Skip to main content
Games like Praeterita

Games like Praeterita

Games like Praeterita

Looking for games like Praeterita? Here are top puzzle recommendations with a horror focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with THE BASEMENT, Assemble or Bound by Strings.

Change display type

Skip Platform filter

Skip Price filter
  1. OVERVIEW:  In "THE BASEMENT" you are trapped in an atmospheric and big cellar solving puzzles to escape. This game is inspired by other Horror games like "RESIDENT EVIL" STORY: In "THE BASEMENT" you play as "Jolie Harrison" a Reporter working for a news organization investigating old abandoned places. In her newest job, she went to investigate an old house in the outskirts of Montana. Wh… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to THE BASEMENT.

    View Game
  2. View Game
    50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Try to escape from a dark, decaying basement by solving puzzles and assembling a dangerous doll. With every new part, the doll grows more powerful—and more threatening. Some puzzles can only be solved by using it… but the more complete it becomes, the greater the risk of keeping it close. Find the Exit and Survive. CONTROLS Keyboard / Mouse: WASD - Move F - Flashlight E - Interact C… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Assemble.

    View Game
  3. Bound by Strings is a first-person narrative puzzle game set in an old marionette workshop steeped in grief, obsession, and eerie elegance. You play as Louis, a grieving husband drawn into the twisted legacy of his father-in-law, Faustus—a once-revered puppet maker driven mad by the loss of his daughter. Invited to the abandoned workshop, Louis must uncover the truth about Faustus’ final creat… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bound by Strings.

    View Game
  4. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Story and Gameplay You wake up in an abandoned house, old and ran down. Not knowing why you are here, you find an audio recorder with a cassette inside to play. The Father of a psychopathic family introduces you to their plan, kidnapping people and creating a game where the contestants have to solve multiple riddles to escape their house. Use the audio recorders and hints hidden inside thei… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Cruel Nightmare.

    View Game
  5. In this short survival horror game demo you have to deal with your guilt. the past is history. no matter what you decide to do, the guilt always finds you. you have to deal with your own made mistakes.   Don't let the guilt finds you! at least you can try to escape. The game was made from 4 students from bauhaus university who are getting into the world of game development. developing a playable… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Guilt - The Game.

    View Game
  6. A night sky without stars? Impossible! But who ensures that they get into the sky? Stargazer is a Firstperson 3D Puzzle game, in which you take on the role of a god who has recently been reborn. His job? To assemble the zodiac signs every night ,creating new ones and above all, to manufacture the stars you see all night. Three things are essential for creating stars. Firstly, you need … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stargazer.

    View Game
  7. Bloom Protocol is a sci-fi escape game set in a mysterious facility, where every step brings you closer to unlocking the massive door to the outside worldTrapped inside an abandoned research facility, you are utterly alone. The halls twist into labyrinths of machinery and light, and the systems that once served humanity now stand in your way. Bloom Protocol challenges you to navigate through c… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BloomProtcol.

    View Game
  8. View Game
    36%Game Brain Score
    36% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    You awaken from your slumber, but you're not in your bed. Where are you? You look around for your parents, but they're nowhere to be found. Where are they? You find a strange key, it opens to a hallway. Where does it go? You walk through the door, the world spins around you. Where are you? Game Description Noises Is as first person puzzle - horror game, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Noises.

    View Game
  9. --- Short Summery --- A murder has happened in "hamous fotel"! The beautiful "Saylor Twift" has been murdered by an unknown individual. Your job as an investigator is to get all the evidences you need to identify the murderer and report back to your boss. You either get fired if you fail or you get a raise if you succeed! --- Controls --- Keyboard and Mouse: - Move: WASD - Look: Mouse … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Investigative Murder.

    View Game
  10. Story  Eirik had heard rumours of the Sewers of Fear, but he always thought they were a mere legend. That was until his sister vanished near a sewage drain, he knew from this point on, he had no choice, but to venture into the depths of this ominous place. It’s here that Eirik discovers the Sewers of Fear are very real. As he searches for his sister, he encounters puzzles and confronts his deep… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sewer of Fear.

    View Game
  11. View Game
    89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, atmosphere
    89% User Score Based on 91 reviews

    ABOUT THE DEMO Thank you so much for playing the prototype and providing feedback!Thanks to your support, PAGER now has a 10-floor demo! I hope you enjoy it, and I’d love to hear what you think. If you like the demo, please consider adding PAGER to your wishlist. Thank you! ABOUT THE GAME PAGER is a 1-bit 3D Kafkaesque horror game set in a 90s office building.It’s your first day at work, an… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to PAGER.

    View Game
  12. We are a company who specializes in creating extreme parkour's. We want to create a new game show for ordinary people who want to test their own limits . You are a the new test runner for our new parkour track. Your goal will be to test this track to your fullest capability.  Please help our company to evaluate our first parkour design. We have high expectations for you do not disappoint us .Goo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to RunDown.

    View Game
  13. Last Brushstroke is a First Person 3D Puzzle game, who takes place in a artist studio. What does it feel like to lose your wife in a car accident and then return to her studio? That's exactly what happened to Leo, our protagonist of this game. Leo, a 30-year-old artist and hobby gardener, lost his wife Lilly three years ago. Now he's trying to pull himself together again. He heads to Lilly's … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Last Brushstroke.

    View Game
  14. In this Adventure you play as an archeologist exploring a cave, when you suddenly stumble into its depths without way out back. But you find a strange door leading into a mysterious dungeon! Could this be the way out? Or what mystery is to be found? In Runes of the hidden Realm you explore the dungeon and solve puzzles to traverse each room to find the answer in the end!            --Made… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Runes of the Hidden Realm.

    View Game
  15. View Game
    50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    A 3D first-person puzzle gameCan you save your friend before it's too late? Solve the puzzles in the haunted manor to rescue Hazel. Story: Have you heard about the old manor at the coast? For decades people have gone missing, whenever they tried to investigate it. Quickly rumours spread that it is haunted. Hazel Roberts, a brave journalist wants to find out if the rumours are true. All alone sh… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Manor.

    View Game
  16. 60%Game Brain Score
    60% User Score Based on 18 reviews

    A misterious room,A birthday cake,Someone is there, ESCAPE. Use headphones -> best experience This game was made for Low Effort Jam #14Theme: Birthday > Controls [WASD] to move[Mouse] to look around[Left mouse button] to interact with objects.[ESC] to remove mouse focus from the game. Credits Tools - Unity 3D- AUTODESK Maya 3D- Adobe Photoshop- Adobe Substance Painter Sounds - [Dark Ambience… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Escape Your Birthday.

    View Game
  17. 88%Game Brain Score
    88% User Score Based on 163 reviews

    Explore the apartment of a nostalgic Francoist to find your friend in this short first person horror experience set in Spain. The game takes place in an oppressive and unique atmosphere, full of references to the traditional Spanish culture. In this experience, the players must explore the creepy apartment to find clues and solve puzzles that help them find the protagonist's missing friend. With … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ROJO: A Spanish Horror Experience.

    View Game
  18. Dreaming Shadows is inspired by '90s survival horror games, combining an immersive narrative with psychological horror elements rather than focusing on survival and combat. In Dreaming Shadows, players control Alex, a character who is experiencing a series of mysterious and recurring nightmares, and her journey through a mysterious and unsettling world. As she navigates through many eerie places i… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dreaming Shadows.

    View Game
  19. Rocket Escape is a Puzzle-Platformer game where an astronaut needs to reach the rocket to escape. Hope you enjoy : D Controlls:  -->A and D to move Forward and Backward -->W or Space to Jump -->ESC to Pause Credits: -->3D models are made in blender by watching the tutorials made by Imphenzia (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzfWju7SFoWLCyV_gDVCrGA) -->Particle effects from InfinityBladeEff… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rocket Escape.

    View Game
  20. View Game
    71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, gameplay
    93% User Score Based on 28 reviews

    Mitnal is a short passion project by a solo developer where you play as Emily, not an adventurer, but someone who loves history and trusts the person who invited her. Her brother has always been the explorer. He tells her the site is safe. Incredible. Something people wait their whole lives to see. Against her better judgment and driven by curiosity,  she goes. Experience a dense jungle approach… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MITNAL.

    View Game
  21. Core Gameplay: A Dual Game of Puzzle-Solving and Survival 1. Brain-Teasing Puzzles:Explore abandoned laboratories, twisted hospital wards, confined cells and other areas to solve puzzles related to human experiments and architectural mechanisms. From decoding experimental data codes to manipulating outdated power systems to open paths, every puzzle is the key to escape and may hide the terrifyin… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Restricted Area B-17.

    View Game
  22. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization
    100% User Score Based on 34 reviews

    Sophie is blind, alone, and lost in a crumbling mansion. Her only hope? You, her beloved teddy bear. In Out of Sight VR, you’ll see the world through Teddy’s eyes and guide Sophie, navigating a world of creeping shadows and haunting secrets. Flip the perspective and take control in a genre-defying second-person VR experience. This groundbreaking second-person VR horror flips the script on trad… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Out of Sight VR.

    View Game
  23. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    89% User Score Based on 36 reviews

    Blackthorne’s Manor is a first-person puzzle-horror experience that plunges you into the unsettling depths of a long-abandoned estate. Your friend vanished after attending a party at the manor, and no one has seen them since. Armed with little more than your wits and a faintly glowing lantern, you step inside, not knowing what you'll find on the other side. Shadowed rooms, cryptic puzzles, and fr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blackthorne's Manor.

    View Game
  24. View Game
    55%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    75% User Score Based on 24 reviews

    THE COMPANY is a realistic Backrooms horror game with multiple levels where you wonder thorough the backrooms and explore the levels. watch out for the entity's some entity are safe and wont chase you but some might your just have to find out :) there are 2 endings. THE COMPANY is based of The complex found footage. (will be coming to steam at a later date) Features  Realistic camera shake  Fla… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BACKROOMS.

    View Game
  25. View Game
    70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, optimization
    70% User Score Based on 54 reviews

    What starts as a routine investigation soon turns into a descent into darkness. They call him Manivore. More than just a killer… He is cold-blooded, intelligent, and manipulative. He doesn’t just kill his victims; he erases their traces, dismembers them, and leaves behind nothing but a grotesque work of art. For him, death is not an escape but the final piece of a meticulously crafted puzzle. A… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Manivore.

    View Game
  26. View Game
    81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization
    90% User Score Based on 41 reviews

    Survive the night in a deadly asylum—deliver sinister meds, keep the insane in line, and outwit a killer hiding in the dark. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to OVERDOSE.

    View Game
  27. 43%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization
    69% User Score Based on 13 reviews

    【A richly coloured horror and mystery tale】"BAN: The Prologue of GUCHA GUCHA” is a third-person horror adventure game. Experience the messy horror from the perspective of the protagonist, who is caught up in the whirlwind of events in a certain town in Japan, Utagacho. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BAN: The Prologue of GUCHA GUCHA.

    View Game
  28. View Game
    40%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:optimization, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    52% User Score Based on 29 reviews

    Howdy, stranger! Hide from a UFO, find weapon parts, and protect the farm from extraterrestrial threats. Roswell Ranch is a free survival horror game made in Unreal Engine 5. After an ominous 911 call, you are sent to investigate some strange sightings on a farm. It's your job to find the components of BERTHA, the world's first anti-extraterrestrial firearm. Solve puzzles around the farm to find… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Roswell Ranch.

    View Game
  29. View Game
    57%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    88% User Score Based on 16 reviews

    Step into the mind of Mike and explore the depths of a twisted reality in this heart-pounding psychological horror first-person platformer. Dodge deadly obstacles at every turn and unravel the truth hidden deep within Mike's psych as you navigate his tormented memories. But beware; she is watching your every move. Can you solve the puzzles and escape this nightmarish world before its too late? … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Unknown.

    View Game
  30. 54%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    69% User Score Based on 29 reviews

    ⚠️ Please Note: Locked In My Darkness is a short, narrative-driven walking sim with puzzle elements. It must be completed in a single sitting, and does not include a save system. Estimated playtime is between 40 minutes and 1 hour. ️ About the GameLocked In My Darkness is a first-person psychological horror game set within the claustrophobic walls of a haunting apartment complex. You awaken in … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Locked in my Darkness.

    View Game
  31. View Game
    54%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    54% User Score Based on 57 reviews

    Having done some terrible things in his youth at school, his memories call Bart Blake back to that place, in his nightmares. Education is a short and atmospheric horror game. In it, you unravel the mysteries that took place 15 years ago at the school that you want to escape from. There are six short chapters filled with gore and puzzles. Six highly immersive levels that save the game progress a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Education.

    View Game
  32. 36%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    58% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    You play the role of a boy in an ordinary family that lives in Siberia. In a series of mysterious events, something terrible happens, and a parasite appears that uses people as carriers. Your goal is to find out who you can trust in your family and which family members are not infected. If you stay in the house with one of them, something terrible could happen ... so think about who you can trust … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to VILLAGE THE SIBERIA.

    View Game
  33. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Kristallari topladığımız bu oyunda amacımız platformdan aşağıya düşmeden ve top mermilerine hedef olmadan bölümü tamamlamaktır.Basit eğlence türündeki kristal mağara el ve göz koordinasyonuna çok iyi bir şekilde hakim olan oyuncular için bile zorlayıcı bir platform oynudur.Toplam 5 level'den oluşan oyunda iyi vakit geçirip eğlenmeniz dileğiyle T.E GAMES If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kristal Mağara.

    View Game
  34. View Game
    24%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, graphics
    40% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Breath of Ghosts is a first-person horror game made in realistic 3D graphics that immerses you in an atmosphere of horror and scares you in every way. The main goal is to survive and be saved. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Breath of Ghosts.

    View Game
  35. MAMMA I NEED NEW PANTS!! Paranormal Horror! Using just a handycam go inside a very dark abandoned hospital, the nightvision will help you to see, explore the place to face all kinds of brutal entities and jumpscares, your mission is to find a fuse and return the power then destroy the place by setting it on fire A long time ago, Kelia, paranormal detective , found the County Hospital, a site wit… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to County Hospital 2.

    View Game
  36. View Game
    44%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    44% User Score Based on 66 reviews

    Hide Time is a puzzle based game with horror elements, telling a story about the closed for good toys store. Explore the abandoned toy store and try to find a safe place and collect supplies to stay alive! The toys will try to kill you! Will you survive in this scary world controlled by living toys? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hide Time.

    View Game
  37. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    You're a professor with a clever hamster by your side. Your favorite gummi bears have been discontinued, so you have no choice but to build a time machine! You land in the wrong era and now you have to find your way back. 3D first-person puzzle game. Epidemic Sound We Love Indies Substance Painter Unreal Engine Blender Procreate… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lost for Gummi Bears.

    View Game
  38. Bound by Strings II is a short first-person puzzle adventure set inside a forgotten puppet exhibition hall inspired by French and Victorian architecture. You play as Louis, drawn back into the world of puppets after a failed resurrection ritual left his wife neither fully alive nor at rest. Guided by cryptic letters, you explore a decaying exhibition filled withold puppets and long forgotten i… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bound by Strings Frayed.

    View Game
  39. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    A haunted 1920's steam train... Puzzles aplenty... Ghosts of the past... A terrifying demon... Can you survive The Spectral Train? The Phantom Diaries: The Spectral Train is a first-person, horror-puzzle escape room indie game built in Unreal Engine 5. Take control of police detective Thaddeus Mercer in the year 1923, who unknowingly boards a haunted steam train possessed by an evil demon. Int… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Phantom Diaries: The Spectral Train.

    View Game
  40. 59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, stability
    100% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Dark Watching: Chapter 1 – The Bunker is a gripping first-person horror adventure. You play as Jacob, searching for your missing sister. Your path leads through an abandoned bunker full of secrets, puzzles, and deadly dangers. Explore rooms, collect clues and items. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dark Watching Chapter 1.

    View Game
  41. 40%Game Brain Score
    40% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    DO YOU DARE ENTER LOLA OLET'S HOUSE? This game was initially created for a Game jam (We got 3rd place) but we decided to continue developing it. We are currently working on improving this game. We have a lot of plans for this game that wasn't pushed through because of the deadline but we will make sure to implement everything in the next version. Thank you for checking out the first versi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BALIKAW.

    View Game
  42. About You are playing as a Mozzarella, a round white Cheese, that awakes in the forest on the flying Islands!Your worst enemy is the gravity, once u fall down, u will get teleported to the last checkpoint, so dont miss them!Also reminder, Mozzarella is too heavy to swim, be careful with the water. Features: - Atmosphere und Adventure Feeling- Stylized Graphic- Collectables- Small Secrets- Pot… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mozzarella.

    View Game
  43. View Game
    50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Embark on a journey with a curious archaeologist to uncover ancient dinosaur bones hidden in the depths of a prehistoric canyon. CONTROLS Keyboard / Mouse: WASD - Move Space - Jump E - Interact Controller (Xbox) Left Stick - Move A - Jump X - Interact Made With: Unreal Engine 5 Blender Adobe Substance Painter Epidemic Sounds Fmod StudioCreditsStylized Water by Stev… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tiny Scout.

    View Game
  44. 40%Game Brain Score
    40% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    ⭐Enjoyed it? Drop a comment or rating. It really helps! ⭐ A place you were never meant to leave. You’re alone in the metro, but something is deeply wrong. The layout loops in impossible ways. Directions lead you nowhere. The signage speaks, but lies. And yet, there is a way out. Explore shifting corridors and liminal platforms where logic breaks down. The only constant: the metro doesn't… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Metroloop.

    View Game
  45. You wake up from a nightmare. You can't count how many times you've had a nightmare this month. But this time, after waking up, you find some strange phenomena in your house. You want to go out to see, but the door is locked... In this game, you play as an ordinary man living in an apartment and trying his best to escape this nightmare. The main focus of the game is puzzle exploration, follow… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dream Night.

    View Game
  46. In Project Lab, you play as an employee working in a secret underground laboratory filled with unusual creatures. Your role is to keep the facility running smoothly by completing daily tasks in a creepy, isolated environment. The game is a survival horror experience with puzzle-solving and resource management, designed to be played in one 30-minute session. Each day in the game brings a set of … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Project Lab.

    View Game
  47. NEW KELLAN COMING SOON  If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kellan Graves: Fallen.

    View Game
  48. 60%Game Brain Score
    60% User Score Based on 19 reviews

    “Ah, you’ve stumbled in, have you? Welcome, welcome… to my escape room. Don’t look so nervous.  You like puzzles, don’t you? Locks, codes, switches... oh, the lot. You’ll have your chance to fiddle with them while I sit back and watch.  It's all part of the fun. But I must admit, I’m most curious about you. How long can you keep up that little mask of yours? How long before you stop pretending t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Egress Protocol.

    View Game
  49. 60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability
    86% User Score Based on 21 reviews

    Embark on a journey of anomalies and repetition in "Prison Loop," a captivating puzzle game. Trapped in a mysterious temporal loop within a high-security prison, your objective is to observe anomalies throughout the environment and react if something alerts you. Test your observation skills, critical thinking, and ability to manipulate time to your advantage. Explore a meticulously designed priso… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Prison Loop.

    View Game
  50. 10%Game Brain Score
    10% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Eileen Peckplague, mother of two, married to her loving husband Gregory.  Or so she thought. A few weeks ago, she notices something... off. His behavior changed. He seems different. In this game, you help Eileen uncover the truth, as she sneaks into the house. She cannot get caught by her husband at all costs!  I created this game as my graduation project during my final semester. I really… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Unfamiliar.

    View Game