Games like ROT (vertical slice) [Scareverse Jam '23]

76%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, graphics

76% User Score Based on 58 reviews

Nextbots are mysterious and very dangerous entities that inhabit endless mazes of backrooms. Once you were unlucky enough to fall from your reality into their otherworldly world. Such accidents sometimes happen and now it has happened to you. From now on you have only one job - to survive and find your way out! Remember, each level of Backrooms is dangerous in its own way and you will constantly h… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nextbots In The Backrooms.

38%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, replayability

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics

60% User Score Based on 15 reviews

Paul, his girlfriend and his friends wanted to hang out on a weekend. So they bought some booze and went to an abandoned factory to have a party where. But they did not even imagine that a mad maniac was waiting for his prey there. A mysterious man kidnaps Paul's girlfriend and locks up all of his friends in different parts of the factory. Now every one of them should play a death game. Their live… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Quest: Escape Room 3.

92%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

92% User Score Based on 50 reviews

Summary: Outlive is a first-person survival horror game, set in a post-apocalyptic world after a virus infected most of the population. You are determined to prove that the virus was not an accident, but rather planned and released by the government. You will go out on a journey to find the lab's and collect evidence. The only chance of survival is to use your speed and agility to outsmart your en… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Outlive.

Set in the 1970s, Phantom of the Lily is a psychological horror-thriller about a woodcutter's harrowing experiences in a cursed town. PuzzlesProgression is not just about opening doors; it requires correctly interpreting clues within the environment. Locked chests, cryptic notes, and mechanical contraptions will block your path. You must investigate your surroundings carefully and overcome obstac… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Phantom of the Lily.

89%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

89% User Score Based on 96 reviews

Dread whispers echo across the Information Superhighway. Y2K is coming, heralding the rise of the Old Ones. With your meatspace mind unraveling, time is running out -- barter with gods, embrace the deathless aeons, or go offline permanently in this modempunk horror story. From Fiction Factory GamesCreators of Arcade Spirits, Arcade Spirits: The New Challengers, and Penny Larceny: Gig Economy Supe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Shadow Over Cyberspace.

Welcome to WHR Sixty-Six Point, Uh.. Seven! Wasteland Horror Radio is an episodic horror game series by HsRetroGames made in Unreal Engine.  Each game is a new episode, a new short and sweet creepy tale or story of horror.. The Game Series: In our near post apocalyptic future, an old scorched ghoul finds a bizarre shack in the wasteland containing a bunch of vintage radio equipment and a trun… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wasteland Horror Radio: Episode 1 - The Radio.

87%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability

87% User Score Based on 68 reviews

Story: You're an employee on a late night shift at The Motel, an old, quiet roadside stop just before the big city in Oakhill Grove. Your job is simple enough: keep things in order and handle what needs doing until morning. At first, the night seems like any other, but a news broadcast crackling through the radio changes everything. There's someone dangerous roaming the outskirts of Oakhill Grove… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The motel.

96%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

96% User Score Based on 7,943 reviews

Critic Score 95%Based on 1 reviews

Survive five nights of terror in this chilling adventure game. Travel between time periods to solve puzzles, gather clues, and outrun the threat relentlessly pursuing you. Move swiftly and stay hidden, and you may just survive. But be careful—it's not just your own life that’s on the line this time. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to FNAF Into The Pit [Old Edition].

You Left Us plunges players into the chilling solitude of an American Cold War spy at a fictional remote arctic listening post in Greenland, helplessly tuning into the world's spreading descent into apocalypse. This psychological horror uniquely intertwines isolation, the unseen terror of an expanding global calamity through audio narratives, and the unraveling of the protagonist's sanity. Its pro… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to You Left Us.

Animus Toil is an experimental puzzle-adventure video game built for Game Boy, Analogue Pocket, PC, and web browser. The Temple of the Herring was a legend to the people of Thera. Cursed by an evil wizard known only as Somnus, the temple strikes the curiosity of two explorers seeking answers. Who exactly is Somnus? Why is the temple cursed? What is the secret behind the mysterious artifacts? And … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Animus Toil.

87%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:music

87% User Score Based on 135 reviews

Can this last case of Oliver, all be just a small part of a bigger picture? Gather clues, unravel the mystery behind the case and uncover the truth. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to File Destined.

83%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, stability

83% User Score Based on 179 reviews

Corrosive Studios is proud to introduce Waste Walkers! A unique, post-apocalyptic role playing game. Waste Walkers allows players to discover the horrors of the apocalypse through a harsh struggle for survival. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Waste Walkers.

94%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

94% User Score Based on 1,146 reviews

David Hoover decides to move into a new apartment during a rough time in his life. After some odd occurrences, he decides to ask about the room's former owner, but learns little.So he sets off in search of him, strangely compelled to know more about this man... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Crooked Man.

78%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, gameplay

78% User Score Based on 74 reviews

Alan Sharp is a First Person mystery horror story-driven video game, focused on exploration, survival, puzzles and open-world investigation. Get into the shoes of Alan Sharp, a private detective in the 1970s, retired and shattered due to the murder of a beloved one. A single call by an old friend takes Alan back on his track, leading you to a small town where a boy was butchered. The parents are … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Alan Sharp.

67%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, replayability

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story

86% User Score Based on 29 reviews

Sinner 97 is a first person PSX VHS psychological horror set in 1997, within the confines of a shadowy religious cult. Remain hidden and overcome problems in order to escape the Father's clutches. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sinner 97.

72%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, gameplay

72% User Score Based on 128 reviews

Holy Purge is a co-op horror survival game for up to 3 players. Unite holy forces to stop an evil plague from consuming a medieval village. Unravel Witchcraft, fight off werewolves, and escape the reaper of souls. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Holy Purge.

69%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

87% User Score Based on 6,654 reviews

Critic Score 50%Based on 8 reviews

You're on your own. No one to come for you. No one to help you. No one to hear you scream. Slender: The Arrival is the official videogame adaption of Slender Man, developed in collaboration with Eric "Victor Surge" Knudson, creator of the paranormal phenomenon that has been terrifying the curious-minded around the world since its inception, with Mark Hadley and Blue Isle Studios. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Slender: The Arrival.

67%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

68% User Score Based on 196 reviews

Critic Score 66%Based on 25 reviews

The dark will reveal all! Explore the macabre past of an old mansion in the 1930's and solve puzzles of light and shadows in this fully black & white survival horror! Players are trapped in this nightmare where darkness is a constant threat! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to White Night.

86%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

93% User Score Based on 1,108 reviews

Critic Score 76%Based on 13 reviews

Pixel adventure inspired by classics like Zelda and Silent Hill. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Count Lucanor.

87%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

96% User Score Based on 372 reviews

Critic Score 55%Based on 2 reviews

The Consuming Shadow is a procedural survival horror adventure in which you must explore the land, fight your way through randomly-generated dungeons and try to stay sane in your quest to save the world from the invading Ancients. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Consuming Shadow.

84%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability

89% User Score Based on 45 reviews

Purchase the game on Steam! Walkthrough Twitter Instagram Tumblr TikTok Discord Server From: John Subject: Bubbaruka Hey, it's been a little bit! I know it's a bit strange for me to Email you... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bubbaruka!.

55%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, music

55% User Score Based on 9 reviews

(Outdated version! New Build can be found in FB, VK or on my Discord Server)"Lost Life: Act 1 — Broken" is an indie horror project where you have a chance to explore a foggy town full of mysteries. A place where worlds collide ready for you to reveal their secrets."Lost Life: Aкт 1 — Broken" это инди хоррор-проект создаваемый одним человеком, где у Вас есть шанс исследовать туманный городок, полны… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lost Life : Origins.

About SweetSome StudioTo stay updated, please follow us on Patreon, X(Twitter) and/or Bluesky, under the same name @SweetSome Studio. Also feel free to Join us on Discord!SweetSome Studio is composed of 3 female developers, dedicated to telling the stories we love through games. If you enjoy this demo, please check out the full game via the link above, ADD TO WISHLIST and FOLLOW. This is incredib… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Taishō Romance Theater.

TAPE GLITCH is a first-person psychological horror game where players explore flooded liminal spaces, uncover corrupted VHS memories, and survive what hides inside them. Play a Tape. Enter the Memory.Scattered throughout the flooded halls are VHS tapes. Find one, and you'll be pulled inside a recording of a place that once was. Each one gives you only a short time to find what was left behind bef… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to TAPE GLITCH.

16%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned negative aspects:story

27% User Score Based on 11 reviews

Ravenmoore Psychiatric Hospital: Enter an oppressive and terrifying environment where you play as a young man who infiltrates the old and abandoned Ravenmoore Psychiatric Hospital in search of the harsh reality hidden behind this place, but what you least expected was to end up discovering something much worse than you could ever have imagined. Remember that every sound is a sign of danger... … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ravenmoore Psychiatric Hospital.

45%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization

71% User Score Based on 14 reviews

After years of battling alcoholism and depression, a father finally finds the strength to seek the truth about his son. On a beautiful spring day in 1986, he sent his boy off to school — but the child never returned. No one knows what happened. The school administration remained silent, whether out of fear or denial. Overwhelmed by grief, the father tried to bury the horrors deep inside, drowning… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Erased Student.

Slender: The Arrival returns more terrifying than ever, now in VR. You're on your own. No one to help you. No one to hear you scream. Slender: The Arrival is the official videogame adaptation of Slender Man; the paranormal phenomenon that has been terrifying the curious-minded all around the globe. Get ready to experience the terror like never before by entering the world of Slender: The Arriv… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Slender: The Arrival VR.

66%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, graphics

100% User Score Based on 17 reviews

Take on the role of Mike, a lonely child trapped in his worst nightmare: a sinister circus. Move carefully and stay hidden to survive the demonic clown stalking you. Explore the circus and uncover its secrets to save your life. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mind the Clown.

Just Updated Dr. Yaga Lost House Chapter two coming soon! About the Game Dr. Yaga Lost House Step into the shoes of a fearless video content creator in Dr. Yaga Lost House, a first-person psychological horror game that will keep you on edge. Known for exploring haunted houses and sharing his experiences with the world, our protagonist dec… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dr. Yaga Lost House.

Holbrook Hotel is an atmospheric horror game about the killer in Holbrook Oaks. After hearing a noise in the neighboring hotel room, you start a short adventure around the town. Escape the man, and get to safety, if there is any. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Holbrook Hotel.

69%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, gameplay

100% User Score Based on 20 reviews

Stuck in a submarine at the bottom of the sea, guide your crewmate around the sea floor to gather parts and repair the sub while avoiding the source of a mysterious light. Learn the required Morse Code on the fly, or surrender to the mysterious presence lurking in the deep blue... The Old Gentleman is a short half-hour horror game inspired by the real-life "Old Gentleman" dive suit and … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Old Gentleman.

Eternal Paradise is Here Alone in the countryside, an old man must protect his mind, body and spirit from an encroaching darkness. Nightmares, Blood, & Rust Paradise is Below is a VR psychological survival-horror game, currently in development for PCVR. Developer's Notes As this is an in development title, players should expect the gameplay and quality to be a work in progress and the plotted … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Paradise is Below.

52%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, optimization

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability

73% User Score Based on 22 reviews

Enter a minimalistic, low-poly horror world and try to make it out alive. Navigate a maze-like map filled with unsettling, repetitive ambiance. Encounter terrifying apparitions that can end your journey. Explore the depths of fear in this debut game that offers 25 to 90 minutes of suspenseful gameplay. Be among the first to play this game and have an impact on future updates! Note: Though thi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Parasomnum.

55%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay

80% User Score Based on 20 reviews

The Backrooms: Escape is an experience in the liminal world of backrooms. Move freely, explore the secrets of the corporation, but remember - you are not alone. Full Game - Steam Tags: #horror... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Backrooms: Escape.

THIS GAME IS CURRENTLY IN DEVELOPMENT: IT IS A FAN GAME & WILL CONTINUE TO BE MADE REGARDLESS OF STUDIO INVOLVEMENT. AT THIS POINT THE GAME WILL BE RE-BRANDED & CARRY ON A THEME INSPIRED BY SILENT HILL.  PLEASE NOTE THERE ARE STILL AREAS OF THE GAME BEING WORKED ON AND WHAT YOU SEE CURRENTLY IS STILL EARLY & NOT A FINAL REPRESENTATION. SUPPORTING ME ON PATREON WILL GET THE PROJECT DONE FASTER SUPP… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Silent Hill: Little Baroness.

Primary Color Man is the work of LeoVincible (aka Adam Woodsmith). Adam Woodsmith is a self-taught surreal/Horror artist with a love for the macabre. Primary Color Man Origins was made for the Primary Color Man GameJam. The game was made in around 10 sleepless days with the idea of giving Primary Color Man some backstory. I didn't just want to make a chase-based game, and I wanted the player to ha… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Primary Color Man: Origins.

64%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, replayability

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

87% User Score Based on 24 reviews

Alex and his friends set out for a camping trip deep in the forest. What starts as a fun escape quickly turns into something far darker. This forest hides secrets… and something is always watching. Survive. Escape. Don’t look back... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Rake Sees You.

66%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

95% User Score Based on 20 reviews

A mysterious flood swallows a small village in the Philippines. Wade through the ruined homes, drowned fields, and whispers in the fog to search for your lost sister. Be careful of the water, some things don’t drown… they wake up. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Dreaded Hut.

86%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, stability

86% User Score Based on 51 reviews

Psychological single-player first-person horror. Explore dark environments, fight with melee and guns, and solve puzzles in this retro 2000s-inspired nightmare where the truth is more terrifying than the monsters. Retro Horror - Reborn: A love letter to Silent Hill 3, Lost in Vivo, Condemned: Criminal Origins, and Cry of Fear. Built in the haunting visual style of the PS2 / Xbox360 era — when ev… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Saint of Chains.

82%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, replayability

82% User Score Based on 122 reviews

Unmourned is a first person psychological horror game where you play as Jason, a man who moves into a new house only to be haunted by escalating paranormal activities. As the disturbances grow more intense, Jason discovers that the house's previous owners mysteriously vanished. Driven by terror and desperation, Jason must uncover the truth behind the family’s disappearance and find a way to break … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Unmourned.

83%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, music

83% User Score Based on 241 reviews

Exploration Explore atmospheric, detailed locations and enjoy realistic graphics with a carefully crafted environment. Overcome obstacles, climb over barriers, crawl through tight spaces, and scale heights—only the most determined will find their way forward. Puzzles You will encounter various puzzles along your path, solving which will be the key to understanding the true nature of the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lunar Eclipse.

98%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, monetization

98% User Score Based on 593 reviews

The Test: Reality Check is one of multiple installments in an ongoing social experiment that can be classified as an atmospheric, psychological-simulation with horror elements. Dive deep into your own psyche to find answers to questions you've kept locked away, hidden from yourself for far too long. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Test: Reality Check.

88%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization

88% User Score Based on 1,348 reviews

Co-op horror (1-4 players). You are sent to explore a mysterious building at night. Find the Moon and try to return alive. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Emissary Zero.

Skibidi Man Produced by Studio Nagarajan Inc. Led by the twisted mind of the one and only Shizukana Doku There is no future. Skibidi is the future. For those who've lost their eyes and still want to find their way home... --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A dark psychological horror game that touches you in ways you don't… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Skibidi Man.

59%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story

93% User Score Based on 14 reviews

You step into the shoes of a woman being stalked by a mysterious figure. What was supposed to be a safe haven in an isolated forest house turns into a nightmare as strange events unfold during the night. Each night grows more terrifying... Can you escape before it’s too late? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Whispers Of Fear.

41%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, atmosphere

60% User Score Based on 20 reviews

"I am forced into speech because men of science have refused to follow my advice without knowing why." - H. P. Lovecraft An indie adaptation of H. P. Lovecraft's At the Mountains of Madness where you will assume the role of geologist William Dyer, leader of the Miskatonic University Expedition to the antarctic continent. Experience rising tension when all contact is lost with the advanc… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mountains of Madness.

82%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

90% User Score Based on 1,602 reviews

Critic Score 74%Based on 12 reviews

It's a Shipper's biggest fear. You're grounded in the exclusion zone, twenty miles of death and decay sealed off by the towering, suffocating walls erected after the collapse. Alone, stranded, and with limited resources at your disposal you'll have to push your way through the zone, solve environmental puzzles, manage resources and fight for your life as you try to find a way to escape beyond the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hollowbody.

52%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

65% User Score Based on 31 reviews

The Sinking Forest - 沈む森 - is a Japanese psychological horror game. The game has autosave system. My sister Sayuri is missing, and she hasn't answered the phone for days, I have to find her! The game has the texts translated with automatic translator. I'm sorry but I don't have the budget to pay for professionals, I hope to be able to do it in the future! Game Features: Spectac… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Sinking Forest - 沈んだ森 -.

88%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics

88% User Score Based on 75 reviews

You are hired to work as a helping hand at a local church. To make your wage you will be tasked with digging up graves on the premises and looting them of their valuables. While doing your job, you stumble upon some burnt bones that were buried with a body. You wonder what these are but continue doing your work. While sleeping, you are confronted and made aware that the bones belong to the demonic… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Gravedigger.

94%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

94% User Score Based on 334 reviews

Studio System : Guardian Angel is a fixed-camera horror game where YOU control the camera and use it as a weapon AND tool! This demo contains a story that's unique from the main game (so it's less of a demo and more of a small side game), and was originally made for the 2023 Summer Steam Next Fest (tm). Will you be able to guide Becky out of the underground movie theater and save her friends? Doin… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Studio System : Guardian Angel.