Games like Rusty Barrel
Looking for games like Rusty Barrel? Here are top action recommendations with a horror focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with The Old Gentleman, Iron Lung or Dark Sea.
- 69%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, gameplay100% User Score 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.
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- 93%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding93% User Score 12,186 reviews
A short horror game where you pilot a tiny submarine through an ocean of blood on an alien moon. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Iron Lung.
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Dark Sea is a spooky adventure story game where you pilot an old rusty soviet research submarine known as P27 in search of the missing research team from the ODISEA Group. StoryYou play as Mr. Sidorov, a mechanic working for the secretive Soviet research group known as O.D.I.S.EA. You know little about the organization—only that your job is to maintain personal, one-man submarines used by the p… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dark Sea.
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Pyramis is a H.R Giger & retro-scifi-inspired survival horror game, that will bring back the genre to its roots and modernize it in the process. The game is driven by its story, beautiful environments, exploration, and horrific themes. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pyramis.
"Welcome back, 617."Sunken Seeker is a short, first-person underwater horror game. Piloting a rusty, decaying submersible, you must navigate the crushing darkness of the open ocean. Burdened by a massive financial liability, your only path to freedom is down. Your goal is simple: Salvage enough value from the depths to pay your debt before the Day 7 Deadline. PILOT THE SUBMARINEYou are… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sunken Seeker.
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- 98%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, storyMost mentioned negative aspects:gameplay98% User Score 63 reviews
Descending to the ocean floor, Riley, a salvage engineer, is hoping to score a massive payday. Her team has discovered a forgotten distress signal coming from an abandoned navy research station at the bottom of the Antarctic ocean. If she can manage to get inside and release the reactor core's emergency ejection system, they'll be set for life! In CRUSH DEPTH, you will experience atmospheric, retr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CRUSH DEPTH.
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- 86%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:music, humorMost mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics86% User Score 74 reviews
2023 Independent Games Festival Nuovo Award Nominated and 2022 AMAZE Berlin Audience Award WinnerThe Much Anticipated SequelOriginally released as an after credits bonus scene in The Titanic, but most people left the theater before getting a chance to see it because The Titanic is already 3 hours long. Now remastered in HD and brought directly to you via Steam.This Tragedy Features First Person … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Titanic II: Orchestra for Dying at Sea.
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- 63%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:atmosphereMost mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay100% User Score 14 reviews
Pilot a submarine as you search for and document various species on Europa. Gameplay: Collect at least 45 seconds of footage for each species as indicated by a progress bar Travel towards disturbances detected by your submarine to aid in species discovery Vigilance is required as the low light conditions force you to rely on your relatively narrow spot light Features: Predator and prey relati… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Europa One.
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- 95%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding95% User Score 1,001 reviews
IronWolf VR is a roomscale submarine game playable either singleplayer or online co-op with motion controls. Built from the ground up for VR, each part of the submarine has been crafted for an optimal VR experience. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to IronWolf VR.
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On the coldest night of the year, Tom Hale leaves his cabin for the first time since the accident. He’s only going down the ridge to his neighbors’ house for dinner; a short walk, if not for the storm. But the forest remembers what he buried in it. To the Bone is a cinematic, fixed-camera survival horror set deep in the snow-covered wilderness of northern Canada. It’s about what the cold takes f… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to To the Bone (1998).
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- 59%Game Brain Score59% User Score 29 reviews
Ratman is a VHS found footage styled cryptid survival horror FPS focusing on combat and atmosphere as well as drawing inspiration from V/H/S/94 movie & F.E.A.R games. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to RATMAN.
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- View Game85%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphereMost mentioned negative aspects:emotional, grinding85% User Score 285 reviews
There's Nothing Down There is a short undersea horror exploration game. Descend into a sinkhole at the bottom of the ocean and discover the remains of a lost, yet not dead, civilization. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to There's Nothing Down There.
- 53%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphereMost mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding63% User Score 35 reviews
Your mech is all that stands between you and what writhes below. FEED MY MECH is a short horror experience—venture into a dead underground colony and recover lost tech. But something is spreading through the machines… and it’s looking for a way inside your mech. GAME FEATURES An Immersive Kind of Horror: You are trapped inside of a mechanical chassis, you can't move, you can't hide, you can't … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to FEED MY MECH.
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- 87%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphereMost mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability87% User Score 54 reviews
Operate an oil-drilling submarine while taking instructions from a mysterious voice. Fail your quota, and they’ll cut your oxygen. This is deep-sea horror. Obey or drown. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Oily Depths.
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- 90%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, storyMost mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability90% User Score 848 reviews
Voyager-19 is a short horror game where you control a decaying spacecraft exploring distant star systems. Features: Explore different star systemsPhotograph planets with a slow display cameraRecord radio waves coming off planetsNavigate star systems with a basic star mapManage what systems get power as your nuclear battery decaysStruggle to see as pixels die from interstellar radiationUncover the … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Voyager-19.
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- 62%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics90% User Score 20 reviews
FEATURES Experience existential horror of vast space while being trapped in a space station Explore a star system Complete tasks to keep your space ship in shape Multiple endings Several secrets Survive whatever lurks in the void NAVIGATE Your mission is to navigate through a star system and scan various planets to find a habitable environment. It won't be that easy, as space is an unforgivable, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Project Proxima.
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- 66%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:graphics, storyMost mentioned negative aspects:optimization, gameplay66% User Score 188 reviews
A sci-fi underwater survival and exploration game If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to INFLUXIS.
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- 67%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, replayabilityMost mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story86% User Score 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.
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- 87%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphereMost mentioned negative aspects:grinding87% User Score 103 reviews
The Sirena Expedition is a short PSX-style horror-platformer in which you explore a mysterious underwater facility. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Sirena Expedition.
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- 88%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphereMost mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability88% User Score 196 reviews
As captain of the Pandora sub, you must explore the Trench and retrieve data from the Neptune wreckage. But beware - the trench is home to unimaginable horrors that will test your courage. Can you survive the terrors of the deep and complete your mission, or will you become the next victim? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Trench.
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- 76%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability76% User Score 262 reviews
Carol is down on her luck, hitchhiking across the country. She arrives at a small roadside motel but there's something strange about the owner. As the secrets unravel, she finds herself entangled in a long, DEADLY NIGHT! Can she escape from hellish nightmare or will she die trying? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deadly Night.
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- 49%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, gameplay82% User Score 11 reviews
Descend from the fragile safety of your diving bell into a dark shipwreck zone, search for sunken gold, survive escalating anomalies, and uncover what keeps pulling you back. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Last Dive: Echo Trench.
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- 49%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story75% User Score 16 reviews
Short horror game where you survey the descent of a capsule through a hole in the middle of an ocean, with only 4 lights and your ears to ensure your surroundings remain clear. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Flash Diving.
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- 69%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, replayability100% User Score 20 reviews
Sunken Veins is a resource management horror game set in a deep sea mining facility. You collect resources deposited by an underwater drill, avoid adaptive monsters and drain away overwhelming floods of water caused from mining operations. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sunken Veins.
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NOTE - Addressing the "AI" tag:I would not usually use the work of generative AI in a project, and I did not intend on this project being any different. I used assets from the Unreal Engine Fab marketplace to build my level, as this was the best way to acquire assets given the small amount of time I had (as this project was part of a games jam) and in doing so, I installed a modular system for whi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ark of the Depths.
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Dive into the waters of Scyla, a third-person 3D exploration adventure inspired by Lovecraft's universe. Discover the mysteries hidden into the depths as you pilot a submarine through a strange cave system. Run away from a criature that stalks you. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Scyla.
- 92%Game Brain Score92% User Score 105 reviews
Inspired by the Ludum Dare 'Summoning' theme but NOT an entry. I originally made this as a test to see if I can start a game on Friday night and have something with a playable ending before the end of Sunday, that version only had one ending that I have since fleshed out a little. Despite the page/logo looking all moody this game doesn't take itself too seriously! It's only a small, simple game b… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ritual.
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- 52%Game Brain Score52% User Score 3 reviews
An urban explorer ventures out to explore and investigate the legend of the abandoned Wynlow lighthouse. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ghost Of Wynlow.
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Iron LungIntroduction :Iron Lung is a 2022 first-person submarine simulation horror game developed and published by David Szymanski. The player controls an unnamed convict who explores an ocean of blood on a desolate moon in a small, rusty submarine nicknamed the "Iron Lung". It was released on March 10, 2022, for Microsoft Windows to positive critical reception. A Nintendo Switch port was release… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Iron Lung.
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- 22%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphereMost mentioned negative aspects:graphics, stability36% User Score 11 reviews
Ocean Pressure is a singleplayer game where you as an old scientist piloting your handmade submarine in the bottom of the ocean. Your mission is explore the ocean and collect required data with help of your submarine. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ocean Pressure.
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- 88%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphereMost mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding88% User Score 155 reviews
A short first-person point & click survival horror game where you're a prisoner tasked with crabbing for priceless Southern King Crabs to pay off your debt to the Feudostate. Navigate the harsh waters of the Antarctic and defend your ship from the threats that dwell under the icy waters. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crabmeat.
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- 63%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:graphics, musicMost mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story63% User Score 83 reviews
Liminal Universe is a solo first-person adventure game that takes you deep into Liminal Space. In this experience, you focus not on the story but on understanding the world around you and the atmosphere it creates. The game starts on an entirely empty snowy map, and then continues with a pool and ocean. Although the game sometimes tells you what to do, it leaves it unclear what exactly you sh… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Liminal Universe.
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- 94%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:music, atmosphereMost mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay94% User Score 79 reviews
Heavy Metal Death Can is a Retro-Inspired Survival-Horror game set on a submarine in an alternate late-70s Swedish setting. Trapped beneath the ocean, you must fight against the terrifying Sludge which has turned your crew into Zombies. Look for survivors and uncover the truth behind the madness. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Heavy Metal Death Can.
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- 69%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics100% User Score 20 reviews
STORYAs a crew member of an oceanography team, you find yourself in the Arctic Sea, facing a startling discovery: a vast underwater cave system lying approximately 1000 feet below sea level. Two exploration teams, Alpha and Beta, were dispatched to survey the caves, but they've now been missing for four days, far beyond the expected duration of their mission. You've been tasked with piloting… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Submergent.
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- 50%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, musicMost mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story76% User Score 17 reviews
Zero Below The Sun is a survival horror game inspired by the classics, with 90's retro aesthetic in full low-res 3D. Somewhere in Antarctica, danger lurks below the ice. In the throes of the... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zero Below The Sun.
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- 85%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability85% User Score 251 reviews
A Soviet dream turned nightmare: Explore the now empty halls of a Soviet super submarine and discover what caused its supernatural downfall. Spongy psi-soldier, agile special weapon expert or hacking-savvy gunslinger? Build your own character in this first person dungeon-crawler inspired by immersive RPGs from the 90s. Immerse yourself in the dark corners of the S1-Utopia - a Soviet super wea… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sonar Shock.
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- 88%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding88% User Score 238 reviews
Stirring Abyss is an indie tactical squad-based game with strong RPG elements in which you uncover the ancient mysteries of the depths depicted in the classic vein of Lovecraftian horror. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stirring Abyss.
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- 69%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability76% User Score 654 reviewsCritic Score 52%3 reviews
A surreal adventure in the depths of the North Sea -- and the human psyche. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Under The Waves.
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- 71%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:graphics, storyMost mentioned negative aspects:replayability, stability71% User Score 2,373 reviews
FarSky is a short survival game in the depths of the Ocean. Collect all the pieces of your submarine and reach back the surface. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to FarSky.
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- 48%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability48% User Score 273 reviews
Aquanox Deep Descent is a first person underwater vehicle shooter, in which players control a variety of customizable ships to engage in fierce battles in the dystopian deep sea world of Aqua. In the near future the Earth's surface has become uninhabitable. What remains of humankind lives in former mining and research stations, deep below the surface of the sea. Born and raised in the only wo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Aquanox Deep Descent.
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You are alone on a cold, Christmas night, stuck at home, in a foreign country. You get through it by cooking a hot dish intended for six people. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hot Pot For One.
- 85%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:replayability, optimization85% User Score 1,731 reviews
Experience the wonder and majesty of the ocean through a series of habitats and come face to face with some of the most awe inspiring species on the planet. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to theBlu.
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- 85%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability87% User Score 1,625 reviewsCritic Score 81%3 reviews
Eldritch is a first-person action game inspired by roguelikes, immersive sims, and H. P. Lovecraft. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Eldritch.
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- 89%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:replayability, stability89% User Score 331 reviewsCritic Score 89%1 reviews
Far into the future, in the year 1999: David, a systems operator, runs from his troubles by taking a job on a space station. After arriving, his mundane work turns into a struggle for his very life as he makes a shocking discovery. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Titan Station.
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- 45%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music69% User Score 16 reviews
Submarine VR takes you on a adventure-filled underwater simulation experience! Dive deep and cruise through the endless uncharted nature of the ocean and you will see clownfish, dolphins, penguins and mysterious sea animals. Get close to the sea surface and sail in the open sea with your cruise ship If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Submarine VR.
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- 60%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:stability60% User Score 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.
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- 66%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:replayability, graphics66% User Score 93 reviews
Cards of the Dead is a survival card game. Play your cards right and you might escape the zombie apocalypse! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cards of the Dead.
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- 54%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere86% User Score 14 reviews
Hitting the highway immediately after finishing a crazy party was definitely not a good idea... Now you are stranded on the road, luckily, there is a cozy country house nearby, what could go wrong? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chacara.
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- 74%Game Brain Score74% User Score 100 reviews
Customer Support by ColourplayGames THANK YOU FOR ALL OF THE DONATIONS! If you enjoy the game, please consider donating by entering an amount before download! Every bit helps support development. Click to join our Discord server! Subscribe to our YouTube! THANK YOU CASEOH! Huge shoutout to CaseOh for playing my game on stream! It means the world to me — your reactions, community, an… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dressing Room.
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Explore the deepest depths of an under ground ocean as you survey the environment by recording audio and taking pictures. Collect fuel found in the caves of these depths. Be careful though, Some thing lurks in these waters. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Guilt Lurks Below.


















































