Games like Beneath the Surface

History records a tragedy. You arrive before it becomes inevitable.The Incident Room is a 2–4 player cooperative supernatural horror investigation game where you do not analyze events after they occur — you step directly into the final moments before a recorded tragedy is sealed into history. Each chapter places players inside a different historical incident, at the point where belief, fear, and … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Incident Room.

IMPORTANT NOTE: The game emphasizes atmospheric exploration and slow-building tension to deliver a deep and immersive horror experience. Its story unfolds through symbolic imagery, cryptic environments, and subtle narrative cues. Be prepared for a challenge that goes beyond conventional gameplay mechanics. OverviewStep into a first-person psychological horror where the elevator becomes your priso… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Silent Observer.

RouteWhom is currently in development. Please stay tuned for the upcoming demo release. [ About This Game ] RouteWhom is a first-person liminal space psychological horror walking simulator, depicted through the unique visual lens of early 2000s (Y2K) digital cameras. Set in deserted, modern Japanese-style environments that evoke a nostalgic yet deeply unsettling atmosphere, players must navi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to RouteWhom／ルートフーム.

As a journalist, you made headlines back in 2006 with a groundbreaking story. Years later, an anonymous call tied to that very event leads you to an horror house. But this house may belong to the Antichrist believed to appear at the end of days. You’re chasing a story… but it might be your last. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Antichrist.

The House Below is a short, first-person psychological horror game where atmosphere, tension, and subtle storytelling drive the experience. You awaken in a place that doesn’t feel real — a maze of dark rooms and crumbling hallways beneath the surface of something familiar. There’s no clear direction, no weapons, and no escape in sight. All you know is that you need to keep going… and that somethin… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The House Below.

If you're looking for good jumpscares and a rich story... you’ve come to the wrong kitchen. But if you like your horror slow, personal, and quietly disturbing—come closer. The oven’s still warm. About This Game:The Kitchen Knife is a psychological horror game that throws you into the fragmented mind of a man haunted by memory, guilt, and something much darker. As the world shifts around you, yo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Kitchen Knife.

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.

85%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay

85% User Score Based on 52 reviews

DESCRIPTION : Inferis: Dead Below is a first-person psychological horror and walking simulator experience, offering approximately 45 to 50 minutes of intense gameplay. Story Overview: Journalist Larry descends into the underground tunnels, following the pleas of families who haven’t heard from their missing loved ones for a long time. Initially setting out to fulfill his duty as a reporter, La… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Inferis: Dead Below.

54%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, atmosphere

86% User Score Based on 14 reviews

Tatari is a first-person adventure game where you take the role of a detective assigned to a disappearance case. As a police detective, you are sent to investigate from the last place the person of interest was seen. From there, you will find yourself experiencing some paranormal behavior that your logical mind can’t seem to get hold of. You will follow the evidence to a village that has been … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tatari.

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.

Losted Mind is a linear first-person shooter with horror elements. The game takes place in our time. The main character is a man experiencing mental problems, at some point, as it seems to him, beginning to lose touch with reality. Monsters burst into his already troubled life. Break through the monsters, do not stop at anything. Go through this path with the main character to understand whether e… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Losted Mind.

80%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding

80% User Score Based on 166 reviews

BrokenLore: LOW is a psychological horror game set in the beautiful and mysterious Japanese village of Kirisame Mura, where the ancient legend of the Gashadokuro, a giant skeleton from Japanese folklore, still looms. The story follows Naomi Montgomery, who arrives in Kirisame Mura for a major professional opportunity that could launch BrokenLore: LOW is a psychological horror game set in the beau… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BrokenLore: LOW.

67%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, graphics

75% User Score Based on 32 reviews

Critic Score 90%Based on 1 reviews

The Corridor: On Behalf Of The Dead is a sci-fi horror game set in the mind of a suspected killer. Survive fragmented dystopian memories and uncover the truth. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Corridor: On Behalf Of The Dead.

Road to Devadatta is a first person adventure game focused on story and puzzle solving in order to progress. Explore an ancient temple find out why you are there! Use your wits and skills to escape from him! But be careful because you are not alone! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Road To Devadatta.

A psychological horror experience set in a remote village. Uncover a dark mystery through exploration, unsettling atmosphere, and narrative-driven gameplay where fear slowly takes hold. REAL STORYIn 1970, in eight villages near the city of Kuhbanan in Iran, 18 children vanished without a trace in a single night. Only two of them were eventually found near a mysterious village called Mahfam. How… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mahfam: The Cursed Village.

Welcome to the World of Nightmares! You play as Aleon, you woke up in an unfamiliar place. You need to understand what is going on and get help from the surrounding objects. After that read the documentation to find clues and then get out of the nightmare world. You have to meet Jouka and get ideas from him about the nightmare world. There are strange creatures that you don't know where they ca… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ALEON's Nightmare 2.

STORY: USA: In the game "Sparky: Hills of Death", recently developed by Hito Corporation, players are immersed in a dark universe designed by Sam Wills. The protagonist, Sparky, comes to life... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sparky: Hills of Death.

47%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story

80% User Score Based on 10 reviews

Separated by Nightmares: Where Duty Dies offers a horror experience that blends first-person puzzle-solving with a deeply woven narrative. Written by the fantasy author behind The Swords of Unforgotten Memories and Worlds Beneath the Shadows, this first chapter introduces you to a workaholic lieutenant who is obsessed with closing every case, driven by a relentless need for answers. His single-min… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Separated by Nightmares: Where Duty Dies.

99%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding

99% User Score Based on 82 reviews

Use your phone to survive the horrors, capture clues, and solve puzzles in this first-person psychological horror experience. Trapped inside a warped digital nightmare by a mysterious entity, you must navigate a world where technology distorts reality. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Face of Another.

61%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, atmosphere

74% User Score Based on 34 reviews

The second episode in the series follows 14-year-old Anton, caught in a web of family turmoil and his father’s debts. Forced to relocate to an unfamiliar city, Anton faces a chilling encounter with a Soviet serial killer responsible for horrific crimes in the fall of 1992. Uncanny Tales: 1992 Uncanny Tales: 1992 is a narrative adventure game. Play as 14-year-old Anton, who moves to a new city … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Uncanny Tales: 1992.

In the silence of the night, the door creaks... You are an uninvited guest in a house that the owners have long since abandoned. But you are not alone here. A dark silhouette watches from the shadows, following your every step. Who is he? And why does this house not let go of those who cross its threshold? Explore rooms full of secrets and terrible finds. Read the notes of the former owner, who t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Unwelcome Guest.

62%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability

77% User Score Based on 31 reviews

Code Alkonost is an atmospheric adventure where legends come to life. Travel through a fantasy world and encounter the possessive spirits. ️ Code AlkonostAwaken the forgotten. Enter the forbidden. Code Alkonost is a first-person atmospheric adventure where ancient Slavic legends come to life. Traverse a dark fantasy world, uncover forbidden secrets, and face the spirits of the underworld in a … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Code Alkonost.

60%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, stability

60% User Score Based on 58 reviews

The horror game Whispering Lane takes you to an abandoned house on Whispering Lane Street. Darkness reigns on the street, and strange noises stir unease among the neighbors. The main character, police officer Jackson Harrowfield, is sent to investigate the residents' report. Soon, he will uncover the secrets of this dark house. Enter the world of mysteries and dangers, experiencing two amazin… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Whispering Lane: Horror.

43%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

48% User Score Based on 21 reviews

Critic Score 79%Based on 1 reviews

Hidden Shelter is a first-person horror game, focused on exploration, developed by the White Vortex studio. It is under development on the Unreal Engine for Windows PC. Explore the area in search of clues and escape from a bloodthirsty being who wants to kill all those who approach the place. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hidden Shelter.

Foul Bliss is a story-driven psychological horror game—a surreal tale about cinema, music, and the coexistence of beauty and terror. Step into the role of an 80s movie protagonist, complete with a film grain effect, and immerse yourself in the atmosphere with an original soundtrack. Explore an old mansion hidden in a foggy forest and meet its inhabitants. Follow the instructions of a voice on the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Foul Bliss.

In the age of Enlightenment, Damien, husband and father, is returning to his home village of Blackmill after receiving a letter from his wife. Upon arrival he discovers that everything seems... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Seek: Light Through Darkness.

Operation Stutter is a first-person psychological horror game set in the shadow of the Cold War, where the line between reality and delusion begins to blur. As nuclear annihilation looms, you descend into a haunting, fractured narrative, uncovering a top-secret operation, unraveling your identity, and confronting the paranoia that threatens to consume you. You wake up in a cold, dimly lit room de… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Operation Stutter.

In the early 1900s, all communication with the remote Eilean Mor lighthouse off the coast of Scotland was cut off. The light no longer shines at night. No one is answering the radio. And the three lighthouse keepers have vanished without a trace. You are a reserve lighthouse keeper, sent to investigate the silence. What begins as a simple relief mission soon descends into a psychological horror e… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Eilean Mor: The Lost Keepers.

About This GameI’m a janitor… or at least, I thought I was. My job was to take out the trash, sweep the stairs, and occasionally help the tenants of the apartment with small tasks. At first, it seemed like just another ordinary job. I did the same things every day, walked the same halls, saw the same faces. But then... things started to change. Strange noises began coming from certain rooms. Th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Apartment.

About the Game: Beyond The Illusions Beyond The Illusions is a psychological horror game developed as a prototype in just 50 hours, delivering an eerie blend of puzzle-solving, atmospheric terror, and psychological twists. This first-person experience drags you into the depths of a cursed and near-deserted forest, where reality blurs and nothing is as it seems. You play as Dan, a heartbroken teen… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Beyond The Illusions - Original.

Alright, you absolute legends—or degenerates, depending on the day—welcome to Beyond the Illusions, a 10-minute shitshow where one dude’s birthday goes from “my ex dumped me” to “am I tripping balls or is that lava?” I’m dVlpr, the sleep-deprived lunatic who puked this mess into existence over 55 hours of caffeine and regret, then “remastered” it with 25 more hours of “why the hell am I doing this… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Beyond The Illusions.

https://store.steampowered.com/widget/1268790/ Dark Fracture is an indie psychological-cosmic horror game played in first-person. Over the course of the game, the player is faced with the character’s inner chaos – witnessing the world change around him as the barrier between reality and imagination seems to crumble. Dark Fracture takes place in the late '90s, set in an isolated forested regi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dark Fracture.

93%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

93% User Score Based on 98 reviews

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. Features: • First-person psychological horror • Investigation-focused exploration • Atmospheric sound design and tension • Pu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Wellmonts Case.

⚠️ Please Note: Locked In My Darkness 2: The Room is a slow-paced, first-person psychological horror game with a focus on atmosphere, exploration, and puzzle-solving. It is not an action or combat-heavy experience. Estimated playtime: 2 to 3 hours. Multiple endings available. ️ About the GameLocked In My Darkness 2: The Room is a first-person psychological horror game that places you in the s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Locked in my Darkness 2: The Room.

39%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

58% User Score Based on 19 reviews

Immerse yourself in a chilling nightmare where the darkest corners of the past come to life to haunt you. This is a tense first-person psychological horror game that transports you to the heart of an abandoned police station. This is a place that the city authorities are preparing to demolish, but its walls hold too many untold stories and unbearable human despair. A DEEP DIVE INTO THE PAST: The… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dark Resolve.

99%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding

99% User Score Based on 152 reviews

The Bridge Curse 2: The Extrication is part two of The Bridge Curse series. It's a first-person survival horror game where the player controls four characters during Wen Hua University's "Carnival of Horror." What lurks around the corner is foreboding dread, a few laughs, and of course... pure fear. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Bridge Curse 2: The Extrication.

92%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

92% User Score Based on 800 reviews

I have placed a lot of trust in you. Wish I didn't have to, but my hand is forced. --- A scientist, seeking to return to the expedition he had to abandon, hires a sled dog musher to bring him on the last leg of his journey. That Which Gave Chase is an experimental, narrative-driven dog sledding thriller set in the vast, frozen wastes of the arctic. Playing as a sled dog musher, you must… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to That Which Gave Chase.

63%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization

63% User Score Based on 153 reviews

Descend into madness inspired by H.P. Lovecraft and H.R. Giger. Solve the mystery of esoteric cults. Cross the gate to the blasphemous land of Lusst’ghaa. Play the new, more accessible cut of the fan-favorite survival horror Lust from Beyond. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lust from Beyond: M Edition.

79%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

79% User Score Based on 56 reviews

A woman with multiple personalities disorder and a doctor to uncover the mystery of her missing boy. A first person survival horror adventure game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Noosphere.

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.

You are in the AirLoveEngine, a dream emulator that provides an immersive recreation of your dreams! Gameplay:  First person perspective Running Jumping Zooming in/out Special abilities in certain levels Levels: Explore 20 different main levels based off REAL dreams Each level has its own objective, some levels may not even have any objective Most levels feature platforming, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to AirLoveEngine.

Midnight At Camp Ashwood is a first-person psychological horror experience focused on atmosphere, mystery, and environmental storytelling. If you're into audiobooks and exploration this game is for you. You arrive at an abandoned woodland camp just after all 15 kids and 6 counselors  mysteriously vanish. The buildings are empty. The fire pits are cold. The trails are still. But the forest is not … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Midnight At Camp Ashwood.

Pine Creek is a survival horror game inspired by: • 80s sci-fi and horror classics • Stranger Things, The X-Files, and Signs • Resident Evil, Alien: Isolation, and Outlast Blending the tension-filled gameplay of modern stealth horror with the creepy atmosphere of classic sci-fi and survival horror. Pine Creek combines an authentic ’80s vibe, immersive cinematics, and environmental puzzle… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pine Creek.

EPOS 11 is a first-person, story-driven sci-fi horror game set on a partially evacuated space station deep in orbit. As the player arrives aboard the crumbling EPOS 11 station, they must complete a series of assigned tasks while unraveling the dark secrets of what happened there. The gameplay focuses on atmosphere, exploration, and environmental storytelling. Players move through abandoned corrid… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to EPOS 11.

Step into the world of The Vision, a vast and open universe where time travel and survival intertwine. Play as John, a time-traveling survivor navigating a rich multiverse filled with varied and hostile environments. The Vision offers both third and first-person view modes, providing players with a comprehensive and immersive experience. Time travel is at the core of The Vision, allowing you to j… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Vision.

️ About This Game In Agyaat, you step into the shoes of Acharya, a scholar whose quest for truth leads him deep into the decaying corridors of Ambika’s House — an ancient mansion whispered to be cursed. What begins as a search for knowledge quickly becomes a descent into fear, isolation, and the supernatural. Each shadow hides a secret, each whisper tells a story, and each door you open draws yo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Agyaat.

62%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, replayability

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability

100% User Score Based on 13 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.

ABOUT THIS GAMEDwelling is a first-person psychological horror game set in an abandoned Indian school, where a police investigation turns into a descent into ritualistic terror, violent spirits, and inescapable death. You play as a police officer who went to investigate reports of haunting activity inside the school premises and found out that your friend is already inside the school. What begins… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dwelling.

Noroi E: Nightmares ️ Step into the darkness of your own fears. Noroi E: Nightmares is an auditory psychological survival horror game, where the true enemy isn't what you see… but what you hear. This chapter of the Noroi E saga takes the player on a disturbing descent into madness, facing demonic entities and voices from the past that seek to break the protagonist's mind. Inspired by immers… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Noroi E: Nightmares.

ABOUT THIS GAME Embark on a journey into the heart of ancient traditions with "River God: Enshrouded Current," where an ancient village struggles with a curse entwined in the very fabric of its existence. Unravel the secrets of a malevolent priest whose dark rituals bind the village to a realm beyond the living.As the protagonist, you navigate the decaying village, a spectral echo of its former… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to River God: Enshrouded Current.