Games like The Cursed Forest
Looking for games like The Cursed Forest? Here are top simulation recommendations with a horror and mystery focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Layers of Fear, Through the Woods or The Alien Cube.
1 View Game78%Game Brain Scorestory, atmosphereoptimization, grinding84% User Score 9,550 reviewsCritic Score 73%81 reviews"Layers of Fear" is a single-player horror action game with an intriguing story and good gameplay, set in a densely atmospheric Victorian-era mansion. As an insane painter, you explore the ever-changing environment, searching for your magnum opus, while experiencing hallucinations and uncovering the secrets of your madness. The game boasts amazing graphics, perfect music, and emotional depth, but can be very grinding and buggy, with some elements that may make you laugh.
View Game2 View Game70%Game Brain Scorestory, graphicsstability, optimization69% User Score 790 reviewsCritic Score 73%3 reviewsThrough the Woods is a third-person Norse horror adventure where you play as a mother searching for her missing son in a forest inspired by Norwegian folklore. The game features reactive narration, high-quality sound design, and a setting influenced by Norse mythology. Your goal is to find your son while uncovering the mysteries of the forest, using sound as a core mechanic to navigate the dark and scary environment.
View Game3 View Game78%Game Brain Scorestory, graphicsgameplay, optimization79% User Score 297 reviewsCritic Score 70%1 reviews"The Alien Cube" is a Lovecraftian first-person horror adventure, following the character Arthur who experiences disturbing visions after his uncle's disappearance. As you delve deeper into the mystery, you uncover a dark and occult reality, with the strange cube-shaped artifact at the center of it all. The game takes you on a journey through nightmarish events, testing your survival skills in a world full of terror and uncertainty.
View Game4 View Game82%Game Brain Scorestory, graphicsoptimization, stability83% User Score 510 reviewsCritic Score 77%2 reviews"Aporia: Beyond The Valley" is a first-person adventure game set in a mystical, ancient world. Players explore this beautiful but ruined land, solving puzzles to uncover the story of its lost civilization. With no combat or dialogue, the game emphasizes exploration and discovery in a serene, atmospheric setting.
View Game5 View Game79%Game Brain Scoregraphics, storyoptimization, stability79% User Score 917 reviewsAmenti is a single-player horror adventure that plunges you into the eerie, underground tomb of Rudamon to uncover the truth about ancient Egypt’s link to aliens. With a dense atmosphere, masterful visuals, and an intriguing plot, you explore dark corridors as a historian and photographer, though gameplay can be hindered by bugs.
View Game6 View Game69%Game Brain Scorestory, gameplaystability, grinding73% User Score 2,174 reviewsCritic Score 60%4 reviews"Lifeless Planet" is a single-player mystery action-adventure game with an intriguing old-school sci-fi story and stunning visuals. As an astronaut searching for life on a distant planet, you discover an abandoned Russian town and evidence of past human life, leading to questions about time travel and Cold War hoaxes. Despite its impressive atmosphere, the game is plagued by bugs, lack of optimization, and grinding gameplay, with low replayability but high emotional impact.
View Game7 View Game77%Game Brain Scorestory, gameplayoptimization, stability77% User Score 4,232 reviewsThe Beast Inside is a gripping new twist on thriller and survival horror genres, telling a multi-layered story about cryptanalyst discovering a hundred-year-old murder-mystery that not only remains unresolved, but also puts his very life at risk.
View Game8 View Game73%Game Brain Scorestory, atmospherestability, grinding73% User Score 738 reviews"Left Alone" is a story-driven first-person shooter set in a post-apocalyptic world. Players take on the role of private investigator John McLane, navigating a desolate city and unraveling a mystery surrounding a powerful corporation. The game features volumetric lighting and weather effects, creating a unique and immersive atmosphere. Combat is strategic, with limited ammo and a focus on stealth and cover. Exploration and puzzle-solving also play a significant role in the gameplay.
View Game9 View Game82%Game Brain Scorestory, graphicsreplayability, stability86% User Score 4,014 reviewsCritic Score 78%38 reviewsThe Vanishing of Ethan Carter is a first-person story-driven mystery game focused on exploration and discovery. As occult-minded private detective Paul Prospero communicate with the dead to discover the fate of a missing boy and the mystery behind a dark ancient force lurking in Red Creek Valley.
View Game10 View Game82%Game Brain Scoreatmosphere, storystability, grinding82% User Score 1,758 reviews"Reveal the Deep" is an underwater exploration and survival game. The player controls a submersible vehicle, navigating the ocean depths, discovering wrecks, and encountering marine life. Resources must be managed carefully to maintain the sub's power and life support. The game features a dynamic day-night cycle and weather system, adding another layer of challenge to the immersive underwater experience.
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