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JOURNEY INTO MADNESSArt restorer Kaelin Rykhard is invited by the reclusive painter Felix Mortimer to review his famous collection. When Rykhard arrives at the mansion, Mortimer is missing, the place is damaged, and strange artworks hint at something terrifying. AN EVER-CHANGING NIGHTMAREScreams, ghouls, ghosts — make your way through an oscillating chateau ripe with paranormal phenomena nev… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Strashna 2.

76%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, replayability

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

89% User Score Based on 36 reviews

Your beloved employee is back! Before Exit: Gas Station is the next game in the franchise. You clean up your workplace, take care of the last customers, and make sure everything is closed. If every task is complete, you are safe. Otherwise, your boss will not be pleased! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Before Exit: Gas Station.

69%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics

100% User Score Based on 20 reviews

STORYAs a crew member of an oceanography team, you find yourself in the Arctic Sea, facing a startling discovery: a vast underwater cave system lying approximately 1000 feet below sea level. Two exploration teams, Alpha and Beta, were dispatched to survey the caves, but they've now been missing for four days, far beyond the expected duration of their mission. You've been tasked with piloting… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Submergent.

87%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:replayability, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

95% User Score Based on 42 reviews

Last Term is a spot the difference horror game. Trapped in a school, each floor appears the same. But is it? Look out for any anomalies to determine if it's different than the last. Progress to floor 0 to uncover how you ended up here. The final bell has already rung, but something won’t let go... Navigate through the school and familiarize yourself with the surroundings. There's 3 are… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Last Term.

52%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay

69% User Score Based on 26 reviews

『The Sushi House』is a first-person, story-driven game set in an ordinary sushi restaurant. In the midst of familiar routines and a quiet atmosphere, a subtle sense of unease begins to creep in. A Part-Time Job BeginsYou start your new part-time job at the sushi house. A co-worker shows you the ropes, and you spend your day preparing sushi, cleaning the floor, and managing the shop. At firs… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Sushi House.

47%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story

73% User Score Based on 15 reviews

Dead Night - is a simple and incredibly hardcore 3D shooter where you have to fight to various monsters alone. The purpose of the game is non-stopping fights and seeking things you need. There are three large levels including different difficulty degrees. Besides, there are three kinds of monsters that are really anxious to tear you to pieces. Don’t worry about it as you have big weapons arse… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dead Night.

62%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, optimization

79% User Score Based on 29 reviews

SKUF BACKROOMS is a psychological horror game that takes the player to the Backrooms level, consisting of intertwining transition zones of post-Soviet living spaces.Key Features: Unique environment: Immerse yourself in the atmosphere of places where time has stopped its course and where people lose themselves. A terrifying foe: During your journey you may encounter the inhabitant of these places,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SKUF BACKROOMS.

94%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, replayability

94% User Score Based on 119 reviews

https://store.steampowered.com/widget/3690750/ GET IT ON STEAM VOICE ACTING AND GRAPHIC NOVEL UPDATE IS HERE NOW! Once Upon A Mind: A Little Too Friendly A short, story-driven psychological horror experience Emily, 23, moves to Brooklyn in search of a fresh start her own space, her own life. The apartment is cozy, the landlady is kind, and the small café around the corner offers her a quick… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Once Upon A Mind - A Little Too Friendly.

81%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, graphics

81% User Score Based on 110 reviews

"The Stalked 2" is a standalone horror sequel to "The Stalked" that immerses players in Rachel's terrifying journey. With an average completion time of 40-50 minutes, players will follow Rachel's fate as she navigates through a disturbing hiking trip. Story You play as 26-year-old Rachel, an avid hiker always in search of new adventures. This time, a new advertisement for a cabin catches your ey… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Stalked 2.

Degeons Project is an immersive first and third persons puzzle game that places you in a vast, abandoned scientific complex owned by the mysterious Degeons Laboratory's. A MYSTERY SHROUDED IN SECRECY Once a bustling state-of-the-art research center, the facility now lies empty, shrouded in oppressive silence. It was hastily abandoned after a catastrophic incident, the cause and consequences of wh… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Degeons Project.

62%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, gameplay

100% User Score Based on 13 reviews

In this (fairly short) point-and-click adventure, you guide Yvette through her daily life in her apartment. She's been living alone for some time now and she's noticing some strange details. Explore the locations with Yvette and lose track of time and space with her. Despite her isolation, you'll encounter several NPCs throughout the game who enrich the world around Yvette and provide information … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dermapis.

61%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, atmosphere

74% User Score Based on 34 reviews

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

You are a contractor hired to perform routine maintenance in an abandoned hospital. What was supposed to be a simple job quickly turns into a desperate fight for survival. As you navigate the dark hallways, restoring power and unlocking doors, you uncover disturbing secrets hidden within the facility and its mysterious operations. Rich lore: Stories unfold through files, computer logs, old n… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to HARVEST.

43%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability

58% User Score Based on 24 reviews

You are on the night shift at the bank. You hear noises all the time. You need to find out what they are and find your partner. As you pass, you will need to find the keys and open locked rooms. First person game with horror elements. Explore the bank and its rooms, collect batteries for your flashlight. Darkness can conceal a variety of mysteries. My story will be very hard to believe, espec… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Night of Horror.

54%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics

69% User Score Based on 29 reviews

⚠️ Please Note: Locked In My Darkness is a short, narrative-driven walking sim with puzzle elements. It must be completed in a single sitting, and does not include a save system. Estimated playtime is between 40 minutes and 1 hour. ️ About the GameLocked In My Darkness is a first-person psychological horror game set within the claustrophobic walls of a haunting apartment complex. You awaken in … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Locked in my Darkness.

Take on the role of a dog who, as a puppy, was the victim of scientific experiments that extended his life but turned him blue. Years have passed since the dog managed to escape from the laboratory, and he now is trying to move on by traveling the world. He learns from his dog friend, Frank, that the laboratory has now become an advanced robotics lab, and that a treasure is hidden there. So, the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dangerous Walk.

59%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

100% User Score Based on 10 reviews

-- You're a daughter taking care of a sick old man --- please leave your comment about this short alpha If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The door you can never open.

Welcome to the corridor. In an undiscovered place Where people go in, but nobody comes out there is a rumor that there is a corridor that will never end, constantly taking you to new corridors and dimensions. Enter this place to find out if the rumors are true! Is this really a never-ending corridor or is there something more sinister behind it?You will counter many entities in this corridor. The … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Never Ending corridor.

78%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, music

78% User Score Based on 79 reviews

IN THE FACADE WE TRUST™ traps you in a corridor caught in an ever changing and increasingly unsettling loop. With each cycle, you’ll notice subtle differences, but your objective in this corridor is not just to observe the changes. As the narrative unfolds, you will be forced to place your trust in someone during each cycle. The catch? Who you choose to trust will depend on both the knowledge you’… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to IN THE FACADE WE TRUST™.

88%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability

88% User Score Based on 610 reviews

In the game "Psalm 5:9-13" you have to plunge into a terrifying place, at first glance it is quite normal, but the further you go, the more it reveals its essence. This horror game is a first-person walking simulator with a VHS effect and a tense atmosphere, explore the location, find anomalies, and move on. Frightening things will await you along the way, are you ready to face THIS? Th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Psalm 5:9-13.

83%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

83% User Score Based on 144 reviews

Psalm 2 is a first-person indie horror walking simulator. Approximate playtime: 1 hour Horror game Walking simulator First-person view High-quality sound Realistic graphics DESCRIPTIONYour elevator begins moving down. You don't know how many floors separate you from the bottom or what inhabits these dark shafts. You must come to realize: the descent will not continue until you s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Psalm 2.

65%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music

65% User Score Based on 113 reviews

A short-form psychological thriller. Confront the mysterious Finn through a monitor. No strategy or puzzles—just choices and their consequences. Simply answer his questions and witness the end. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Forgive or Finalize.

Nomad Nightmare – Episode 2: Haunted House is the continuation of the psychological horror where reality shatters once again. After the events of the motel, the protagonist tries to return to normal life — grabbing food with a friend, running errands, driving through the night. But the shadow from the past hasn’t vanished. Now he’s being followed by someone who appears in reflections, alleyways, a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nomad Nightmare - Episode 2: Haunted House.

89%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, music

89% User Score Based on 245 reviews

KEY FEATURES:  Daily Routine Disrupted: Relaxing with a beer, watching TV, and trying to unwind — until the noise from next door and mysterious holes in your walls make rest impossible. ⏳ Short but Unsettling: Experience a thought-provoking and intense narrative in a 40-minute playthrough, ideal for players seeking a deep yet concise psychological horror experience. Retro PS2-Inspired Gr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to [Bober Bros] The Hole.

86%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding

93% User Score Based on 4,764 reviews

Critic Score 80%Based on 14 reviews

Routine is a First Person Sci-Fi Horror title set on an abandoned Lunar base designed around an 80’s vision of the future. Curious exploration turns into a need for survival when a lunar base goes completely quiet. Searching for answers puts you face to face with an enemy who is certain the main threat is you. Discoveries lead to deeper unknowns and the only way to go is forward. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ROUTINE.

91%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story

91% User Score Based on 58 reviews

Part 1: False HavenIn the first episode, you play as Luca — a young boy staying with his grandmother while his parents are away. What begins as a quiet night soon spirals into a surreal and terrifying experience. After a disturbing phone call, Luca starts questioning everything around him. Is his grandmother really who she says she is? Would you make it through the night? Key Features Short,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fragments of Dread - False Haven.

75%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, story

94% User Score Based on 31 reviews

Endless hallways. Uneasy silence. A loop you can't escape. Backroom Loop is a first-person psychological horror exploration game. You're trapped in a space that's both unfamiliar and strangely familiar. No matter how hard you try to escape, you always end up back where you started. Is there truly an exit to this never-ending loop? About the Game: Inspired by the internet myth "Backrooms&q… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BACKROOM LOOP.

96%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization

96% User Score Based on 74 reviews

Death Drive is a road trip visual novel inspired by classic American Gothic fiction. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Death Drive.

97%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

97% User Score Based on 426 reviews

Ten Bells is an anomaly horror game set in a timeless English pub. This unsettling escape room game draws you into a world of surreal anomalies and a hidden story, where every detail matters and the ghostly past lingers. On Ten Bells: “For real; W game no lie.” - CaseOh "I started the game half-hearted and taking the p***, but by the end, I was fully tensed up and immersed. Nice job, Te… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ten Bells.

92%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, music

92% User Score Based on 227 reviews

Wishlist the standalone sequel here (every wishlist helps me a lot!):https://store.steampowered.com/app/2976490/The_Stalked_2/"The Stalked" is an extremely linear game that immerses players in Kate's disturbing journey. With an average completion time of 40-50 minutes, players follow Kate's fate as she navigates through a chilling tale of survival. Story You play as Kate, who has recently broken… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Stalked.

77%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, humor

91% User Score Based on 447 reviews

Critic Score 63%Based on 11 reviews

Reveil is a narrative first-person psycho-thriller game that focuses on story, puzzles and exploration. Find out what’s going on inside Walter Thompson and what his dark past at the Nelson Bros Circus has to do with it. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to REVEIL.

Three Doors is a simple yet addictive game of chance! Choose one of three doors: if you're lucky, you'll advance; if you're unlucky, the game will start over. Make your choice and discover what awaits you! Compete with friends and players from all over the world! Play, improve your score, and reach the top of the leaderboard! Game Features: • Compete with friends and players around the world! … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Three Doors.

Backrooms: Last Chance is a single-player horror and puzzle game in first-person perspective. Inspired by the Backrooms universe, the game takes place across three different levels. In the first level, you are trapped in maze-like corridors and must collect 25 keys to reach the exit. In the second level, you need to find one keycard to progress. In the third and most intense stage, you try to esca… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Backrooms: Last Chance.

94%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, character development

94% User Score Based on 71 reviews

The Store looks familiar.That’s the problem. You enter a brightly lit furniture superstore made of showrooms, aisles, and corridors. Everything is clean. Orderly. Normal. Then it repeats. The rooms return in the same order, with the same layout — but not always in the same state. Something may be wrong. Or nothing may be wrong at all. And knowing the difference is the only way forward. Observatio… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SCP-3008: Infinite Store.

94%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

94% User Score Based on 54 reviews

You are trapped at home in an endless loop. Remember your surroundings and watch out for anomalies, if you ever want to leave. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Forgot.

93%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability

93% User Score Based on 254 reviews

Haunted by grief and guilt after a tragic accident, you start seeing a house in your dreams. No matter what you do, you can't get its image out of your mind. You feel it calling for you, so you answer it. The Windows Are Gone is a short, psychological horror game made by Scary Cube. It focuses on creating an immersive and disturbing atmosphere through the manipulation of narrative and audiovisual… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Windows Are Gone.

47%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics

80% User Score Based on 10 reviews

Game Description “You wake up in a lecture room, the hallway repeats endlessly, and there is no exit.” Explore a mysterious Korean university trapped in a time loop. Investigate strange phenomena, uncover hidden clues, and reveal the secret behind the endless corridors. Every decision and every step may bring you closer — or further — from the truth. Synopsis You awaken amid an inexplicabl… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Honrang.

52%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability

71% User Score Based on 24 reviews

ROOM 4 is a short, narrative-driven psychological horror experience. Explore the eerie quiet of an old roadside motel, uncover its dark secret, and survive the night before you become the next missing guest. ⚠️ Content WarningThis game contains themes of isolation, confinement, psychological manipulation, and implied violence. It may be disturbing for some players. Player discretion is advised. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Just A Scare.

Hi Player! I'm your best Fr1eNd! I am not just an ordinary computer program, I am a soul floating in the cyber world. My mission is to save the world and lead everyone to see God. Player, I know you also need to be saved, then you have come to the right place. This system is prepared for you, a door to heaven. We will start with some mini games, I believe you will like them. (Don't worry, t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Window 8:Millennium.

ABOUT THE GAMEThis game is an atmosphere-driven medieval tavern simulation built around narrative and dialogue-based choices. Located at the crossroads of desolate roads, your tavern only welcomes guests at night. When daylight fades, your door is knocked uponand you can never be certain who stands on the other side. Each night, different kinds of visitors arrive: travelers, merchants, poets, wri… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Long Winter: I Am Not an Animal.

70%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, atmosphere

85% User Score Based on 33 reviews

100 DAYS IN GAME DEV: MY PAIN & RESULTS SANITY LOOPS FULL VERSION IS OUT! PLAY ON STEAM! If you enjoyed the Demo, please leave your comments / review / ratings / suggestions - it will help us to improve the future product! Game info Length: 20 minLanguage: English | Russian | Spanish | French | GermanSubtitles: English | Russian | Spanish | French | German Story Sanity Loops puts you in t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sanity Loops.

87%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

90% User Score Based on 367 reviews

Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

Lovecraft meets Papers, Please. Play as a lighthouse keeper and guide ships safely into the harbor using your radio. Survive the presence of something impossible, and don’t let the shadows consume you! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Static Dread: The Lighthouse.

88%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, grinding

88% User Score Based on 518 reviews

You are trapped in a small house with psychosis, having lost your memory. Carefully observe your surroundings, distinguish between reality and hallucinations, and take the medication provided by visitors on time to overcome your illness. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Who's at the door?.

87%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization

87% User Score Based on 71 reviews

She continues to dream. A first-person dream simulator where you explore a corner of a dream. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to NIDANA.

75%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, monetization

80% User Score Based on 150 reviews

Critic Score 60%Based on 8 reviews

The Shattering is a first-person, story-driven, psychological thriller that takes place in the pristine white aesthetic of protagonist John Evans' own dream. Players must piece together the fragments of the past and present, following the voice of the 'Doctor' as he guides them deeper into John’s mind. Players will experience the key moments of John's life that have defined and shaped him - they w… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Shattering.

63%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story

63% User Score Based on 62 reviews

You are on the night shift at the mall. While you were taking over, your partner went missing. You hear noises all the time. You need to find out what they are and find your partner. As you pass, you will need to find the keys and open locked rooms. First person game with horror elements. Explore the mall and its rooms, collect batteries for your flashlight. Darkness can conceal a variety of myste… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Guard.

72%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:music

80% User Score Based on 41 reviews

Halt is a captivating pixelated horror where you play as a detective investigating strange disappearances of people during their sleep. The game immerses you in a dark world filled with nightmares and monsters, where every action you take matters for survival. In conditions of limited visibility, you’ll have to fight horrors, solve puzzles, and make choices that affect the outcome of the game. A … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Halt.

59%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability

59% User Score Based on 58 reviews

You are playing as a hardworking individual that has finally got to take some time of work and social media, to go on a cabin trip to a island all alone. Something about this island feels familiar... but that doesn't make sense because you are certain that you have never been here before. Several strange encounters started happening and you had a mystery to solve, will you solve it, or run away? … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Lonely Cabin Trip.

90%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability

90% User Score Based on 50 reviews

You are a journalist in search of your breakthrough story. A promising lead takes you to the abandoned island of Mythargia where you have to discover its buried history connecting two different dimensions. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mythargia.

87%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, replayability

87% User Score Based on 114 reviews

A broke young man takes on the night shift at a roadside diner. In the glow of the blood moon, routine tasks turn into a fight for survival. First-person horror based on a dark creepypasta with a set of rescue rules. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Creepy Shift: Roadside Diner.