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Alright, you absolute legends—or degenerates, depending on the day—welcome to Beyond the Illusions, a 10-minute shitshow where one dude’s birthday goes from “my ex dumped me” to “am I tripping balls or is that lava?” I’m dVlpr, the sleep-deprived lunatic who puked this mess into existence over 55 hours of caffeine and regret, then “remastered” it with 25 more hours of “why the hell am I doing this… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Beyond The Illusions.

Uncover the secrets of a forgotten mansion where every room raises new questions. A narrative-driven exploration game full of mystery and atmospheric tension. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crimson Mansion.

THE CASE Nine years ago, the celebrated neurologist Dr. Alistair Blackwood vanished from his own institution, the Blackwood Sanatorium. At the same time, the last of his young patients in a "revolutionary" pediatric neurology program were quietly discharged. The police investigation went cold. The building was left to decay. But the locals say the crying never stopped. Hired by an anonym… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Amygdala Protocol.

72%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability

72% User Score Based on 209 reviews

"Lost Lullabies - The Orphanage Chronicles" is a Co-Op horror game set in 1980, inspired by the real stories of an orphanage ruined by a fire in 1960 Lowell. Playable with 1-4 players, the goal is to identify and expel malevolent spirits alone or with your team. STORY In the foggy woods on the outskirts of Lowell town, you'll find the quiet Lowell Orphanage. It's surrounded by old stor… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lost Lullabies: The Orphanage Chronicles.

About the Game: Beyond The Illusions Beyond The Illusions is a psychological horror game developed as a prototype in just 50 hours, delivering an eerie blend of puzzle-solving, atmospheric terror, and psychological twists. This first-person experience drags you into the depths of a cursed and near-deserted forest, where reality blurs and nothing is as it seems. You play as Dan, a heartbroken teen… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Beyond The Illusions - Original.

Feel free to check out the demo of the game, which is available here on Steam! Share your thoughts and feedback on the Discord server, or in the Steam Community Hub! The Vanished Soul is a first-person, psychological horror game developed entirely by one person. Set in 2016 in the fictional town of Novazenica, it weaves subtle references to Bosnia and Herzegovina into a haunting narrative. As… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Vanished Soul.

Akolyta is a first-person horror adventure with a focus on storytelling. You will play as detective Marshall Gregory Prime and follow his journey towards justice in the City of Gorenwille for which there is a high price to pay. The game is currently in development. You play as Marshall Prime. A star studded , legend , in the Gorenwille Police Department. Most decorated and accomplished detective,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Akolyta.

WHAT THE HOUSE REMEMBERSWhat the House Remembers is a narrative-driven psychological horror experience centered on guilt, memory, and the fragile boundary between reality and perception. You arrive at a secluded house to care for the property while its owner is away. At first, everything seems ordinary. Then the house begins to remember. Strange sounds echo through empty rooms. Familiar spaces… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to What the House Remembers.

About This GameI’m a janitor… or at least, I thought I was. My job was to take out the trash, sweep the stairs, and occasionally help the tenants of the apartment with small tasks. At first, it seemed like just another ordinary job. I did the same things every day, walked the same halls, saw the same faces. But then... things started to change. Strange noises began coming from certain rooms. Th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Apartment.

DEMO VERSION NOTICE This game is currently in development, and you may encounter some bugs or unfinished features. Thank you for playing and supporting our progress! Misplaced is a tense, atmospheric horror game that places players in the haunting ruins of an abandoned house within the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone. You are Alan, an explorer who wakes up disoriented, alone, and without a functionin… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MISPLACED.

The Valley of the Unknown – A Psychological and Survival First-Person Horror Game Release Date: September 15, 2024  Platform: PC (Windows) (Released)  Mac (Coming soon) Engine: Unreal Engine 5.4 Trigger Warning: This game contains graphic violence, disturbing imagery, and themes of psychological horror that may be unsettling to some players. Sensitive Content Warning: Themes of disappearance, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Valley of the Unknown.

94%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization

94% User Score Based on 133 reviews

12 Memory Lane is a first-person narrative mystery game. Step inside the manor of the elusive Henry Villemaine and piece together the slices of life leading up to the sudden disappearance of his family. EXPLORE AN EVER-SHIFTING MANSIONHenry Villemaine’s mansion is constantly shifting : faces change in photographs, furniture moves when you’re not looking... Use post-it notes to mark objects and k… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 12 Memory Lane.

94%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, grinding

94% User Score Based on 82 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.

Chordosis invites you to experience a unique cosmic survival sci-fi horror game centered around alien abductions. Immerse yourself in the small village of Dunahont, Hungary, and uncover its chilling mysteries. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chordosis.

62%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics

77% User Score Based on 31 reviews

The kidnapper speaks to you through a handheld radio transceiver. Since the kidnapper does not use a cell phone, it is impossible to trace his call signals through cell towers. You are forced to carry out various instructions by the kidnapper to prolong the life of your wife and daughter, which will take you through a long and dangerous night from 8pm to 4am.You are gifted with a photographic memo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Unreachable.

95%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music

95% User Score Based on 107 reviews

Vessels is an atmospheric, character-driven narrative adventure game. Players assume the role of crewmember quarantined in the airlock of their ship with no memory of how they got there, and with crewmates who refuse to let you out. Players can posses other crew members to explore the ship and find a way to free yourself, where different choices can lead to multiple endings. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vessels.

78%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability

78% User Score Based on 126 reviews

Adam - Lost Memories is a psychological horror puzzle game, based on personal experiences with child abuse. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Adam: Lost Memories.

One night, you wake up in the middle of a graveyard without knowing how you got there. Silence hums in your ears as the wind carries whispers from the past. You remember nothing — but something keeps you here. Your mistakes, your words, your silence... all buried beneath the ground. Requiem is an atmospheric psychological exploration and mystery game. The player explores a dark graveyard, discove… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Requiem.

Room 413 is a first-person psychological horror experience set in the decaying halls of the Silver Pines Motel, where reality bends, memories lie, and the truth is more dangerous than the dark. On a storm-soaked night, you check into Room 413 to investigate a decades-old case, but the motel has other plans. What begins as a search for answers spirals into a descent through shifting rooms, impossib… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ROOM 413.

In the cursed town of Kinanh, your bullets are your only protection against spirits twisted by betrayal. This third-person horror experience blends combat and brain-teasing challenges to deliver a chilling narrative. Key Features: • Ghostly Combat System - Wield firearms against spectral enemies in tense encounters • Puzzles - Decipher clues to progress through decaying buildings • Atmospheric Ho… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kinanh: Town of Darkness.

Boston, 1926.You wake up with a name that feels borrowed. A city on edge. A serial killer they call the Ogre of South Boston. A past you can't entirely explain. And something — something that doesn't belong to daylight — pressing against the edge of your thoughts. A psychological horror novel that takes itself seriously.MAXIMILIEN is a literary interactive novel set in 1920s Boston. Part inv… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Maximilien — A Psychological Horror Interactive Novel.

49%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, story

75% User Score Based on 16 reviews

Got questions? See the new Launch FAQ in the Community Hub (covers NSFW topics and more). Have a great day! AI Pals Engine brings powerful, local AI assistants and characters directly to your Windows Desktop. No subscriptions, no limits—enjoy unlimited interactions. Your conversations remain completely private, staying securely on your PC. ️ AI Desktop Widget – Chat seamlessly from your deskto… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to AI Pals Engine.

83%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding

85% User Score Based on 600 reviews

Critic Score 80%Based on 6 reviews

This is a story about death. Luto is a psychological horror experience where you take on the role of someone unable to leave their home. Every attempt to escape will lead you deeper into the unknown, where nothing is as it seems and everything will test your senses. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Luto.

85%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, replayability

85% User Score Based on 104 reviews

I made this immersive first-person single player ghost investigation sim to bring a new take to the genre. Each time you enter the Manor, things are never the same. Use essential paranormal tools to investigate ghosts. Learn their stories. Release them to the afterlife. With deep replayability. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Among The Whispers - Provocation.

91%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, music

91% User Score Based on 96 reviews

Be prepared for a first-person look on life through the eyes of a teenager, who is trying to escape from mighty Aztec god Xipe Totec. Get ready for a chaotic experience with horror and survival mechanics. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Death Relives.

94%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, music

94% User Score Based on 1,048 reviews

Homebody is a nostalgic survival horror puzzle game where you catch up with old friends and try not to get murdered. Emily and her college buddies have gathered at a remote rental house to watch the Perseid meteor shower. They try to rekindle the bonds they once had, but lingering emotional wounds and social anxieties leave Emily feeling more alone than ever. When the power suddenly goes out, it’… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Homebody.

60%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

63% User Score Based on 338 reviews

Critic Score 52%Based on 3 reviews

Silver Chains is a first-person horror game with a strong emphasis on story and exploration. Search for clues within an old abandoned manor to unravel the truth about the terrible events which have happened here. Solve puzzles to find out how you are connected to the mysteries of this place. But be careful: an evil lurks in the cold, dark masonry and it has already started hunting you… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Silver Chains.

About This GameYour own computer is compromised. Can you uncover the truth before it consumes you? [ Content Deleted ] is a unique horror game that blurs the lines between fiction and reality, placing the source of terror directly onto characters own PC. What begins as a routine Browse session takes a sinister turn when you discover corrupted files, strange anomalies, and a hidden operating syste… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to [ Content Deleted ].

What if the tapes you found weren’t just recordings... but warnings? Playback is a first-person psychological horror experience that blurs the line between reality and memory. Dive into a disturbing mystery as you uncover the fate of the tenants in a cursed building—all through a haunted collection of VHS tapes. You play as an investigator drawn to a seemingly abandoned apartment complex. As you … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Playback.

Urban UndergroundsFace the darkness. Find your friend. Escape the unknown. You are an experienced urban explorer, known for venturing into abandoned places where no one else dares to go. One day, your best friend Marcus invites you to investigate an old, decaying urban bunker hidden deep in a forest far from civilization. When you arrive, an overwhelming sense of dread overtakes you. A bone-chil… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Urban Undergrounds.

A sci-fi survival game where your train is everything! Heat Death is a sci-fi survival game where your train is your shelter, weapon, and vehicle to uncover the mysteries of a frozen world. You play as a person who woke up in a lab with no memory of who you are or what happened to the world. You decide to search for others. You have to gather resources, craft items, and upgrade your train to survi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Heat Death: Prologue.

74%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, stability

74% User Score Based on 57 reviews

You live in a dimly lit, exotic apartment basement in a small, cluttered office. You don’t know what your neighbors are up to. But you want to know everything. Build a NetworkIn Beyond the Doors, your job begins every night right when your neighbors shut their doors and disappear. Place recording devices near their doors. Build a chain to transmit the sound back to your basement office. Collect,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Beyond the Doors.

91%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization

91% User Score Based on 553 reviews

JOIN OUR DISCORD About the Game Embark on a spine-chilling adventure with The Other Side, a gripping 1-6 player cooperative ghost hunting experience that pushes the boundaries of fear and excitement. Developed using the latest graphics technology available in Unreal Engine 5, this game offers a visually stunning and immersive journey into the supernatural. With Unreal Engine 5's cut… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Other Side.

46%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

75% User Score Based on 12 reviews

One day, you awaken with no memories, guided only by a mysterious girl your age named Masamitsu Kanae. It turns out you've struck a deal with her uncle, granting you a powerful curse of brainwashing. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Brainwashing Academy: The Cursed Person's Pot.

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.

93%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability

93% User Score Based on 200 reviews

You are Dalia, a deep-space disaster specialist dispatched to the rings of Saturn. You’ll lay victims to rest, clean up alien fungus, and research its strange origins. Adapt to survive, cleanse the contamination, and escape the crisis. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ambrosia Sky.

99%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, monetization

99% User Score Based on 85 reviews

You’re trapped inside a haunted house, stalked by angry ghosts. To survive, you’ll have to run, hide, strategize, give gifts, chat, flirt… Wait, what kind of game is this? Oh right, it’s a point-and-click survival horror dating sim! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Soul Mates.

73%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, replayability

82% User Score Based on 118 reviews

Critic Score 56%Based on 5 reviews

Step into the mind of John Morley, a 1940s detective on his final case. Explore shadowed places long forgotten by time, and piece together crime scenes in a narrative adventure steeped in mystery, unexpected twists, and a truth buried for decades. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Last Case of John Morley.

99%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, grinding

99% User Score Based on 76 reviews

This is Interesting is a psychological horror narrative based game with roguelite elements. You are being watched, and you aren't really sure why. Delve through the depths of memory to uncover the mystery behind the gray purgatory you find yourself in. Knowledge-based progression While each run of the game will differ, the true progression of the story comes from knowledge gained in previo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to This is Interesting.

55%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

71% User Score Based on 28 reviews

A slow-burning, psychological horror walking sim set in a haunted Japanese neighborhood. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blue Maiden.

72%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics

72% User Score Based on 134 reviews

Do you remember the scares that chased you in childhood? How did your limbs shake with fear, take your breath away, and you couldn't do anything about it? I invite you to live it all over again! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Life after Death.

74%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

77% User Score Based on 912 reviews

Critic Score 70%Based on 29 reviews

"Take a deep breath..." Try to remember: a girl, a chair, a bomb. Just keep... calm. Follow the voice into the depths of your memory. Relax... and search for the darkest memories in the deepest recesses of your mind. Can you find her? The clock is ticking... And this is just a part of the treatment. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to GET EVEN.

73%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability

73% User Score Based on 146 reviews

Hellseed is a first person horror adventure with puzzles and some action elements. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hellseed.

89%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, replayability

95% User Score Based on 362 reviews

Critic Score 79%Based on 5 reviews

A first-person narrative adventure game about exploring a cult compound in the remote New Mexico desert. Discover the lives of the former inhabitants -- what brought them together, what they believed, and why they ended it all. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sagebrush.

71%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability

72% User Score Based on 64 reviews

Critic Score 70%Based on 2 reviews

Paper Dolls 2 is a first-person horror adventure game. A dark aura emanates from a Qing dynasty dwelling—the Yin Mansion. What happened to the once-famous Yin Family? Clues lead us to its second floor haunted by restless spirits. A truth, buried for over a hundred years, is waiting to be unraveled. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Paper Dolls 2.

71%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability

71% User Score Based on 102 reviews

Purchase on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/884990/Absinth/Absinth [Media 2034061] Absinth, a thrilling psychological first-person horror experience by the indie developers of... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Absinth.

79%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay

79% User Score Based on 58 reviews

Inspired by classic survival horror. Bachman Manor sprawls into a maze of corridors, bedrooms, foyers, and more. Filled with puzzles, traps, and hidden passageways that explore the secrets of its dark history and occupants. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deathbloom: Chapter 2.

91%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, music

91% User Score Based on 1,445 reviews

The Classrooms is available in Early Access on Steam today: Steam Page The Classrooms The Classrooms is a procedural, liminal-space, found-footage, survival horror game. In 1996, Robert Chen took his VHS camcorder to the newly-condemned local public school to investigate the disappearances of multiple students, including his younger sister. However shortly after entering the premises, he finds h… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Classrooms.

Step into Time's Garden, Shape the Game TogetherWelcome to the Early Access version of Time's Garden! The current version includes the full tutorial and all storyline levels of Chapter 1, where you can experience the core puzzle gameplay and narrative content in advance. Every feedback you provide will help us optimize puzzle difficulty, story rhythm and content details. We plan to update the ve… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Time's Garden.

Product Description: "Music Memories" is a first-person narrative game that invites you to experience a story of grief and family tension from the perspective of a father struggling with the loss of his wife. This demo offers approximately 15 minutes of gameplay, where you will solve simple puzzles to progress through the story. It includes several cutscenes that explore the complicated… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Music Memories.