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Feature List ABOUT THIS GAMEWhat Secrets Lurk Within the Puppeteer’s Strings?Unravel the Mystery. Confront the Terror. Survive the Nightmare. Dive into a gripping narrative horror experience where the line between truth and legend frays. In The Puppeteer, you’ll guide Emil as he follows a trail of scorched reports, broken toys, and conflicting testimonies around a figure blamed for disapp… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Evernoth A Deep Descent.

ABOUT THIS GAMENamiko is a PSX-inspired psychological horror game focused on atmosphere, restraint, and emotional storytelling. You play as Namiko, a young girl navigating spaces shaped by ritual, belief, and unresolved trauma. Horror in Namiko is not loud or constant — it lingers in silence, distorted memory, and the unseen presence of something watching. This is a slow-burn experience where vu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Namiko.

Just Updated Dr. Yaga Lost House Chapter two coming soon! About the Game Dr. Yaga Lost House Step into the shoes of a fearless video content creator in Dr. Yaga Lost House, a first-person psychological horror game that will keep you on edge. Known for exploring haunted houses and sharing his experiences with the world, our protagonist dec… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dr. Yaga Lost House.

“Subject 33” is a psychological horror game focused on exploration, tension, and atmosphere. Inside an abandoned asylum, every file and every room hides traces of unauthorized experiments. As you dig deeper, reality and memory begin to overlap. Ephraim, an archivist sent on a banal mission, ended up living a nightmare. Sent to retrieve patient records from an asylum that had been closed… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SUBJECT 33.

Step into the shadows of Mystery House—a chilling homage of the groundbreaking Roberta Williams classic that gave birth to the graphical adventure genre. What begins as a nostalgic game night among eight friends in an abandoned mansion quickly descends into a waking nightmare. The house is no ordinary relic of the past. Its walls breathe with secrets. Its rooms are veiled in puzzles. And someth… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mystery House.

In the silence of the night, the door creaks... You are an uninvited guest in a house that the owners have long since abandoned. But you are not alone here. A dark silhouette watches from the shadows, following your every step. Who is he? And why does this house not let go of those who cross its threshold? Explore rooms full of secrets and terrible finds. Read the notes of the former owner, who t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Unwelcome Guest.

Immerse yourself in a first-person psychological horror experience where every choice matters. Explore a cursed environment shaped by echoes of the past, uncover hidden truths, and reconstruct fragments of a forgotten story. As you progress, your decisions and interactions will influence the outcome, leading to multiple possible endings. Solve observation-based puzzles, interpret subtle clues, an… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Echoes.

For years, Lisa has been haunted by recurring nightmares of a burning mansion. One sleepless night, while watching a television documentary about abandoned places and local legends, she recognizes the very same mansion from her dreams. Determined to uncover the truth behind these disturbing visions, she sets out to investigate the mysterious property for herself. Her search leads her… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pineview Drive 2 - Rising Storm.

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.

️ About This Game In Agyaat, you step into the shoes of Acharya, a scholar whose quest for truth leads him deep into the decaying corridors of Ambika’s House — an ancient mansion whispered to be cursed. What begins as a search for knowledge quickly becomes a descent into fear, isolation, and the supernatural. Each shadow hides a secret, each whisper tells a story, and each door you open draws yo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Agyaat.

The Demon's Exorcism is a first-person psychological horror game. Experience the story of a family trapped in a haunting curse. Immerse yourself in the chilling narrative as you exorcise the demon and break the curse. EnvironmentEnter a mansion where chilling events took place. Explore dimly lit hallways and discover the stories hidden in each abandoned room, each space echoing with the memories o… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Demon's Exorcism.

47%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, story

80% User Score Based on 10 reviews

Villa Nocturne blends classic horror elements with a modern narrative to deliver a tense survival experience. Players step into a dark mansion filled with mysterious notes, haunting sounds, and supernatural entities, where every corner hides a secret waiting to be uncovered. Explore shadowy corridors, follow cryptic clues, unlock hidden rooms, and face the terrors that escalate with every step. W… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Villa Nocturne.

FRAGMENTS OF FEAR is an episodic psychological horror anthology that explores the terror hidden in the mundane. Each chapter tells a self-contained, found-footage story of fear and survival, while slowly piecing together a larger, ominous narrative. You know that creeping dread when you walk home alone in the dark, or when you are waiting in an empty room and feel someone watching you? This colle… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fragments of Fear.

Incident Report: Dark Observations is a first-person bodycam psychological horror game about entering a haunted mansion, uncovering the truth, and surviving what that truth awakens. You play as Lydia, a field investigator sent to the Reid residence to document a worsening paranormal case. Armed with a bodycam, field equipment, and a fragile connection to Dispatch, you’ll search the mansion for hi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dark Observations.

INHERITED A place forgotten by light. A buried truth. A cycle that chose you. In Inherited, you play as someone who awakens after a mysterious accident on a lonely road and finds yourself trapped inside an isolated house, a place that watches you, follows you, and seems to know your every breath. As you explore each room, solve puzzles, and uncover the truth behind how you ended up there, hi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Inherited.

PLAY THE DEMO About the GameYou wake in an abandoned psychiatric ward. The halls loop endlessly, the lights fail without warning, and something in the dark remembers you. Explore a handcrafted, looping asylum in this first-person psychological horror. Use your flashlight to search for clues, unlock new areas, and survive the entity that stalks you. Every step forward brings you closer to un… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ashes of the Damned: The Forgotten Ward.

39%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

58% User Score Based on 19 reviews

Immerse yourself in a chilling nightmare where the darkest corners of the past come to life to haunt you. This is a tense first-person psychological horror game that transports you to the heart of an abandoned police station. This is a place that the city authorities are preparing to demolish, but its walls hold too many untold stories and unbearable human despair. A DEEP DIVE INTO THE PAST: The… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dark Resolve.

The nightmare begins here. Will you survive Carly's curse? About the Game"FearCarly" is an immersive first-person psychological horror experience where you play as Carl Johnson, a detective sent to investigate strange occurrences in an abandoned psychiatric hospital. But something is off... The asylum seems haunted by a malevolent presence—a little girl named Carly. The player must exp… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to FearCarly.

The Horror Occultist You were never meant to find this place.And it was never meant to wake up. About This GameThe Horror Occultist is a first-person psychological horror game focused on atmosphere, tension, and slow-burning dread. Set in a forgotten forest consumed by darkness, you will explore the ruins of an abandoned monastery where an ancient force was once sealed — and later awakened. Thi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Horror Occultist.

Lost Traces: Genesis is the full, commercial continuation of the psychic horror saga, picking up immediately after the chilling events of the False Awakening Demo. Step into the shoes of Evelyn Strom as her personal descent into a family nightmare escalates into a global conspiracy against the mysterious organizations and the ultimate secret of her GENESIS. Experience a story-rich, first-person p… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lost Traces: Genesis.

Roadmap About the GameA tense investigative horror experience for solo players or up to 4-player co-op. Search for hidden clues, notes, and evidence in the darkness as you piece together the truth behind the spirit’s death, including the killer, the time, the place, and the method. You may not be alone in the house. Something is watching, roaming, and learning. Find the clues and lock in your … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Necrowhisper.

ABOUT THIS GAME WARNING: This game may trigger seizures for those with photosensitive epilepsy. NOTE: Stolen Life is a psychological horror game designed to immerse you in a tense and unsettling atmosphere. After hearing a mysterious scream, you discover a hidden, unfamiliar part of your own home. As you explore this strange new area, secrets begin to unravel, and you realize your wife h… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stolen Life.

If you're looking for good jumpscares and a rich story... you’ve come to the wrong kitchen. But if you like your horror slow, personal, and quietly disturbing—come closer. The oven’s still warm. About This Game:The Kitchen Knife is a psychological horror game that throws you into the fragmented mind of a man haunted by memory, guilt, and something much darker. As the world shifts around you, yo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Kitchen Knife.

Sealed is a horror game that will immerse you in a disturbing and mysterious experience. You will find yourself trapped in a haunted hospital, where every shadow and every whisper will remind you that you are not alone. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sealed.

YOKO :Between life and death, "YOKO" offers a unique paranormal experience. As a newcomer to a mysterious house, Yoko finds herself immersed in a haunting journey, full of intriguing riddles. Explore the intimate areas of Saikominami, at the foot of majestic Mount Fuji, and uncover the dark secrets that permeate this sleepy town. Upon acquiring her new home, be prepared to uncover the in… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to YOKO.

Echoes Lie A first-person psychological horror game where you explore a haunted house, uncover memories, and face the consequences of Joe’s guilt and fading sanity. Every sound hides a lie. Every choice changes his fate. GAMEPLAY A first-person psychological horror experience. Explore, interact, and uncover hidden memories within the house. Your choices shape Joe’s fate and the story’s e… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Echoes of the Rest.

Step into the Shadows Enter the haunting halls of Whisper Manor, where the boundaries between past and present blur in a tale of unspeakable horror and hidden secrets. As a seasoned investigator, you are drawn to this cursed mansion by its dark reputation, but what lies within its walls is far beyond anything you could ever imagine. Explore the eerie rooms, uncover long-buried truths, and follow … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Whisper.

54%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story

82% User Score Based on 17 reviews

Unsealed: The Mare is a first-person psychological horror game set in a nightmare rooted in memory and trauma. Players explore dark, oppressive environments while uncovering fragmented messages and hidden memories that subtly alter the world around them. The experience emphasizes tension, sound awareness, and atmosphere, encouraging players to move carefully, listen closely, and piece together m… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Unsealed: The Mare.

60%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, stability

60% User Score Based on 58 reviews

The horror game Whispering Lane takes you to an abandoned house on Whispering Lane Street. Darkness reigns on the street, and strange noises stir unease among the neighbors. The main character, police officer Jackson Harrowfield, is sent to investigate the residents' report. Soon, he will uncover the secrets of this dark house. Enter the world of mysteries and dangers, experiencing two amazing sto… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Whispering Lane.

Every path through the forest leads deeper into the fog…but something in the mist already knows who you are. Whispers in the Fog is a first- and third-person psychological horror experience focused on atmosphere, exploration, and uncovering a deeply personal mystery hidden within a haunted forest. You awaken alone in a rain-soaked wilderness with no memory of who you are or how you arrived. Arme… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Whispers in the fog.

In the age of Enlightenment, Damien, husband and father, is returning to his home village of Blackmill after receiving a letter from his wife. Upon arrival he discovers that everything seems... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Seek: Light Through Darkness.

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.

In the middle of the countryside lies an isolated religious community—oppressive, strict, and hiding secrets behind the façade of a simple farmhouse. When Melissa returns after receiving a single phone call from her sister, she quickly realizes this isn’t just a “missing person” case: the house lets you in… but it doesn’t let go easily. Blending survival horror and psychological tension with expl… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to UNAWAKEN.

Bhangarh: The Untold Story Bhangarh: The Untold Story is a psychological survival horror experience set in the cursed ruins of India’s most haunted fort. The Real Bhangarh Bhangarh Fort is a real location in Rajasthan - often called the most haunted place in Asia. Built in the 16th century by Raja Madho Singh, the fort now stands abandoned, shrouded in mystery. According to legend, a sor… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bhangarh: The Untold Story.

Operation Stutter is a first-person psychological horror game set in the shadow of the Cold War, where the line between reality and delusion begins to blur. As nuclear annihilation looms, you descend into a haunting, fractured narrative, uncovering a top-secret operation, unraveling your identity, and confronting the paranoia that threatens to consume you. You wake up in a cold, dimly lit room de… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Operation Stutter.

Sleepwalk is an independent first-person horror and survival game. Players wake up in an unknown location with no memories and embark on a journey to uncover the story and escape, solving complex puzzles while being pursued by mysterious threats. The oppressive atmosphere, immersive gameplay, and the intensity of the chases make Sleepwalk a distressing and engaging experience for fans of horror an… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SleepWalk.

DARKSELF: OTHER MIND DarkSelf: Other Mind is a first-person psychological horror game about the growth of darkness over time. Explore the house, life and mind of John Parse. Complete puzzles inside the mind of John Parse to unlock his memories, and don't let the DarkSelf catch you. John Parse is a man with a wife and daughter. As the years go by, John begin to become a different person. A darke… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DarkSelf: Other Mind.

Play as a private detective sent on the trail of a missing person. What seemed like a simple case quickly turns into a nightmare. Will you be the one to solve the case... or just another victim of this mystery? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dark Investigation: Experiment.

46%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

75% User Score Based on 12 reviews

It looks like a simple night job in a quiet lodge.Keep things running. Fix what breaks. Close out the tasks. Seven shifts pull you deeper into rooms that feel a little wrong.Not loud. Not flashy. Just… off.You explore, you listen, you connect the pieces the building keeps trying to show you.In the end, you will have to make a choice. What you’ll actually do - Walk the lodge after hours and handle … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SAVEN.

Your family’s past has already made the choice for you.On August 13, 1992, Nastya arrives in the remote village of Peski, where she once spent her summers with her grandmother. After a failed business venture and mounting debts, she hopes to find money or valuables in the now-abandoned house—something that could help her start over. The last bus departs, the house turns out to be empty, and all t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Where Evil Sleeps.

WARD 107: SILENCE is a first-person psychological horror experience where your microphone is both your greatest tool and your biggest liability. Speak to unlock the past, but stay silent to survive the present. They are listening. You are Noah, a professional sound technician. What began as a simple restoration of a discarded tape quickly unspools into a nightmare. The recording contains a docto… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to WARD 107: SILENCE.

The theme of the game:You wake up in a house you don’t remember. Silence seems to watch you. The presence that inhabits the place manifests itself in every corner, guiding you toward a truth that tries to remain hidden. Every step you take brings you closer to something that has been waiting for far too long. Enter Echoes in Darkness:Immerse yourself in a house where silence weighs more than d… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Echoes in Darkness.

Watsonville is a first-person psychological horror VR game. It places players in the role of a child navigating the traumatic aftermath of a violent argument between their parents inside a cramped 1990s family trailer. After hiding under the bed during the conflict, you must discover what happened and find a way to escape the house and its past. Players explore a mobile home and its surrounding … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Watsonville.

Twenty years ago, a chilling silence fell over the idyllic suburban town of Ridgewater. For months prior, the Ridgewater Ripper had carved a bloody page into the community's history, a nightmare of escalating brutality that culminated in the unsolved murder of your own mother. Then, without explanation, the killings simply stopped. Ridgewater has endured twenty uneasy years since, every day oversh… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ridgewater Ripper.

Whispers of Blackridge"Whispers of Blackridge" is an atmospheric horror game set in a decaying coastal town, blending psychological tension, environmental storytelling, and challenging gameplay mechanics. Built with Unreal Engine 5, the game delivers stunning visuals and immersive soundscapes to create a gripping first-person experience. Core Features Interactive Environment: Players … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Whispers of Blackridge.

Scrow Island is a first-person horror adventure focused on exploration, puzzle-solving, and uncovering buried truths. You play as Jack, a lone traveler who arrives at the island years after his father vanished during a mysterious rescue mission. What begins as a personal journey soon turns into a terrifying fight for survival on an island bound by ancient elemental forces and long-forgotten traged… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SCROW Island.

Iron Friend is a spine-chilling first-person horror game where you must confront dark mysteries and survive terrifying encounters. As a staff member thrown into a horrifying situation, your goal is to uncover the truth behind the eerie events unfolding around you. Navigate through creepy environments, solve puzzles, and avoid lurking dangers as you piece together the sinister secrets hidden within… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Iron Friend.

Explore a cursed house where a family was driven to madness by a dark presence. In The House: A Maple Street Story, uncover a terrifying mystery through enigmatic puzzles, an engaging narrative, and a psychological horror atmosphere that holds your every move captive. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The House: A Maple Street Story.

Soul Of Savarog It brings all the games of the "Soul Of Savarog" series, a mobile horror game series developed by Twisted Universe, to the computer and brings them together with real game lovers. Story savarog "Savarog", the first game of the series, begins with a detective entering an underground shelter. Surprises await the detective who enters the underground s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Soul of Savarog.

You find yourself trapped in an abandoned school classroom, where space is warped, and anomalies lurk in the most unexpected places. Find them to escape — but beware: every choice leads to unpredictable consequences. Psychological tension, hidden threats, and a growing sense of dread will haunt you until the very end. Game Features Attention and Memory Challenge: Memorize the room’s details to sp… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Anomaly Rooms.