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You grab your equipment and drive to a forest parking lot near the crime scene. There you find the first clues that the extent of this family tragedy appears to be far greater than you first suspected. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Project Vic.

Inspired by Exit 8, The Underpass is an anomaly hunting game in which you must remember your surroundings and spot any differences in order to escape the loop. At release the game has 30+ anomalies, with an average gameplay length of 30-60 minutes. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Underpass.

House of ghosts is a single-player horror survival game. Stop the demon and find out the name of his victim before he drags you to hell. Run and hide. Just don't get caught. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to House of Ghosts.

85%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability

85% User Score Based on 71 reviews

Barking from the Dark - is a first-person horror game about a lonely night shift worker at a remote railway crossing.At first, the routine seems simple: tighten the bolts, raise the barriers, let trucks and heavy freight trains from the mines pass through. But the previous operator disappeared after answering the call of a strange barking coming from the forest. All that remains is a note — and th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Barking from the Dark.

78%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

78% User Score Based on 108 reviews

Paranormal VHS is a horror game that features a VHS tape-inspired aesthetic. The game's story revolves around a popular vlogger who spends a night in haunted locations in search of paranormal activity. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Paranormal VHS.

56%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, atmosphere

60% User Score Based on 45 reviews

"You will never get out of here" ATTENTION!!! THIS GAME HAS FLICKING IMAGES AND QUICKLY CHANGING BRIGHT FRAMES! IF YOU SUFFER FROM EPILEPSY - DO NOT PLAY THIS GAME! "Last Lesson" - creepy psychological horror from the first person. The action takes place in an abandoned Soviet school, which was converted into a nightmarish quest. Anyone can pay money and get an extreme dose of… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Last Lesson.

95%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, monetization

95% User Score Based on 351 reviews

https://store.steampowered.com/widget/1657170/?t=Suspicious%20Downpour%20is%20a%20very%20short%20single-player%20comedy%20horror%20experience%20about%20getting%20stuck%20in%20a%20storm%20while%20out%20camping.Now on Steam with achievements! But you can play the original jam edition and updated version here. Welcome to hanawiti forest, a popular location for adventurous backpackers. Pitch a tent a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Suspicious Downpour.

96%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

96% User Score Based on 268 reviews

A story of loneliness, mental health, and self-pity. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Life Tastes Like Cardboard.

77%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding

77% User Score Based on 81 reviews

Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

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45%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

59% User Score Based on 27 reviews

Image is a first-person horror game. Explore haunted, ever-changing environments in an atmospheric, confused world and enjoy a truly terrifying gaming experience. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Image.

80%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding

85% User Score Based on 2,790 reviews

Critic Score 65%Based on 2 reviews

NaissanceE is a first person exploration PC game developed on UDK by Limasse Five with the participation of Pauline Oliveros, Patricia Dallio and Thierry Zaboitzeff. The adventure takes place in a primitive mysterious structure and the game mainly consists to explore and feel the deep and strong ambiance of this atemporal world but platforming and puzzles areas will also enrich the experience. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to NaissanceE.

43%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:optimization, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics

69% User Score Based on 13 reviews

Warning: This game contains flashing lights that may trigger seizures in people with photosensitive epilepsy. Player discretion is advised. Vellar is a first-person psychological horror game where reality fractures, memories return in fragments, and recordings tell a story that doesn’t add up. Explore a shifting house and uncover a truth buried deep within a past you may not fully remember. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vellar.

GraveNight – Welcome to Your Night Shift at the cemetery WARNING: This video game may potentially trigger seizures for people with photosensitive epilepsy. Player discretion is advised. GraveNight is a multiplayer horror game where you and your friends take on the eerie role of cemetery guardians. Each night, you're assigned randomized tasks – from trimming overgrown grass, to cleaning up m… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to GraveNight.

WARNING: This video game may cause seizures in people with photosensitive epilepsy. Play at your own risk. You explore a strange house as you start to see and hear nerve-wracking things... EnvironmentAt midnight, an ordinary home turns into a nightmare. Twisted by neglect and waste, nature’s wrath lurks in the shadows. Every creak, every whisper is a warning - something is watching. With only a … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Linger.

Jack is alone in the woods, a night of camping takes a turn for the unexplainable. What begins as a quiet getaway is interrupted by something that should not exist.  Every death is another opportunity to do it right the next time and escape the entity. Every death changes the woods not always for the best. Game was originally designed as a short experience for a 4 day gamejam. This is the full cut… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Skinwoods: The Full Cut.

Nightmare Train is an atmospheric first-person survival horror game set on a train racing through endless night. You wake up in one of the cars. The lights are slowly going out, the doors are locked, and something alive can be heard in the darkness. Your only way to survive is to make your way through the entire train and reach the driver's cabin. But the train is not empty. Move through the ca… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nightmare Train.

Dead by Headshot is a first-person survival horror shooter with apocalyptic simulation elements, focused on precision aiming and brutal headshot mechanics. ⚠️ Warning: This video game may potentially trigger seizures for people with photosensitive epilepsy. Player discretion is advised. Step into the shoes of a lone survivor trapped in a once-peaceful suburban home as civilization collapses outs… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dead by Headshot.

You wake up in a basement after being kidnapped. As you search for a way out, you figure out that something terrible happened here just recently. Find a way to escapeExplore the basement, search for a way out. But something will try to keep you inside. You are not aloneSomething is always nearby, and if you see it, find a place to hide or run to survive. Secrets and puzzlesSolve puzzles, disc… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Basement Ritual.

A VHS Found Footage Urbex Simulation horror with emphasis on atmosphere, unpredictability, realism and a non-linear design, focusing on the feeling of providing a realistic solo urban exploration in a abandoned apartment building. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pripyat Block 1986.

Welcome to Neuraverse...Error! Your premium subscription plan has expired.In order to continue to your application, please participate in an advertisement experience personalized just for you.…We wish you a wonderful time! HYPERCONTENTICA[hy-per-con-ten-ti-ca] nounThe state of being overly saturated with content, advertisements, and useless information. A short thriller / psychological horror ga… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to HYPERCONTENTICA.

WARNING: THIS GAME CONTAINS SUDDEN NOISES AND FLASHING LIGHTS Viewer discretion advised. DOMESTIC DEFENSE A tense and not too serious horror experience. ________________________ After an irrational individual threatens to do harm to your loved ones and proceeds to break into your household, it is up to you to purge this threat from your home. Domestic Defense is a unique horror game in which … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Domestic Defense.

Ashley: The Emptiness Inside — is a third-person psychological horror game in which you explore the restaurant that burned down many years ago. This place keeps many dark secrets covered in ash. Learn the history of this mysterious place from its founding to the fire in which many people died. Hidden caches, secret passages and mysterious puzzles are waiting for you on the way. Look for informatio… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ashley: The Emptiness Inside.

0%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay

0% User Score Based on 14 reviews

This Side is a 2 players co-op roguelike survival game.Be AwareThe game is currently on the Early Access version so please be patient and if you find something that you think we could improve or need to be fixed don't be shy and lets us know here on Steam or even on our social media!The HistoryThis current version This Side it's about two friends that need help each other to find a way out of a da… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to This Side (Early Access Game).

96%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, music

96% User Score Based on 203 reviews

Eggcellent gameplay: Your clientele are dangerous, but can be satisfied through the timely fulfillment of orders. Survive each day by fulfilling orders as quickly as you’re able; sort eggs from your rotating inventory into temporarily available baskets in order to accumulate points and prevent the loss of reputation. The static camera angle and simple premise ensure the game can be played with on… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Jeffrey Eggstein.

93%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

93% User Score Based on 116 reviews

The Wellmonts Case is a first-person psychological horror game set in 1993, Northern Maine. As a private detective, you explore the abandoned Wellmont farm, search for clues, photograph unsettling evidence, and uncover the truth behind a family's unexplained disappearance. Features: • First-person psychological horror • Investigation-focused exploration • Atmospheric sound design and tension • Pu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Wellmonts Case.

90%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, stability

90% User Score Based on 346 reviews

Photomaly is PSX-style first-person horror game where you take over the photography studio your father left behind. Process orders from strange customers, decorate your studio and keep an eye out for things that don’t seem quite right... Photography isn’t always as simple as pressing the shutter. Find the perfect angle, develop film under the right conditions, prepare the final photos, and make su… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Photomaly.

55%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding

75% User Score Based on 24 reviews

Ever wondered: “Could I escape prison with just a spoon?” You wake up in the bottom floor of Alco-Trash - a grim, forgotten island prison with walls that crumble faster than the inmates. Your only companion is Blue, a voice from the toilet that promises freedom if you keep digging. DIG YOUR WAY TO CONTRABAND AND FREEDOM Every scrape of dirt brings you closer to the old sewer tunnels below. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Digging a Hole... with a Spoon... Escape from Alcatraz.

93%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, music

93% User Score Based on 98 reviews

Every day’s the same. Making beds, taking out trash, vacuuming, and surprises no one asked for. People leave all kinds of things behind here... some of them say something about who they are, leave a clue  and imagination does the rest. But… there are people you really don’t want to get to know. Unfortunately, life rarely listens to what you want. It hands you a script you can’t prepare for. T… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Creepy Shift: Uncle Joe’s Motel.

67%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

67% User Score Based on 55 reviews

The Holiday Story is an indie horror game about Christmas and New Year, set in the 80s. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Holiday Story.

92%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

92% User Score Based on 66 reviews

Armed with nothing but your camera, investigate the abandoned Gretlow House in this short, atmospheric horror game. Uncover a chilling mystery through a realistic found-footage lens. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Gretlow Tapes.

86%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, atmosphere

86% User Score Based on 136 reviews

Midnight Snack is a short and surreal first-person horror game where you wander through an eerie forest using the dials of a microwave. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Midnight Snack.

27%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story

45% User Score Based on 11 reviews

Saborus is a thrilling horror adventure in which you guide a brave chicken through a deadly slaughterhouse where everything wants to kill you! You, as the chicken, will solve puzzles and face the relentless pursuit of the Saborus slaughterhouse workers. Make your way through the sinister surroundings of a creepy slaughterhouse, full of suspense and surprises! Can you survive? Saborus promises an… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Saborus.

Clara Wraiths is a 2D top-down survival horror game based on the story of a psychic, called Clara, who investigates the various haunted locations in the US in order to help out the spirits to move on or find peace. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Clara Wraiths.

59%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability

76% User Score Based on 29 reviews

The main character, travels to a remote snowy valley with his brother for a skiing trip. But soon after their arrival, strange events begin to unfold. What was meant to be a peaceful getaway quickly turns into a nightmare. Over time, he realizes that something terrible is live in the valley... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Last Ski Trip.

67%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

82% User Score Based on 33 reviews

World Alone: Dreampools is a single-player Backrooms experience focused on dreamlike liminal pools. The game features a narrative told through cinematic sequences and immersive environments. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to World Alone: Dreampools.

You've just moved away from your hometown into a wooden cabin some distant family member used to own. You were hoping to start on a new path in life. Already exhausted after moving in, you go to bed early. When you wake up, something's terribly wrong. It's still night. The sky is bleeding strange colors. And you're not alone. DIAPAUSE Is a point-and-click, sit-and-survive style indie horror g… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DIAPAUSE.

87%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story

87% User Score Based on 94 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.

95%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music

95% User Score Based on 110 reviews

Conscience is a noir detective mystery where you play as a private investigator hired to uncover the truth behind Jack Beckham's death. Initially ruled as a suicide, Jack’s father believes otherwise and hires you to search Jack’s apartment for clues to reveal what really happened. Investigate and explore Jack’s apartment, searching every room, shelf, and drawer for evidence and clues. Insp… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Conscience.

74%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, music

74% User Score Based on 228 reviews

                Moving Houses is a silly little physics-based game about moving on... or is it? Be neat, be careful, or be a chaos goblin. The choice is yours. But be warned, not all is as it seems in this quiet little house. "It's time to leave my house," is something everyone says at some time in their life. Now it's your time, whether you want to leave or not. Enjoy this silly… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Moving Houses.

53%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

53% User Score Based on 158 reviews

Silent Still is a short first-person psychological horror game about sleep paralysis. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Silent Still.

84%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding

84% User Score Based on 109 reviews

Water Delivery is a first person, horror experience where you play as a water delivery boy. Ride along in the delivery truck from house to house. Deliver filled water jugs, find and return empty jugs, and collect all the payments. Will you be able to finish your final route of the evening? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Water Delivery.

97%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization

97% User Score Based on 731 reviews

Rogue Light Deck Builder is a digital wooden board game. Your house needs a deck. You have a hammer. You have wood and you have nails. The light outside is faulty. You work, you earn. Freedom is $1,000,000. Build a deck. Use your hammer. Drive the nails in. Scrimp and save. Freedom is just around the corner. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ROGUE LIGHT DECK BUILDER.

85%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, atmosphere

85% User Score Based on 68 reviews

It is a first-person indie horror game in the walking simulator genre. Night GroveA building standing in the deep woods has had a bad reputation for years. According to the residents of nearby towns, the rest of their days are spent in this hostel by people whom society has long since abandoned. The physically and mentally unhealthy people who inhabit this place are always described differently… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Night Grove.

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.

61%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization

61% User Score Based on 54 reviews

AVAILABLE NOW ON STEAM! https://store.steampowered.com/app/2854130/Left_Behind/Left Behind - Is a proudly pinoy-made realistic psychological horror game where you take on the role of a real estate agent with a client looking to sell you a property. Before finalizing the transaction, you decide to personally inspect the property. However, instead of a straightforward and quick interaction with the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Left Behind.

60%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, optimization

Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, story

60% User Score Based on 70 reviews

How many people were lost to the eternal stairwell before it was shut away from the world? What happened to those cursed to walk the liminal spaces for eternity? Descend the stairwell armed with nothing but a torch and some pieces of chalk while you attempt to keep the monsters at bay. You do not take the journey alone as you are guided by recordings of those who came before. Uncover the reasonin… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SCP: Descent.

73%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization

73% User Score Based on 529 reviews

Welcome to the depths of the Backrooms! Dive into a terrifying and unsettling journey where reality fades and nightmares come to life. I am proud to present my solo-developed game, offering a total immersion into a world as mysterious as it is disturbing, soon to be available in early access on Steam. In this immersive survival game, you will explore the labyrinthine corridors of the Backrooms… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Backrooms Rec..

82%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding

82% User Score Based on 362 reviews

Jisatsu | 自撮 is a Japanese found footage mockumentary horror game. Removed VHS filter and Headbob for a better experience. Supporter content can be turned on and off on the title screen. Key Features: Immersive experience: An atmospheric, believable environment intensifies the horror experience. Psychological horror: The game will drive you insane. Japanese Theme: Environment art inspired by … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to [Chilla's Art] Jisatsu | 自撮.

81%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability

100% User Score Based on 32 reviews

A Night On The Farm is an atmospheric, first-person, retro-inspired, horror adventure with deep lore and surprising plot twists. Uncover the mystery surrounding your crashed car and the farm’s inescapable draw. Discover cryptic notes and audio logs as you gain access to [REDACTED] and make decisions that alter the story’s outcome! Gameplay Features Interactive, first-person gameplay, focused on… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Night On The Farm.

87%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, music

87% User Score Based on 811 reviews

Monitor camera feeds, report valuable info, and hand-deliver shady packages. An hourly quota of reports will test your keen eye to spot the differences, while timed deliveries will force you outside unexpectedly. Until you clock out for the night almost nowhere is safe. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dead Signal.