Games like Odd Happenings at the White House

89%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization

89% User Score Based on 2,943 reviews

The Painscreek Killings is a first-person, explorable mystery solving game set in a fictional town of United States in the 1990s. As a young and upcoming journalist, you are to uncover the secrets behind the town killings and publish the truth in the city papers. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Painscreek Killings.

Good evening, everyone. This is Jan reporting live from a disturbing crime scene where a shocking murder has occurred. Moments ago, we arrived to find nine bodies, one of whom is a doctor. The scene is unsettling as the other victims have been mysteriously wrapped like mummies with no visible injuries. Authorities are investigating this puzzling situation. We'll keep you updated as we learn … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to With in the Obscurity.

As you progress, you will need to find keys and open locked doors. Solve puzzles and find passages. A first-person game with horror elements. Explore the office and its rooms, collect batteries for your flashlight. Solve puzzles. Darkness can hide many secrets. You are Alex, a curious journalist who has decided to investigate the mysterious disappearance of the entire staff of Synergy Soft. Six m… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Cradle.

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.

86%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, stability

86% User Score Based on 512 reviews

Remnant Records is a horror investigation game for 1 to 4 players. As the newest recruit of an agency that deals with spirits trapped in the mortal world, explore places haunted by the dead to find clues that will help you reconstruct the tragedies that happened there and free their souls. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Remnant Records.

You find yourself in a dark, ominous mansion. Twilight, creaking floorboards, whispers from the void... The house is full of visions of the past and ghostly shadows lurking in dark corners. At every moment, you feel the hostile gaze of an invisible observer between your shoulder blades. To find a way out, you must explore the rooms, peer into the most hidden corners, search for keys, solve puzzle… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Panic Room: Ghosts of the Past.

96%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

98% User Score Based on 49 reviews

THIEF’S SHELTER is a psychological adventure where the world mirrors a crumbling mind. Nothing stays still, and even your own thoughts can’t be trusted. THIEF'S SHELTER unearths buried trauma, twisted ambitions, and the inhuman forces pulling the strings behind it all. Your investigation is intertwined with Detective James' personal struggles, such as the artificial dementia along with its effect… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to THIEF'S SHELTER.

Justice and evil, in a moment. Become Officer Ren and experience your police life in Baixiang Town. As a policeman in White Elephant Town, you received a missing case one day, a case that unravels the darkness behind it... Restore the real scene Restored the real scene, including police stations, towns, streets and other environmental special effects Content The case plot-oriented, adopts… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The First Scene.

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.

54%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics

86% User Score Based on 14 reviews

"Djinn - The Forbidden Knowledge is a thrilling, open-world horror adventure with a retro aesthetic. Immerse yourself in this unique story as an Arabian Princess, trapped in a realm that mirrors your deepest fears. As you navigate the twisted world, confront your enemies and unearth the dark secrets that lurk within. Can you overcome your demons and escape this nightmare, or will it consume y… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Djinn - The Forbidden Knowledge.

A major update arrives MAY 16th 2025.  The Wickie 2.0 rebuilds and expands the original game with new puzzles, enemies, and story elements.  You’ll encounter strange machines, haunted corridors, and rewritten sequences—especially in the reimagined opening aboard the ship. This is the definitive version. Built for exploration. Built for mystery. Built for you. Go where you want. Figure it out y… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Wickie : Journey of a Lighthouse Keeper.

47%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, stability

64% User Score Based on 25 reviews

A stranger in an unfamiliar land, you discover a mysterious device that appears to allow you to listen to the spirits of those who once inhabited this place. The device picks up the voice of a man named Lee who claims to be the sole survivor on this planet. With Lee’s guidance, you are led to follow a trail of clues taking you deep into the physics-defying depths of the planet known as the lung… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sylvio: Black Waters.

No Return is a first-person psychological horror game set in modern-day China. With a focus on family tragedy, the story unfolds as our protagonist is mysteriously prevented from returning home by an unseen force. Can he navigate a nightmarish maze of hallways and uncover the disturbing truth? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to No Return.

56%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

68% User Score Based on 34 reviews

The Story Noctem is set in Dry Creek. A little town in Alaska, with beautiful nature and mostly foggy, a place that strange things happen daily. There are whispers about the Alaskan Triangle and all the theories behind it, but no one is willing to speak about it. People disappear and most of them remain lost. Some say they died, some say they left... Others are still searching for them, to this da… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Noctem.

37%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability

56% User Score Based on 18 reviews

The Unsettled is a first-person psychological horror game. Explore a mysterious School with horrifyingly realistic environments, and enjoy a genuinely terrifying experience. Note: The game can get a bit challenging at times, so if you get stuck, you can follow this easy Tutorial Walkthrough.StorylineYou are an investigative journalist willing to take risks and dig deep to uncover the stories no… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Unsettled.

75%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability

75% User Score Based on 667 reviews

Critic Score 75%Based on 2 reviews

The Path is a psychological horror art game developed by Tale of Tales originally released for the Microsoft Windows operating system on March 18, 2009 in English and Dutch, and later ported to Mac OS X by TransGaming Technologies. It is inspired by several versions of the fairy tale Little Red Riding Hood, and by folklore tropes and conventions in general, but set in contemporary times. The play… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Path.

69%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding

69% User Score Based on 96 reviews

Critic Score 68%Based on 8 reviews

Set against a backdrop of psychological terror, The Crow's Eye is a first-person puzzle adventure in which you will use your wits to escape the abandoned Medical University of Crowswood, while investigating the mysterious disappearances of students and faculty 20 years earlier. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Crow's Eye.

36%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story

36% User Score Based on 78 reviews

Cold House is a co-op horror game for 1-4 people. You and your friends get into a car accident and are forced to hide from the cold in an abandoned house where it will soon turn out that they are not alone at all.. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cold House.

39%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay

58% User Score Based on 19 reviews

Caught in an infinite alley, look for Street 10 to find your way out. You find yourself on "Street 10," a mysterious segment of Tokyo's urban streets. Your mission: observe every detail around you. If something unusual catches your attention, be alert and change your path. Your Goal: to Find An Exit On Street 10. "The Street 10" is a walking simulator set against the backd… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Street 10.

Reminder: If you feel dizzy, you can adjust the shaking degree in the setting Searching for anomalies through a strange phone, finding details, and ultimately "successfully" escaping this nightmare cycle from the "safe exit" Players need to identify the anomalies in each loop in order to continue moving forward, otherwise some bad things may happen But upon careful considera… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to EXIT.

IMPORTANT NOTE The game's main focus is on exploration, as the tension slowly builds to create an even more immersive experience. The storyline is revealed through surreal visualization and implicit contextual details. Don't forget that this is a complex and unusual game in many ways. Whispers in The Void is a first-person psychological thriller. Explore a mysterious mental hospital in an atmosp… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Whispers in the Void.

Experience a first-person psychological journey told through recovered VHS footage. Explore eerie liminal spaces otherwise known as the backrooms, and uncover fragments of a larger national mystery—where those who disappear are never found, and the environment itself holds the answers. FRAMEWORK: Found Footage is designed to deliver its full visual and atmospheric experience on higher-end syste… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to FRAMEWORK: Found Footage.

Mental: The Dark Night is a horror and exploration game powered by Unreal Engine 5. Step into the role of an employee of a company dedicated to researching paranormal events, called Mental. You will have your own office, with the possibility of even creating your own living space within Mental’s facilities. The main idea of Mental: The Dark Night is to provide you with an immersive visual and… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mental: The Dark Night.

41%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics

70% User Score Based on 10 reviews

You entered by choice. Can you find your way out?The Soviet era has long faded into history. But its shadows still linger... In the heart of an abandoned scientific facility lies a mysterious anomaly. This place exists outside of time, reason, and logic. You are a scientist, an investigator accustomed to confronting the unexplained. But what awaits you here will turn your world upside down. Wha… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Soviet Anomaly 7.

53%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story

67% User Score Based on 30 reviews

UFOPHILIA is a first-person psychological horror game where you play as an investigator obsessed with the UFO phenomenon. Explore remote locations full of anomalies, use specialized technology, and face the unknown. Your goal: discover which alien is present… and manage to photograph it. Each mission is random—you never know what type of alien you’ll encounter. But with the help of the UFOPHILIA … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to UFOPHILIA.

67%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding

67% User Score Based on 161 reviews

️ Roadmap From the developer:We are not trying to invent something fundamentally new; we simply love the dreamcore aesthetic. However, it seemed to us that existing games often emphasize the unsettling side of liminal spaces, which usually evoke feelings of anxiety and loneliness. So we decided to create a softer, dreamier, and less frightening interpretation. We hope it gives you that very f… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dreamcore: Rabbit Hole.

47%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story

68% User Score Based on 19 reviews

The camera doesn't lie, but the truth isn't always obvious. Step into the role of a detective investigating crime scenes where every detail matters and every photograph could be the key to solving the case. Armed with your camera, you'll document crucial evidence at crime scenes - photograph traces, examine objects from every angle, and capture details that reveal the story behind each crime. E… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Midnight Files.

53%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music

90% User Score Based on 10 reviews

Step into the lavish lighthouse; an opulent façade hiding a sinister secret. Its beacon, once a trusted guiding light, now threatens to unleash untold horrors upon the world. Your mission is clear: identify the ever-seeping anomalies in a bid to shut it down. But the restless entities within will fight back, their desperate whispers echoing through the halls, yearning for their dark truths to be h… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to P1: Anchor Light.

PlotMiles Wilson is a journalist known for investigating the unusual and unexplained — disappearances, eerie coincidences, and the dark secrets of shadowy government-linked organizations. One such case begins when he’s contacted by Thomas Green, a farmer whose son mysteriously vanished — seemingly right from inside their home. The police initially showed little concern. The responding officer, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Third Kind.

A psychological horror where you dive in and investigate a signal emanating from within the abandoned facility. Be careful about what you see and what you don’t, as it can be your undoing. Ghost evidence, strange noises, and anomalies are all part of the gig. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Paranormal Investigation.

Forget Her is a first-person psychological horror experience that pulls you into the mystery of Greg and Alison two of your closest friends who disappeared without a word. Their worried parents asked you to check the house, but once you step inside, it’s clear something else lingers there. The walls remember. The silence watches. And the truth is buried deeper than you think. GameplayExplore a su… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Forget Her.

You are a YouTuber who seeks out horror. While searching for the next big hit and exploring various haunted locations, you find yourself in a mysterious space. An open elevator in front of you seems to be calling your name. Faced with phenomena you've never seen before, you sense this could be your breakthrough moment. However, alongside the excitement, a creeping fear arises—can you really … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Framed Fear.

59%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, replayability

100% User Score Based on 10 reviews

"Anomalous Railroad Crossing" is an escape game where you search for strange happenings, set at the most famous railroad crossing in Japan. Various strange happenings occur, from horrifying, beautiful, and amusing, to large-scale happenings that affect the entire city, so observe carefully and escape from the world invaded by strange happenings. ～ You suddenly realize that you are s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Anomalous Railroad Crossing.

79%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, gameplay

79% User Score Based on 56 reviews

"The Last Visit: 98th" is a psychological indie horror from the first person, in the genre of a walking simulator, in the setting of the post-Soviet winter space. The main focus is on the atmosphere of horror, which is highlighted by realistic 3D graphics and immersive 3D sounds. In 1998, the main character returns to his native area, where he spent his childhood. A year after his par… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Last Visit: 98th.

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.

A first-person indie horror experience set in an abandoned rural village shrouded in mystery. The place looks frozen in time — homes left open, belongings scattered, and no sign of what happened to the people who once lived here. As you move deeper into the village, strange sounds and subtle movements hint that something is still lurking in the dark. This is a slow-burn, atmospheric horror game f… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Little Town Secrets.

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.

78%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

78% User Score Based on 108 reviews

Paranormal VHS is a horror game that features a VHS tape-inspired aesthetic. The game's story revolves around a popular vlogger who spends a night in haunted locations in search of paranormal activity. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Paranormal VHS.

90%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding

90% User Score Based on 1,020 reviews

Description. Dreamcore is a psychological horror game that immerses players in the eerie atmosphere of liminal spaces. Offering a one-of-a-kind experience, the game enables players to freely explore expansive, non-linear worlds for extended gameplay sessions. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dreamcore.

41%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, optimization

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

64% User Score Based on 14 reviews

"Unknown. Unseen. Unidentified." Mike is the main character, a journalist always chasing the story behind the story. He gains access to an apartment, where a family once lived and was killed by someone whose identity remains unknown, which is a terrible incident. “Screaming In The Basement” is a first-person psychological horror game, delving into an evil rooted beyond da… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Screaming In The Basement (2025).

89%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability

90% User Score Based on 15,154 reviews

Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

Shadows of Doubt is a detective stealth game set in a fully-simulated neo-noir metropolis. There’s a serial killer on the loose, and it’s up to you to catch them by any means necessary, with... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shadows of Doubt.

78%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

78% User Score Based on 51 reviews

*Must-buy if you love retro-themed sci-fi games, especially if you are into sci-fi horror. *Use your inventory to solve complex audio-cyberpunk inspired puzzles. *Drive a lunar vehicles to travel vast distances over the surface of the moon. *Survive occasional jumpscares. *Use your retro-inspired blaster gun to survive rouge A.I controlled androids. *Sinister and Ominous soundtrack. *S… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lunar Nightmare.

49%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music

82% User Score Based on 11 reviews

Investigation is a body-cam styled horror game where you try and solve the murder of your best friend... but something sinister is lurking just around the corner. You are playing as an investigative reporter trying to uncover the mystery of John Plier's murder. You go looking for him in the subway he used to work at. However, something feels... wrong. You start imagining the horrors of what might'… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Investigation.

89%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, music

95% User Score Based on 44 reviews

Explore an old mansion full of paranormal dangers alone. Find clues, identify ghosts, collect their dossiers, and exorcise them. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bureau of Contacts: Mansion.

90%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization

94% User Score Based on 47 reviews

You have wandered into an infinite looping shopping mall in Japan. If you notice changes within the mall, you might be able to escape.How to Evacuate When all the anomalies are captured, the emergency exit will open. If there are no anomalies, do not capture anything and just open the emergency exit. If you open the emergency exit at 9 o'clock, you can evacuate outdoors.Features A "Spot ano… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to False Mall.

51%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:humor

100% User Score Based on 2 reviews

Caution:To play in English, change the language at the title screen by selecting "X key→Language".Atmosphere:The main content is the so-called 3D Mistake Search (99 in all), but players who like side trip content such as appreciation of paintings and mini-games, outlandish endings, difficult scenarios, etc., are welcome to play this game.Story:This is an adventurous game in which the mal… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 12 Hours Museum.

87%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, replayability

87% User Score Based on 1,160 reviews

You are trapped on a train that runs forever. Keep an eye out for anomalies and find a way out. Please be aware of any train anomalies.. Platform 8 is a short walking simulator inspired by Japanese subways and liminal spaces.Play time15~60 minsAbout Video DistributionSee the official KOTAKE CREATE website. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Platform 8.

In this psychological thriller, we follow the fate of Sara, who becomes the target of a serial killer with a penchant for surveillance. The chilling twist? The killer constantly observes her and transmits these unsettling observations directly to the player through their in-game smartphone. Picture yourself peering into your phone, only to discover that someone is stalking your every move through … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Night Jackals Vol. 1.

48%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, atmosphere

72% User Score Based on 18 reviews

You're trapped in a seemingly endless underground passage, so find your way through the endless "dead end". “DEAD END” is a short ambient horror game/walk simulator Inspired by '8番出口', but has a completely different core mechanism, Requires you to explore, solve puzzles and find secrets in passages in hallucinogenic, liminal-space style galleries. Yeah, I'm looking right behind you.Pla… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DEAD END.

97%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, replayability

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, story

97% User Score Based on 414 reviews

"Doll Impostor" is an innovative horror and mystery game that immerses you in the eerie task of being a guardian of possessed dolls. Set in a creepy environment and wrapped in a suffocating atmosphere, the game centers on a unique premise: among your collection of dolls, which at first glance seem to be under control, hides an imposter with sinister intentions.  As a player, you find yourself in a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Doll Impostor.