Skip to main content
Games like Strange Absurdity: DOG STAR

Games like Strange Absurdity: DOG STAR

Games like Strange Absurdity: DOG STAR

Looking for games like Strange Absurdity: DOG STAR? Here are top survival management recommendations with a horror and mystery focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Mindscorn, Dead Frequency or Serra de Deus.

Change display type

Skip Platform filter

Skip Play Mode filter

Skip Price filter
  1. View Game
    63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics
    94% User Score Based on 18 reviews

    A psychological survival horror where you play as a disgraced journalist investigating the Royal Veil Hotel, where multiple people have gone missing. Desperate for one last chance to reclaim your life, you must uncover its secrets and confront your past. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mindscorn.

    View Game
  2. A Radio Tower in the remote, isolated countryside is your next assignment. What appears to be a quick repair job quickly spirals into a dreadful ordeal. No one has seen the previous Technician and the Corporation has sent you alone to fix this mess. The Assignment from your Superiors Fix computer terminals, generators, ventilation systems and transformers. Use a variety of specialised tools… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dead Frequency.

    View Game
  3. Serra de Deus is a simulation and exploration game with elements of psychological horror. It features a retro aesthetic inspired by the PS1 era. The story takes place in a favela in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. After years of living in the big city, David de Lima decides to return to his hometown of Rio de Janeiro, where he takes over his family's humble hot dog stand. However, peace doesn’t la… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Serra de Deus.

    View Game
  4. Behind the warm aroma of a late-night plate of Mie Nyemek, a dark secret lurks in the shadows. Clock into your convenience store cashier shift, whip up orders at a roadside stall, and help Ogik discover where his parents suddenly vanished after a massive argument. Play for FREE now! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Midnight Noodle.

    View Game
  5. View Game
    59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, music
    100% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    For the last 3 decades, the little hamlet of VeilWood has been isolated from the rest of the world by a strange blue fog. Prolonged exposure to the haze has twisted the local wildlife into bizarre creatures. Solve the mysteries of the town and investigate the cause behind the mist distorting the region or grow complacent as the new town farmer. Grow crops: Cultivate over 45 unique crops, each … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to VeilWood.

    View Game
  6. A chilling horror game set in a typical American home at night. As nature fights back against neglect and waste, eerie noises and lurking shadows hint at something watching. With only a flickering light, uncover the terrifying consequences of humanity’s carelessness - before it’s too late. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Linger.

    View Game
  7. Foul Bliss is a story-driven psychological horror game—a surreal tale about cinema, music, and the coexistence of beauty and terror. Step into the role of an 80s movie protagonist, complete with a film grain effect, and immerse yourself in the atmosphere with an original soundtrack. Explore an old mansion hidden in a foggy forest and meet its inhabitants. Follow the instructions of a voice on the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Foul Bliss.

    View Game
  8. 52%Game Brain Score
    52% User Score Based on 5 reviews

    Paranormal detective Harry Walters investigates the mysterious case of the missing Gilman family. Following rumors of supernatural events, he visits their abandoned home for clues. He uncovers disturbing memories and a hidden hatch leading to a mysterious area beneath the house. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Evil Lurks Below.

    View Game
  9. You will play as office worker who was left to finish the job. While working on last documents you starting hearing strange sounds. How could this be? You are pretty sure that you are alone in the office. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Alone in the Office.

    View Game
  10. 54%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability
    86% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    You wake up in a strange house. Where are you? Can you solve the mystery of..... the Haunted House of Doom? This is a short retro-style adventure game with a horror theme where you have to collect items to solve problems and find out the mystery. Not for the easily scared!!! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Haunted House of Doom.

    View Game
  11. View Game
    70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, optimization
    70% User Score Based on 110 reviews

    Joyville 2 is a first-person horror puzzle-adventure game set in an abandoned children's camp. Explore two parallel worlds where the joy of the past meets present horrors. Uncover the camp's dark secrets, face magical yet dangerous creatures, and discover the truth behind events from decades ago. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Joyville 2.

    View Game
  12. View Game
    98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    98% User Score Based on 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.

    View Game
  13. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    85% User Score Based on 52 reviews

    StoryYou are a college student who has just moved to a big city in search of a new life. But instead of a fresh start, you begin to suffer from recurring nightmares. In your dreams, you see a mysterious hill. It’s calling you. Each night the visions grow more vivid: underground tunnels, abandoned structures, and a strange device that once kept something contained. Trying to understand what’s h… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to LYSA HORA: The Haunted Hill.

    View Game
  14. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    89% User Score Based on 112 reviews
    Critic Score 73%Based on 5 reviews

    Dead of Darkness is a 2D survival-horror action-adventure. Investigate a mysterious island and unravel its disturbing secret. You’ll have to face grotesque creatures, hurdle deadly traps, solve puzzles, and most importantly, survive. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dead of Darkness.

    View Game
  15. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    87% User Score Based on 89 reviews

    Set in the unforgiving lands of Alaska, Edge of Sanity is a Lovecraftian survival horror game with unique 2D art, a disturbing story, and complex base management. Gather resources, carefully plan your expeditions and explore the world of madness as you struggle to keep your humanity. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Edge of Sanity.

    View Game
  16. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    74% User Score Based on 143 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

    The Deluxe Edition of The Occultist contains: -The Occultist game -The game's complete Soundtrack -The Occultist Artbook with over 200 pages of behind-the-scenes material If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Occultist.

    View Game
  17. View Game
    81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    81% User Score Based on 146 reviews

    Go alone (or with a friend) to find the girl who destroyed the world. An ominous surreal first-person adventure full of dangerous monsters and secrets of the deceased world Let's start! Imagine… Night. You’re in a car, lost among endless forest on a highway. Perhaps you will desperately try to escape... Try not to lose hope. You were in hurry to get somewhere. But does it matter now? After all,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Noch.

    View Game
  18. 57%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    88% User Score Based on 16 reviews

    About This: Insider threat is a first-person survival horror game. The game takes place in a scientific complex located somewhere lost in the universe. The plot tells the story of one of the patients who has survived the latest events that occurred in the complex. After waking up alone and disoriented, you will soon discover the terrible experiments that were being carried out in this strange pla… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Insider Threat.

    View Game
  19. View Game
    88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, story
    88% User Score Based on 64 reviews

    Void Crawler is a first-person horror game set in a dystopian future, where you pilot a vehicle nicknamed 'The Mole' into a mysterious void deep within the Earth to collect an extremely valuable material for a company dedicated to solving the world's energy crisis. FEATURES -Utilize the Mole’s infrared camera and radar to navigate the eerie darkness of the void, uncovering its secrets along the … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to VOID CRAWLER.

    View Game
  20. View Game
    75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    75% User Score Based on 80 reviews

    The year is 1959, you just got a job as a postman in a brand new town called Little Vale. Although the sun is shining and the birds are chirping, this town is shrouded in mystery. Something… unnatural is afoot here. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Helltown.

    View Game
  21. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    93% User Score Based on 367 reviews

    Experience 12 all-new spoopy games made in 10 days exclusively for this unique horror anthology. Explore a mysterious castle that changes as you play. Keep your wits about you as the line between cute and creepy begins to blur. Uncover the next chapter in the ongoing Dread X Collection storyline. Includes:Bete Grise (Amon26)Bubbo: Adventure on Geralds Island (Breogan Hackett)Chip’s Tips (Torple Do… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dread X Collection 3.

    View Game
  22. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization
    79% User Score Based on 297 reviews

    A disturbing reality is about to be unveiled, something that mankind should never know. After a mysterious finding, unexplainable facts occur and strange happenings will lead you to doubt the world around you. Uncover an otherworldly secret and explore forbidden places to find out the truth. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Alien Cube.

    View Game
  23. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    97% User Score Based on 378 reviews

    Play as Sam and fish to your hearts content, sell fish you've caught, collect better gear, and use it to explore the depths of the mysterious lake, but be warned as no one knows what lies at the bottom. Wretched Depths is a PSX-style horror fishing game created by students at the University of Utah. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wretched Depths.

    View Game
  24. Your shift at Viralith Corporation has come to an end. As you enter your apartment building, you encounter anxious neighbors. You wake up in the middle of the night to the sound of someone breaking down your door, and soon you realize that you are now on an isolated island swarming with monsters. Now you must find a way to escape this island alive. Fight monsters and survive You have a wide variet… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Endless Isolation.

    View Game
  25. I just need one more payout, and then I'm gone. TRAUMAHACK is an atmospheric PSX-inspired survival horror game where you remotely hijack the abandoned bodies of Robot Puppets buried beneath the city. From a cramped apartment that barely keeps the rain out, you descend through forgotten maintenance tunnels, derelict facilities, and places better left sealed. What begins as another job quickly u… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to TRAUMAHACK.

    View Game
  26. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics
    100% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    Vicious Cycle is a first person Horror game where you venture into a dark forest by bike and on foot. The demo has two parts: Brave a ride on the bike trail and the traps the forest has laid for you. Next, Escape Ashford Stables by solving puzzles and hiding from the creatures that lurk within. Can you survive the bike trail? With only your Bicycle light as a guide, ride through the first… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vicious Cycle.

    View Game
  27. Explore an abandoned hospital in this first-person psychological horror game. Find keys, solve puzzles, uncover hidden letters, manage your flashlight, and survive terrifying encounters as you search for the truth behind Maria’s nightmare. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Project 17.

    View Game
  28. You are the lighthouse keeper on an isolated island surrounded by dangerous waters. Through fog, darkness, and violent weather, ships depend on your light to reach safety. Listen for distant horns and radio calls. Search the horizon. Identify what is approaching. And remember: Not everything out there is a ship. FIND THEM IN THE DARKUse your optics to search the surrounding waters and locat… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Last Light Maintenance.

    View Game
  29. When a survey team on a remote colony-planet discovers a mysterious crashed vessel, one member makes it her priority to investigate. No one is prepared for the horror unwittingly unleashed on the settlement. Nowhere is safe. So begins a desperate journey to survive and escape, as she is relentlessly hunted by the deadly creature. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Alien: Isolation 2.

    View Game
  30. Just after the start of the new year in 2005, Lucas receives a call from his boss asking him to make a few deliveries in Fatimopolis, a mysterious small town that, overnight, lost all of its inhabitants. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fatimopolis.

    View Game
  31. It is 1958. The Outer Islands have been closed to the world for twenty years. Their residents are gone. Some left. Some disappeared. Some were never properly accounted for. You are Detective Anne Shepherd, sent to investigate why the signal tower on Pandora’s Rock has suddenly begun transmitting again after two decades of silence. The islands were sealed by the Ministry of Defence. The Malin f… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Outer Islands.

    View Game
  32. View Game

    A first-person survival horror game where you explore a mutating house, evade a delusional family, and live through the nightmare. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pale Cure.

    View Game
  33. View Game

    Vermin is a first-person survival horror game about hunting, feeding the heart, and dreaming of death. Trap and hunt mutated creatures, explore a forest in the 1980s soviet union, gather items, craft traps, mutate yourself and maybe... the heart will finally let you die. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vermin.

    View Game
  34. An immersive horror-adventure game. Betrayed by a trusted friend, Baxter finds himself trapped in an abandoned gold mine. Set traps, gather creature samples, and make life-or-death decisions to survive. Can you face the horrors lurking in the darkness of the night? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mysteries Of FangClaw.

    View Game
  35. Nourish is a retro-styled 3D horror game about survival, responsibility, and the terrifying cost of failure. In this 15 minute challenging experience, you play as a junior employee of Echium Enterprises, you're tasked with transporting Project Váyu, a mysterious plant discovered on a distant alien world. Early research suggests it could solve Echium’s oxygen shortage aboard deep-space vessels. Bu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nourish.

    View Game
  36. NEW FEATURE: PEACEFUL MODE! ️ Peaceful mode with no monsters. Just stock shelves, watch out for thieves, and grow your store! Weird Store Simulator is a fun FPV (First Person) store management shooter. Organize your shelves, restock products, and keep your customers happy. But stay alert — zombies, thieves, and aliens can attack your store anytime. Survive and grow your business! What if zombi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Weird Store.

    View Game
  37. Joymaker is an indie horror game set in a toy factory. Play as a mysterious figure, by the name of John, with strange tasks scrawled in his journal, and unravel the secrets of this terrible place and the mind of a man who has lost everything.Follow John through 5 days of "work" in a factory that's been abandoned for a year. Craft the toys on the to-do list in your journal at workbenches … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Joymaker.

    View Game
  38. View Game

    WELCOME TO THE SHIFT FROM HELLIn 3Tower, you are the new night watchman at a graveyard like no other. Your job? Survive the night. But not just any night—and not just any graveyard. You're stationed at the Three Tower Cemetery, home to the so-called "problematic dead." Three tower with ancient technology are the only thing keeping them contained. When the towers work, all is calm. Whe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 3Tower.

    View Game
  39. Another Horror Tale Games About the GameLevana is a psychological horror game where you experience the perspective of an astronaut on the moon Levana In Levana, you are in your ship and must go out to perform various tasks as commanded over the radio. You can use different objects to complete these tasks, and you must be careful as there are things you haven't been informed about. Gamep… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Levana Horror Tale.

    View Game
  40. Survive a twisted bureaucratic nightmare where every resource counts. Battle corrupted officials and solve psychological puzzles. Your choices shape multiple endings as you fight to prove your innocence. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kafkaesque: The Nightmare Trial.

    View Game
  41. 51%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    83% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    Are you ready to embark on an adrenaline-fueled adventure with "Satan Moans"? In this horror-packed and thrilling game, you'll explore the supernatural events that befall a teenager returning home in the dead of night. The focal point of the game will be to immerse players in disturbing and suspenseful details, creating a dark and eerie atmosphere.Players will face unsettling visuals and creatures… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Satan Moans.

    View Game
  42. 0%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere
    0% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    A rogue detective infiltrates a cult compound to save a kidnapped woman and discovers a dark labyrinth of inhumane experiments and manmade flesh monsters. A tense and unnerving first-person survival horror game, with limited resources, exploration, and puzzle-solving. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Matadouro: Grindhouse.

    View Game
  43. Disclaimer: This game contains prolonged sequences featuring strobe lighting and / or flashing effects. NOW INCLUDES DIRECTOR'S CUT! Play the game with fixed cameras and tank controls for the classic survival horror experience. After a research centre on a recently discovered planet goes dark, an investigation is launched - which uncovers tragedy and leads to the mysterious destruction of… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Prospector Odyssey.

    View Game
  44. View Game
    31%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    50% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    Based on True CrimeThe Hinterkaifeck farm Murders persisted of 6 members of the Gruber family being killed in a disturbing way with unexplainable events that follow it all throughoutBuilt with terrifying detail for horror lovers Play as the Head of the family (Andreas Gruber) and experience the events unfold (with enhanced elements to the story) Your decisions impact the flow of the game and yo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hinter.

    View Game
  45. Explore a vast wilderness, track massive footprints, and collect cryptid evidence. Solve environmental puzzles, uncover clues left by a missing ranger, and survive encounters with an intelligent creature. The deeper you go, the more it feels like something is watching you. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Among The Sierra Nevada.

    View Game
  46. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding
    74% User Score Based on 57 reviews

    2006. You become the new reserve caretaker. Patrol the territory in your rugged 4x4, check the phototraps, and monitor the area using surveillance cameras. But remember: you are not the only one watching. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Uncanny Tales: The Watcher.

    View Game
  47. View Game
    80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization
    80% User Score Based on 66 reviews

    About Game You are Stefan, an engineer at the local parts manufacturing plant. It’s the mid-2000s, and after another exhausting shift, all you want is to unwind on the couch with your loyal companion, Mustard, an orange cat that’s been with you for years. The neighborhood outside is quiet, just as it always is. But tonight is different... As you drift off to sleep in front of the TV, strange … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cartier 06.

    View Game
  48. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development
    81% User Score Based on 982 reviews

    The Sinking City 2 is a terrifying Lovecraftian journey, powered by Unreal Engine 5. Experience a heart-pounding survival horror as you explore the flooded city of Arkham and fight eldritch monsters beyond human comprehension. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Sinking City 2.

    View Game
  49. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    93% User Score Based on 5,279 reviews
    Critic Score 85%Based on 5 reviews

    ROUTINE is a First Person Sci-Fi Horror set on an abandoned lunar base designed around an 80s vision of the future. Explore and investigate your surroundings as you survive against unknown threats. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ROUTINE.

    View Game
  50. View Game