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The Creeping Frost Days are growing colder, crops failing, and trees rot. THIS LAND IS CURSED! Grim-dark OSR to the core. Modular and ready to drop into any game. Written under the freezing moon.  If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Creeping Frost - OSR Adventure.

*** Content Warning: Shadows of Eldemir contains occult themes, unsettling horror imagery and moments of psychological unease which some players may find distressing. *** The year is 1890. London schoolmaster Lucian West has travelled across Eastern Europe to the remote village of Eldemir after his fiancée, archaeologist Eveline Carrington, mysteriously vanished during an excavation in the Carp… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shadows of Eldemir.

“Terrible things happening in the most distant borderlands,” says the emperor. “Odd monsters occur there, we’ve lost outposts under unknown circumstances, and dark sects seem to gather. In short, we know nothing for sure, but people desperately call for help. So I send you, my best scout! Do not interfere, just write the most thorough report. Power will be used then.” Will you adopt this story and… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Grim Lands Adventure.

A dark text-based RPG in which the world is consumed by an eternal race for survival. An inexorable mushroom forest corrupted all life on planet. And you are a prophet's disciple leading your clan to survival... or oblivion. Interpret misty visions, make important choices, do everything to survive. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Before They Catch Us.

79%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, character development

79% User Score Based on 72 reviews

Dive into Ayasa, a dark and mysterious platformer where light and shadow hold the key to survival. Journey through six haunting lands, solve challenging puzzles and restore balance to a world on the brink of collapse. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ayasa: Shadows of Silence.

Mongol is a weird RPG. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nicu Ștefan Cristian's Mongol.

92%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, atmosphere

100% User Score Based on 43 reviews

MITE is a third-person horror game, which makes use of Japanese folklore and a popular history of the regions... live the terror of being chased at night in the most haunted forest in the region, by a strange yokai who It haunts you when you stop looking at it. Chapter 1: A hiker who has lost his wife and son in one of the most enchanted forests in the region, a forest where one should not be … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MITE - Terror in the forest.

You can’t hear the void – but the void hears you.Hear the Void is an online multiplayer horror‑arena game for 1‑8 players, blending the eerie liminality of the Backrooms with the watery dread of poolcore aesthetics. There are no monsters chasing you – you are the monster that other players fear. In this labyrinth of endless hallways and boundless swimming pools, every player is invisible. You can… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hear the Void.

THE FARM OF THE LIVING is a dark, text-based interactive adventure where your choices dictate the thin line between survival and ruin. The winter is coming, the silos are burning, and the dead are gathering outside the walls. As the First Ranger of the last agricultural sanctuary, you are responsible not only for defending the gates, but for holding a fracturing community together. Will you … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Farm of the Living.

Play the Demo at Steam Next FestDesecrated Deck is coming to Steam Next Fest!Play the demo during Steam Next Fest, October 19–26, 2026. Face the ritual, challenge the entity and experience Desecrated Deck before release. Wishlist now and enter the ritual this October. About the GameRock. Paper. Scissors. Choose wisely.Desecrated Deck is a first-person psychological horror card game built aro… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Desecrated Deck.

Unleash a Torrent of Terror upon Your Game Within every shadowed corridor, beyond every forgotten tomb, they wait—not mere beasts, but nightmares given form. Darkened Denizens is a meticulously crafted compendium of over 130 monsters designed to inject a potent dose of grimdark horror into your Old-School Renaissance (OSR) and classic fantasy tabletop roleplaying games. For Game Masters who be… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Darkened Denizens: A Grimdark Monster Compendium for OSR RPGs.

Far beyond the known kingdoms and the raging seas, there is a fabled land. It is named in every tongue and spoken in every history. It is said wizardry is still practiced there, and dragons terrorize the land. It is said the truth of humanity hides there. It is known as Aleph- the first kingdom of humanity. Aleph is an original dark fantasy setting created to be broadly compatible with a wide rang… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Aleph: The Strange and Monstrous.

58%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:music

79% User Score Based on 24 reviews

About Your job is simple, drive your boat, collect the creatures. There shouldn't be any surprises, everything is explained in game, dont worry. This is a demo of my soon to release game on Steam. This was supposed to be a short project of about two weeks of development to fund my next bigger project The High School Experience but I ended up wasting three months on this xD. The game has some ha… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Undesired Catch.

The world is dying. Only the strongest will survive. Something ancient has broken free. The barriers between the mortal realm and the abyss have shattered — and what has crawled through cannot be pushed back. Eternal Exorcism is a dark fantasy horror turn-based card game that plunges you into a dying world torn apart by supernatural forces, ancient grudges, and relentless, merciless conflict. Thi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Eternal Exorcism.

92%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics

100% User Score Based on 43 reviews

Welcome to the night shift, coder. You’re just an ordinary IT guy in a small tech company. While normal people sleep or live their lives during the day, you sit in a dimly lit office, illuminated only by the glow of several monitors. But reality quickly starts to slip away. Because of chronic sleep deprivation and an old head injury, you begin experiencing extremely realistic hallucinations. At fi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Office Void.

54%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, atmosphere

79% User Score Based on 19 reviews

Rotting Valentine is a gothic action slasher set in a cursed Victorian England. Wield a cursed scythe and firearm, hunt the undead, grow in power, and uncover forbidden desires in a godforsaken land. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rotting Valentine.

67%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics

86% User Score Based on 29 reviews

Dyer Expedition is a puzzle adventure game with light Lovecraftian horror elements and a story inspired by Lovecraft's 1931 novella At the Mountains of Madness. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dyer Expedition.

64%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

64% User Score Based on 59 reviews

Horror is a test of your logic in the face of primal fear. You are unarmed. You are vulnerable. All you have is a flashlight with a dying battery and your intellect. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Horror.

63%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding

87% User Score Based on 23 reviews

Collect magical ingredients and build your cozy witch home while exploring the wonderful sights and secrets of this mysterious land. Beware though, danger might be lurking deep in these woods... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pumpkin Woods.

89%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability

89% User Score Based on 435 reviews

Put your jumping boots on, grit your teeth and hop into JUMP KING QUEST! Master platforming-combat inspired by Soulslikes and Fighting Games, explore a huge map and build your character to your own taste, as friends and strangers collide on the climb of a lifetime! In The Perfect World, people like you would not exist…As a mudman of the "Redfin" generation you awake in the era of ARMA… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to JUMP KING QUEST.

A psychological horror game set in a forgotten village. Solve environmental puzzles and uncover the truth behind Ethan’s crumbling mind trapped between memory and madness. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Deathmind.

55%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

87% User Score Based on 15 reviews

Death Was Not The End. It Was Just The Beginning. Mateus, a young adult crushed by the weight of life, made the final decision in search of peace. But the silence he expected never came. Instead, he opened his eyes in a much worse place: the Umbral. "Umbral" is a first-person atmospheric psychological horror experience focused on a dense narrative. It's not about cheap jumpscares, but the suffocat… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Umbral.

(Game development in progress, screenshots will be updated when finalized.) This game is a dark, corrupted, and twisted otome visual novel full of bad, brutal, and merciless ends. Can you finally find a happy ending? Pfft... good luck. Remembrance is the standalone-sequel to Particles of Reality: Obsession. A summary of significant relevant events is included in this game, so if Obsession was to… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Particles of Reality: Remembrance.

81%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

100% User Score Based on 32 reviews

Moon River is an atmospheric experience with very light narrative and gameplay elements. You'll explore different areas of Elapse Island, searching for ways to dispel dark shadows that block your path along the river. This is not intended to be thrilling or challenging, but rather to evoke emotions through the colors and sounds of this environment. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Moon River.

A chain of heroes must pass on a sinister Curse as they seek answers and sacrifice themselves for a chance at salvation. In the end, they will return for one last battle, an attempt to forestall the rising doom, the end that was promised. Write your own grimdark saga in an epic replayable campaign. Autosaves only, death is part of the journey! Unique hybrid of roguelike and open-world rpg Battle o… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Eidolons: Netherflame.

42%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music

50% User Score Based on 10 reviews

Critic Score 50%Based on 10 reviews

Experiencing the effects of a broken family and the heartache it brings, a young child escapes into a dark, whimsical dream world created from his memories. In this twisted nightmare, his past trauma manifests as terrifying monsters that seek to trap him here, which sets him on a journey to uncover what truly lies within his mind. As the monsters give chase, the protagonist will be forced to navig… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to In Nightmare.

43%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story

43% User Score Based on 272 reviews

Inner Chains is an FPS horror embedded in an unprecedented surreal world. The objective of the player is to understand and unravel the mysteries of the mystical world while overcoming many dangers created by the biomechanical environment. The world, in which we find ourselves in Inner Chains no longer resembles the one we know. It is the world that is hunting us – we are a small part of it trying… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Inner Chains.

77%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, replayability

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story

79% User Score Based on 48 reviews

NEVERMORE: The Chamber Door is an indie game developed by just one person, with fluid combat in the style of hack n 'slash and lore inspired by the work of Edgar Allan Poe. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nevermore: The Chamber Door.

46%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story

75% User Score Based on 12 reviews

Wake up from your eternal sleep and vanquish powerful enemies while wielding a multitude of weapons, shields, and magic abilities. Harness the Chaos Energy from your foes and increase your power to help you in your quest..... The first official title to be released by ShenaniganZ Studio, Chaos is a solo-developed 3rd-person Action RPG set in an unknown time where the world is wrought with creatu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chaos.

A bunch of quirky "microgames," one-day RPGs that I typically whip up in three or fewer hours. This collection is to hold all the games for May so I'm not cluttering up my store page. I don't know that I'm going to get one done a day, but I'd expect at least 14 over the course of the month. Note: Despite being microgames/one-day projects, I have no sense of scale and many of these are closer to 10… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to May 2022 Games Collection.

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.

Noctheron: The Eclipse Bringer is a dark pixel art RPG focused on story, exploration, and turn-based battles. Set against a war driven by the ambition of three kingdoms, it follows a tale of power, loss, romance, and moral choices, where every decision helps shape the protagonist’s path and the fate of those around him. In an age consumed by moral decay, each chapter reveals new conflicts, enemie… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Noctheron: The Eclipse Bringer.

A cult, a massacre, a dead family... Her Crown of Blood is an emotional, dark journey through the depths of hell. Play as Lydia, a mourning mother desperately searching for her daughter: a sinful soul she believes was cast into the fire. Discover traces of her as you brave the underworld, and gradually piece together the hapless life they shared... Fight off demons and gods in brief, snappy t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Her Crown of Blood.

The world is a vast dungeon. You are one of its countless inhabitants. Who knows how long you've been here — a day, a year, or maybe since birth? One thing is clear: to live, you must eat. Eat or be eaten. Legends say there is a way to the surface. That the sun is not a myth. You decided to fight. So fight. For the right to see its rays in this grim point-and-click RPG. Game features: … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Starving Shadows.

Trace the distorted truth of the protagonist. Wounded inner thoughts and memories you wanted to deny will begin to tighten their grip on you. Features: 3-Chapter Structure: Follow the protagonist’s journey to recover lost memories through chapters set in a Hospital, School, and Home. Psychological Pressure and Plot Twists: Cooperate with allies, only to face the shocking truths hidden behind them.… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ANIMA : Dark Fairy Tale for Adults.

Dracula: Blood Moon The Blood Moon rises once every 333 years. This time… it rises for you. Dracula: Blood Moon is a dark, cinematic stealth-action RPG where you awaken as the legendary vampire lord—reborn in a land that believes you to be a myth. Weak, hunted, and betrayed by history, you must reclaim your power, rebuild your castle, and decide what kind of monster you will become. Rule f… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dracula - Blood Moon.

Ashley and Josh, a popular YouTube couple known for chasing dangerous adventures, decide to film the ultimate forbidden journey: a trip to North Sentinel Island. Ignoring international warnings and laws meant to protect both outsiders and the island’s isolated inhabitants, they set foot on the island and are never heard from again. When news of their disappearance reaches the authorities, a cover… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to North Sentinel Island.

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.

Blood. Flesh. Cycles of death & rebirth. Inspired by the works of H. P. Lovecraft and legendary game titles such as DOOM, Quake & Half-Life, Bloodsmith is a cosmic horror action-adventure RPG; an FPS combining the Lovecraftian trope of horrors beyond human comprehension with the thrill of killing enemies mutated in all kinds of ways. You play as Quentin Ashborne, an archaeologist who d… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bloodsmith.

Lullaby of Lost Soul - is an anime-horror game developed using Unreal Engine 5. The game offers an immersive survival horror adventure where players must uncover the dark secrets of an abandoned Academy. Combining elements of Japanese animation with cutting-edge graphics, it creates a unique atmosphere of fear and mystery. Explore the eerie halls of the Academy, where mysterious shadows and parano… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lullaby of Lost Soul.

Set merely a few years after the events of the critically acclaimed survival horror game Darkwood, the sequel brings with it new lands and waters to explore, new creatures to fear, and new reasons to pray for the morning light. Featuring an entirely new story and new characters, the unfolding events of Darkwood 2 stand on their own, and can be equally enjoyed regardless of whether you’ve played th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Darkwood 2.

The Life and Suffering of Prince Jerian is a narrative role-playing game telling the story of a cruel world, where lawbreaking is met with severe punishment, and a crown prince must decide the destiny of the land. Whether you rule maintaining the old order, or create a new future is up to you. In the Great Arknian Empire, everyone’s life is determined by their birth. Such is the ultimate law lai… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Life and Suffering of Prince Jerian.

A Passing in the Night is a supernatural and psychological narrative-driven adventure game centered on a short night walk. A demon approaches Kai and gives him one hour to decide whether or not to give up his most precious memory in exchange for freedom from worldly pain. During this little time he is given, will Kai keep his memories and deal with the pain of waking life? Is it better to sacrific… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Passing in the Night.

EXPERIENCE A DENSE OPEN WORLD RPG inspired by Morrowind (Gameplay trailer coming soon, stay tuned) Awaken as The Fool, a being fused with a cursed, living jester’s hat: an artifact of ancient power and cosmic madness. Thrust into a vast, surreal land, you find yourself in a world gripped by conflict. False gods manipulate tribes through wrath, illusions, and endless cycles of suffering. The sa… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Holy Fool.

Divine Omen is a narrative-driven, lore-rich, psychological horror fantasy visual novel with investigative point-and-click gameplay. Explore an interactive, lore-rich world where even the most innocuous choices can seal the fates of your companions. The messages in Avan's dreams serve as your guide.  Avan's fortitude wanes each day as the voice grows louder, crueler, impossible to drown. The ni… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Divine Omen.

Seven centuries in the future, humanity is collapsing. In an attempt to spare yourself the same fate as the rest of the system, you flee to the furthest away place you can feasibly survive: Pluto. Survive the downfall of humanity in a centuries old survival bunker, or at least the first week. Uninhabited for centuries. You crash land on Pluto, it's the furthest away place you could reach that… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Seven Days Until Morning.

Main Story "Nightmare: Lilitha Murmur" is a psychological horror game in which the player assumes the role of Logan, a 16-year-old student who falls asleep and awakens in a nightmare set in his school, now distorted, disorganized, and dark. Within this nightmare, each room in the school transforms into a symbolic maze, reflecting his greatest fears, insecurities, and hidden feelings. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nightmare - Lilitha Murmur.

**Flooded Lands** delivers an intense gaming experience centered around an alien invasion. Players will engage in combat, hacking, slashing, and shooting their way through relentless waves of aliens as they compete for a spot in the top 10 on the leaderboards. The game is equipped with various mod machines that provide crucial support in your fight. Additionally, players will face formidable boss… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Flooded Lands.

Labyrinth : Dracula's lairYou descended deep into the crypt where Dracula once rested, seeking eternal life… but you awakened what once lurked in the depths of darkness. Labyrinth: Dracula’s Lair is a dark, first-person exploration game set in a haunting medieval world. You play as a seeker of immortality, drawn into the depths of a forgotten crypt where Dracula once rested. At the core of … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Labyrinth : Dracula's lair.

Welcome to the Silent Marsh, a land held in the grip of a dying god's last, agonizing breaths. This world is not merely plagued by shadows; it is defined by them. At its Heart lies a wound that will not heal, a sorrow that poisons the very soil. From this agony, two factions have risen, two competing philosophies for a world on the brink. There are those who walk the shadowed paths, the disc… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Silent Marsh - Google AI Studio as Proactive Emergent Textual Adventure.