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A Top-down Horror game, where light is your only weapon against the monsters lurking in the shadows. Keep your torch alive as you attempt to uncover the secrets hidden within the forest. RUNTIME: 60-90 mins A night staying in a cottage, in the middle of the woods gets scary, as ominous sounds and shadowy figures appear to be coming from the woods. Face your fears, and find the truth to discov… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Whispers in the Shadows.

[h1]Dungeons of Uhr – A First-Person Survival RPG[/h1]Descend into the Depths… If You DareIn Dungeons of Uhr, you awaken in a vast, uncharted cave system with nothing but your wits and a strange letter. The air is thick with the scent of damp stone and something far older—something watching from the shadows. To survive, you must explore, scavenge, and fight your way through twisting tunnels, forgo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dungeons of Uhr.

Thomas takes a job as a night guard, and his job seems simple: check that everything is in order. But his shift turns into an ordeal when he has to spend the night in an eerie, cold and narrow cave. The oppressive atmosphere, strange sounds and the feeling that someone is watching you. Each step in the darkness brings him closer to unraveling the mysteries that the cave hides. Gameplay In the ro… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to somnus.

Dive into the oppressive atmosphere of Lost in Nowhere, an intense blend of Action, Adventure, and Horror. Your mission: Solve three puzzles to escape a complex labyrinth. But beware, dangers lurk in the darkness... Creatures prowl in the shadows and will chase after you. Collect weapons and ammunition, and use them wisely. If you run out of ammunition, solving the puzzles and surviving become nea… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lost in Nowhere.

63%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story

85% User Score Based on 26 reviews

CONTORTED - First Person Horror game STORYSomeone close to you has gone missing and you believe the only way to get them back is to take the risk and go look for them yourself. GAMEPLAYEncounter variety of enemies where careful listening and observation is crucial to your survival. if you get attacked, your only options are either to react fast with your camera, or to run away. Use yo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CONTORTED.

PinDrop: Escape The Room is a single-player horror adventure that thrusts you into a dark, procedurally generated world where zombies hunt by sound. Survival depends on absolute silence, making stealth your only weapon. The question isn’t just if you’ll survive, but how long you can play before the undead catch up. Among the four exits, one of the four doors is the true door, your only path to f… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to PinDrop: Escape The Room.

Title: Haunted Lakes of Austin Camera: Third-person (boating + fishing + walking + swimming switching) BOAT, FISH, SURVIVE Haunted Lakes of Austin is a light horror, exploration, and survival fishing adventure set across real-world lakes in Central Texas—twisted by legend, mystery, and supernatural forces. Explore haunted waters, uncover hidden secrets, and survive what lurks beneath. Story… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Haunted Lakes of Austin.

In the age of Enlightenment, Damien, husband and father, is returning to his home village of Blackmill after receiving a letter from his wife. Upon arrival he discovers that everything seems... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Seek: Light Through Darkness.

You wake up at night in a remote forest surrounded by a quarantine zone. Without weapons.Without communication.Just a flashlight... and the feeling of being watched. The only way to escape is to open the old gates of the laboratory perimeter.But they are locked with 10 mechanical locks. The keys are scattered all over the infected forest. And you're not alone here. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zombie Survival 3D.

DREADCELL is a first-person psychological horror experience where reality doesn’t break… it repeats. 2 to 3 hours of gameplay with multiple endings (good, bad, and secret) Each cycle evolves based on your actions and perception Hidden secrets, anomalies, and details to uncover with every exploration An experience designed for players who enjoy psychological horror, exploration, and e… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DREADCELL.

DDoD is a single-player and co-op tactical roguelite shooter set in the near future, deep inside an abandoned industrial zone. Explore, fight, and mutate your way to the source of a semi-sentient biological AI anomaly. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DDoD.

An immersive horror-adventure game. Betrayed by a trusted friend, Baxter finds himself trapped in an abandoned gold mine. Set traps, gather creature samples, and make life-or-death decisions to survive. Can you face the horrors lurking in the darkness of the night? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mysteries Of FangClaw.

61%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, gameplay

94% User Score Based on 16 reviews

Narcissus is an adrenaline-pumping, top down, action-horror game that puts you in the shoes of the last survivor on a doomed spaceship. The clock is ticking, and danger lurks around every corner If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Narcissus.

Here’s how I would describe my game: It’s pretty average. It’s slow, long, repetitive. The graphics are decent, but nothing more. There are texture bugs, the zombie isn’t very impressive, there’s no customization options, and the sound design is quite bad, there is no end (just a white screen). So, why did I release it anyway, you ask? For those who enjoy pure, hardcore gaming and don’t care ab… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to UNDERGROUND.

41%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics

67% User Score Based on 12 reviews

SCP-087 is a first-person horror game centered on paranormal events. In a seemingly quiet laboratory, players take on the role of truth-seekers, compelled to delve ever deeper into the building. However, escape is not an option, forcing them to endure a personal descent into hell! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SCP-087.

57%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay

87% User Score Based on 16 reviews

A road trip gone horribly wrong. A punctured car. A forgotten haveli. And something waiting inside. What starts as an ordinary night takes a terrifying turn when your friends vanish in the darkness of an abandoned mansion. Their screams echo through the halls, but when you enter to search for them, the gates slam shut behind you. You are trapped. Inside the haveli, nothing is as it seems. Lights… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Maya : Ek Pishachini.

57%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization

87% User Score Based on 16 reviews

A Victorian/Western era horror story that blends reality with fiction! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Inner Voice.

PHANTOM PLAYHOUSEYou must stay alive in this horror adventure. Survive the unsettling Animatronics that lurk in the darkness. Use an old console to play a mysterious cartridge, solve puzzles, and face each night with caution. Uncover the hidden truth… and don’t let your guard down. Welcome to Funtime ParkFuntime Park was a colorful family entertainment and show park, famous for its unique anima… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Phantom Playhouse.

58%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

64% User Score Based on 395 reviews

Critic Score 52%Based on 25 reviews

Those Who Remain is a psychological thriller that takes place in Dormont, a small town in the US. Dormont appears to be a regular and typical American town at first glance. However, it is cursed... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Those Who Remain.

51%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music

51% User Score Based on 78 reviews

Escape the Beast and overcome your own fear. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gevaudan.

69%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization

69% User Score Based on 790 reviews

Through the Woods is a third-person psychological horror game set in a forest on the western shore of Norway about a mother and her missing son. Through dynamic narration, you play the mother's re-telling of the events surrounding her son's disappearance in a setting heavily influenced by Norse mythology and Norwegian folk tales. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Through the Woods.

76%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, monetization

76% User Score Based on 101 reviews

ADD FULL GAME TO YOUR WISHLIST About the GameWe are developing this short experience into a new full game called Imagined Leviathans, which will greatly develop the gameplay and themes into a full 2-3 hours of play, with improved visuals and significantly more to do and see, including meeting other survivors“At fifty degrees below zero frostbite can strike in as few as five minutes” A poetic su… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Imagined Leviathan: Prologue.

57%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding

62% User Score Based on 2,278 reviews

Critic Score 53%Based on 21 reviews

The most terrifying journey of your life set in the beautiful winter scenery of the Ural Mountains. Uncover the horrific mystery behind the Dyatlov Pass Incident. Narrated by the famous Sean Bean. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kholat.

Enter the enigmatic Luminora Hospital, where, as a researcher on the brink of ruin, you take on a case that will test your courage. Amidst dark rumors, you will uncover terrifying secrets that have caused those who dared to go too far to disappear. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shieven.

Descend into darkness. Every death leaves a mark. NEKRO3 is a dark 2D horror-puzzle game with stealth elements. You are terminally ill. Somewhere in the depths lies a stone that can heal. But the deeper you go, the more you die. And every death becomes your enemy. Key Features:Death is a mechanic Each time you die, your glowing corpse stays behind. It can come back — as a zombie. You a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to NEKRO3.

Step into the dark Middle Age world as a novice witch. Develop survival skills, brew potions, and hone your witchcraft. Rebuild your home, summon companions from outer worlds and join the Cult of Witcher for powerful magic. Balance village life with battling threats to preserve your granny's legacy. Create and customize your character. But don't worry, after starting the game, you'll have the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Witchcraft Tales.

Halloween's great lantern has gone out unleashing frightened supernatural monsters are now scattered across town, terrorizing the streets our little town. Pick one of eight costumed trick or treaters and head out into the night. Knock on doors, fill your bag with candy, relight the neighborhood lanterns and bring your friends home safely. Discover the clues from the graveyard all the way to the m… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Trick or Treat on Nightmare Street.

You are a witch trapped in a nightmare born from your greatest sin. Kindling is a top-down action roguelite where you must break magical seals to escape a haunted forest. Navigate through darkness, wield fire magic against shadows, and uncover the truth across multiple attempts. Every death makes you stronger. Master Fire, Fear Darkness Sprint through a forest where visibility is everything. Place… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kindling.

The Dark Forest CallsThe Dark Forest Calls is a first-person survival horror game about isolation, limited resources, and the fear of being noticed by something unknown. You wake up in an isolated village surrounded by darkness, fog, and something that should not be there. A candle may help you see what is in front of you, but in this place, light does not always mean safety. This is not a fast … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Dark Forest Calls.

Welcome to DNO. An ever-consuming, metallic abyss where hope goes to die. In this atmospheric 3D platformer, you play as "He," a stoic survivor with no weapons and no memory of the sun. Your only purpose is to protect Princess Aya, a delicate soul whose inner golden light is the only thing keeping the toxic shadows at bay. Their bond is your only shield. Aya's radiant light reveals … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DNOWHERE.

A FATHER'S GREATEST TESTCan an ordinary farewell turn into a father's worst nightmare? When you put your daughter on the plane, you couldn't have imagined it would be not an end, but a dark beginning. Your world crumbles when the "Plane Crash" news appears on the television screen, only to learn that the crash occurred on a mysterious island, hard to find even on maps. You are determi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gloom.

WARNING: This game is fair, but difficult. Keyboard is supported, but gamepad/controller use is strongly advised. If you're looking for a retro, pixel art style survival horror challenge, this is for you. This game doesn't hold your hand and game mechanics are deeper than they seem on the surface. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bastion of the Eldritch.

Forest Warden is a horror game set in a dark, corrupted forest. A relentless creature lurks in the shadows, twisting the world into eternal night, looking for you. Light is your only defense as you explore, scavenge and craft to survive the hunt. Explore the forest shrouded in unending darkness Step into a hostile wilderness where the laws of nature have been warped. The once-living forest now li… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dreadpine.

散歩 Walk – A Folkloric Horror Journey Through Empty Streets散歩 Walk is a lo-fi survival horror game where you play as a young girl lost in a world that resembles ours, but is eerily silent and devoid of people. Pursued by strange, terrifying monsters, she must hide and survive as she journeys home through nightmarish neighborhoods. The girl’s only hope lies in distinguishing unlikely friends from f… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 散歩 WALK.

45%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

71% User Score Based on 14 reviews

In Frostgrim’s Revenge, players are plunged into a remote, snow-covered village deep in a dense forest, long abandoned after a string of mysterious disappearances. Set on Christmas Eve, the village isn’t filled with festive cheer, but rather, an ancient and malevolent presence. A brutal blizzard traps players inside, while a supernatural snowman, Frostgrim, hunts anyone who dares to enter his froz… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Frostgrims Revenge.

Game Overview Wolfstone Pine is a first-person horror experience set in a remote national park where daylight exploration and nighttime terror cross paths. By day you'll need to search the abandoned trails, cabins and locations to uncover supplies in an attempt to escape the strange location. But when the sun sets, the forest become a hunting ground, for the darkness. Balance exploration and env… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wolfstone Pine.

47%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay

80% User Score Based on 10 reviews

In this terrifying walking simulator, you will meet those virtual pets you once forgot in a drawer, and who now seek revenge, in an atmosphere full of mystery and secrets waiting to be uncovered. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Your Friend Wiggles.

WELCOME TO THE SHIFT FROM HELLIn 3Tower, you are the new night watchman at a graveyard like no other. Your job? Survive the night. But not just any night—and not just any graveyard. You're stationed at the Three Tower Cemetery, home to the so-called "problematic dead." Three tower with ancient technology are the only thing keeping them contained. When the towers work, all is calm. Whe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 3Tower.

Phantom Leap – The Great Forest Adventure! (AMIGA - WIP)     A winding path cuts through the deep forest, hidden among moss-covered ruins and ancient trees. Legends speak of untold secrets, hidden treasures—and countless dangers. Only the bravest adventurers dare to enter, seeking to uncover the mysteries that lie within. As a fearless explorer, you leap into this adventure, jumping over dee… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Phantom Leap ( AMIGA - WIP Version 1.4 DEMO).

Note: Glowmance is currently a demo product only Created for the Level Her Up 2024 Game Jam with the theme of 'Balance', this Glowmance demo is a 2D puzzle-adventure, side-scrolling platformer that tells the heartwarming tale of Lumina, a spirited glow worm, on a quest to reunite with her soulmate, Ray.  The concept Using light and shadow as both an aesthetic and gameplay mechanic, Glowmance ai… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Glowmance.

Warning: The game contains screamers and loud sounds. About the Game In a world shrouded in darkness, Luna ventures into a mysterious labyrinth after receiving a letter revealing a dark secret linked to her family's disappearance. With only her light to guide her, Luna must navigate shadowy corridors, uncovering long-forgotten secrets and confronting lurking enemies. Each flash of illumination r… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shadow Lurkers.

Overview "Work at Caleh's™" is a spine-chilling survival horror game developed by OfficialXnEd Games. Set in the shadowy corridors of Caleh's, a company with a dark and twisted past, players must navigate a nightmarish environment teeming with terrifying monsters. Combining atmospheric storytelling, strategic gameplay, and intense survival mechanics, "Work at Caleh's™" challenges players to uncove… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Work at Caleh's.

SUMMARYParanox is a singleplayer survival horror game. As a Paranormal Researcher you find yourself taking an abandoned school as your research project, hoping to uncover the secrets that lay within the shadows. As you explore the haunted school you will find that you are not alone, your goal is to explore the school's twisted labyrinths in search for clues that will maybe lead you to the answers … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Paranox.

THE TEMPLE: CH1From the creators of Smart Games comes the first chapter of a new horror saga. In THE TEMPLE: CH1, you awaken alone within an impossibly vast and dark cathedral trapped in another dimension. You have no memory of how you arrived – only the distant echo of a portal that might be your only escape. Every step you take is drenched in dread, every shadow holds a secret, and every heartbe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to THE TEMPLE: CH 1.

Light kills Dark. Dark kills Light. Pick the wrong upgrade and your run dies. A pixel-art roguelite where you must change your form constantly. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Torch of Shadows.

Obscuria 2 is a horror and adventure experience created in Unreal Engine 5, where you will investigate an abandoned island with many secrets, mysteries and scares. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to OBSCURIA 2.

92%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding

92% User Score Based on 65 reviews

You're driving away on a forest road, late at night, under a heavy storm. Your car breaks down. Luckily, there might be a gas station nearby. But a misfortune never comes alone. The storm has brought something else, something otherworldly that oddly smells of spilled diesel oil. When it rains, it pours. AUTO-CRISIS is a short horror game (~60mn) about cars, rain, being lost, and bad days. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to AUTO-CRISIS.

52%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

65% User Score Based on 31 reviews

A Japanese survival horror game full of tension, drama, and violence. If you like psychological horror games with exploration, puzzles, and limited resources, you'll enjoy an intense experience where every decision can mean the difference between finding Sayuri or getting lost in the forest forever. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Sinking Forest - 沈んだ森 -.

Core mechanics: Combat system "Click-and-Hold" Upgrade your character Variety of enemies More than 129+ different quests Dozens of living NPCs with their own history Interesting and exciting plot Control two heroes throughout the game 4 different locations with their own puzzles Abandoned dungeons with puzzles and monsters Stylish, hand-drawn pixel art What is Hamm… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hammer of Pain.

Second act of the fantasy, adventure, and love story influenced by the Guanche culture where you will navigate a fantasy world and face the destiny that the gods have chosen for you and your loved ones. Synopsis You find yourself in an unknown world. With time and powerful sources against you, you and your friends rush to end the corrupted cycle once and for all. However, a new setback … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Remnants Of The Past - Act 2.