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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.

After the overwhelming weight of an unforgiving world, you find yourself drawn into a place shaped by endless memories and distorted nostalgia. Objects linger with meaning you don’t fully understand. Time feels broken, and leaving may no longer be possible. All That Time is an atmospheric psychological narrative experience focused on exploration, memory, and quiet unease. You move through surreal… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to All That Time.

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.

Dr. Crimson suggests a different approach. He believes the key lies in prolonging the induced state, pushing the subject deeper into the convergence points. “Let them linger,” he wrote in his latest notes. “Let them witness.” What if the monsters you feared... were born from your own memories? Crimson Theory is a psychological horror game that blends mystery, survival, and dream logic in a surre… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crimson Theory.

About UsX：@mugui_cinnamon Publisher's Homepage: Click on the publisher “Eternal Dream” to visit our homepage. Follow us to get more updates on the game! About the Game It feels like just another ordinary day: the familiar room, the habitual conversations, and the gentle presence of your sister by your side. Yet you find yourself unable to move forward—the unspoken shadow never lifts from yo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nobody Hears.

What if solving a murder meant diving into the killer’s mind? In Project Enceladus, a first-person sci-fi puzzle platformer, you play as Detective Darren, tasked with uncovering the truth behind a brutal massacre aboard a deep-space research station. To do that, you’ll enter the mind of the man responsible — scientist Dr. Noah Valen — and explore his fractured psyche through a simulated reality … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Project Enceladus.

Demo Coming Soon! The Demo will include the complete Prologue (still in active development and subject to change) of The Hour: Echoes of the Crescent, a focused, narrative-driven experience designed to establish the game’s tone, themes, and central mystery. Prologue: The Awakening Players will step into the role of Leia Burgess, an investigative journalist pursuing fragmentary leads connected… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Hour: Echoes of the Crescent.

What would you do… if someone entered your home, changed things quietly, and left before you could ever see them? AJNABEE THE UNKNOWNAjnabee – The Unknown is a story-driven psychological horror game which focuses on atmosphere, tension, and immersive storytelling. You play as Naina, a young woman living a quiet, everyday life that slowly begins to fall apart when something unseen starts interfer… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ajnabee - The Unknown.

Mukhota is a 2.5D psychological mystery with elements of stealth, narrative puzzle-solving, and atmospheric storytelling. You play as a boy drawn into a disturbing mystery surrounding a series of disappearances in his neighbourhood. Driven by a need to prove himself, he sets out to investigate — not by chasing danger, but by studying it, recreating it, and placing himself at the centre of it. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to temp.

Hey everyone, i'm a solo developer working on this game called DREADCORE: Locked Unit which is a narrative-driven first-person psychological horror game set in a dystopian cyberpunk world. In this game, players explore a mysterious storage facility where reality and technology intertwine, uncovering dark secrets hidden within forgotten rooms and malfunctioning systems. The game focuses on atmos… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DREADCORE : Locked Unit.

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.

Have You Seen This Man? is a narrative driven psychological horror where every moment pulls you deeper into 1970s Texas.You’re stepping into Emsdorf County, the first location of Cosmic Sabbath’s American Hell anthology. GAMEPLAY In this opening chapter from Cosmic Sabbath, You play as Weldon McCall, a former Dallas homicide detective who thought he’d left his ghosts behind. Now working as a she… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Have you seen this man?.

86%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

91% User Score Based on 45 reviews

Flower in Us is a short, story-driven mystery adventure that invites players to unravel hidden secrets. The first thing you notice is the darkness of the basement as you awaken, your memory wiped clean by a brutal attack. Nearby, a young woman is tied up, her eyes filled with a familiarity you can’t place – she seems to know who you are, but you don’t remember her. Explore the basement, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Flower in Us.

SILENCE MEANS DANGER You are a supernatural detective assigned to investigate Hawthorne Residences, a sealed complex tied to a series of disturbing incidents on the Cunningham property. What begins as a routine case quickly unravels into something far more unstable, where the environment shifts, perception breaks down, and the truth is buried beneath layers of distortion. The Remnants is a first… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Remnants.

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.

Don’t Wake Up is a psychological horror game where you play as Eli, a young boy trapped inside dreams that refuse to let him go. Each night pulls you deeper into unstable dreamscapes where familiar places twist into cages, corridors fold into impossible spaces, and unseen presences stalk the silence. To escape, you must navigate these nightmares, solve their warped logic, and uncover the meaning … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Don't wake up.

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.

Step into the shoes of Calvin Merrick, a film student drawn to an abandoned house on the outskirts of Millhaven long shrouded in a chilling urban legend. What begins as a simple documentary project quickly spirals into a descent of first-person narrative driven psychological horror. Blending found-footage realism, tense exploration, and immersive, slow burn terror. Uncover dark truths buried in co… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Red Window.

You don't remember how you got here. The room is cold. The walls are damp. A single lamp flickers on a desk where a typewriter sits waiting. You don't touch it. It doesn't matter. The keys start moving on their own. It has a question for you. "Do you want to play a game?" Welcome to The Quiet Room — a psychological horror deckbuilder where your words are your only weapon and the room… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Quiet Room.

About this gameNightmare Getaway is a first-person psychological horror game where escape is your only hope. What begins as a curious adventure quickly spirals into terror when a mysterious entity abducts you and traps you inside its twisted house. Alone in the dark, you must navigate chilling corridors, solve puzzles, and confront horrors that blur the line between nightmare and reality. Will y… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nightmare Getaway.

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.

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.

Four friends gather under cloudy skies in a forgotten gravesite, united by a shared past and the memory of a man who vanished from their lives a decade ago. His name was Avoir Cafard. All he left behind was a Blue Book, filled with fragments of his past. Avoir lived in the decaying Soviet port city of Tishgorod, a place where sorrow clung to the air and life moved in a slow, unrelenting rhythm… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Eternal Fool.

You are not the hero. You don’t explore. You don’t fight. You watch. Stationed on a remote surveillance outpost at the edge of deep space, your only task is to monitor security feeds. But something’s wrong. A chair shifts. A shadow lingers. A figure appears where no one should be. Welcome to First Shift, the chilling debut of the Observer Protocol series — a minimalist surveillance horror game wh… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Observer Protocol: The Station - First Shift.

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.

The protagonist Li Feng had frequent nightmares after his parents passed away in an amusement park accident ten years ago, and unexpectedly received a "invitation letter from the other side" A spirit exploration live streaming event at an abandoned amusement park. In order to prevent others from profiting from his parents' tragedy and uncover the truth behind the accident, Li Feng par… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 禁地直播.

“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.

⚠️ 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 horror game that places you in the s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Locked in my Darkness 2: The Room.

Circular Fallacy is a card-based narrative puzzle game with 3D scene perspective switching. The story is set in an unknown space where you wake up, having forgotten why you came here, and begin your journey to find yourself... But as the story unfolds, the interwoven layers of time and space make the world increasingly elusive. Can you uncover your original self? Perspective switching bring… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Circular Fallacy.

90%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, character development

90% User Score Based on 890 reviews

Karma: The Dark World's Deluxe Edition contains the following : - Full game of KARMA: The Dark World - The 58 Track Original Soundtrack - The 5 Track 'Into the Mist' EP - The 138 Page Artbook If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to KARMA: The Dark World.

17%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

27% User Score Based on 15 reviews

In this graphic point-and-click adventure, you get to investigate the mysterious disappearance of a friend through the eyes of 4 different characters, each with their own characteristics. Uncover the mystery as you’re led toward a dark path filled with Lovecraftian myths and creatures. Are the ‘old ones’ they read about truly real? Be careful what you ask for, because the answer might lead you to … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Desolatium.

97%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, replayability

97% User Score Based on 119 reviews

A journey through the psyche. Escape your night shift at the hotel, explore dreamlike worlds, and lose your sense of Self while reliving the time before dawn in this dark, adventure / puzzle game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Night Loops.

这是一部根据真实人物改编的心灵惊悚解密游戏。讲述了上世纪90年代，发生在我们身边的故事。　　 主人公杨树是个27岁的颓丧医生，对每天的生活并不怎么积极。这都是因为小时候经历过的一件往事深深改变了他……某天，接到老同学的电话，说有一个神秘的女人高额在聘请随身家庭医生，杨树决定独自前往女人家中面试。后来，杨树调查到了女人奇怪的身世竟然和自己也有关系，你们决定一起去一个地方，在那里，恐怖世界的大门已经打开…… 游戏特色 美术设计 这是发生在中国本土的故事，在制作初期，为了表现剧本里的年代感以及真实感，采用了真实场景实拍后期+写实立绘的设计。这是一个大胆的决定，为了找到剧本里描述的场景，做了上千公里的勘景和实地拍摄。因为实景是不可控的，中间发生了许多惊险和惊喜。 剧情之中 这不是一个恋爱青春的故事，这是一个发生在中国的一个普遍但又光怪离奇的故事。想通过这个故事，通过… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 当火车鸣笛三秒.

The Rule of SHE is a role-playing game that delves into the enigmatic character of SHE. In this ever-shifting world, reality and time are constantly in flux, and each scenario introduces a different set of rules that must be followed. Any violation of these rules will bring misfortune upon yourself. Adhere to them to uncover the truth and delve into the deepest secrets of SHE. Only when you hav… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Rule Of SHE.

This is a first-person narrative horror game set inside a suburban house, where a normal day slowly starts to feel wrong.The experience focuses on atmosphere, grounded realism, and subtle storytelling. It’s not about constant action or loud scares, it’s about letting unease slowly build, until you realize something is very, very wrong. You follow a quiet household after a strange incident happens… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Memories : Silenced.

Trapped Together is a co-op puzzle game about two friends on the brink of financial ruin who accept a mysterious offer: participate in the Neural Link Interface Experiment. Promising a “perfect body” and a safe test environment, the experiment quickly reveals its true nature. The participants are forced in robotic bodies and send through a series of extreme, high-stakes puzzle trials designed to … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Trapped Together.

Step into the shoes of Aaron or Abigail, a lawyer investigating their grandfather’s mysterious disappearance. Set in 1912 America, where darkness reigns and fear lurks around every corner, you’ll explore an unsettling world inspired by Lovecraftian horror. What begins as a simple search soon turns into a descent into madness, as reality bends and sanity slips away. Inspired by legendary titles lik… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Shadows Over Lighthouse.

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.

Whispers of Kurogane Castle is a psychological horror puzzle adventure inspired by Japanese folklore, ancient rituals, and emotional mystery, where the castle reacts to your presence, reshapes itself as you explore, and hides meaning inside every symbol, creating a deeply atmospheric experience for players who love story-driven worlds and interconnected puzzles. At its core, the game explores a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Whispers of Kurogane Castle.

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.

You are about to enter the memory of Wang Xie, the protagonist, and explore the village from her perspective. During this period of time, which only lasts for twenty-two hours, you can talk to the villagers, investigate the rumors, and trigger the events, so as to piece together what has actually happened on “that night” with the clues. However, what hides beneath this seemingly peaceful village i… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dragon Maiden: Blossoms of the Past.

93%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:music

100% User Score Based on 44 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.

66%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay

95% User Score Based on 20 reviews

A short exploration game set in the abandoned offices of productivity analysis. Discover its past, purpose, and secrets!// FEATURES //INVESTIGATE ANOMALIES: An abandoned productivity facility still hums with power. Your task is to inspect and contain the remaining “anomalies” - strange rooms that defy logic and design. Each anomaly has its own visual theme and behavior, forming a self-contained m… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to THE OFFICE ROOMS.

66%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, atmosphere

66% User Score Based on 108 reviews

Robert battles early Alzheimer's and nightly sleep paralysis. Each night reveals fragments of his past. Uncover the truth and help him solve the mysteries haunting his mind. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dream Cage.

35%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability

50% User Score Based on 20 reviews

In a neighborhood plagued by news of kidnappings and murders, a woman who must care for her elderly grandmother takes a job at a roadside motel to work as night manager. While serving the motel's customers, she also witnesses their stories. At the end of these events, reality and delusions intermingle. Are you ready to be alone with the silence and solitude of the night? Go back to the past with… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to VARDIA.

Blue Maiden is a psychological horror game that takes place in a traditional Japanese neighborhood. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blue Maiden.

96%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

96% User Score Based on 2,118 reviews

A reverse-detective point-and-click adventure where, instead of choosing dialogue options, you control the character's face manually. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Who's Lila?.

60%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability

60% User Score Based on 53 reviews

The Journey Back is a first person exploration experience. You gain consciousness after being involved in a car crash. Explore a colorful, stylized 3d world, solve puzzles and find out what happened along the way. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Journey Back.

86%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

83% User Score Based on 1,247 reviews

Critic Score 91%Based on 4 reviews

Marissa Marcel was a film star. She made three movies. But none of the movies was ever released. And Marissa Marcel disappeared. The new game from Sam Barlow, creator of Her Story. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to IMMORTALITY.

What is Kindawn?A first-person atmospheric horror exploration game. You play as an adult returning to the Siberian town where you grew up as an orphan. As you piece together fractured memories and uncover what happened in your absence, the line between folklore and nightmare begins to dissolve. The game is designed for a single playthrough of approximately 3-5 hours. There is no combat. Explorati… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kindawn: The Parish Remembers.