Games like THE FRIEND IN ME

Game Summary Passage of Grief is a first-person narrative-driven exploration game that immerses players in a surreal journey through the mind of Henry as he navigates a series of liminal spaces. Inspired by "PT" and "Amnesia," this game features randomized, infinite looping environments and physics-based interactions, creating an unsettling and immersive experience. Story After experiencing a p… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Passage of Grief.

Game Summary Passage of Grief is a first-person narrative-driven exploration game that immerses players in a surreal journey through the mind of Henry as he navigates a series of liminal spaces. Inspired by "PT" and "Amnesia," this game features randomized, infinite looping environments and physics-based interactions, creating an unsettling and immersive experience. Story After experiencing a p… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Passage of Grief.

⭐Enjoyed it? Drop a comment or rating. It really helps! ⭐ A place you were never meant to leave. You’re alone in the metro, but something is deeply wrong. The layout loops in impossible ways. Directions lead you nowhere. The signage speaks, but lies. And yet, there is a way out. Explore shifting corridors and liminal platforms where logic breaks down. The only constant: the metro doesn't… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Metroloop.

CONTROLS:  WASD - movement Mouse - camera Space - jump (you can bounce off walls, which reduces fall damage. you don't need to press anything for this) Left Click - place checkpoint.  Right Click (hold!) - after channeling, you heal. Believe! R - reset game  You can find additional control information below, which might be helpful if you feel lost but it … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Witchfall.

Liminal Leap: A Descent into the Unfamiliar ____________________ Liminal Leap is a heart-pounding escape room challenge set in the unsettling world of the Backrooms. Reality warps, familiar spaces twist, and you're trapped in a labyrinthine facility – a distorted reflection of the everyday. Your mission: Escape. Uncover the secrets of this insidious place and find your way back to reality. F… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Liminal Leap.

MEAT ROOM is a first-person horror survival game. You play as Dimitry, a middle-aged man who lives in an Eastern European country and works the night shift at a meat packaging factory. One night, strange and scary things start happening. Dimitry finds himself in a dangerous situation where he must try to stay alive. Walk through dark and quiet halls and discover the scary secrets hidden in t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MEAT ROOM.

In the depths of an endless forest, something ancient awakens... When Eddie's car breaks down on a desolate road, a simple journey home becomes a descent into darkness. Stranded and alone, he stumbles upon an old VHS camera lying forgotten among the pine needles. Through its cracked lens, the world transforms—hidden paths glow eerily, cryptic symbols appear on the trees, and shadows twist into mo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dead Lens.

Fortress Fury Know your battleground, build your defenses, and fight for your survival against the relentless goblin invasion. Your planning and fighting skills are the key to make your Last Stand! -------------- This game was developed for the 2024 Gamedev.tv game jam, with the topic Last Stand. -------------- NEW VERSION! What's new in v1.1? Bug-crushing! Projectiles were sometimes not… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fortress Fury.

Sinister Reflection (2024) Through the Lens of Terror, Face Your Demons...                           You play as Jake Anderson, a journalist with a reputation to rebuild and everything to prove, who has stumbled upon a lead regarding the mysterious "Eclipse Optics" factory. As he arrives, he finds the whole building closed shut but manages to find a small opening and slips inside. Howev… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sinister Reflection.

After being grounded for radicalizing the local geese, Jax escapes from his room to continue committing crime. However, the local police force intend to stop Jax in his rebellious ways.  [This game’s narrative is meant to be purely comedic. Please do not actually beat up police officers.]    Controls WASD to Move Shift to Sprint Left Click to Attack Credits Teagan Ankersen Sam Gutierrez-Olvera … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Jax Attacks.

"Breaking free from the city, I escaped into the forest. Each step through this icy wilderness is a step toward home. In this frozen landscape, I'm not just escaping; I'm rediscovering the path that leads me back to the warmth and familiarity of where my heart truly belongs." Step into the unknown in 'Emancipation,' a first-person exploration game that takes you on a journey through a forest. As y… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Emancipation.

70%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability

81% User Score Based on 37 reviews

Description You are the one Santa always passed by. Not a single gift in your entire life—just an empty space under the tree. Years of disappointment have brought you to his doorstep. You won't ask. It's time to demand what's yours. But what you find behind the door has nothing to do with children's fairy tales. The workshop is working on something completely different, and his assistants are l… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Butcher of the North.

95%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

95% User Score Based on 634 reviews

Meet colorful characters, discover mysterious secrets, and reassemble the fractured remains of an ethereal crystal as you explore a series of abstract worlds based on dreams, nightmares, and the places in between. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hypnagogia: Boundless Dreams.

The Second You are not alone in the basement. You are The Second — an imaginary friend, created to help a kidnapped boy survive the night and escape from the darkness below. The Second is a short first-person psychological horror experience, inspired by retro 3D games and classic Doom-style raycasting. A young boy has been kidnapped and trapped in a basement late at night. He is vuln… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Second.

When a blackout hits Molly and Nia's apartment building, a friendly Wisp arrives to bring light back to their homes – and their relationship.  In this cute and cozy puzzle game, explore two neighboring apartments as a little light spirit. By dragging around anything you're strong enough to carry and collecting light from conversations, find ways to bring cheer to the people living there, as well … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rekindling.

After a long day at work, your only goal was to get home. But your night turns into a nightmare when you wake up trapped inside a forgotten mansion, lost somewhere between reality and dreams. Features: Explore a vast, mysterious mansion full of hidden paths and secrets. Solve simple puzzles to unlock new areas and find your way out. Multiple endings based on your choices and actions. Min… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Unfound Footage.

The game is best played on a PC - the web version works but is fairly sluggish when sounds or lights are involved. Please, download the Windows version in case you have trouble running the web version! We apologise for the inconvenience A train crashed in the desert, out of nowhere. You were there when that happened.  And you won't leave any stone unturned to find out the truth. A truth that… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to dead END.

Pulsetergeist Congratulations! You've spent so much time in the backyard of your mansion's hedgemaze experiencing childhood and discovering the wonders of life that you completely lost track of time, and now it's the witching hour (oops).  On the plus side, you still have your flashlight! Use this to navigate the maze and avoid the poltergeists. Conserve your battery for as long as you can. Ther… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pulsetergeist.

COAGULATION STATION is a short atmospheric horror game that blends cosmic horror with dark absurdist humor. Maintain a malfunctioning blood rig located deep within the universe's only 'Living Planet' and experience the horrors that lurk within. In an attempt to pay off your debt to the Grand Galactic Bank, you stumble upon an opening for a job on Carrion Prime, a living world that is famous for i… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Coagulation Station.

COAGULATION STATION is a short atmospheric horror game that blends cosmic horror with dark absurdist humor. Maintain a malfunctioning blood rig located deep within the universe's only 'Living Planet' and experience the horrors that lurk within. In an attempt to pay off your debt to the Grand Galactic Bank, you stumble upon an opening for a job on Carrion Prime, a living world that is famous for i… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Coagulation Station.

Temple Of Darkness Can you survive the hordes of the Undead, while making sure you keep the Light alive? Collect light orbs and weapons, dodge enemies and find the broken amulets to escape the Temple Of Darkness. -------------- PLEASE NOTE! You can run the game directly in the browser, but I strongly recommend that you download the native Win/Mac version (download links towards the bottom of the p… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Temple Of Darkness.

In the year 2184, decades after environmental collapse rendered Earth uninhabitable, humanity's last hope lies among the stars. The development of quantum propulsion technology finally enabled deep space exploration beyond our solar system, leading to the formation of the Space Exploration Fleet - a desperate mission to find a new home for our species. During this search, the project discovered Th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Quantum Javelin.

84%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding

84% User Score Based on 105 reviews

You play as a clothing store worker who is just finishing up her shift and preparing to go home. However, as you make your way towards the exit, the power suddenly goes out, leaving you trapped inside the store.  Try to survive while you make your way through the store and try to find a way out. Controls: WASD to move Mouse to LookF to use flashlightE to interactShift to sprintESC to Pause/UnPause… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mannequin.

94%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

94% User Score Based on 2,674 reviews

Explore the Clownpocalypse in Clown Meat! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Perfect Vermin.

This is it... the final stand of the last Schlonk on treacherous planet Tenalp. The insects are closing in; you struggle to hear anything above the chittering and scuttling of what must be a swarm of at least twelve Bugs (perhaps thirteen). You take your last breath... ...And pop back up from the dust of your own corpse - good as new! Didn't you hear? Through the power of [REDACTED*], the Schlon… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SCHLONK.

48%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

77% User Score Based on 13 reviews

HE FOLLOWED ME"HE FOLLOWED ME" is an episodic psychological horror game BASED ON A TRUE STORY PLOTI never thought something small could turn into something like this. It started with an argument at work. Nothing serious. Just words. But after that… I kept seeing the same car. Outside the restaurant. Across the street from my house. Near the market late at night. At first, I told m… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to He Followed Me.

Uncle Chuck Incorporated is a first-person survival horror game where you investigate the abandoned Funplex of a bankrupt robotics company. What starts as a routine search for answers quickly turns into a fight for survival as the animatronics lurking within prove to be anything but lifeless. Solve puzzles, uncover hidden secrets, and evade the ever-watching Uncle Chuck as you unravel the dark tru… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Uncle Chuck Incorporated.

From the creators of VHS> VerminVHS> Freaks is a brutal, arcade-style survival horror shooter inspired by the tension, gore, and grime of classic 80s B-movies. Limited ammo survival gameplay Ammo is scarce. Easy escape is impossible. Your only option is to annihilate everything that moves. Part of the VHS Horror SeriesFight through three standalone horror “movie” segments, connec… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to VHS Freaks.

You wake up alone in a dark room with nothing but questions and the hum of cameras watching your every move. Are you sure you can escape?  Left/Over is a third-person horror game inspired by all-time classics like Resident Evil and Silent Hill, where you must find your way out of a long-abandoned laboratory.  Collect items, stay quiet, and discover what led to the creation of a place where the o… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Left/Over.

Too Many Bots is a first-person action arcade. Dive into brutal, retro-PS1 mazes, alternate between prey and hunter, face endless bot swarms, collect temporary power-ups, and adapt to ever-changing rules. Every run ramps up difficulty, testing your reflexes and strategy. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Too Many Bots.

sunset is a short walking simulator, where you take a stroll around your city for the final time. Controls WASD - Move E - Interact Mouse - Look Inspiration and Intent sunset was created for my Approaches to Play 2 module during my Masters at Goldsmiths; the brief I chose was "The World in a Game" - to create a game inspired by another piece of media, focussing on capturing and recreating it… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to sunset.

It's All Gallows' Eve, and the skeletons have come out to play their favourite game! Save them from the noose by solving their word puzzles,  racking up a huge score multiplier and using wild perks in this puzzle roguelike. About the Game Last Words is a roguelike word game based on the classic paper-and-pencil game of Hangman, but this time, you have to solve multiple puzzles at once. The mor… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Last Words.

Controls MovementW - Forward S - Backward A - Left D - Right Space - Jump Hold Shift- Run AttackLeft Click -  ShootHold Right Click - Use  Iron SightsHold Left Click - "Long" Shoot Rules Warning: Some may find the audio in this game annoying and disturbing!  Try to make it to the top of the hill whilst wielding a rifle and defending yourself from the attacks of the Axis Powers. Be care… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to *Part Two?* *Don't Try This at Home* *Scary* *3 AM* Train Runner 3D (In Normandy?) *Gone Wrong* *The Sequel*.

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).

A misterious room,A birthday cake,Someone is there, ESCAPE. Use headphones -> best experience This game was made for Low Effort Jam #14Theme: Birthday > Controls [WASD] to move[Mouse] to look around[Left mouse button] to interact with objects.[ESC] to remove mouse focus from the game. Credits Tools - Unity 3D- AUTODESK Maya 3D- Adobe Photoshop- Adobe Substance Painter Sounds - [Dark Ambience… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Escape Your Birthday.

We stumble forward in the dark, we tread where none have tread before, we are blind to the workings of the other world. One thing is certain, the town of Dartdover is linked to some other place beyond our wildest imaginations. I have made contact with a creature who dwells there, if I bring it to this world, I can take it’s place in the other. This must be done. Combine pieces in different plac… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to In the shadows.

JOIN OUR DISCORD About the Game In the game "NO REPORT", you must enter an apartment that appears to be normal at first glance, but as you progress, it's true form becomes more apparent. This horror game is a first-person walking simulator with a scary and a tense atmosphere; explore the area, solve puzzles, and find the secret. Frightening things await you along the journey; are … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to NO REPORT.

67%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story

82% User Score Based on 33 reviews

1. Wait for it to Blood. 2. Cover Yourself in Blood. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cover Yourself in Blood.

In the middle of the frigid Wisconsin wilderness, something horrid stirs. Can you repair your vehicle and escape with your life? HODAG, named after the creature from Wisconsin folklore, is a first person "horror-ish" low poly exploration game, in which you are tasked with finding 3 items to repair your broken down truck. Your revolver only has 6 rounds, so you'll have to make each shot count as y… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to HODAG.

-  Made in 2 weeks as part of my monthly challenge-  CAMP CLOVER “They took everyone...I think I'm the only one left." Camp Clover is a short, first-person horror exploration game. It’s an experience where every moment  has to be carefully considered in order to survive. Thirteen year old Cayna is about to experience the most terrifying summer camp of her life.  Collect incriminating evidence as… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Camp Clover.

"Dream Escape" is a first-person horror chamber escape type of game, there are 6 different dreams, the player can choose one of the dreams to adventure, but also can save the current record, enter the next dream, if you are very strong, soon can complete all the dream adventure. Operation instructions The game control is mainly controlled by the keyboard and mouse, W is forward, S is bac… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dream Escape.

THE OCCULTIST : OLD GROWTH Part one of The ESPER Files STORY: You are Dr. Ian James McDermott, paranormal investigator, private detective, and practitioner of the forbidden arts. As lead investigator of the E.S.P.E.R. Society, you have been summoned to find Kathleen O'Neill and her young daughter Anna, last seen in the Willamette National Forest outside Salem, Oregon. This phenomenon is not restri… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Occultist: Old Growth.

61%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor

86% User Score Based on 22 reviews

Welcome to the Demo Release of Forgotten Villa! Step into the haunting world of Forgotten Villa, a horror game that will test your bravery and immerse you in a chilling narrative. This demo version gives you a sneak peek into the eerie atmosphere, gameplay mechanics, and the mysteries waiting to be unraveled in the full release. Features in this Demo: Explore the starting levels of the vil… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Forgotten Villa.

61%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability

83% User Score Based on 24 reviews

A cryptic note draws you to an old mansion on a stormy night. Inside, the halls stretch and twist in ways they shouldn't, and the air is thick with something unseen. As you explore, you must solve cryptic puzzles, confront the residents, and unravel the past. SOMNIFUGE is a first-person psychological horror game blending exploration, puzzle-solving, and surreal horror. Inspired by the haunting at… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SOMNIFUGE.

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.

96%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

96% User Score Based on 56 reviews

>INCLUDES STEAM KEY< Bloody Hallowfest is a horror game with a retro visual style, inspired by some classic B-series horror films from the 90s. On the night before Halloween, Maya and her friends gather at the summer camp, eager to set up a special event for the youngsters. Together, they deck out the place and prepare games for Halloween night (kids love hunting for pumpkins and taking a swin… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bloody Hallowfest.

63%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, music

85% User Score Based on 26 reviews

&quot;I'm writing to myself so they won't find my words...&quot; Notes To Myself is a first-person horror game where you must navigate and escape from the embodiments of your worst fears. Pull switches, collect flashlights and run from demons in an unsettling world that exists between reality, your nightmares and your OS. So, you want to escape from the control of your keepers? Maybe the inspect… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Notes To Myself.

59%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability

76% User Score Based on 29 reviews

Behold the moon! Be my harbinger, and you shall be rewarded with miracles! Phantoms is a first-person horror game that takes place on a strange train. You're on route to see your old friend Floyd, but all of a sudden, you sense something's not quite right. What was a simple, relaxing train ride mere moments ago, transforms into a hunting ground in a blink of an eye... and you're the prey. The… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Phantoms.

94%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

94% User Score Based on 341 reviews

There's a serial killer stalking your video store, and you just got called into work on your day off! Stock shelves, deal with customers and run for your life! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rewind Or Die.

98%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music

98% User Score Based on 2,492 reviews

AROUND EVERY CORNER. Face against stealthy antagonists that will take advantage of your expectations. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to It Steals.