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.

66%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, humor

79% User Score Based on 34 reviews

You awaken in a mysteriously malfunctioning elevator, trapped and disoriented.Navigate between floors, avoid the locals, and escape the building alive. And never turn your back on the MATRESHKA. Challenging PuzzlesSolve intricate puzzles that require logic, observation, and creativity. Each solution brings you one step closer to freedom but also deeper into the building's mysteries.Immersive Atmos… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MATRESHKA.

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.

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.

78%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music

97% User Score Based on 32 reviews

Bulb Boy defeated the evil that had overtaken the Bulbhouse and his beloved family. But it seems that this is only the beginning of his dark adventures! And this time, it all starts with an empty jam jar... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bulb Boy 2: Jar of Despair.

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.

74%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, story

96% User Score Based on 28 reviews

An ordinary worker goes on a business trip. Since the organization is experiencing financial difficulties, they rented him a house on the outskirts of the city. We are tired, driving to this house at night and don’t even suspect that otherworldly evil is waiting for us in the house, ready to devour us. On your way you will encounter many challenging and unique puzzles, solve them to move furt… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Veins of DARKNESS.

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, 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.

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.

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.

PROTOCOL EE-3159620 — INFORMATION FILE FOR TEST SUBJECTS Sender: Telescreen Defense Corp — Department of Cooperative Experiments Recipients: Voluntary subjects assigned to the EMERGENCY EXIT simulation Subject: General instructions for participation and obligations ✦ PREAMBLE I, the undersigned, voluntary test subject, acknowledge that the EMERGENCY EXIT program (EE-3159620 – 2025) is a c… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Emergency Exit.

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.

89%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, music

95% User Score Based on 44 reviews

Explore an old mansion full of paranormal dangers alone. Find clues, identify ghosts, collect their dossiers, and exorcise them. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bureau of Contacts: Mansion.

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.

67%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, gameplay

92% User Score Based on 24 reviews

You are trying to find the exit but you are stuck in a loop. To find the exit, observe your surroundings and get familiar with it. On floor 0 you will be presented with an area to study the layout of objects. The timer will start once you are ready to play. The correct decision will move you up a floor and the incorrect decision will reset you back to the beginning. Observation is key. If you don… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Eerie Surroundings.

64%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

64% User Score Based on 91 reviews

Hello, David. We meet again. Did you enjoy our last game? Because it’s time to play again! Don’t Be Afraid 2 is a first person perspective horror game and a sequel to the 2020 game of the same title. Take on the role of David, a young man trying to cope with terrible trauma from his childhood, and dive deep into his fears and nightmares. Relive the darkest moments of David’s life while … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Don't Be Afraid 2.

56%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding

55% User Score Based on 47 reviews

Critic Score 64%Based on 2 reviews

Solves riddles and secret languages, overcome dangerous situations and becomes part of a giant chess game. Atmosphere, mystery and enigmas await you to surprise you and test your skills... Seven atmospheres, seven challenges, seven solutions. Will you reach the seventh door? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Seven Doors.

64%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability

100% User Score Based on 15 reviews

Swarming with hostile robots, you must make your way through the vessel, looking for an escape. As you navigate through energy gateways and shifting corridors, a lingering sense of foreboding tells you that secrets lie not far beneath the surface. Your mission unfolds: As you venture through the ship, conquer the challenges that you face, and unearth your route to freedom, you find that you need t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to IHAS.

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.

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.

88%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

94% User Score Based on 2,117 reviews

Critic Score 75%Based on 4 reviews

A puzzle box manor hidden in a maze of deceptions and memories. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lorelei and the Laser Eyes.

83%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional, stability

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

100% User Score Based on 34 reviews

Soar, Bounce, and Uncover the Secrets of a Cosmic Odyssey in "POP OFF 2"! You're a soda bottle with shades - you've gotta jump, strafe, and climb to the top to unlock your true Soda Pop Powers; but to do that, you've gotta make it to the top Soda Pop Parkour: Know what it means to BE a Ballistic Beverage Surreal Flavor: What led to this mysterious land, and why are you here? P… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to POP OFF 2.

Hannah is a puzzle platformer horror survival game. You play as Hannah, a teenager born in the 80s, who tries to understand her personality by taking an internal journey to her childhood and discovering what went wrong. You will immerse yourself in the depths of this dreamlike reality in which Hannah will have to be cunning, to solve puzzles; use the elements at your disposal to create devices an… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hannah.

67%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music

82% User Score Based on 33 reviews

Outliver: Tribulation is an atmospheric, story-driven survival horror action game where you play as Bolanle Gboyega a soldier who mysteriously finds herself in the Realm of Tribulations, a supernatural realm of African mythology where she soon discovers she has to undergo an ancient ritual in order to regain passage back to her realm… or so she thinks. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Outliver: Tribulation.

Welcome to the 4th chapter of the popular 'Mystery Box' puzzle game series! 10 new boxes full of enigmas to crack are waiting for you on this journey through lost worlds. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mystery Box: The Journey.

41%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics

63% User Score Based on 16 reviews

Search, search and search. Here's how you can find the answers.Nightzoid is a horror game, combined with puzzle, that will make you extremely curious.You enter a house to find out the mystery, but you have to avoid the "Zoid". To find out the mystery, you have to solve the puzzles and complete the endings.Search and read the letters to find out the story. Features: 10 Endings +200 achievements 13 … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nightzoid.

74%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay

93% User Score Based on 30 reviews

In this point & cklick adventure join young detective Rudolf Pasaret to solve the greatest mystery of the 19th century. Guide the detective along the brink of insanity through a world created by an evil madman as you unravel a mystery of black magic and false accusations to discover the truth. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Morrok.

74%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization

74% User Score Based on 70 reviews

A highly stylized horror adventure game set in the depths of an ancient dungeon. With torch in hand, explore and find a way to escape before falling prey to the unspeakable horror that lurks within. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Wailer.

35%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, optimization

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, stability

44% User Score Based on 32 reviews

Light The Way is a first-person horror adventure game. It takes place in a storage house after your character is kidnapped by a stranger. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Light The Way.

80%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability

83% User Score Based on 714 reviews

Critic Score 73%Based on 2 reviews

White Shadows is a modern fable about escaping a dark, weird and violent world. A long time has passed since The Great War. Humanity is half human, half animal. What remains of civilization lives in The White City, a vast network of towers rising high into a dark sky. To protect against a deadly pandemic, those who can afford it try to keep themselves alive - by covering their skin in bright whit… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to White Shadows.

60%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization

60% User Score Based on 968 reviews

Tales of Escape is a series of multiplayer, VR (also playable on nonVR computers), escape room adventures. Cold as Ice is the first story, which puts you, and up to 5 friends (VR or not) in an abandoned butcher shop late in the last millennium. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tales of Escape.