Games like Dark Riddles

60%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, story

100% User Score Based on 11 reviews

Imagine a place where the line between reality and nightmare fades away. Welcome to The Lethe. Once a sanctuary for society's most fragile minds, The Lethe concealed a sinister truth beneath its facade of healing. What was meant to mend the broken was, in reality, a twisted experiment designed to shatter the soul. In RealEscape, an immersive 3D single-player escape room game, you’ll confront t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to RealEscape.

Unravel the Secrets of Dr. Wilfried Éric Herreshoff Step into the shoes of a determined police officer investigating a chilling mystery in a small, storm-battered town. Reports of strange accidents and whispered rumors lead you to the Herreshoff Estate. But beneath the surface of his prestigious reputation lies a web of secrets darker than the storm outside. In this atmospheric puzzle gam… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Herreshoff's Legacy.

10%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:humor, optimization

17% User Score Based on 12 reviews

In Welcome Home, you take on the role of an individual who has just purchased a rundown house with a disturbing past. Drawn by a cryptic message left behind by the previous owner, you find yourself entangled in a web of supernatural occurrences and unexplained phenomena within the walls of your new residence. As you explore the decaying rooms and shadowy corners of the house, you unearth a histor… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Welcome Home.

On another shift, you encountered a strange situation: the train kept stopping at the same station over and over again... At least, you thought it did. Difference — a return to the first-person horror genre. In this game, you delve into the dark depths of the subway, where an officer finds himself at the same station repeatedly. Immersion in an atmosphere of fear and puzzles makes every step tens… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Difference.

Find The Backdoor is a single-player indie horror game where you have to survive at the entities present in the different levels. Let yourself be immersed in a horrific experience and try to reveal all the achievements to complete the game at 100%. The game is played in first person without being able to defend yourself against enemies. Understand the nuts and bolts of each level for can comp… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Find The Backdoor.

53%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, music

100% User Score Based on 4 reviews

"The Survival Guide 2: Lakeside District" is the second installment in the Survival Guide series of games released in 2022. The story takes place after the events of Survival Guide 1, where a zombie virus outbreak occurs. The protagonist, Xu Haiyang, along with other survivors, successfully escapes from the mall but unfortunately gets into a car accident while fleeing. When Xu Haiyang r… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Survival Guide 2.

This game (W.T.) is a first-person 3D escape game, an adventure game. The stage is a mansion with walls, floors, and ceilings all without color. If you are left behind in this mansion, you need to search for an exit. However, there are many tricks (=puzzles) in this labyrinth, and you cannot reach the exit unless you solve them. Explore the room from a first-person perspective and solve the pres… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to W.T..

The Last Look is about finding the exit in an old house while solving puzzles and hiding from a scary enemy. By solving challenging puzzles in an eerie setting, the player is to be offered an equally entertaining and exciting gaming experience. The realistic characters and gripping story will excite and thrill game newbies and experienced players alike. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Last Look.

41%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization

70% User Score Based on 10 reviews

The main goal of the quest is to get out of the room, and for this you need to solve riddles and find hidden clues. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Quest room.

62%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story

Most mentioned negative aspects:music

90% User Score Based on 20 reviews

Investigate the life of John Doe as he resides in his lost memories in this story-driven Alternate Reality Game (ARG) that merges Your Real Life with science fiction as it explores the Dark Limits of Alternate History and The SCP Foundation. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SCP - The Sentient Box.

The Unbeatable Path is a realistic and immersive first-person horror adventure in which you'll have to solve puzzles and riddles in a hellish environment. In the process, you'll uncover Mia's story and find out why she finally took her own life. Will you change her story for the better? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Unbeatable Path.

96%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, stability

96% User Score Based on 3,506 reviews

Laia's house have a secret inside. Find out in this intriguing game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Haunted Laia.

92%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, stability

92% User Score Based on 1,060 reviews

What happened last night? Dive into your memories to unravel the mystery. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hidden Memories.

95%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, stability

95% User Score Based on 660 reviews

Solve the mystery of the abandoned building in this escape game If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Beyond the Room.

93%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, stability

93% User Score Based on 6,199 reviews

Escape from the laboratory before being part of a macabre experiment. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Unwanted Experiment.

47%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:story

80% User Score Based on 10 reviews

Your family is murdered before your own eyes leaving you in a mentally debilitated state. You must now open your mind and accept the truth of what has happened to free yourself from a spiral of emotional degradation. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 7743.

95%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, stability

95% User Score Based on 8,602 reviews

You have been trapped in a scary house. Solve the puzzles to escape. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Girl in the Window.

Mailey wakes up and goes to make her morning tea. However, something strange is going on inside her house, and her housemate Derthan is nowhere to be seen. Perhaps, the answer lies somewhere in her memories? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Good Morning My Darling.

97%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, character development

97% User Score Based on 94 reviews

Welcome! We hope you enjoy your stay at Riddlewood Manor, provided the estate doesn’t kill you first. Survive a deadly series of eerie escape rooms in this lovely resort where fear meets farce. Disturb the spirits within to unearth the absurd lore behind the Riddlewood family, and — oh, just a small precaution, please refrain from summoning any demonic entities if you see a doll around. That’s Suz… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Riddlewood Manor.

98%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, optimization

98% User Score Based on 183 reviews

Smash and thrash the mysterious Forever Chicken, a living ragdoll central to a frightful midnight carnival. Your Uncle Tontine assures "you can leave as soon as you desire" but despite their efforts no child has ever gone home... Will you be the first? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crawling Angels.

43%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, gameplay

67% User Score Based on 15 reviews

CABARET All the game takes place in: Lumière Du Néant, a fascinating, unreal, and mysterious place, in equal parts, where evil and perversion corrupt everyone who enters it. NARRATIVE-DRIVEN Meet the different characters who have been corrupted by the curse of the masks that emanates from the cabaret. Discover their darkest secrets and find a way to escape the place. EXPLORATION Explore the c… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Maskerade: The Deadpan Cry.

53%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

90% User Score Based on 10 reviews

Contra Spem Spero (Latin for 'Against all hope, I hope') is a narrative-driven horror experience that blends text-based exploration, immersive visual novel storytelling, survival elements, and puzzle-solving. Your car breaks down in the middle of a deserted road. Having no time to waste, you decide to continue on foot, grabbing only your journal and camera. Yet imperceptibly, the asphalt turns … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Contra Spem Spero.

90%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, atmosphere

90% User Score Based on 67 reviews

In this dark visual novel series, each Chapter follows a new protagonist, caught in the crossfire of conflicting powers — human and inhuman alike. Their stories are separate, but the choices you make in one Chapter will twist the next in ways you won’t see coming. Six connected Chapters, each with their own lead. A branching narrative that remembers everything. Dark arts, occult mysteries, a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SkullX: Aibohphobia.

74%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization

96% User Score Based on 28 reviews

Maribel Hearn is a girl with unusual experience with ghosts and supernatural beings. However, one night she meets a strange woman who turns her life upside down. In Cross The Boundaries you will solve puzzles while trying to stay alive, looking for an answer to what the strange woman desires. Explore the dreamworld and learn about the forgotten fantasy of the modern world, but beware of it's dange… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cross The Boundaries.

90%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development

96% User Score Based on 2,369 reviews

Critic Score 84%Based on 10 reviews

The developers of Indie hit Strange Horticulture proudly present… STRANGE ANTIQUITIES A note from the shopkeeper: Dear Applicant, I'm pleased to offer you the role of Apprentice Thaumaturge at Strange Antiquities. You show promise – a sharp mind and a strong stomach – exactly what this work demands. I need you to run the shop while I attend to other pressing matters. You will need a keen eye … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Strange Antiquities.

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.

Short story driven RPG-esque top-down adventure with simple puzzles. Escape the Igneferia mini-mall before it's too late. May fortune be on your side! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Thousand N' Thousand: Mimico.

88%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, stability

88% User Score Based on 740 reviews

Uncover dark secrets, solve puzzles, and escape the horrors of Smiling-X 2! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Smiling-X 2 : Horror Adventure.

60%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability

93% User Score Based on 15 reviews

YOUR GRANDMOTHER LEFT YOU MORE THAN A HOUSEAfter the death of her grandmother Maria, twenty-one-year-old Adriana travels from Texas to Spain with her brother Bruno. Waiting for her is the Chavez family home, an old house filled with memories, unanswered questions and things that don't quite make sense. Maria kept secrets until the end...Adriana intends to find out what they were. EXPLORE HOUSE … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to House Of Chavez.

88%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, replayability

88% User Score Based on 699 reviews

You are the MURDERER. Change the fate with "Clock of Atonement". If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Clock of Atonement.

87%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, story

87% User Score Based on 172 reviews

SAHUR: Escape Together – A cooperative survival horror game for 1-4 players. Band together to survive a night of terror and stop the deranged Sahur. Explore dangerous streets, scavenge for resources, and stay clear of his minions… Key genres: Horror, memes, action, coop. What makes it special? Smart AI that adapts to your playstyle. Rising difficulty as you progress. Procedurally gener… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SAHUR: Escape Together.

99%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, grinding

99% User Score Based on 76 reviews

This is Interesting is a psychological horror narrative based game with roguelite elements. You are being watched, and you aren't really sure why. Delve through the depths of memory to uncover the mystery behind the gray purgatory you find yourself in. Knowledge-based progression While each run of the game will differ, the true progression of the story comes from knowledge gained in previo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to This is Interesting.

45%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

59% User Score Based on 27 reviews

Exit the Abyss is a psychological horror game set in an abandoned, haunted hospital. You play as a young man who, after death, becomes trapped in an alternate version of the hospital. To return to the world of the living, he must solve mysterious tasks and endure mentally exhausting trials. This is a slow-paced, atmospheric experience focused on psychological tension, oppressive ambience, and … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Exit The Abyss.

70%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability

70% User Score Based on 264 reviews

Dungeon of Dragon Knight is a dungeon crawler role play game, based on grid system. You will lead your team to continually discover clues, solve the puzzles that surround you, and survive in dangerous dungeon. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dungeon Of Dragon Knight.

88%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization

88% User Score Based on 1,348 reviews

Co-op horror (1-4 players). You are sent to explore a mysterious building at night. Find the Moon and try to return alive. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Emissary Zero.

78%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

78% User Score Based on 55 reviews

A short game about a person living in a suspiciously cheap apartment complex. AN INTRODUCTIONDisoriented and groggy, you rise from your comfy sofa. You go about your night as usual: washing the dishes, brushing your teeth, closing the curtains... And yet there's something in this apartment that strikes you as unfamiliar. Maybe it's a certain quality in the air, or the winding layout of the r… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The New Apartment.

42%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story

59% User Score Based on 22 reviews

Cursed Bet is available at itch.io at a special price for a short time!  Cursed Bet is a horror game where you play from a body camera perspective. Enter the abandoned preschool, the subject of terrible rumors, in the midnight. Struggle the cursed doll Ebeleen as you investigate the school's dark past. Will you be able to destroy him and his curse? Experience horror and suspense in the creep… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cursed Bet.

80%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, graphics

80% User Score Based on 124 reviews

Special Edition Join Our Official Discord for Exclusive Perks! ✨ Special Rewards – Only for our Discord members! Direct Access to Developers – Get quick feedback and updates! Connect with Global Players – Find your perfect party worldwide! Explore the Backrooms Together – Team up with new friends for thrilling adventures! Don’t miss out on these community-only perks! Join the fun an… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Backroom Company.

92%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:character development

92% User Score Based on 111 reviews

Tales from Candleforth is a folk horror 2D point and click adventure with puzzles and escape room mechanics. Using dark and evocative aesthetic it creates a nostalgic atmosphere where beautiful music compositions meet with 2D traditional and digital art and frame by frame hand drawn animations. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tales from Candleforth.

19%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story

31% User Score Based on 13 reviews

Candyland: Sweet Survival merges the innocence of a chocolate wonderland with the thrill of survival horror. Inspired by the classic "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, " this game transforms a well-known narrative into a dark, enthralling escapade. What truths lie hidden in the depths of this forsaken factory? Embark on this unforgettable adventure, where each solved puzzle draws you nearer to th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CANDYLAND: Sweet Survival.

95%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay

95% User Score Based on 245 reviews

A madness for spiritualism has gripped London in 1907. Séances and theatrical shows where spirits make contact with their living families are all the rage, and there are a legion of investigators trying to discover the secrets of the supernatural. Among them, Professor Patrick Moore stands at the forefront, and he is now at a crossroads ‒ he's got 72 hours to prove the existence of the Great Beyon… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to An English Haunting.

48%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics

77% User Score Based on 13 reviews

Crack enigmas and discover the history of the world's most popular inventions! To unlock the boxes you have to interact with objects, handles, buttons, and wheels on each side. You can find puzzle pieces on a side of the boxes as well. • REALISTIC GRAPHICS It feels like you're handling a real box in a dark room. • DISCOVER INVENTIONS Once you open all 8 boxes of a level pack, you'll be able to … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mystery Box: Hidden Secrets.

96%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

96% User Score Based on 2,203 reviews

Say anything in this bizarre dungeon adventure where words control everything. Fill in the blanks with text or voice to uncover lost abilities, solve strange quests, and play unexpected mini-games. Use your words to conquer the crypt and unleash a whole new kind of "spell casting!" If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cryptmaster.

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.

97%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

97% User Score Based on 175 reviews

THE GAME IS CORRUPTED. DO YOU WISH TO PROCEED? Free Will is a 2D psychological puzzle RPG suffering from corruption. Playing this game means you accept the responsibility of cleansing Corruption from its system. You control Will, a sick little boy who has been bedridden for most of his life, but must now fight against reality-breaking monsters as he struggles to understand the depth of his own au… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Free Will.

48%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

77% User Score Based on 13 reviews

The Cursed Legacy is a Horror Escape Game set in a dark and mysterious atmosphere. Keep calm and solve the riddles to unravel this strange disappearance. But be careful, you’re not alone! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Cursed Legacy.

47%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story

71% User Score Based on 17 reviews

"Unknown Memoirs" is a short horror game series focusing on distressing tales of horror. "The Rental" centers on the main character moving into a rental that they found online. Little do they know of the horrors that await them. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Unknown Memoirs: The Rental.

77%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding

77% User Score Based on 60 reviews

Evacuated from his hometown due to the dangerous bursts of dark energy, the ordinary citizen is trying to overcome and survive a series of events in a new reality, where living as a human being is not possible anymore. 3rd-person horror with fixed camera angles and retro-styled graphics. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Plastomorphosis.

92%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

92% User Score Based on 496 reviews

Fausts Alptraum is an single player, puzzle game created by LabORat Studio, an indie game team from Taiwan. The story based on Goethe's Faust. Players will play as a troubled girl wandering around in a crayon-drawn world. Players will have to find the relevance between dreams and reality by collecting clues. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fausts Alptraum.