Games like Nightmare in the Shadows
Looking for games like Nightmare in the Shadows? Here are top action recommendations with a horror focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Saint Kotar, Fate is not a line or Kentucky Route Zero.
1 View Game74%Game Brain Scorestory, atmospherecharacter development, replayability74% User Score 117 reviewsIn "Saint Kotar," you play as two devout monks who investigate a series of grisly murders in a small, religiously divided town. As you uncover dark secrets and supernatural forces, you must navigate the town's tense political climate and decide how far you're willing to go to uphold your moral beliefs. Your choices will determine the fate of the town and its inhabitants, as well as your own soul.
View Game2 View GameIn Short"Fate is not a line" is a visual novel game and narrative-driven game where gameplay focuses on making meaningful choices that shape the story. With over 40 decision points, your choices influence character fates, unlock new paths, and lead to one of 25+ unique endings. The game is highly replayable, featuring branching storylines, multiple playable characters, and the Rashomon …
View Game3 View Game83%Game Brain Scorestory, musicgrinding, optimization83% User Score 2,118 reviews"Kentucky Route Zero" is a single-player Point and Click Thriller game that features an intriguing magical realist story set in Kentucky's secret highway. The game is visually striking with experimental electronic art and cinematic visuals, accompanied by a haunting electronic score and bluegrass standards. With charming and humorous characters, the game tells a wholesome story but can be quite grinding at times.
View Game4 View GameFeel 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…
View Game5 View Game67%Game Brain Scorestory, emotionalmusic, gameplay95% User Score 21 reviewsHigh school students return to school late after hours, each with their own reasons and an ominous feeling. After midnight...the fears deep inside become a reality.
View Game6 View Game85%Game Brain Scorestory, musicgrinding, optimization83% User Score 1,988 reviewsCritic Score 87%6 reviewsKentucky Route Zero is a magical realist adventure exploring a secret highway beneath Kentucky, where strange yet familiar characters navigate surreal landscapes. The story follows an aging delivery driver and other quirky inhabitants as they confront mystery, loss, and the grip of a hidden power company. Its atmospheric visuals and haunting soundtrack create a dreamlike journey through twilight and shadow.
View Game7 View GameAfter Hours: Lines of Desire – Season 1 is a story-driven adult visual novel that explores desire, temptation, and emotional conflict in a college setting after dark. You step into the life of Abel, a young man starting over in a new city—only to find himself pulled between romance, obsession, and dangerous attraction. Every choice shapes relationships, scenes, and emotional outcomes. Key Fe…
View Game8 View GamePLAY THE DEMO! About the Game⚠️ Please Note: Locked In My Darkness 2: The Room is a slow-paced, first-person psychological horror game with a focus on atmosphere, exploration, and puzzle-solving. It is not an action or combat-heavy experience. Estimated playtime: 2 to 3 hours. Multiple endings available. ️ About the GameLocked In My Darkness 2: The Room is a first-person psychological hor…
View Game9 View GameA first-person, realistic horror game that places you in the role of a newly hired security guard at a Malaysian school with a sinister reputation. As night falls, your patrols quickly take a terrifying turn when you encounter restless spirits and supernatural phenomena drawn from the depths of Malaysian folklore. The eerie silence of the school’s corridors and the unsettling shadows lurking in co…
View Game10 View Game74%Game Brain Scorestory, graphicsatmosphere, gameplay100% User Score 25 reviewsStep into the shoes of Everlyn Sterling, a new grad undertaking a temp job in a small town in dead winter. Little does she know this seemingly ordinary task will soon unveil a mysterious tale of a disturbed spirit. Solve a series of brain teasers, booby traps, and ciphers set by the ghost. Can you unravel why a once beautiful mansion now harbors a dark, ugly secret? FEATURES Simple point-…
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