Games like The Chain to Bind You to Earth

I've experienced health-based panic disorder for most of my adult life, so I figured I'd put a psx spin on it. The game is very short, but I plan on adding additional levels in the future for more panic attack fun. CONTROLS: WASD + Mouse to move, Left-click to interact. Credits: Graphics, music, and design by VaporShark PS1 shader by marmitoTH: https://github.com/marmitoTH/godot-psx-shaders Znr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CBT Panic Emulator.

It's 1999 and you've just found Craiglist.  Explore a dying mall to find a missed connection. Estimated running time: 5 minutes CONTROLS: WASD + Mouse to move, Left-click to interact, Space to jump,  Credits: Graphics, music, and design by VaporShark PS1 shader by marmitoTH: https://github.com/marmitoTH/godot-psx-shaders Znric font used from https://www.dafont.com/zrnic.font Software used: Godo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Missed Connection.

A dream emulator about saving memories on a leviathan-inhabited coast. CONTROLS: WASD + Mouse to move, left click to attack, right click to interact. Credits: Graphics, design, programming, and Music by VaporShark PS1 shader derived from the work of MenacingMecha: https://github.com/MenacingMecha/godot-psx-style-demo Software used: Godot 4.5, Blender 2.8, Audacity, Gimp, Dialogue Manage… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Benthic Dreams.

The Fall of Zorata is a free, single-player, first-person 3D narrative puzzle game. One complete playthrough takes about 20–30 minutes. The story is linear with a single ending. There is no combat and no multiplayer. Story & Your GoalIn the 18th-century fictional desert town of Zorata, locals built an underground palace to house a golden relic called the Golden Sea Hoard. You have been thro… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Fall of Zorata.

Essentially: Groundhog Day meets a first-person shooter (FPS) game with a Lovecraftian Horror theme. Eldritch Echoes is my final year project for my degree and first major project as a solo developer! Game Controls:  ‘WASD’ to move around. ‘Mouse look’ to look around. ‘Mouse 1’ (left-click) to attack. ‘Space’ to jump and press it again while in the air to double jump. ‘Ctrl’ to crouch. Hold it whi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Eldritch Echoes.

Welcome to Gentletown. Home to concerts from the famous group "The 5 Gentlebones". But it's members are a pain in the butt for the inhabitants. Teach them manners by throwing them pumpkins in this spooky and goofy open-world first person game. Game content This is short experience where the aim is to create a specific atmosphere. In this game you have to beat 5 skeletons that are hidden in the to… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The 5 Gentlebones.

89%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization

89% User Score Based on 307 reviews

The city’s under curfew after a series of disappearances and murders. You’re a young delivery driver trying to finish your gig before 9:00 PM. Set inside a decaying apartment complex, every knock on a door brings you closer to uncovering what lurks within its halls, where every delivery could be your last. The Stalking Stairs is a PSX-style psychological horror thriller featuring tense atmosphere,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Jaden Williams' The Stalking Stairs.

98%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability

98% User Score Based on 1,740 reviews

Pilot the MOLE, a monstrous post-war drilling machine built to descend deep below the Slavic soil. Fix failing systems, follow voices of the dead, and pray you can survive whatever is sharing your coffin. Will the vessel or your mind break first? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MOLE.

91%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

91% User Score Based on 212 reviews

A short horror experience where you play as a scavenger looting an abandoned house, uncovering its dark secrets and collecting hidden treasures while facing what lurks within. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Scauage.

92%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

92% User Score Based on 800 reviews

I have placed a lot of trust in you. Wish I didn't have to, but my hand is forced. --- A scientist, seeking to return to the expedition he had to abandon, hires a sled dog musher to bring him on the last leg of his journey. That Which Gave Chase is an experimental, narrative-driven dog sledding thriller set in the vast, frozen wastes of the arctic. Playing as a sled dog musher, you must… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to That Which Gave Chase.

65%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music

65% User Score Based on 52 reviews

Curse is a contextual horror game that throws the player into the world of paranormal investigations. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Curse.

88%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:music

88% User Score Based on 198 reviews

Eschaton is a short, surreal first-person exploration game. Explore the 'aftermath' of a cult ritual in the grounds of a manor in the remote and picturesque Scottish highlands. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Eschaton.

Haunted Hole - A Graveyard Digging Horror Features: Pixelated horror graphics for a retro, spooky vibe Procedurally generated graveyard for unique playthroughs Creepy sound effects by Taira Komori Multiple endings depending on your choices Digging mechanics that unearth both clues and terrors Mobile Controller (Joystick and Buttons) Warning: To use the Mobile Controller, yo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Haunted Hole (Stop Development).

Haunted Hole - A Graveyard Digging Horror Buried alive in a creepy, pixelated graveyard, you awaken with nothing but a rusty shovel and a pounding heart. In Haunted Hole, a chilling first-person horror game developed for the Beginner's Jam Halloween 2024, you must dig your way out of your own grave and uncover the terrifying truth of how you got there. Explore a procedurally generated gr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Haunted Hole (In Development).

I really enjoyed participating in the ScreamJam, even tho my entry wasn't counted because I submitted it too late, but I think it has potential and I'm going to work on this game some here and there,  the level ups add a hundred HP to whatever you already have plus 2 times the level bonus HP. it gets harder as the more levels you go up, the more monsters that are shooting at you and running off.  … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Mists Of Andromeda.

Holi-Zone 97 has been saved from digital obscurity and its restored servers now live in the public domain. Check out the most popular holiday-themed MMO of 1997. 64kb internet connection recommended. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Holi-Zone 97.

[Media 3063911] Demo Notice : This is the build release for the A Dark Place 2 Demo. The average playtime length has been estimated from 30 to 40 minutes long. Please report any bugs you may... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Dark Place 2.

!!!IMPORTANT NOTE!!!There's a shitton of blinking lights and fast-moving bright images in this game. Now I haven't tested this, but I suspect that this might cause issues for folks who are susceptible to that sort of thing. Please be careful. Less important note While the game is serviceable when played in browser, it's kinda wonky and isn't perfect for the optimal fast-paced shooter experienc… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Possessor.

96%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

96% User Score Based on 24,134 reviews

Pony Express long-haul space freighter "Tulpar"Crew: FivePlanned Shipment Duration: 382 DaysElapsed Transit Time: 147 DaysI hope this hurts. — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — A narrative driven first-person horror game following the dying crew of a shipwrecked space freighter.Who could have known what good ol’ Captain Curly was capable of? Guess he thought his crew … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mouthwashing.

84%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, atmosphere

97% User Score Based on 37 reviews

A retro point-and-click horror adventure game that tests the boundries of the genre! In this "found-footage" horror game you have to navigate the rooms and hallways of the mysterious Narrow Woods Hotel. Collect keys and items and use them to find your way out. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Narrow Woods Hotel.

88%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability

88% User Score Based on 50 reviews

Narrative-driven first person horror adventure inspired by Lovecraft's short novel "The Nameless City" (1921). Explore the ruins of a city that some say they are older than humanity itself. While you delve deeper into the ancient buildings, reality and visions blend into an indistinct haze. “There were myriads of good reasons for shunning the nameless city, one for each strange tale passed from g… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Nameless City.

92%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding

92% User Score Based on 152 reviews

An atmospheric horror micro-game that touches on topics of anxiety, isolation, body image and obsessive habits with a surreal PSX aesthetic. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Barbotine.

91%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

91% User Score Based on 378 reviews

A walking simulator about dear memories, overcoming obstacles, and finding your path. Experience a story inspired by finno-karelian folklore. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Runo.

71%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, optimization

71% User Score Based on 2,152 reviews

Set in a creepy amusement park hiding a dark and sinister secret, The Park is a first-person psychological horror experience focused on exploration and storytelling. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Park.

82%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding

82% User Score Based on 574 reviews

Wardwell House is an innovative and realistic horror game with outstanding atmosphere. You must find hidden clues and objects of interest that slowly reveal the haunting story. Feel the build-up of fear as you traverse the forest and make your way through Wardwell House. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wardwell House.

95%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, monetization

95% User Score Based on 351 reviews

https://store.steampowered.com/widget/1657170/?t=Suspicious%20Downpour%20is%20a%20very%20short%20single-player%20comedy%20horror%20experience%20about%20getting%20stuck%20in%20a%20storm%20while%20out%20camping.Now on Steam with achievements! But you can play the original jam edition and updated version here. Welcome to hanawiti forest, a popular location for adventurous backpackers. Pitch a tent a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Suspicious Downpour.

96%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, humor

96% User Score Based on 4,925 reviews

Face unspeakable horrors. Succumb to madness. Welcome to a truly daemonic narrative experience inspired by H. P. Lovecraft. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dagon.

82%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, stability

82% User Score Based on 251 reviews

The Voidness is a SCI-FI psychological survival horror game where it takes place inside the void where it's filled with just gloom - the only way to see is by scanning the environment with your range finder device, however you are not alone. Don't breath as they are listening.. and watching. You take the role of a space specialist named Francesca Lee, sent to study the mysterious void on a newly f… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Voidness - Lidar Horror Survival Game.

86%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding

93% User Score Based on 1,785 reviews

Critic Score 76%Based on 7 reviews

Venture out into the dark woods where strange creatures roam, on a vision quest set in 19th century Sweden. Solve and decipher cryptic puzzles, listen for clues, and learn about mysterious folklore creatures in the built-in encyclopedia as you seek to foresee your future. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Year Walk.

Are you Human? The sun's temperature has drastically increased due to the massive destruction of nature. People are panicking because they feel burning all over their skin when exposed to sunlight, and some have even died from dehydration. People are choosing to stay indoors and spend more time at night, but that's not the only problem.  There's another issue: the emergence of what we call "Ski… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Are you Human?.

Kholod 141 Talk to dead people to get the full picture. Their hints might bring you back to reality.Pay attention. Where are you? Who are you? Based on real life events, but knowledge of these events is not required to finish the game. This is something I would be against including in a game's description. But since this is a jam and jammers are busy people - I've included some of the correct… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kholod 141.

57%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability

87% User Score Based on 16 reviews

A Very Merry Nightmare is a 3D First-Person game made in Unreal Engine. The story follows a young boy named Oliver on Christmas Eve who follows a mysterious doll to another world full of Christmas decorations, however, things are not as wonderful as they seem. Oliver must then figure out how to make it back home before it is too late.  Some features include an AI enemy that can both watch the pla… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Very Merry Nightmare.

You find yourself in a house to clean it, but something horrible will catch your attention... ----------------------- WALKTHROUGH ----------------------- Controls:  WASD, Left Mouse Button (interact, select inventory item), Right Mouse Button (open/close inventory), P (pause). Closing the inventory with an item selected will equip that item. By clicking on another item while one is al… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mysterious Gelatinous Substance.

Hi there dear jammers and bullet hell aficionados! For the GDTV Gamejam 2023 we had to create a game with the underlying theme "Life in 2 dimensions". For some time we dreamed of making a bullet hell shooter and wanted to combine it with a dark futuristic setting. All of the art is made by our small team of 2 people. We didn't use any free unity assets except a skybox which the player cannot see a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Recall Dimensions.

A short psychological horror walking sim with puzzle elements.  You awaken in a strange, forgotten place, with no memory of how you got there. As you explore its dark corners, you’ll uncover fragments of the past—perhaps even the truth you’ve buried deep.  But some truths are more than you bargained for… Standard WASD and FPS controls. A game by Adeel Tariq and M. Hashir Shahzad Narrative … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Buried Echoes.

Overview: Stories of Imagination is a short, narrative-driven first person exploration game about loss and the power of storytelling. It follows a young protagonist gathering stories from a series of magical animals and objects around a family home to share with their ailing grandmother.  Estimated playtime: 10-15 minutes This game was created for the InspireJam and draws on the storytelling and … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stories of Imagination.

COMBAT SYSTEM EXPLANATION BELOWBored as hell in corporate dystopia, our protagonist have invading fantasies. But are they really ? Explore the 3 levels of corporate hell and cosmic fantasy to help our hero Ienuh find his way out and defeat the Director. Cosmic Delusion is a dungeon-crawler RPG made in seven days during the Dungeon Crawler Jam 2023. The theme was duality. How to play: Escape by ex… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cosmic Delusion.

Please read before playing! The game is really dark so it is EXTREMELY RECOMMENDED to play in a dark environmentYou can left click on the main menu instead of pressing Enter (the windows doesn't have focus for some reason) SPOILERS if you are stuck: A lot of people seem to be stuck when they find the code in the library. The code needs to be used on the chest found in the courtyard. The chest can… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to School Days 2.

95%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding

95% User Score Based on 85 reviews

Your Grandpa descends into madness in a family cosmic horror. Dig cursed relics, meet eldritch beings, and awaken a forgotten God. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Old Flesh of Nuraga.

78%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability

78% User Score Based on 117 reviews

DEMO OUT NOW! Download below! Foghorns Drown is a psychological thriller where you play as a ferryman, bringing passengers across a foggy lake to a town drenched in mystery and folklore. A murder has been committed. How to tell real from dream when the dead speak again? Credits: Axel Kulomaa - Environment ArtUmut Soydan - Character ArtEelis Koivusaari - Programming and Music If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Foghorns Drown.

97%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding

97% User Score Based on 1,220 reviews

A mute little thing with borrowed magic. A house that murmurs back. Ask wrong, and you might wake something that remembers your name. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CARIMARA: Beneath the forlorn limbs.

84%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

84% User Score Based on 323 reviews

From the creators of cult sleeper hit Scratches and the haunting Serena, comes a chilling journey into the darkest depths of your mind. ASYLUM is an ambitious first-person horror adventure casting you into the hallucinatory setting of the Hanwell Mental Institute. As an ex-patient suffering bizarre visions, you must explore the intricate layout of the building, research its past history, and ma… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ASYLUM.

94%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding

94% User Score Based on 175 reviews

10 Dead Doves is a short, singleplayer, fixed-perspective horror story set in the heart of the Appalachian wilderness. It's 2004. The mountains are much older. You play as Marcus Stetson -- the Most Pathetic Man on Earth -- a seasoned backpacker on the Appalachian Trail who decides to pool his resources to team up one last time with his human firecracker of a trail buddy, Sean. Their mission is to… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 10 Dead Doves.

98%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay

98% User Score Based on 94 reviews

Invasion of The Halloween Fiends is a First-Person Retro horror game that takes place on Halloween Night. You’re left alone to enjoy Halloween festivities by yourself and respond to the knock at the door. Masked monsters keep visiting you looking for candy. Some of them, less friendly than others. Will you be able to survive Halloween Night? Key Features First Person Blend of Comedy and Horro… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Invasion of The Halloween Fiends.

82%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

86% User Score Based on 1,588 reviews

Critic Score 74%Based on 4 reviews

A retro horror game, in which you arrive at the old lighthouse on a small island near the coast of the United States. After the previous keeper has gone missing, you need to take over his duties and watch after the light. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to No one lives under the lighthouse.

73%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability

72% User Score Based on 1,090 reviews

Critic Score 74%Based on 2 reviews

Draugen is a first-person psychological horror adventure, set amongst the deep fjords and towering mountains of Norway’s awe-inspiring west coast. The game is a dark and disturbing journey into the pitch black heart of Norwegian national romanticism, as seen through the eyes of an American nature photographer, botanist and entomologist. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Draugen.

57%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay

57% User Score Based on 63 reviews

Visit the real town of Cachiche, Peru, to spend your nights looking for potential ghosts to photograph. Discover a generative narrative as you show your photos to local people who describe what they see in them. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 1000 Heads Among the Trees.

80%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

80% User Score Based on 2,906 reviews

A short psychological horror game that focuses on storytelling and mystery, where you explore a mysterious abandoned building and find notes that paint a disturbing picture. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fingerbones.

83%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay

86% User Score Based on 82 reviews

Critic Score 71%Based on 2 reviews

Somewhere deep within the woods a timeless force is stirring. Beneath the ancient burial mound, known locally as Barrow Hill, a forgotten myth awakes.Join the adventure, and uncover the secrets of the past. The legends of the Ancient world will live again; renewed, refreshed and hungry. Time has no meaning, as the sun sets low across the landscape.Come to Barrow Hill and solve the mystery of the D… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Barrow Hill: Curse of the Ancient Circle.

96%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, monetization

96% User Score Based on 583 reviews

WISHLIST THE FULL GAME!! About the Game                                                                               During the day the forest is calm and peaceful.                                                                                 It is during the night that you hear the roars...                                                                                                       … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Children of Silentown: Prologue.