Games like My 5000 Nightmares

Lost in the MirrorsA Horror Cleaning Simulation Trapped in a Mirror Maze You are a cleaner trapped in a mysterious maze, tasked with cleaning mirrors while searching for an escape. Can you survive this bizarre world?FeaturesIntense Cleaning Experience: Polish the tainted mirrors to a shine. But beware, your reflection may not be the only thing you see. Maze Exploration: Navigate a bewildering laby… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lost in the Mirrors.

Hallways is a horror game currently in development, where you find yourself trapped in loops of ever-changing corridors. With a special flashlight that reveals hidden paths and objects, each turn brings new frights. Please note that the game is still a work in progress, and features are actively being added and polished. Playtime: 15-30 mins Movement:W,A,S,DFlashlight:FInteraction:Left Mouse, ES… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Hallways.

Anomaly Corridor is a horror-themed walking simulator where the player memorizes a corridor in a spaceship during Section 0 and proceeds through the airlocks into new sections leading to an escape pod. Creatures and other weird phenomena haunt the hallway with anomalies that you must look for with the help of your flashlight to discover any anomalies that have changed the corridor. If an anomaly… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Anomaly Corridor.

88%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, stability

88% User Score Based on 740 reviews

Uncover dark secrets, solve puzzles, and escape the horrors of Smiling-X 2! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Smiling-X 2 : Horror Adventure.

47%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, atmosphere

73% User Score Based on 15 reviews

Deja Vu portrays The Backrooms as a manifestation of mental illness. Join forces with a friend and endeavor to escape the confines of both your own mind and the mundane existence that led you here. The Story Meet AJ, an average guy stuck in the monotony of a corporate job. Suddenly, he receives devastating news—he's been diagnosed with a mental illness that, if left untreated, could lead to se… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deja Vu : The Backrooms.

After a night filled with nightmares, you find yourself in an unfamiliar mansion. All you know is that you must escape... But this place is no ordinary building; it’s a labyrinth filled with dark forces that are constantly trying to catch you. In every corner, in every room, dark memories from your past come to life, and every death pulls you back into the same nightmare. The only way out of thes… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cursed Loop.

61%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics

100% User Score Based on 12 reviews

Broken Tape is a narrative-driven first person walking simulator with the elements of psychological horror, where you take the role of a test subject in a big organization created to find, study and deal with anomalies. You were tasked with a job to locate and eliminate anomalies in a series of old unknown tapes, containing more inside of them than meets an eye. Anomaly Fighting Foundation® (AFF)… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Broken Tape.

80%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability

80% User Score Based on 191 reviews

You wake up in complete darkness. You are alone and can not move. You feel around and can grab your phone. It is low battery but you turn on the flashlight anyway. All you can see is wooden planks in all directions. You have been buried alive and now you need to find a way out. You are running low on oxygen and your battery is running out, you do not have much time. Will you escape, or is this you… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Buried.

69%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, gameplay

69% User Score Based on 72 reviews

Under Lock is a multiplayer asymmetrical PvP horror game for 5 players (4 survivors versus 1 monster). Take the role of a survivor with the goal to outsmart the monster and escape from lockdown. Or choose one from several unique monsters to hunt down and devour the victims. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Under Lock.

89%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability

89% User Score Based on 57 reviews

Anabasis & Co. welcomes you to the family - we’re so glad to have you here! Your mandate as part of this research project will be to monitor and document a new energy form: the [Redacted]. To begin, let’s review your perso- oh? We’re detecting some anomalies near you… care to investigate? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Obscura Experiment.

81%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, replayability

81% User Score Based on 167 reviews

'Understanding, the game' it's a suspense/investigation horror indie game inspired in classic horror games! Full Game coming as soon we can! Help us grow the game! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Understanding, The Game.

80%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, atmosphere

80% User Score Based on 97 reviews

Critic Score 81%Based on 2 reviews

Shadows 2: Perfidia is a survival horror game inspired by classics like the Penumbra series and Layers of Fear. Explore a darkened office complex and uncover the truth behind the horrifying events that have befallen its inhabitants. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shadows 2: Perfidia.

62%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability

79% User Score Based on 29 reviews

Witchkin is a first-person, single-player, PC horror game where you play as a child trapped in a rural Texas farmhouse filled with terrifying toys in the 1920s. Your goal is to search all the levels of the house, from the basement to the attic, to find your missing sister...and to stay alive. The game is based on the Texas legend of "The Candy Lady", Clara Crane, a Texas woman who was supposedly r… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Witchkin.

69%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics

77% User Score Based on 35 reviews

Critic Score 85%Based on 1 reviews

Enter a haunted mansion and prepare to face the undead terrors that stalk the phantom halls! Squad up to survive the night using whatever you can find, but remember - you can’t kill what you can’t see, so be sure to bring a flashlight… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Phantom Halls.

68%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

68% User Score Based on 308 reviews

Claire is alone, lost, and hunted. The world has quickly becomes shrouded in darkness with unseen threats stalking Claire from the shadows. Aided by her dog and armed only with a flashlight, Claire must conquer her fear and find her comatose mother. However, there are others lost in the darkness seeking salvation. Claire must decide who she is going to save. With every choice she'll begin to disco… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Claire.

75%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, stability

77% User Score Based on 476 reviews

Critic Score 73%Based on 12 reviews

THE NIGHTMARE BEGINS Halloween night. 1996. A group of teenagers awake to find themselves trapped in a dark, twisted reflection of their sleepy hometown of Forest Hills. As they make their way across the East Side High School campus, they realize they are being hunted by a supernatural force taking the forms of fearsome killers. Relentlessly pursued, the teens must band together to fight back, sur… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Last Year The Nightmare.

69%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:music

92% User Score Based on 26 reviews

The December Job is a short first-person horror stealth game built with that classic feel. Navigate a maze like workshop filled with dimly lit hallways and storage rooms as you attempt to collect a target number of deserved gifts. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The December Job.

Enter a world where the supernatural is natural. In this single-player, first-person, survival, horror game where spirits and people alike have existed together, for better or worse, since the dawn of man. Though, most seem to have forgotten what spirits and creatures lie just beyond the shadows. Their presence only remembered through folklore and stories passed down through the generations. Folkl… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Late Arrival.

Torn Veil is a psychological horror game that immerses you in a chilling tale of moral decay in a deeply unsettling atmosphere to deliver a haunting experience. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Torn Veil.

Enter the enigmatic Luminora Hospital, where, as a researcher on the brink of ruin, you take on a case that will test your courage. Amidst dark rumors, you will uncover terrifying secrets that have caused those who dared to go too far to disappear. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shieven.

The atmosphere of the game you can craft bombs and health packs using resources found in the environment. You earn money by killing enemies and through other means, allowing you to buy anything you need from the shop. Enter the world of AWAKE and experience an environment full of mystery and horror. Fight with mutants and zombies and find a way to escape with guns, bullets and blo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to AWAKE.

Explosive Update! (V0.8.3) An update full of explosives! What's New: - Added: Explosive Barrels, snipper, grenade launcher, mines, new merchant (bomberman), wood - Fix several bugs - Some small adjustments About A survival game where you kill zombies as long as possible and unlock endings. You wake up after 1 month of coma. You forgot everything that happened. With bravery, you explore the unkn… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 4 Days Later.

52%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay

85% User Score Based on 13 reviews

Well the world finally ended. Zombies rule the planet. Your plan to survive alone hasn't been going so well. Desperate, you use an old radio to ask for help. How about that? Somebody is answering your call! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zombie Town.

Leave your friends behind in this 1-8 player 2D brawler. Attempt to escape the Trap House while navigating through traps, monsters, and other players. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Trap House.

Waking Violet is a classic 2D top-down puzzle game, but with awesome spells and a unique time rewind mechanic. Playing as Violet, a shy teen with a desire to grow up, you get trapped in a dream you just can't wake up from. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Waking Violet.

89%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, stability

89% User Score Based on 980 reviews

Live a witch tale and solve puzzles filled with magic, horror and fun. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Witch Cry: Horror House.

94%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, character development

94% User Score Based on 71 reviews

The Store looks familiar.That’s the problem. You enter a brightly lit furniture superstore made of showrooms, aisles, and corridors. Everything is clean. Orderly. Normal. Then it repeats. The rooms return in the same order, with the same layout — but not always in the same state. Something may be wrong. Or nothing may be wrong at all. And knowing the difference is the only way forward. Observatio… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SCP-3008: Infinite Store.

88%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability

95% User Score Based on 43 reviews

Christmas Eve, a delivery driver turns onto Holly Ridge & becomes trapped inside a decaying house of death. Reality fractures as something hunts her through rooms that shouldn’t exist. Survive the night, uncover the truth behind the house, & escape the snowy nightmare, if escape is even possible. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Death On Holly Ridge.

The Shrouded is a short PSX-style horror walking simulator focused on sudden scares. You wake up alone in an abandoned cellar with one simple objective: find all 8 books and escape. As you explore the dark environment, a hostile presence lurks nearby. It doesn’t chase you constantly - instead, it appears unexpectedly, creating moments of tension and surprise. Gameplay is simple and minimal, cen… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Shrouded.

THE WATER KNOWS WHAT YOU DID Paradise Fall is a chilling psychological horror point-and-click where uncovering the town’s buried mystery comes at a terrifying personal price.  Intrusive ThoughtsYou play as Dennis, a man pushed to the very edge by his own mind. He is plagued by dark, intrusive thoughts; his nightmares and visions haunt his every waking moment, and his violent urges seem beyon… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Paradise Falls.

56%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics

92% User Score Based on 12 reviews

Explore an isolated space station to uncover a dark secret behind the station's true purpose. Search for clues in a 1st person perspective. Question your crewmates. Research your loss of memory. Discover what happened to the missing Overseers. This experimental interactive short story will keep you guessing until the very end! FEATURES Immersive First Person perspective. Fully vocalized by ta… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Forever Space: First Person Edition.

41%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, atmosphere

70% User Score Based on 10 reviews

On September 3, 1934, a passing truck driver saw a disturbing glow coming from an old mansion, The Rosefield Manor on the outskirts of Northern England and decided to investigate. Inside, he discovered a horrifying scene: ten bodies scattered across the bloodstained floors, and in a bathtub filled with blood, a young girl lay dead, her eyes wide open in a frozen gaze. Truck Driver rushed to alert … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Haunting: The Rosefield Manor.

81%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, emotional

89% User Score Based on 42 reviews

A sudden ...? plunges you into a dilapidated, bizarre home... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dad's Monster House 2: MEDAL.

86%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

86% User Score Based on 69 reviews

ADVENTURE MODE Your journey to unravel the mysteries of the ooze spreading throughout the Voxisles takes you through meticulously handcrafted islands brimming with quirky characters, dangerous monsters, challenging puzzles, and – true to the name – epic adventure! NEW - PROCEDURAL SURVIVAL ISLANDS You start with nothing, so pick up some sticks and get started. Loot crumbling ruins, fulfill … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Voxile.

61%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, atmosphere

74% User Score Based on 34 reviews

The second episode in the series follows 14-year-old Anton, caught in a web of family turmoil and his father’s debts. Forced to relocate to an unfamiliar city, Anton faces a chilling encounter with a Soviet serial killer responsible for horrific crimes in the fall of 1992. Uncanny Tales: 1992 Uncanny Tales: 1992 is a narrative adventure game. Play as 14-year-old Anton, who moves to a new city … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Uncanny Tales: 1992.

30%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, atmosphere

43% User Score Based on 21 reviews

Be cautious about what your child watches late at night—certain shows may feature unsettling content or frightening imagery that can cause distress, leaving lingering effects on their imagination. These terrifying images might even bleed into your child’s dreams, giving life to their worst fears. The Familiar Stranger is a gripping 3D psychological horror game that takes you on an intense journey … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Familiar Stranger.

Apartment 606 is a suspenseful horror and management game where survival hinges on more than just evading danger, you must also complete critical tasks to keep your job while managing unexpected challenges. Each night introduces new threats as you balance your work responsibilities with the growing terror around you. Spanning five nights, the game features cinematic sequences and story progression… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Apartment 606.

87%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music

87% User Score Based on 123 reviews

You're a horror content creator, venturing into frightening locations to captivate your audience. You're attempting to attract more viewers by recording paranormal events. However, these horror-filled adventures will one day come back to haunt you, at a high cost. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to [REC] Paroxysm.

96%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

96% User Score Based on 250 reviews

CAPTURED is an analog horror game where you capture anomalies on camera to escape what seems to be an endless hallway in your own home. Investigate mysterious phenomena, survive frightening entities, and reach the end of the hallway! Explore a procedural generated endless hallway filled with unusual phenomena and ever-changing rooms. Caught in a never-ending loop, leaving the house only leads yo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CAPTURED.

64%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music

100% User Score Based on 15 reviews

Tactical Roguelike Deckbuilder with ability-based combat, fueled by card synergies. Build a powerful deck to support your hero. Use abilities to wipe out hordes of enemies. Discover powerful combos within the near-endless variety of composite cards. Features: Abilities supported by cards: Hero has 3 abilities that cost mana. Cards generate mana, buff abilities, and heal hero. Area ef… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Forestygian.

96%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, stability

96% User Score Based on 266 reviews

The ultimate 2D horror is back! Dive deep into the diverse world of horror movies! Nothing can prepare you for the R-rated challenges you will face! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lakeview Cabin 2.

76%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability

78% User Score Based on 49 reviews

ESTIMATED PLAYTIME On average, the game takes around 1 to 2 hours to complete. GAME PROGRESSION: Throughout the game, you may die. If you quit, you will lose your progress, as there are no save points. However, you can use your karma points to seek redemption, allowing you to return to life and continue your progress. In co-op mode, players can also revive each other using Serum Y syringes… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Psycho Fear.

81%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story

81% User Score Based on 69 reviews

Roadmap About the GameRetchid is an immersive, atmospheric, and methodically paced First Person Shooter, containing some cosmic horror influences and a pinch of Mesoamerican themes. The game has intense and visceral combat combined with exploration and light puzzle solving. Retchid is being built by a small, passionate team of Indie developers with over 50 years of combined industry experience … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Retchid.

66%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, story

78% User Score Based on 36 reviews

JOIN THE DISCORD About the GameGehinnom is a randomly generated multiplayer horror game for 1-4 players. Banish the demon chasing you by performing a ritual. You will have to find out what items are needed for the ritual by collecting clues you can obtain from solving various random quests. In Gehinnom, a sense of fear is assured due to the game's complete reliance on randomness in every asp… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gehinnom.

85%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding

85% User Score Based on 159 reviews

A Technician's Nightmare It is the story of an air conditioner technician who was hired to repair air conditioners in an area far from the city. And on that day, the owner of the house was busy so he was not at home. What's strange is that in addition to air conditioning repair work. The owner asked for help in catching rats in the house and bringing them back to her. which she will add bonus mone… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Technician's Nightmare.

Welcome to Escape Z, the thrilling multiplayer survival game where you and your friends must join forces to face off against ever-growing hordes of flesh-hungry zombies. Get ready for an intense, adrenaline-fuelled challenge as you try to survive as long as possible in a post-apocalyptic world overrun by the zombie plague. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀    Key Features: Tactical Cooperation : Co… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Escape Z.

76%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

82% User Score Based on 44 reviews

Lost Hope is a horror game based on the Backroooms universe, where you have to solve puzzles to progress through the story, explore mysterious places filled with strange and incomprehensible things, and the locals won't let you leave the place so easily, if there is any way out at all... Based On the Backrooms Universe. All levels were made by hand. Embark on an exciting journey throug… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lost Hope: Backrooms.

72%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

72% User Score Based on 572 reviews

Sam is an addict who ends up in an institution named “Reaching Dreams”, hoping to kick his drug problem and sort out his miserable life. But during the first night, something goes horribly wrong and he gets stuck in an endless nightmare… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Decay: The Mare.

89%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story

95% User Score Based on 44 reviews

The winds of the frozen wasteland are calling in this atmospheric horror game. Operate an aging vehicle to locate the missing driver of the previous expedition. Be careful not to stray from the path... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sender.

Infiltrate hazardous facilities, plant explosives, gather vital evidence, and save survivors while battling against nightmarish mutations. Brace yourself for an intense and action-packed mission to overcome the unexpected horrors that await. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Covid 23: Test Labs.