Games like Penumbra Overture
Looking for games like Penumbra Overture? Here are top survival action adventure recommendations with a horror focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Penumbra: Black Plague, Lethe - Episode One or Amnesia: The Dark Descent.
1 View Game91%Game Brain Scorestory, atmospherestability, grinding94% User Score 1,562 reviewsCritic Score 80%2 reviewsPenumbra: Black Plague is a single-player horror stealth game with a beautiful, yet terrifying story. Players control Philip, who must solve puzzles and fight off psychological terrors while battling enemies in a dense and atmospheric environment. The game features ingenious gameplay, a fantastic soundtrack, but also includes plenty of bugs and grinding. Despite some flaws, the game provides an immersive and wholesome horror experience.
View Game2 View Game85%Game Brain Scorestory, atmospherestability, grinding91% User Score 358 reviewsCritic Score 60%1 reviews"Lethe - Episode One" is a first-person exploration and adventure game set in a mysterious, surreal environment. The player uncovers their past and navigates through memories, solving puzzles to reveal the truth. With a focus on story and atmosphere, Lethe invites players to discover a world of intrigue and mystery.
View Game3 View Game93%Game Brain Scorestory, atmospheregrinding, stability95% User Score 20,478 reviewsCritic Score 86%3 reviews"Amnesia: The Dark Descent" is a first-person survival horror game that follows a character suffering from memory loss in a dark and foreboding castle. Players must navigate through dank corridors, avoiding monsters while managing their sanity and fear levels, and uncovering the mystery behind their past. The game is known for its atmospheric setting and immersive gameplay.
View Game4 View Game76%Game Brain Scorestory, gameplaygrinding, stability75% User Score 7,968 reviewsCritic Score 77%4 reviewsIn Amnesia: Rebirth, play as Tasi Trianon, who wakes up injured and disoriented in the Algerian desert with no memory of what happened. As you retrace your steps, you'll need to confront your fears and inner demons to survive the horrors lurking in the shadows. With time working against you, delve into Tasi's troubled past and uncover the truth behind your situation.
View Game5 View Game77%Game Brain Scorestory, gameplaystability, grinding78% User Score 1,914 reviewsCritic Score 70%1 reviews"Song of Horror" is a horror game with a dynamic terror experience, controlled by an advanced AI that adapts to the player's actions. The antagonist, known as The Presence, hunts the player in unexpected ways, providing a unique experience for every player. The story is told through the perspective of various characters, each with their own connection to the mystery of the missing writer and his family.
View Game6 View Game74%Game Brain Scorestory, gameplayoptimization, stability79% User Score 10,815 reviewsCritic Score 69%35 reviews"The Evil Within" is a third-person survival horror game that follows detective Sebastian Castellanos as he investigates a gruesome mass murder. He soon becomes trapped in a nightmarish world where grotesque beings lurk around every corner, and must use stealth, strategy, and resource management to survive. The game features a dark and atmospheric setting, challenging gameplay, and a complex narrative filled with unexpected twists.
View Game7 View Game77%Game Brain Scorestory, gameplayoptimization, stability77% User Score 4,232 reviewsThe Beast Inside is a gripping new twist on thriller and survival horror genres, telling a multi-layered story about cryptanalyst discovering a hundred-year-old murder-mystery that not only remains unresolved, but also puts his very life at risk.
View Game8 View Game87%Game Brain Scorestory, atmospherereplayability, grinding94% User Score 3,570 reviewsCritic Score 80%14 reviewsROUTINE is a single-player first-person sci-fi horror action game set on an abandoned lunar base with an 80s retro-futuristic vibe. Featuring excellent graphics, a dense atmosphere, and a spectacular soundtrack, it combines intriguing storytelling with immersive exploration and stellar mechanics. Players must carefully observe their surroundings, solve mysteries, and survive intense encounters without waypoint markers, blending emotional depth with moments of humor.
View Game9 View Game71%Game Brain Scorestory, gameplaygrinding, stability71% User Score 367 reviewsCritic Score 70%1 reviews"Silence of the Sleep" is a psychological horror adventure game with side-scrolling 2D graphics and a minimalistic interface. The game features a unique music score, challenging puzzles, and a twisting story with no shooting or combat. Players explore an abstract world as Jacob Reeves, who has lost his memory and seeks to discover the reason for his journey.
View Game10 View Game91%Game Brain Scorestory, gameplayreplayability, stability92% User Score 3,419 reviewsCritic Score 74%3 reviews"Tormented Souls" is a third-person perspective survival horror game. Players control Caroline Walker, a woman who investigates a series of disappearances in a mysterious abandoned convent. The game features puzzle-solving, resource management, and intense combat against grotesque creatures. With a nod to classic survival horror games, "Tormented Souls" aims to deliver a suspenseful and frightening experience.
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