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Lost Traces: Genesis is the full, commercial continuation of the psychic horror saga, picking up immediately after the chilling events of the False Awakening Demo. Step into the shoes of Evelyn Strom as her personal descent into a family nightmare escalates into a global conspiracy against the mysterious organizations and the ultimate secret of her GENESIS. Experience a story-rich, first-person p… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lost Traces: Genesis.

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.

Welcome to the pitch-black darkness of a forgotten village in Anatolia. Here, a curse of unknown origin has taken root beneath the earth, shattering the night’s silence with sinister whispers. Haunted: Village is a first-person, story-driven folkloric horror experience. In an abandoned settlement, you’ll uncover the mystery behind an ancient sorcery and the malevolent entity that has enslaved the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Haunted: Village.

In Inferno Pathways, embark on a chilling journey through the abandoned and haunted tunnels of a once-bustling metro system. Guided by a mysterious voice on the radio and the flickering beam of your flashlight, navigate a labyrinth of dark corridors and forgotten chambers. This first-person horror experience will test your resolve and sanity as you uncover the sinister secrets hidden deep within t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Inferno Pathways.

Step into a forgotten world steeped in Southeast Asian folklore, where every shadow hides a secret and every whisper hints at danger. As a lone investigator, you’re drawn to an abandoned village shrouded in legend. Locals speak of a ghostly figure in white, her mournful cries echoing through the night. Investigate the Mystery:Explore hauntingly atmospheric locations, uncover lost relics, and piec… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Numinous.

Immerse yourself in STATIC : THE BEGINNING , a horror adventure where Clara's quiet evening turns into a nightmare. Navigate a Moroccan riad, face sinister cultists, battle terrifying monsters, and uncover dark secrets. Can you help Clara escape the horrors that await? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Static: The Beginning.

64%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

72% User Score Based on 498 reviews

Critic Score 37%Based on 2 reviews

Explore disturbing corners of the human psyche. Delve into a dimension of nightmares, the occult and a tense psychological world created in classic Lovecraftian style. As police detective Howard E. Loreid, you are tasked to solve the murder of Clark Field, a wealthy man involved in the occult. Your number one suspect is Loath Nolder; a highly respected private investigator. After mysteriously aba… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Darkness Within: In Pursuit of Loath Nolder.

About this gameNightmare Getaway is a first-person psychological horror game where escape is your only hope. What begins as a curious adventure quickly spirals into terror when a mysterious entity abducts you and traps you inside its twisted house. Alone in the dark, you must navigate chilling corridors, solve puzzles, and confront horrors that blur the line between nightmare and reality. Will y… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nightmare Getaway.

Nil is trapped in a cursed village that appears only under the full moon. To escape, he must solve twisted puzzles and uncover hidden secrets. Myth of Valderit is a first-person psychological horror experience. The village is alive. It remembers. And it knows your deepest fears. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Myth of Valderit.

One Night at the Shack invites you to a harrowing journey into the depths of a desolate shack haunted by spectral entities. As the protagonist, you awaken in a dark and foreboding place, drawn into a series of chilling encounters with restless spirits. Each spirit presents unique puzzles and challenges, compelling you to uncover the truth behind their tragic fates and find a way to escape the supe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to One Night At The Shack.

52%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

65% User Score Based on 31 reviews

The Sinking Forest - 沈む森 - is a Japanese psychological horror game. The game has autosave system. My sister Sayuri is missing, and she hasn't answered the phone for days, I have to find her! The game has the texts translated with automatic translator. I'm sorry but I don't have the budget to pay for professionals, I hope to be able to do it in the future! Game Features: Spectac… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Sinking Forest - 沈んだ森 -.

It’s Christmas Eve, but the magic feels wrong. Broken Lights is a narrative-driven psychological survival horror experience that traps you inside the twisted reality of a 10-year-old boy. You play as Seth, who awakes to find his home corrupted and his family missing. The cozy atmosphere of the holidays has given way to a claustrophobic nightmare, fueled by childhood jealousy and the manifestation… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Broken Lights.

Victor thought he saved Hannah, but freedom was just another room in the maze. Hijacked by Mr. X, the simulation weaponizes your deepest phobias into living threats. As the air runs thin and the shadows close in, survival means stepping straight into the dark. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Phobophobia 2.0 – System Override.

87%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

87% User Score Based on 760 reviews

The Inheritance of Crimson Manor is a narrative horror puzzle game set in a beautiful and enigmatic #victorian era manor with a dark secret. Unravel The #Mystery After working for more than ten... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Inheritance of Crimson Manor.

Shadow of the Cursed Realm is a gripping first-person psychological horror experience that blends atmospheric exploration, mind-bending puzzles, and relentless terror. Step into a forsaken world where reality twists into a nightmare, and unseen horrors stalk the shadows. Setting and Atmosphere: Cursed Realm: Enter a decaying land consumed by darkness, where every corner hides a sinister secret.… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shadow Of The Cursed Realm.

PLAY THE DEMO About the GameASHES OF THE DAMNED: THE FORGOTTEN WARD You awaken inside an abandoned psychiatric ward with no memory of how you arrived. The exits refuse to open. The lights fail without warning. Somewhere in the darkness, something is moving through the asylum with you. Explore the ward, follow the clues left behind by its patients, solve its puzzles, and uncover your conne… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ashes of the Damned: The Forgotten Ward.

The Fall of Zorata is a free, single-player, first-person 3D narrative puzzle game. One complete playthrough takes about 20–30 minutes. The story is linear with a single ending. There is no combat and no multiplayer. Story & Your GoalIn the 18th-century fictional desert town of Zorata, locals built an underground palace to house a golden relic called the Golden Sea Hoard. You have been thro… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Fall of Zorata.

The only clue is a letter containing a truth that should never have been revealed. A Search That Changes Everything After the tragic death of her father in a car accident, Sophie and her mother move to a remote village in hopes of leaving the past behind. A new place. A fresh start. But the past isn’t so easy to escape. One night, Sophie wakes up from a disturbing nightmare. The next mornin… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Weird Life.

Step into the shoes of a new security guard at a Malaysian school with a dark history in this first-person, realistic supernatural thriller. Encounter spirits rooted in Malaysian folklore, make critical choices to free trapped souls, and uncover the truth behind the eerie manifestations. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Souls That Wait: Penunggu.

Bleakmoor House is a psychological horror game where you navigate a shifting maze of dark rooms, solve puzzles, and uncover the mansion's secrets. Face terrifying encounters and unravel the twisted history to survive the deadly traps within. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bleakmoor House.

You find yourself standing next to a suspicious looking house, drawn in by strange, unsettling noises from within. Armed with only a flashlight and a gun, you decide to investigate. What secrets lie behind the eerie silence and the unsettling atmosphere? As you step into the dark and twisted halls, every creak and shadow puts your nerves on edge. You’ll search for clues, each discovery pullin… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shattered Truth.

65%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music

65% User Score Based on 52 reviews

Curse is a contextual horror game that throws the player into the world of paranormal investigations. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Curse.

“Don’t come, Jake. It’s not safe.” Your brother’s frantic warning echoes in your mind. But the chilling mysteries of your ancestral home—and a bloodline steeped in darkness—pull you in. What secrets will you unearth? As Jake, you’re thrust into an immersive first-person psychological horror. Your search for your brother begins at your grandmother's secluded, decaying home—a place whispering of da… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Curse Of the Tattered Book.

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.

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.

96%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

98% User Score Based on 49 reviews

THIEF’S SHELTER is a psychological adventure where the world mirrors a crumbling mind. Nothing stays still, and even your own thoughts can’t be trusted. WHAT YOU'RE WALKING INTO THIEF'S SHELTER unearths buried trauma, twisted ambitions, and the inhuman forces pulling the strings behind it all. Your investigation is intertwined with Detective James' personal struggles, such as the artificial dement… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to THIEF'S SHELTER.

90%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

90% User Score Based on 108 reviews

Explore a sinister village and solve complex puzzles in The Whispering Valley, a story-driven point & click game. Delve into the horror of guilt and depression to investigate the village's deepest secret. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Whispering Valley.

94%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding

94% User Score Based on 18,415 reviews

What Remains of Edith Finch is a collection of short stories about a cursed family in Washington State. Each story offers a chance to experience the life of a different family member with stories ranging from the early 1900s to the present day. The gameplay and tone of the stories are as varied as the family members themselves. The only constants are that each is played from a first-person perspe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to What Remains of Edith Finch.

Phonophobia plunges you into a first-person psychological horror journey, where sound and silence dictate your survival. As terrifying truths emerge from the dark, use your wits to solve environmental puzzles and explore haunting, forgotten locations. Every sound echoes with danger; can you uncover the mystery before the darkness consumes you? Story:You awaken in the ruins of a destroyed train … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Phonophobia.

You came to this house for a one-night babysitting job. As the night goes on, strange events begin to unfold, and nothing is as it seems. Can you protect the little girl and make it through the night alive? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Something Strange Tonight - The Lurker.

ANGLE is a psychological horror experience that challenges the boundaries of perception. Developed by C.O.T.E Technology & Development Studios, the game plunges players into a fractured reality where every corner hides a distorted truth. With its atmospheric storytelling and high-tension gameplay, ANGLE focuses on environmental storytelling and the thin line between sanity and fear. Survive the un… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ANGLE.

Embark on a journey of mystery and salvation in "Elhosea," a captivating walking simulator that pays homage to the atmospheric charm of classic PS1-era games. Immerse yourself in a surreal world as Father Immanuel, where reality and the supernatural intertwine, and every step reveals another layer of a haunting narrative. Atmospheric Exploration: Step into the shoes of Father Immanuel, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Elhosea.

Sleepover at Sam’s is a first-person psychological horror game inspired by cult hits like MADiSON and Visage, with a nostalgic twist drawn from Stranger Things and the creeping dread of Stephen King’s IT. You’re invited… to the Sleepover at Sam’s. It’s May 1985, and you’ve been invited to a birthday sleepover at your friend Sam’s new house. But when you wake up in the middle of the night, th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sleepover at Sam’s.

A place built from things you almost rememberJennifer wakes alone in an endless maze of quiet, uncanny spaces with no memory of how she arrived there. Yellow rooms stretch impossibly into the distance. Forgotten hallways blur together into strange nostalgic places that feel welcoming, yet profoundly wrong. Familiar patterns repeat where they shouldn't. Not a single other person in sight. Somethi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Spaces Between.

Torn Veil is a psychological horror game that immerses you in a chilling tale of moral decay in a deeply unsettling atmosphere to deliver a haunting experience. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Torn Veil.

️ 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.

WELCOME TO THE SHIFT FROM HELLIn 3Tower, you are the new night watchman at a graveyard like no other. Your job? Survive the night. But not just any night—and not just any graveyard. You're stationed at the Three Tower Cemetery, home to the so-called "problematic dead." Three tower with ancient technology are the only thing keeping them contained. When the towers work, all is calm. Whe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 3Tower.

Mayfly is an eerie story-based quiet horror set aboard a narrowboat in Northern England. Upon waking alone to find your husband is missing you find yourself weaving through a shifting, unstable reality as you search your confined surroundings in this focussed narrative exploration game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mayfly.

Shadows on the Walls is a terrifying experience with psychological horror, exploration and puzzle solving in virtual reality with immersive 3D cutscenes that will take you to the enigmatic Crystal Palace Museum of London. The museum, now under the custody of the famous retired archeologist Dr. Carter, has just received a very particular collection known as the “Cursed Loot”, which you will soon di… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shadows on the Walls.

The Horrible Inside is a terrifying first-person horror game that puts you in the heart of darkness. Embark on your own terrifying adventure, wandering through eerie corridors and labyrinths, encountering unimaginable horrors and solving diabolical puzzles. You have to plunge into the depths of madness and uncover the dark secrets that lurk within. With every step you take, you will encounter pa… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The horrible inside.

68%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

82% User Score Based on 34 reviews

Venatrix is a unique hybrid of action-packed and stealth-based horror game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Venatrix.

84%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

89% User Score Based on 3,414 reviews

Critic Score 74%Based on 4 reviews

Penumbra:Overture is a first person survival horror game, emphasizing on survival and problem solving instead of mindless violence and gore. Played from a first person perspective and powered by a 3D engine utilising cutting edge technology, Penumbra is a substantial advancement of the genre. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Penumbra Overture.

Look At Me is a first-person horror co-op game for up to 4 players, where the goal is to escape a haunted house by solving mysteries and avoiding the ghost of a girl who died in the house a long time ago. Game Features: Co-op mode for up to 4 players First-person perspective with keyboard and mouse, or controller controls A dark, intense atmosphere A ghost with unique, terrifying mechan… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Look At Me.

Medieval Anomaly is an atmospheric first-person psychological horror game set in a dark medieval world. Explore decaying castle corridors, scan your surroundings for anomalies, and survive unpredictable supernatural events. Observe every detail closely and raise your score to escape the madness. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Medieval Anomaly.

In the far future, on a dead planet, there is a cabin where the last survivor left his final record. Will discovering the truth behind an alien civilization's demise doom you as well? Solve puzzles to unlock a cosmic mystery in this short, narrative-focused horror game. Live Out a Horror Story in an Unusual Setting It's the year 202,026, and you're an investigator sent to explore the last remnan… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Last Days of Baltaseth.

"FREQUENCY OF FEAR" is a third-person, episodic psychological horror game that drags you into the district of Halimun, a village that used to be known for it's mysticism, folklore, and secrets. Are you brave enough to find out? Discover what's still there in Halimun District! Synopsis: You will play as Maya, a newcomer urban explorer on an adventure to uncover hidden truths and starts… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Frequency of Fear : Chapter 1.

Watsonville is a first-person psychological horror VR game. Explore your family’s 1990s mobile home, uncover fragments of a troubled past, and solve environmental puzzles as childhood memory distorts familiar spaces while you try to escape the house and your family’s dark history. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Watsonville.

Darkfall Shadows is a 2D puzzle-adventure where you, a detective, explore the eerie Darkfall Manor to uncover its sinister past. Use shadow manipulation and dimension-shifting abilities to solve puzzles and reveal the tragic tale of Dr. Grimshaw and his daughter, in this noir-inspired mystery. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Darkfall Shadows.

A cursed ancestral haveli. A forgotten bloodline. An entity that adapts to how you survive. Rahasya is a horror experience set inside an abandoned Indian haveli in 1992. After reclaiming your family’s ancestral estate, you enter a house that was sealed for decades — only to realize something inside has been waiting. Something moves through the halls. Something listens. Something learns. The hav… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rahasya.

63%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics

76% User Score Based on 34 reviews

In the Backrooms: Exit from Supermarket, you find yourself trapped in a labyrinth of endless, flickering aisles. Unearth dark secrets behind every shelf while evading lurking apparitions and supernatural terrors. Can you survive the haunted corridors and escape before the nightmare consumes? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Backrooms: Exit from Supermarket.