Games like ESPER: The Town on the Edge of Darkness

You are The Occultist, Ian James McDermott, lead investigator of ESPER: Extraordinary Supernatural Phenomena Explored and Revealed. You have been summoned to New England to speak to Mr. Frederick Stiles, who is being held for killing a girl while visiting her home of Noman Island. But he claims she was never alive to begin with, and begs you to bring him evidence that he didn't really kill anyone.…

THE OCCULTIST : OLD GROWTH Part one of The ESPER Files STORY: You are Dr. Ian James McDermott, paranormal investigator, private detective, and practitioner of the forbidden arts. As lead investigator of the E.S.P.E.R. Society, you have been summoned to find Kathleen O'Neill and her young daughter Anna, last seen in the Willamette National Forest outside Salem, Oregon. This phenomenon is not restri…

A Bitsy tale of horror based on real events. Arrow keys to move. Move into things to interact with them. Remember to try interacting with everything multiple times, and be wary of the television and the Path Behind the Well at night. Trigger warning: Religious and occult symbology, and criticism of religion. Some names have been changed. This game is one of the true stories the Occultist series is…

[Media 2071551] 'ALASKA' is an adventure game developed by Orion Moon, the one man behind the indie studio at 'Wreck Tangle Games'. The game gives players a week in the life of an Alaskan man...

"Stairs" is a single-player Horror Action game with a good plot and delightful graphics, but beware of the bugs. Inspired by real-life events, the game follows journalist Christopher Adams as he investigates the mysterious disappearances of three people through a first-person atmospheric psychological horror experience. Using a camera and journal, players unravel grizzly stories of Valerie Berkley, James Reed, and Jean Jowars Remens, encountering supernatural elements along the way. The game successfully creates a perfect atmosphere of tension and fear.

Shattered is a first-person game made by developer Devin Eastmond. Inspired by Mark Hadley's Slender: The Eight Pages, it explores genres of horror, fantasy, action, and survival. It follows the experiences of a brave villager who attempts to save his homeland from the threat of nocturnal zombies. When confronted by this menace, will you have courage and continue with the mission, or will you aban…

Last Half of Darkness is a psychological horror adventure where you explore a dark estate left by your mysterious aunt, a benevolent witch who was working on a potion before her death. Uncover hidden secrets and search for missing ingredients in eerie, immersive environments filled with haunting sounds and challenging puzzles. The game features smooth first-person movement and adjustable difficulty for a personalized experience.

"A Girl's Fabric Face" is a surreal, atmospheric exploration game where players navigate a world made of fabric and cloth. The game features a unique art style and immersive environment, with minimalist puzzles and a focus on exploration and discovery. The story is open to interpretation, with players uncovering clues and crafting their own narrative as they journey through the game's mysterious world.

Absent is the first freeware release from FNGames. Originally released in 2013, the game makes its' Steam debut this year.

"DreadOut is a single-player horror adventure game, featuring a good story and exceptional music. As Linda, a high school student, you explore an abandoned town with your smart-phone and camera, battling supernatural forces and solving puzzles. Despite some hilarious bugs and optimization issues, the game delivers a dense atmosphere and a wholesome story of a teen discovering her latent powers in a terrifying realm."