller. Explore a mysterious mental hospital in an atmosp… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Whispers in the Void.

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    91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, character development
    91% User Score Based on 116 reviews

    "Hariti" is a first-person psychological horror game. You will play as a mother searching for her missing daughter in a crisis-ridden hospital. Experience an atmosphere of extreme dread within the halls of this abandoned Chinese-style medical facility. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hariti.

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  24. You are Alex, a curious journalist who has decided to investigate the mysterious disappearance of the entire staff of Synergy Soft. Six months ago, all the employees went mad at once, staging a bloody massacre. The official version is mass psychosis. But the truth is much more terrifying. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Cradle.

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  25. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    81% User Score Based on 57 reviews

    The Empty Eyes is a first-person psychological horror experience that immerses you in an investigation steeped in mystery. Every step inside the house brings you closer to a hidden truth, while tension mounts and fear takes root in your mind. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Empty Eyes.

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  26. Play as a private detective sent on the trail of a missing person. What seemed like a simple case quickly turns into a nightmare. Will you be the one to solve the case... or just another victim of this mystery? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dark Investigation: Experiment.

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  27. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    89% User Score Based on 36 reviews

    Blackthorne’s Manor is a first-person puzzle-horror experience that plunges you into the unsettling depths of a long-abandoned estate. Your friend vanished after attending a party at the manor, and no one has seen them since. Armed with little more than your wits and a faintly glowing lantern, you step inside, not knowing what you'll find on the other side. Shadowed rooms, cryptic puzzles, and fr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blackthorne's Manor.

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  28. 51%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    83% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    An action oriented shooting horror game, where players will be the hero GUILING from mysterious Eastern continent and engage in battles with demons to find ways to break curses, defeat zombies, and seal evil spirits. Can we fight against evil forces and escape from the cursed land? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 鬼灵的冒险GUILING's Adventure.

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  29. 36%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    58% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    Abyssal Trench is a single-player, first-person psychological horror game set deep underwater. You play as a lone explorer who awakens from cryo-sleep after a failed mission. Your escape pod is out of fuel, your team is missing, and a mysterious AI voice directs you to investigate three abandoned drilling sites scattered across the seafloor. In this narrative-driven horror experience, you must pi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Abyssal Trench.

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    53%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    81% User Score Based on 16 reviews

    Forest God is a psychological horror game from the first person. The investigation of Agent X of the secret service turns into an endless journey deep into the universe, filled with abnormal incidents, the nature of which is previously unknown to anyone. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to FOREST GOD.

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  31. 53%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    64% User Score Based on 22 reviews
    Critic Score 67%Based on 3 reviews

    Scholar's Mate is an immersive first-person horror experience that puts you in the shoes of Judith, a young woman who wakes up in the gloomy facilities of a psychiatric hospital. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Scholar's Mate.

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  32. Justice and evil, in a moment. Become Officer Ren and experience your police life in Baixiang Town. As a policeman in White Elephant Town, you received a missing case one day, a case that unravels the darkness behind it... Restore the real scene Restored the real scene, including police stations, towns, streets and other environmental special effects Content The case plot-oriented, adopts… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The First Scene.

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  33. 33%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    48% User Score Based on 21 reviews

    The player finds himself in an abandoned Soviet bunker, built at the height of the Cold War. The protagonist is a stalker, a hunter for artifacts and secrets of the past. He entered the bunker, attracted by legends of secret experiments and the mysterious disappearance of all personnel. Moving through the bunker, the player is immersed in an atmosphere of tense anticipation and fear. He finds… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Project Phoenix.

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  34. For those of you who are hungry for survival horror. Welcome to the new world of survival horror, where the elements of survival horror are fused together. THE MADHOUSE | Infected Mansion is a survival horror game where you try to survive from an abandoned house. This game is inspired by Japanese horror games such as "Resident Evil" and "SIREN".■Announcements Gamepad (controll… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to THE MADHOUSE | Infected Mansion.

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  35. Agony Dies Within is a first-person psychological horror investigation game that immerses players in a haunting mystery where every clue uncovers another layer of darkness. Step into the role of an investigator determined to solve a disturbing case hidden within an abandoned school consumed by supernatural forces, forgotten memories, and terrifying secrets. Explore a vast and atmospheric world in… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Agony Dies Within.

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  36. CONJURARIUN — THE ORPHANAGECONJURARIUN — THE ORPHANAGE is a first-person psychological horror game focused on exploration, investigation, puzzle solving, and environmental storytelling. You take on the role of an investigator who enters an abandoned orphanage to discover what happened to the children who once lived there. What begins as a seemingly simple investigation quickly turns into somethi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Conjurariun.

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  37. Something is wrong in the ward. As a detective investigating a serious crime, navigate the ruins of an abandoned psychiatric hospital, gather evidence, and follow a trail that leads deeper into madness If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hollow Warden.

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  38. A short psychological horror game inspired by Baltic folklore. Explore the homestead, complete everyday tasks, discover hidden places, and reveal its dark secret. When evil awakens, can you escape? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sodyba.

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  39. Awakeness – Steam Description (Revised)Awakeness is a first-person psychological horror game set within Barzakh — a higher layer of reality that exists between states of being, where familiar spaces obey unfamiliar rules. You awaken as Yalda, alone inside an immense, distorted environment that feels unsettlingly close to reality, yet fundamentally wrong. There are no explanations, no guidance, an… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Awakeness: YALDA Night.

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  40. Trace of the Villa is a first-person horror adventure game that follows Jin’s investigation into his sister’s disappearance. Players explore abandoned locations, collect clues, unlock sealed rooms, solve environmental puzzles, and uncover the truth hidden behind the silence. Chapter 1 serves as the beginning of the story. Players follow the first lead that brings Jin closer to the mansion, experi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Trace of the Villa.

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  41. Three friends known as The Ghost Hunters are documenting abandoned locations. What begins as a normal episode suddenly turns into a nightmare inside The Holloway Mansion. Something terrifying happens, leaving Jack to survive alone in the mansion and face the horrors. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Eclipse.

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  42. Anomaly hunting, ten feet underwater. Swim, don't walk. You're trapped in a flooded pool that loops forever. Watch every corridor for the one detail that's wrong, then turn back before it takes you. Short first-person psychological horror. No combat. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 10 Feet Under.

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  43. EN KISA ZAMANDA İNGİLİZCE DİL DESTEĞİ EKLENECEKTİR. HERKESE MERHABA! Bağımsız bir oyun geliştirme ekibi olarak, tutkuyla geliştirdiğimiz oyunumuz " Without Salvation "ı Steam'de yayınlamanın son aşamalarındayız . ✨ Bu süreçteki oyun desteği bizim için gerçekten paha biçilemez. Hayallerini dönüştüren bağımsız oyunlara ve geliştiricilere destek olmak isterseniz, bize bir kahve ismarlayarak bu yol… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Without Salvation.

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  44. Room 413 is a first-person psychological horror experience set in the decaying halls of the Silver Pines Motel, where reality bends, memories lie, and the truth is more dangerous than the dark. On a storm-soaked night, you check into Room 413 to investigate a decades-old case, but the motel has other plans. What begins as a search for answers spirals into a descent through shifting rooms, impossib… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ROOM 413.

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  45. Your mission is to locate, interact with, and investigate high-risk entities and carry out assignments in the zones of their activity. Expeditions: deploy into one of the Backrooms clusters and receive mission directives. Objectives: collect samples, document evidence, restore life support systems, rescue lost personnel and interact with anomalies. Data collection: use instruments, consu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Entity Research Group.

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  46. "Dogma" is a first-person Chinese horror game blending rule-based anomalies with Yin-Yang realms. As the sole survivor of a cursed household, you return to the isolated ancestral mansion, following cryptic family precepts to reconstruct memories through four relatives' perspectives, revealing truths buried between dreams and reality. Amidst millennial chaos, a family of four descend… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 家训 Dogma.

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  47. 51%Game Brain Score
    51% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    The report is official - Toony's Daycare has closed forever. The town is filled with questions-why has this happened? Where are the missing children? A private detective has been hired to find out what happened---but he finds out too much!   If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Toony's Daycare.

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  48. Find your wayEnter the maze of your mind to find your way to the seven deadly sins. Each door is an opportunity to move forward or backward, but you must face them to proceed. Diversity of mechanicsOn your journey you will find all sorts of mechanics and game modes, from first-person to fixed camera or cinematic. The variety of actions available will allow you to experience each of the sins y… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deep Loop.

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    Sebastian is a janitor in a nursing home, but in a world of drugs and mysteries, his reality unravels. Under Dr. Malverick's watch, his ordinary life twists into strange experiments, missing patients, and inner turmoil. What is real? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Elysium.

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  50. Resident Fear 3 : Ascension is a thrilling story-driven horror adventure where three survivors fight through a world of infected chaos to stop the man behind it all. Dark secrets, intense action, and emotional twists await in this cinematic journey. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Resident Fear 3: Ascension.

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