Games like A Cruel Nightmare

A mysterious company developed robots to take control over everyone. You're a robot, manufactured by a company that tries to eliminate everyone in their way and control the world. Due to a malfunction, you begin to act on your own instead of following your commands and came to the realization wiping out all existence is wrong. You try to find a way to stop the robots. In Reload, you break in… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Reload.

54%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

54% User Score Based on 1,172 reviews

Dream’s gameplay is strongly based around exploration with games such as Yume Nikki and LSD being the initial inspiration for the concept. On top of this we have been inspired by the narrative elements in Dear Esther and Deus Ex’s non-linear story telling and environments, the resulting gameplay maintains aspects of all 4 games. There will be many puzzles to solve, horror sections and some more na… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dream.

72%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, replayability

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, music

77% User Score Based on 266 reviews

Critic Score 50%Based on 1 reviews

Last Will is a digital Escape Room experience, where the players need to infiltrate a grand old mansion, where it's deceased owner has filled it with cryptic riddles and weird puzzles, to keep away intruders. They need to work together, to solve the puzzles in time. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Last Will.

Step into the shadows of Mystery House—a chilling homage of the groundbreaking Roberta Williams classic that gave birth to the graphical adventure genre. What begins as a nostalgic game night among eight friends in an abandoned mansion quickly descends into a waking nightmare. The house is no ordinary relic of the past. Its walls breathe with secrets. Its rooms are veiled in puzzles. And someth… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mystery House.

Bound by Strings is a first-person narrative puzzle game set in an old marionette workshop steeped in grief, obsession, and eerie elegance. You play as Louis, a grieving husband drawn into the twisted legacy of his father-in-law, Faustus—a once-revered puppet maker driven mad by the loss of his daughter. Invited to the abandoned workshop, Louis must uncover the truth about Faustus’ final creat… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bound by Strings.

A first-person indie horror experience set in an abandoned rural village shrouded in mystery. The place looks frozen in time — homes left open, belongings scattered, and no sign of what happened to the people who once lived here. As you move deeper into the village, strange sounds and subtle movements hint that something is still lurking in the dark. This is a slow-burn, atmospheric horror game f… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Little Town Secrets.

OVERVIEW:  In "THE BASEMENT" you are trapped in an atmospheric and big cellar solving puzzles to escape. This game is inspired by other Horror games like "RESIDENT EVIL" STORY: In "THE BASEMENT" you play as "Jolie Harrison" a Reporter working for a news organization investigating old abandoned places. In her newest job, she went to investigate an old house in the outskirts of Montana. Wh… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to THE BASEMENT.

[Media 2373982] It Will Find You is a first person narrative driven horror experience, utilising a reactive narrative system that alters narrative elements based on player actions. With a focus... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to It Will Find You.

             Cursed Hours is a terrifying dark psychological horror game. You play as a thief who breaks into an old, abandoned mansion, hoping to find treasure. But soon after entering, you realize something is wrong. You’re not alone. Strange things begin to happen. Shadows move on their own. Doors slam shut. Mysterious noises echo through the dark halls. The mansion itself feels alive, and som… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cursed Hours.

Someone has proof of your crime. You must escape from the cursed house by finding evidence that accuses you. With your guns and wisdom, ostracize and remove the cursed. Your life depends on this job... You will be curbed is a horror FPS game. You are a detective who fabricated evidence, and someone has evidence that you fabricated evidence. The evidence that will put you in jail is hidden in t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to You will be cursed.

99%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability

99% User Score Based on 77 reviews

an escape room game about an isolated station and mysterious signals emitted by a black hole. ◈◈◈ in developmenttentative eta winter 2024demo available now ◈◈◈ you were stationed at dutchman station to find the meaning behind the mysterious signals being sent from the black hole. all of your other coworkers have left and you're the only one remaining. the station has since fell into disu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to no signal.

92%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding

92% User Score Based on 260 reviews

"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. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hollow Cocoon.

89%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability

89% User Score Based on 56 reviews

80's horror inspired FPS, a nightmarish scene taking place at an abandoned orphanage. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Weeping Falls Massacre.

61%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, gameplay

61% User Score Based on 70 reviews

The Mansion, a grim yet fascinating building you're facing, doesn't exist. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Mansion.

63%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, gameplay

94% User Score Based on 18 reviews

Story LineAfter discovering that my family had been murdered in their mansion, I reached out to the authorities in search of answers, only to be met with silence and dead ends. I decided to enter the mansion, armed only with my camcorder, to record and find out what truly happened to my family. Voice RecognitionSomething is inside the mansion, I switched on my microphone and let the quiet settle … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Friday Night.

47%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay

80% User Score Based on 10 reviews

In this terrifying walking simulator, you will meet those virtual pets you once forgot in a drawer, and who now seek revenge, in an atmosphere full of mystery and secrets waiting to be uncovered. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Your Friend Wiggles.

Wander through dark corridors, look into abandoned editing rooms, penetrate dusty archives and uncover the secrets of the movie studio and its employees. Collect puzzle pieces: Study notes, letters, photos, listen to audio recordings to understand what happened on the set of the cursed movie. Solve puzzles. Come face to face with fear: You'll encounter ghosts of the past, reanimated nightmares… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Theater of Death.

Before you read this page, I want to ask you a question first. What are you most scared of? Spiders? Ghosts? The Dark? No. I will tell you what you need to be scared of. Pigeons. In my game "Mr. Pigeon" you slip into the role of "Gregory Peckplague". A kind and loyal family man who is adored by many. However, something is wrong. He wakes up in a strange apartment, and he has no recollect… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mr. Pigeon.

33%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music

55% User Score Based on 11 reviews

Embark on a short yet captivating journey in "In The Shadows." In this game, players are tasked with manipulating abstract objects, harnessing the power of light and shadow, to cast silhouettes that form familiar shapes and objects. The Game The game was crafted as part of a school project in a month and a half with no prior experience in Unreal Engine 5. Every element was created by me, utilizi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to In the shadows.

61%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics

100% User Score Based on 12 reviews

A futuristic psychological thriller escape room adventure taking you through the once full apartment that you are responsible for. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Static.

86%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability

86% User Score Based on 56 reviews

THE SKY IS WATCHING.ABOVE is a narrative-based, atmospheric psychological horror game set entirely in broad daylight. You play as Joyce, a lone park ranger stranded beside her disabled car on a remote desert road in Idaho. The engine is dead. There is no respite. Only temporary shelter, open ground, and the growing sense that something above you is watching, listening, and waiting. Explore… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ABOVE.

61%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor

86% User Score Based on 22 reviews

Welcome to the Demo Release of Forgotten Villa! Step into the haunting world of Forgotten Villa, a horror game that will test your bravery and immerse you in a chilling narrative. This demo version gives you a sneak peek into the eerie atmosphere, gameplay mechanics, and the mysteries waiting to be unraveled in the full release. Features in this Demo: Explore the starting levels of the vil… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Forgotten Villa.

88%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability

95% User Score Based on 43 reviews

Christmas Eve, a delivery driver turns onto Holly Ridge & becomes trapped inside a decaying house of death. Reality fractures as something hunts her through rooms that shouldn’t exist. Survive the night, uncover the truth behind the house, & escape the snowy nightmare, if escape is even possible. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Death On Holly Ridge.

This story-based escape room game guides you through different rooms and realities.All quests form part of one big puzzle to solve for the main character James, creating a growing sense of tension.You'll find his thoughts and feelings illustrated in design and dialogs to fully dive into James' inner If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Let Her Go.

82%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization

100% User Score Based on 33 reviews

A short, first-person psychological horror experience set inside a forgotten hotel where time, guilt, and memory all bleed together. You wake up in Room 9. The corridor outside loops back on itself. Every time you step through the door, something has changed; the walls, the lights, the voice on the radio. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hotel Mélancolie.

67%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding

67% User Score Based on 161 reviews

From the developer:We are not trying to invent something fundamentally new; we simply love the dreamcore aesthetic. However, it seemed to us that existing games often emphasize the unsettling side of liminal spaces, which usually evoke feelings of anxiety and loneliness. So we decided to create a softer, dreamier, and less frightening interpretation. We hope it gives you that very feeling of anemo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dreamcore: Rabbit Hole.

61%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, atmosphere

100% User Score Based on 12 reviews

Prepare to be plunged into a dollhouse where not everything is as it seems... Roadmap Interactivity Each room within the dollhouse will have multiple objects that you can interact with. You will need to search high and low for key items to progress through the dollhouse and this is where full VR and non-VR interactivity shines. Not only will you need to interact with objects to find key ite… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dolls' Domain.

57%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

92% User Score Based on 13 reviews

PURPLE ACTION PUZZLES SOLUTIONS :   door code : 3004    door code 2 : 513    ground squares : bottom left - upper left - middle right    cyan lights rooms : rock - decors - tree - chair    elevator code : + - square - triangle - circles    morse code : admin    rocky wall code : top right - bottom right - bottom left use battery close to red light interrupter dice puzzle : top … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Barcha.

41%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, optimization

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

64% User Score Based on 14 reviews

Screaming In The Basement is an inspired-by P.T. psychological horror game with an immersive atmosphere. You play as Mike, a fearless journalist determined to expose the truth, as he investigates a family brutally killed by a serial killer. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Screaming In The Basement.

80%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability

80% User Score Based on 110 reviews

Nebraska takes place as a journalist writing a book about mid-west America, who runs out of gas in a rural area of Nebraska. Players will explore and uncover the secret facility that lies beneath the attraction and discover the terrible experiments that have taken place there. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nebraska.

33%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization

55% User Score Based on 11 reviews

Venture into the world of chilling psychological horror, where the line between reality and nightmare is thinner than a spider's web. Grandview is not just a game, it is a test for your nerves and mind. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Madness on Display.

63%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

100% User Score Based on 14 reviews

Welcome to the Valley of Shadow. In it, you will experience a REAL harrowing journey of loss through the eyes of the developer. Experience the depth of grief as he visits the places of his childhood and discovers where love and acceptance come together. Experience the dramatic retelling of a traumatic event in the lives of the developers, three siblings, through the eyes of one as he attemp… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Valley of Shadow.

50%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability

61% User Score Based on 33 reviews

In a remote provincial town, teenagers mysteriously disappear every 25 years. You're a high school student about to turn 18... But what if you become the next victim? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dreamless.

65%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

81% User Score Based on 31 reviews

 STEAM https://store.steampowered.com/app/3102000/Madness_inside/ WHAT IS MADNESS? "Madness Inside" is a psychological horror walking simulator. Average time to complete the game: 60 minutes There are two endings Lieutenant Vic Voyt, chasing a dangerous criminal, unexpectedly finds himself in this dark place where horrifying experiments once took place. Players will explore dark… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Madness Inside.

89%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, stability

89% User Score Based on 74 reviews

Puppet House is a puzzle-adventure horror game with escape room themes. Take on the role of detective Rick, investigating a series of mysterious disappearances of local residents. All the clues lead to an abandoned ventriloquist's house, full of dark secrets and terrifying surprises. When the peaceful town of Field Town begins receiving reports of mysterious disappearances, Rick decides to invest… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Puppet House.

91%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability

91% User Score Based on 152 reviews

CLASSIFIED MATERIAL THERE IS A CLASSIFIED MATERIAL ARCHIVE. Field recordings from The Strangeland. Materials not cleared for the public build. Your first mission: find out how to get clearance. About the GameWishlist War Of Being to follow development and know the moment the full game arrives.EXPERIENCE War of Being began as an album. TesseracT's 2023 record explored a concept so layered, and so… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to War Of Being.

90%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, stability

90% User Score Based on 620 reviews

Search items and solve puzzles to escape from the cannibal's plate! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 911: Prey.

83%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding

95% User Score Based on 238 reviews

Critic Score 70%Based on 10 reviews

The last thing Alex Young remembers is being at home alone in her apartment… so why has she suddenly woken up in this strange mansion? All the doors are locked by bizarre puzzles and traps, there are cameras following her every move, and she keeps thinking she sees… things… out of the corner of her eye. If she wants to escape alive, along with the other captives she discovers, she’ll need to use h… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Tartarus Key.

81%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

81% User Score Based on 163 reviews

IN THE RAIN, NO ONE WILL HEAR YOU SCREAM You are a Seeker working for “the Society”, an organization facing otherworldly phenomena that need to remain secret. Recently, a strange contamination was brought to our world by a phenomenon called the Silent Rain. In this challenging and immersive experience, explore abandoned locations, solve puzzles, and gather information while trying to survive the … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Silent Rain.

56%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding

56% User Score Based on 537 reviews

Nephise Begins tells the player what happened at the time before Nephise was an orb collector. The main setting is forest again, but this time without snow, instead a more sunny and foggy weather. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nephise Begins.

94%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story

94% User Score Based on 192 reviews

Can you escape from the hands of a maniac? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to METEL HORROR ESCAPE.

60%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

63% User Score Based on 338 reviews

Critic Score 52%Based on 3 reviews

Silver Chains is a first-person horror game with a strong emphasis on story and exploration. Search for clues within an old abandoned manor to unravel the truth about the terrible events which have happened here. Solve puzzles to find out how you are connected to the mysteries of this place. But be careful: an evil lurks in the cold, dark masonry and it has already started hunting you… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Silver Chains.

65%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability

65% User Score Based on 329 reviews

Taking place in a single mansion in Candlewood, northeast USA, in the early 20th Century, House of Caravan is a sinister adventure filled with dark secrets and vexing puzzles. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to House of Caravan.

50%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, graphics

76% User Score Based on 17 reviews

The Nightmare Inside is a first-person horror game filled with puzzles connected to an amazing story. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Nightmare Inside.

58%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story

77% User Score Based on 26 reviews

A scary, full of ice screams adventure with Tom and his neighbours! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Horror Tale.

51%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

51% User Score Based on 100 reviews

The Fridge is Red is an anthology of different first person horror stories. Each episode explores a specific theme and experiments with gameplay ideas. Liminal spaces, surreal encounters and uncanny strangers. You will see a completely mundane settings spiraling down into distorted psychological terror. Experience the dreadful trip inspired by the retro analogue and PS1-era horrors. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Fridge is Red.

85%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, stability

85% User Score Based on 215 reviews

In the Irony of Nightmare things aren't always as they seem. Those who decide to solve all puzzles of the game, not only will unravel true secret of house, but also will open completely different ending of the story. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Irony Of Nightmare.

88%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

88% User Score Based on 104 reviews

Our Secret Below is an escape room puzzle game. Play as Nia Davis to solve various puzzles, find clues, and help her escape to freedom. However, there is more to this story to this encounter than the surface implies. Dig deep, be resourceful, and learn what your captor’s intentions really are. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Our Secret Below.

81%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability

80% User Score Based on 163 reviews

Critic Score 85%Based on 1 reviews

The Initiate is a mystery puzzle game with horror elements. This is your trial; complete it, or die! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Initiate.

60%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story

93% User Score Based on 15 reviews

Phobic Nightmares is a first-person psychological horror game where you're investigating your sister's disappearance. Find notes from your sister and her team to find out exactly what happened, and why. P.S.: It's not pleasant. Face increasingly difficult challenges as the entity that you're facing keeps altering the environment. You haven't felt real dread till now. You're looking for your s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Phobic Nightmares.