Games like The Empress

29%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, replayability

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics

38% User Score Based on 26 reviews

When a young woman goes missing, a private investigator must trace the clues to find her...but is he ready for what follows him ? Evil eyes are waiting. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Midnight at the Red Light.

91%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability

91% User Score Based on 167 reviews

More games by Darkania Works If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Unluckiest Man.

53%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics

90% User Score Based on 10 reviews

Fear the unknown ,In the game, you will play as one of the lucky ones who met them and survived. This is a very rare case stories like this almost never reach us. Only a few people were lucky enough to survive an encounter with Them and tell what happened. Powerful forces try to hide these stories and make sure they are forgotten in the vast space around us. We’re doing our best to collect the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fear The Unknown Jamie Story.

82%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:music

100% User Score Based on 33 reviews

Story: Mary Thorne books a week-long getaway at Valley View Escape with her friend, Carly, to escape family chaos and focus on her project. When Carly is delayed, Mary spends the first few days alone and soon senses an unnerving presence around her. Can she uncover the source of that strange feeling and survive the week, or will she succumb to the Gaze of Dread? Gameplay: Gaze of Dread is a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gaze of Dread.

86%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization

86% User Score Based on 459 reviews

Two city detectives are sent to a small idyllic town in North Carolina called ‘Silver Creek Falls” to investigate a strange series of events that the local sheriff can’t seem to get his mind around. What initially seems like an open-and-shut case unfolds into a truly terrifying mystery that will leave the detectives wondering what is real and what isn’t. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Silver Creek Falls: Chapter 1.

89%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music

92% User Score Based on 118 reviews

Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

Bright Lights of Svetlov is a short, story-focused first person quest about a Soviet family facing harsh trials. Set in a fictional provincial town, it carefuly recreates the atmosphere and vibe of mid 1980s. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bright Lights of Svetlov.

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.

46%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics

63% User Score Based on 24 reviews

Hinata Yuzuzaka is highly respected and admired among her peers. When strange things start to occur at her school and the surrounding town, it will be up to her to get to the bottom of it all. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hypnosis of Corruption.

95%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, graphics

95% User Score Based on 64 reviews

Bite Night: Dine or Die is a First-Person horror thriller where you play as a diner worker trying to solve the murders of your customers along side your best friend Vamp. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bite Night: Dine or Die.

Test your detective instincts across three challenging cases. No hints, no help—just you, your intuition, and your ability to piece together the truth. Can you solve the mystery? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Detective: The Test.

WARNINGPLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USING Epileptic seizures associated with increased sensitivity to light are possible. Some people may experience seizures when exposed to flashes of light and flashing images that appear in video games. People who have not previously experienced such attacks may not be aware of their illness. If you have ever had epileptic seizures, consult your doctor before pl… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Biological Incident.

64%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

78% User Score Based on 1,962 reviews

Critic Score 49%Based on 24 reviews

Submerged is a third-person combat-free game in which you explore a mysterious flooded city and discover the beauty of desolation in vast outdoor environments. You take on the role of Miku, a young girl who has brought her wounded brother to the city in their small fishing boat. Navigate the flooded city streets by boat, scale the drowned buildings, and use your telescope to scour the city for the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Submerged.

65%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story

100% User Score Based on 16 reviews

About the game. Karen is a girl who works as a waitress in a bar, when her boss Joss returns from a trip to South America, strange things start to happen in the bar. Karen will have to start investigating what is going on, but she can't neglect her job either.Caracteristicas. Immersive experience: Atmospheric and photorealistic graphics intensify the horror experience. Gameplay : The game mixes t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Six nights to die.

72%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability

76% User Score Based on 100 reviews

Critic Score 62%Based on 3 reviews

Explore the deserted city of Edengate and follow a young scientist’s emotional journey as she searches for hope and solves the mystery of what happened to her... and the world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to EDENGATE: The Edge of Life.

65%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, grinding

72% User Score Based on 92 reviews

Critic Score 30%Based on 1 reviews

This game lets you try on the role of a Supernatural Newspaper Agency boss and editor. The world it takes place in is a dark and haunted one, with ghosts, zombies, monsters and even shapeshifting murderers, pretending to be human after they have stolen their victims' bodies or infiltrated the humanity. It was inspired heavily by the works of H.P.Lovecraft and it builds on the atmosphere of uncerta… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Daily Chthonicle.

38%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics

33% User Score Based on 6 reviews

Critic Score 61%Based on 4 reviews

A teenage heiress has gone missing. Foul play is suspected. Uncover a cast of characters, collect evidence, and find the truth in this futuristic detective game! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Forest Grove.

53%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, replayability

55% User Score Based on 111 reviews

Critic Score 47%Based on 3 reviews

Hazel Sky is a heartfelt adventure about a young engineer facing his destiny and his desires. Fix ramshackle flying machines and jump, climb, swing, and slide through a beautiful, mysterious world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hazel Sky.

58%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

64% User Score Based on 110 reviews

Critic Score 53%Based on 10 reviews

You wake to find yourself trapped inside an experimental machine. A machine built to simulate memories. You have no idea how you got here ... But to break the cycle, you must look into a past that you may not want to remember. ​ Asemblance is a single-player, first-person psychological thriller. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Asemblance.

24%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay

24% User Score Based on 5 reviews

New Mexico, 1986 A bizarre incident occurred inside this seemingly innocuous building, in the middle of a small city. You're a private detective armed with a flashlight and your wits and you need to investigate the confusing aftermath of what happened inside Building 847 before it's too late. As you delve deeper into your investigations, the truth begins to unfold.A first-person narrative game wit… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Building 847.

77%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, replayability

77% User Score Based on 600 reviews

A dark, surreal psychological horror game, in which a young girl finds herself locked in a shed, in the middle of an idyllic autumn forest. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Wolf in Autumn.

12%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics

17% User Score Based on 24 reviews

WARNING: This game may trigger seizures from people with photosensitive epilepsy. It is left to the discretion of the player. IMPORTANT NOTE: The game is exploration-oriented and you need to research your surroundings thoroughly to progress in the game. The Exorcist is a first-person psychological horror game. Environment The game story takes place in a house in the forest, far from the city. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Exorcist.

68%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, replayability

68% User Score Based on 176 reviews

Critic Score 69%Based on 7 reviews

From the creators of Conarium and the Darkness Within series, comes Transient, a Lovecraftian Cyberpunk thriller. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Transient.

Treasure Hunter is a VR first-person adventure thriller game. Explore mysterious locations, investigate fantastic devices, and discover treasures. Designed with the unique capabilities of virtual reality in mind, the game allows players to inhabit the spine-chilling world of Tresure Hunter and interact with terrifying devices. Become the protagonist of this fascinating world and escape from … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Treasure Hunter.

33%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay

48% User Score Based on 21 reviews

The player finds himself in an abandoned Soviet bunker, built at the height of the Cold War. The protagonist is a stalker, a hunter for artifacts and secrets of the past. He entered the bunker, attracted by legends of secret experiments and the mysterious disappearance of all personnel. Moving through the bunker, the player is immersed in an atmosphere of tense anticipation and fear. He finds… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Project Phoenix.

12%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization

20% User Score Based on 10 reviews

You are introduced to R.E.G.O, a first-person psychological horror and narrative investigation game set on an isolated farm in the countryside of São Paulo. Nothing in this place is what it seems, and each night reveals something that should have remained hidden. Facing financial hardship and a lack of opportunities, you accept a trial period, taking on the role of a night watchman and working s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to R.E.G.O.

In the game “Psalm VR” you are waiting for a journey through an ominous place, which at first glance seems ordinary. However, as you progress, you will start to notice that it hides many secrets. This first-person walking simulator horror game with VHS effect and tense atmosphere will allow you to explore locations, find anomalies and move forward.With VR-glasses you will be fully immersed in the … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Psalm VR.

47%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story

80% User Score Based on 10 reviews

Separated by Nightmares: Where Duty Dies offers a horror experience that blends first-person puzzle-solving with a deeply woven narrative. Written by the fantasy author behind The Swords of Unforgotten Memories and Worlds Beneath the Shadows, this first chapter introduces you to a workaholic lieutenant who is obsessed with closing every case, driven by a relentless need for answers. His single-min… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Separated by Nightmares: Where Duty Dies.

71%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay

100% User Score Based on 22 reviews

This is the first entry of a three-part horror series that blends exploration, escape-room challenges, and stealth-based survival elements. This part includes three chapters. You are John Rand, a search-and-rescue officer stationed in Richburg National Park. When young Elena Peterson disappears during a family hike, John and his team are dispatched to find her. During the search, John becom… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Caution Ahead: Part 1.

97%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay

100% User Score Based on 48 reviews

The Third Shift is a Game Boy Styled horror game inspired by classic horror titles like Resident Evil and Clock Tower.  As the newly hired security guard at the Roanoke Museum of History and Wonder, you’ll be working under the watchful eye of your boss, Daniel.  An Adventure in Multiple Perspectives Blend 3rd and 2nd person perspectives as you see yourself through video surveillance. 1st p… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Third Shift.

89%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, music

89% User Score Based on 245 reviews

KEY FEATURES:  Daily Routine Disrupted: Relaxing with a beer, watching TV, and trying to unwind — until the noise from next door and mysterious holes in your walls make rest impossible. ⏳ Short but Unsettling: Experience a thought-provoking and intense narrative in a 40-minute playthrough, ideal for players seeking a deep yet concise psychological horror experience. Retro PS2-Inspired Gr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to [Bober Bros] The Hole.

93%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, music

93% User Score Based on 98 reviews

Every day’s the same. Making beds, taking out trash, vacuuming, and surprises no one asked for. People leave all kinds of things behind here... some of them say something about who they are, leave a clue  and imagination does the rest. But… there are people you really don’t want to get to know. Unfortunately, life rarely listens to what you want. It hands you a script you can’t prepare for. T… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Creepy Shift: Uncle Joe’s Motel.

89%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay

89% User Score Based on 115 reviews

In the first episode of Fear the unknown ,In the game, you will play as one of the lucky ones who met them and survived. This game offers a first-person narrative experience, blending walking simulation with elements of exploration, driving, drinking, and interactive conversations. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fear The Unknown Dave Story.

73%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, replayability

82% User Score Based on 118 reviews

Critic Score 56%Based on 5 reviews

Step into the mind of John Morley, a 1940s detective on his final case. Explore shadowed places long forgotten by time, and piece together crime scenes in a narrative adventure steeped in mystery, unexpected twists, and a truth buried for decades. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Last Case of John Morley.

A major update arrives MAY 16th 2025.  The Wickie 2.0 rebuilds and expands the original game with new puzzles, enemies, and story elements.  You’ll encounter strange machines, haunted corridors, and rewritten sequences—especially in the reimagined opening aboard the ship. This is the definitive version. Built for exploration. Built for mystery. Built for you. Go where you want. Figure it out y… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Wickie : Journey of a Lighthouse Keeper.

64%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability

64% User Score Based on 166 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.

47%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

61% User Score Based on 28 reviews

Absolution is a first-person visual novel. In the eerie depths of this psychological thriller, face THE JUDGE and a twisted tale of grief, guilt and murder.  Confront your sins. Reflect on your morals. Liars will be punished. Immersive Horror Experience: Come immerse yourself in an experience that blends eerie visuals with haunting soundscapes as an unnerving story unveils before you. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Absolution.

81%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, optimization

81% User Score Based on 101 reviews

"Stories to Tell" is a series of psychological horror games developed by a 15-year-old boy in which each installment is based on a dream or nightmare that I, the developer, have had. This is a game you won't want to miss... Hello, my name is zebaxx, I am a 15-year-old Spanish game developer. I had this nightmare in the summer of 2023. I remember it clearly because I always write down my nightma… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to [Stories to Tell] Greyville Stay.

54%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability

79% User Score Based on 19 reviews

In Beanrise, Nina is a young girl living in the quiet, isolated town of Byllis. Bored and restless, she stumbles upon a collection of VHS tapes left behind by her late father, Justin. As she begins watching the tapes, the player is transported back in time to play as Justin, living through his experiences just before the current lockdown. Through Justin’s eyes, players uncover a series of mysteri… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Beanrise.

99%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, grinding

99% User Score Based on 551 reviews

The complete horror-comedy series! Join protagonist BB as she collects material for her zines in a mysterious world of drinky birds, secret rooms, dream resorts, waterparks, bort dolls, immersive theater, beachfront novelty shirts, police men, serial killers, art freeports and unorthodox medical treatment. Nobody's getting out of here alive! Voice Of The Killer BB joins a call center on the edge… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Anthology Of The Killer.

53%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

81% User Score Based on 16 reviews

Overview: In Hlína, a game set in a unique town entirely made of clay, you play as Ollie, who is trying to take care of his mum after she lost her job. The town's factory is demanding more work from its people, making life harder for Ollie and his mum. The game blends everyday life problems with spooky mysteries. As you explore, you uncover secrets and face challenges. The town, crafted from cl… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hlína.

84%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay

84% User Score Based on 50 reviews

In this first ever release from RETCON Games comes a haunting point-and-click mystery, where your choices matter and it's always possible to dig a little deeper for the truth. After the death of your spouse, you pack up your daughter and run from your grief—straight into a dilapidated old house filled with terrible memories. When you encounter the ghost of a young woman who doesn't remember … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Good Bones.

90%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics

90% User Score Based on 100 reviews

A short experience about ghosts and places and people, set in the first days/weeks after the lockdown ended in Melbourne. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to i am still here.

30%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, atmosphere

38% User Score Based on 32 reviews

Nightwatch is a short mystery game where you play as Daniel, a security guard. This night shift, you're hired by a new company to surveil its facility, but you're not on your own; you have Jenny, your best friend, and colleague, to guide you through the night with the walkie-talkie. Why does this security company, out in the middle of nowhere, need you? The mystery of the night holds many secrets.… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nightwatch.

22%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, gameplay

33% User Score Based on 18 reviews

You come to your senses in a cell that looks like you are in some kind of prison. It's almost silent, but sometimes there are some sounds. There is water dripping somewhere, small rustling noises, metal scraping. You need to examine your place of awakening and find a way out of it. As you go through, you will need to find keys and open locked rooms. You will have a timer going, when it runs out, y… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Night in Prison.

86%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music

86% User Score Based on 58 reviews

A short story with a playtime of about 10 minutes. ◆Story You wake up in a mysterious room. Without hesitation, you blow away the items placed on the desk. On the monitor in front of you... the person who set this up is surprised and flustered. "Hey! What are you doing? Let me play my game!" ｰｰｰｰｰｰｰｰｰｰｰｰｰｰｰｰｰｰ "Escape Escape" is an ADV (Adventure) game where you explore maps, interact wi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Escape Escape.

52%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, gameplay

73% User Score Based on 22 reviews

WARNING: This video game may potentially trigger seizures for people with photosensitive epilepsy. It also depicts unholy entities tied to some religions and the abduction of a young woman. Player discretion is advised. IMPORTANT NOTE: The game focuses on exploration and builds tension by keeping you on your feet, creating a deeper and stressful experience. Its story is unveiled upon investigatin… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gnarly Hike.

89%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, replayability

94% User Score Based on 2,338 reviews

Critic Score 84%Based on 10 reviews

Escape from a televised utopia in Out of the Blue’s brand new puzzle-platformer game.Welcome to Arcadia! A 70's retro-futuristic metropolis where all its citizens enjoy a life of luxury and comfort… unaware that they’re being broadcast live 24/7! Arcadia is not an ordinary city, but the most watched reality show on the planet - where a drop in popularity ratings comes at the highest cost: deat… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to American Arcadia.

78%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics

78% User Score Based on 58 reviews

Matthew Nate, a middle-aged man plagued with mental health problems whose home has become a site of unexplainable paranormal activity and a malevolent female entity is pursuing him to his death. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Honey Are You There?.

66%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization

72% User Score Based on 1,546 reviews

Critic Score 60%Based on 23 reviews

The Town of Light is a psychological adventure told in the first person. The story is set in Italy in the first half of the 20th Century in a place which really existed and has been meticulously reconstructed. Exploring and interacting with the environment you will relive the history of the main character through her confused viewpoint and on the basis of your choices, the story will develop in di… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Town of Light.

88%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization

90% User Score Based on 3,634 reviews

Critic Score 85%Based on 7 reviews

You are a traveling painter, exploring the island of Eastshade. Capture the world on canvas using your artist’s easel. Talk to the inhabitants to learn about their lives. Make friends and help those in need. Discover mysteries and uncover secrets about the land. Surmount natural impasses to reach forgotten places. Experience how your actions impact the world around you If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Eastshade.