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.

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 272 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, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics

98% User Score Based on 53 reviews

Tales of the Forgotten features 3 short ghost stories that haunt everyday locations. Explore PSX-style environments in first person, endure jump scares, and experience surreal moments. Unlock multiple endings to uncover the secrets of the forgotten ghosts. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mirror, Mirror.

6%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

10% User Score Based on 10 reviews

A young boy has come to a distant village to visit his grandmother. Arriving at the final station, in some wilderness, we find newspaper clippings on the platform. This is where our tangled story begins. The mysterious disappearance of residents in a remote Russian village is investigated by the grandson of one of the residents. The atmosphere of the Russian countryside, the supernatural and detec… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Village.

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.

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.

71%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics

71% User Score Based on 109 reviews

Terrors to Unveil Is a series-based psychological horror game that immerses players in disturbing stories, each one unraveling the terrifying stories of those who lived to tell their experiences. The first episode of Terrors to Unveil is free to play, more episodes are coming soon. Terrors to Unveil - Intrusion David Hopster, a 15-year-old high school student, has just been left home alone for… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Terrors to Unveil - Intrusion.

82%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability

89% User Score Based on 44 reviews

After months of not talking to anyone and living a secluded life, something seems to appear in your fridge. TRIGGER WARNING: GORE. HOVER BELOW FOR DETAILS. SPOILERS: MURDER. BODILY-DISMEMBERMENT. SELF-HARM. There is a Censor Mode to make it more suitable for audiences. Features: Five different endings depending on your choices throughout the gameDungeon Crawler RPG movement. Multiple env… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mr. Meat.

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.

87%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, grinding

87% User Score Based on 168 reviews

The glass sphere burst in the night of 1996. The world of distortion opened its gates and took away from you someone very important. However, in 2005, the past emerges again to hunt you once more. An atmospheric horror about love and time. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Umfend.

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.

68%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, optimization

71% User Score Based on 2,152 reviews

Critic Score 50%Based on 1 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.

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

Scan the environment to see. Try and escape The Voidness, but you are not alone... The Voidness is a SCI-FI psychological horror game where it takes place in the void filled with just gloom and darkness, with your only ability to see is by scanning the map with your range finder device. Roam freely, scan, mark, explore and try unravel the story - however you are not alone. Something is also lur… 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 74%Based on 7 reviews

In the old days man tried to catch a glimpse of the future in the strangest of ways. Experience the ancient Swedish phenomena of year walking through a different kind of first person adventure that blurs the line between two and three dimensions, as well as reality and the supernatural. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Year Walk.

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.

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.

84%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

84% User Score Based on 237 reviews

You are a monster under someone's house. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to I live under your house..

81%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability

83% User Score Based on 48 reviews

A broken man is escaping from problems to his garage.His usual safe space becomes a prison conceived of his personal nightmares.Will he be able to get out? Features: 10 - 15 min game timemind boggling retro low poly art styleSurreal urban environments to exploreGripping story to uncover Also available on Steam for free with bunch of other games! https://store.steampowered.com/widget/3138170/ If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Garage.

67%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay

78% User Score Based on 37 reviews

"Tavern in the Woods" is a single-player, first-person, story-driven mystery. You take on the role of a weary traveler, and your journey has led you down an unfamiliar path through sparse and lonely countryside—a forgotten wilderness. At last, you arrive at an ancient tavern, nestled deep within the encroaching woods. Your heart weighs heavy with doubt—will there be room for you to rest… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Tavern In the Woods.

74%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability

96% User Score Based on 28 reviews

A story-driven interactive game about a sweet old lady and a mysterious figure. Follow her daily routine by completing a simple task list, until it's time to make an unusual deal with the One Who's Waiting. And please, do not say “goodbye.” If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Goodbye.

97%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music

97% User Score Based on 155 reviews

Condo is a short, moody experience about wandering, distracting yourself, and getting lost. Unable to sleep, you navigate a quiet condo complex. There's no rush - just you, the building, its inhabitants, and the stories they hold. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Condo.

85%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

85% User Score Based on 282 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

Demo 10 Dead Doves is a short, singleplayer, fixed-perspective horror story set in the heart of the Appalachian wilderness.  Avoid strange noises, collect lifelines, and creep through a forest that seems to hate you. Will you discover why the birds drop dead -- or leave behind nothing but footprints? (Approx. 30+ minute playtime. Contains parts of Act I. Demo may not represent the final produ… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 10 Dead Doves.

93%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

93% User Score Based on 180 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.

72%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, gameplay

96% User Score Based on 26 reviews

Kizuyami | 刻闇  does not have a DRM-free Itch.io release. Your purchase will include a Steam key that you can immediately activate.  Kizuyami | 刻闇 is a first-person atmospheric psychological horror game that is set in Japan in the 1990s. Will you be able to uncover the mysteries and find your way out? Controls WASD - Movement/Swap Item (While Inventory is active)Left Shift (Hold) - InventoryLeft-… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kizuyami | 刻闇.

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.

86%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability

86% User Score Based on 157 reviews

Pieces of me is a psychological thriller drama in the genre of "walking simulator", which is a spin-off to the game "September 7th" If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pieces of me.

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 about anxiety, isolation, body image and obsessive habits with a surreal PSX aesthetic. Explore your progressively distorting apartment across 7 levels and indulge in the increasingly uncanny atmosphere.Engage in a tense melee combat system against a peculiar enemy (Easy mode now available in the pause menu!).Dig a big hole.Also available on Steam, with achievemen… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Barbotine.

97%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere

97% User Score Based on 210 reviews

A starving castaway on a deserted island discovers that a fast food restaurant appears once the sun goes down. As if beckoning him inside in his most desperate hour of need, this stranded soul will have to work for his meal...and for his life! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Manny's.