Games like The Door in the Basement
Looking for games like The Door in the Basement? Here are top survival survival recommendations with a horror focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Layers of Fear, From The Darkness or Welcome to Kowloon.
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 Game90%Game Brain Scoreatmosphere, storygrinding, replayability90% User Score 1,968 reviews"From the Darkness" is a frightening first-person horror game, where you must navigate your deceased grandfather's dark, abandoned apartment to find an old family album. As you explore, you'll encounter supernatural occurrences and must eventually confront the mysterious inhabitant of darkness to escape. The game is short, lasting around an hour, but makes for a tense, nerve-wracking experience. However, be warned as the game contains flashes of light that can trigger epileptic seizures.
View Game3 View Game84%Game Brain Scoreatmosphere, graphicsmusic, optimization84% User Score 593 reviews"Welcome to Kowloon" is a first-person indie horror game that takes place in the densely populated city of Kowloon, China. The game follows a young student seeking affordable housing, who finds himself drawn into a mysterious and ominous reality in his new home. With a playing time of approximately 50 minutes, players will uncover hidden stories and face the darkness that lurks in the heart of this city.
View Game4 View Game93%Game Brain Scoreatmosphere, storystability, optimization93% User Score 5,030 reviews"Lost in Vivo" is a narrative-driven psychological horror game where you play as a detective investigating a series of mysterious disappearances. The game features a unique mechanic of switching between the real world and the "Vivo," a nightmarish alternate reality, to uncover the truth. Your choices and interactions in the game affect the outcome of the story, leading to multiple endings.
View Game5 View Game66%Game Brain Scorestory, graphicsgameplay, stability71% User Score 1,798 reviewsCritic Score 53%3 reviews"The Shore" is a narrative-driven adventure game where players uncover the mysteries of a strange island. Through exploration, puzzle-solving, and interaction with non-playable characters, players delve into the memories and emotions of the inhabitants to understand the island's enigmatic past. With its beautiful art style and immersive atmosphere, "The Shore" invites players to reflect on themes of loss, love, and the passage of time.
View Game6 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 Game7 View Game82%Game Brain Scorestory, atmospherestability, grinding87% User Score 7,362 reviewsCritic Score 77%9 reviews"Visage is a nerve-wracking first-person horror simulation, centering around exploration of a vast, ever-changing house with a dark past. Its intricate story unfolds through surreal visuals and atmospheric details, coupled with exceptional graphics, soundtrack, and an ingenious sense of place. Be prepared for a challenging, highly emotional experience that may contain bugs and requires patience."
View Game8 View Game87%Game Brain Scorestory, atmospherereplayability, grinding94% User Score 3,570 reviewsCritic Score 80%14 reviewsROUTINE is a single-player first-person sci-fi horror action game set on an abandoned lunar base with an 80s retro-futuristic vibe. Featuring excellent graphics, a dense atmosphere, and a spectacular soundtrack, it combines intriguing storytelling with immersive exploration and stellar mechanics. Players must carefully observe their surroundings, solve mysteries, and survive intense encounters without waypoint markers, blending emotional depth with moments of humor.
View Game9 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 Game10 View Game77%Game Brain Scorestory, graphicsreplayability, humor91% User Score 447 reviewsCritic Score 63%11 reviews"REVEIL: Funhouse Edition is a single-player Horror Action game, renowned for its phenomenal story, compelling gameplay, ingenious visuals, and sensational soundtrack. Wake up as protagonist Walter Thompson, disoriented and with a headache, in a surreal world filled with versatile puzzles, unanswered questions, and a disturbing psyche. The edition includes an original soundtrack, digital artbook, black and white filter, audio plays, and developer commentary."
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