Games like elevated-dread

"Elevated Dread" is a free, short horror game where you play as a child making money by putting up flyers. The game boasts an unsettling atmosphere, cool graphics, and atmospheric sound design, with jump scares adding to the intensity. You can donate to support the developer and check out their upcoming Steam game, "TROLEU," which is a silly title worth wishlisting.

Echoes of the House is a short psychological horror game following Christopher as he visits his grandmother’s remote countryside home, uncovering eerie and unsettling mysteries. With a tense atmosphere and distorted reality, players explore and engage in a story-driven experience filled with chilling revelations. The game delivers immersive horror in a focused, one-hour playthrough.

Silent Still 2 is a first-person psychological horror game that immerses you in the terrifying experience of sleep paralysis. It emphasizes slow-building dread over jump scares, where you are trapped, unable to move or speak, while unsettling events unfold around you. The game blurs the line between reality and nightmare through three chilling chapters.

"Welcome to Kowloon" is a first-person indie horror game that takes place in the densely populated city of Kowloon, China. The game follows a young student seeking affordable housing, who finds himself drawn into a mysterious and ominous reality in his new home. With a playing time of approximately 50 minutes, players will uncover hidden stories and face the darkness that lurks in the heart of this city.

"From the Darkness" is a frightening first-person horror game, where you must navigate your deceased grandfather's dark, abandoned apartment to find an old family album. As you explore, you'll encounter supernatural occurrences and must eventually confront the mysterious inhabitant of darkness to escape. The game is short, lasting around an hour, but makes for a tense, nerve-wracking experience. However, be warned as the game contains flashes of light that can trigger epileptic seizures.

In "Is Simon There?", you navigate through a chilling narrative centered around the death of the player's son. This 40-minute horror experience combines walking simulator elements with atmospheric tension and suspense, as you question supernatural occurrences in your otherwise empty home. User discretion is advised for those sensitive to emotionally intense themes. Note that this title leans heavily on walking simulator mechanics and may not appeal to everyone.

A free, VHS styled, first-person found footage horror game, which runs exactly for 5 minutes and 30 seconds.

You are a restorer, come to repair an old mansion. With every improvement, the house seems to come alive—it speaks to you. Something roams the halls… It wants to share its secret—with the price being your sanity.

Lost Luminosity is a first-person psychological horror game where you explore an apartment to uncover the truth behind your mother's mental decline and your father's fate. Blending supernatural forces with a deep, oppressive atmosphere, the game addresses family and societal issues through a haunting, linear narrative. Expect intense fear and immersive sound design throughout your investigation.

The Permanent Residence: Souls Kept plunges you into a haunting bungalow where a stranded musician uncovers dark secrets and disturbing rituals. As eerie whispers and hidden clues emerge, the unsettling history of vanishings and a malevolent presence gradually reveals itself. Escaping this nightmare proves far more complex than simply walking out the door.