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This is an atmospheric psychological horror experience, focused on unease, tension, and immersion — not a jump-scare–heavy game. You explore, observe, and survive within a cursed museum where fear grows slowly, through space, sound, and the unknown. Unsettling Creatures from Eastern and Occult LoreStep into a world shaped by Eastern horror and dark mythology. Relentless undead inspired by tradit… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Phantom Museum.

35%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay

67% User Score Based on 3 reviews

Embark on a chilling odyssey in "Steel Echoes," where a quest for aid takes a nightmarish turn. Stranded with no fuel, you stumble upon a contemporary structure, hoping for sanctuary in the dark expanse. However, as the doors creak open, the illusion of normalcy crumbles, exposing a realm haunted by eerie steel beasts that stealthily pursue your every step. Welcome to a descent into terr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Steel Echoes.

Step into the haunting world of Ardena, a first-person survival horror game that will test your wits and courage. Alone in a shadowy forest surrounded by an eerie silence, your only solace is a flickering campfire. But the fire won’t last forever—it’s up to you to keep it alive. Survive the NightGather wood to fuel your campfire, your only shield against the encroaching darkness. The fire's glo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ardena.

Follow Hisoka Kageyama, a desperate man who accepts the grim job of night watchman in an abandoned prison. As he navigates its dark corridors, surreal visions and eerie presences lurk around every corner. Can you discover the secrets hidden within these walls? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Eyes.

Step into the shoes of an unfortunate delivery driver embarking on his first day on the job, tasked with delivering coffins in The Last Delivery, a spine-chilling survival horror experience. What begins as a seemingly routine assignment takes a horrifying turn when your very first stop leads you to an eerie, isolated mansion far from the safety of the city. The moment you cross the mansion's th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Coffin Delivery.

41%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story

70% User Score Based on 10 reviews

The festive season takes a dark turn in Satan Santa, a first-person horror walking simulator where Christmas cheer turns into sheer terror. Alone in your family’s isolated home, you soon realize Santa isn’t the jolly figure you thought he was—he’s a vengeful, bloodthirsty monster. Explore and Survive: Follow the bloodstained trail through your home and into the snow-covered wilderness, uncovering… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Satan Santa.

Steamboat Incident is a 3D horror survival game where you are captured in a steamboat and you have to find ways to escape without alerting the enemy. Try to find clues, solve puzzles and hide from the enemy in a claustrophobic steamboat where you are surrounded only by sea. Will you be able to survive and escape the wraith of Will? This is a first person 3D stealth adventure horror game that takes… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Steamboat Incident.

Special Thank You to- 1TAYKEN1 - Designer Welcome to the eerie depths of 'On Death's Door,' a spine-chilling horror game set within the grim confines of an asylum lost to time. As you step into the shoes of our protagonist, your only weapon against the encroaching darkness is a feeble flashlight, its beam flickering uncertainly as it struggles to pierce the gloom. Within these desolate halls, th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to On Deaths Door.

Steamboat William's Survival Ride Welcome aboard Steamboat William's Boat, a once-charming vessel that has become the eerie stage for your worst nightmares. In this heart-pounding first-person horror game, players find themselves alone and trapped on a desolate steamboat. As the protagonist, you must navigate through the dimly lit corridors, creaking rooms, and decks to unravel the sinister myster… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Steamboat William's Survival Ride.

63%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, replayability

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, story

100% User Score Based on 14 reviews

FOLLOW US About the GamePrepare yourself for an intense and terrifying survival horror experience in Evil Officer for PC. You find yourself trapped in the house of Evil Officer who met a grim fate long ago. Unbeknownst to you, he seeks revenge from beyond the grave, and you are his next target! As you venture through the eerie halls of the haunted house, you must search for crucial items that un… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Evil Officer.

93%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, optimization

93% User Score Based on 477 reviews

DARK NIGHT WITH FLOPPA is an emotional horror from the first person about searching for pictures in a dark forest. The gameplay is simple – You found yourself in the wilderness and now you need to explore this place to collect 8 pictures of cats that someone hid somewhere nearby. Find all the pictures before the Big Floppa finds you. There is no complicated pumping, complicated plot or expensive s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DARK NIGHT WITH FLOPPA.

57%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability

84% User Score Based on 19 reviews

The Madness of Death is a first person psychological horror game. Explore the house in order to escape from it and break the curse of the Death Stone. You will have to solve the puzzles in order to advance and try not to stay in the dark. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The madness of death.

FRAGMENTS OF FEAR is an episodic psychological horror anthology that explores the terror hidden in the mundane. Each chapter tells a self-contained, found-footage story of fear and survival, while slowly piecing together a larger, ominous narrative. You know that creeping dread when you walk home alone in the dark, or when you are waiting in an empty room and feel someone watching you? This colle… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fragments of Fear.

Twenty years ago, a chilling silence fell over the idyllic suburban town of Ridgewater. For months prior, the Ridgewater Ripper had carved a bloody page into the community's history, a nightmare of escalating brutality that culminated in the unsolved murder of your own mother. Then, without explanation, the killings simply stopped. Ridgewater has endured twenty uneasy years since, every day oversh… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ridgewater Ripper.

The nightmare begins here. Will you survive Carly's curse? About the Game"FearCarly" is an immersive first-person psychological horror experience where you play as Carl Johnson, a detective sent to investigate strange occurrences in an abandoned psychiatric hospital. But something is off... The asylum seems haunted by a malevolent presence—a little girl named Carly. The player must exp… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to FearCarly.

In RoadKill, a late-night drive home turns into a nightmare. After narrowly dodging a speeding car, you're left stranded on deserted roads — but something unnatural is still out there, and it’s hunting you. Explore an open, eerie town under the cover of darkness, search for a way to power your escape. Scattered notes and strange remnants hint at a long-buried legend — a presence the locals fear, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to RoadKill.

About This Game Welcome to an immersive horror experience where the familiar becomes unsettling, and the mundane turns into a waking nightmare. Explore an abandoned liminal space trapped in the eerie twilight of darkness, where reality blurs and the past refuses to let go.Game Overview:In Backrooms you take on the role of a lone explorer drawn to a forgotten neighborhood by cryptic messages and h… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Backrooms.

Welcome to an immersive horror experience where the familiar becomes unsettling, and the mundane turns into a waking nightmare. Explore an abandoned liminal space trapped in the eerie twilight of darkness, where reality blurs and the past refuses to let go. Game Overview: In Backrooms you take on the role of a lone explorer drawn to a forgotten neighborhood by cryptic messages and haunti… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Backrooms.

Take a look About the Game Dive into a horror adventure within a winter landscape teeming with zombies and other ominous entities in this first-person shooter survival horror game. Your mission: unravel the mystery behind a maniacal Santa Claus and strive to save every possible survivor amoung possessed. Step into the eerie world of "Frozen Lands" with your friends. The town of Froz… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Silent Nightmares: A Christmas Story.

A psychological horror game that blurs the lines between love, fear, and reality. The story begins with Eve Levine, a college student caught in a nightmare after being abducted on a rainy evening in the shadowy St. Peters Park. Her fiancé, Adam Hale, a poet haunted by his own creations, must confront the darkness that emerges from his mysterious writings. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Whispers of the Dead.

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.

51%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability

83% User Score Based on 12 reviews

Master dynamic parkour mechanics like sprinting, sliding, and wall-running to outmaneuver dangers and navigate the treacherous terrain. Navigate through a vast network of terrifying levels, each more twisted and unsettling than the last, as you uncover the dark secrets hidden within. Experience the thrill of waterslides, gliding through twisting paths to explore new areas. It’s a fas… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Running Through Backrooms.

58%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

88% User Score Based on 17 reviews

In an endless cornfield where the sun never rises, you must break the curse or risk being trapped forever. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to TERROR IN THE CORN.

24%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story

40% User Score Based on 10 reviews

SAMARA is a first person, single player psychological survival horror game. The game unfolds as Player sets out to investigate the mysterious disappearance of his uncle, whom he hasn't heard from in over a year. He has no idea that this seemingly ordinary visit will send him into a terrifying experience beyond his wildest dreams. Upon arriving at his uncle's secluded estate, the player is greeted … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SAMARA.

68%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

87% User Score Based on 30 reviews

Dolls is a first-person horror game in which the player must escape from a dark school inhabited by seemingly lifeless dolls. Confront your fears, unravel the mysteries, and survive this suffocating environment in order to return to reality. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dolls.

Torn Veil is a psychological horror game that immerses you in a chilling tale of moral decay in a deeply unsettling atmosphere to deliver a haunting experience. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Torn Veil.

Backrooms: Poolrooms ... The Poolrooms hold secrets that should never be uncovered... Strange deaths are plaguing the Poolrooms, and now it's your turn to investigate the horrifying mystery. Bodies have been found floating in the endless, dimly lit pools, their faces twisted in terror. The Poolrooms are no ordinary place - something dark and deadly has taken root, and it's not alone.  Strange en… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Backrooms: Poolrooms.

What you get: A Nightmare Beneath the Surface – A remote island, a hidden underground research facility, and horrors that should have never been awakened. Experience an intense 3-4 hour horror journey. Nowhere is Safe – Something is hunting you—multiple entities lurk in the shadows, waiting for the perfect moment to strike. A Dark and Twisted Mystery – You came here searching for your brothe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mumble Pines: The Arrival.

Prepare for a spine-chilling adventure as you step into the shoes of a daring live streamer in Viral Fear! Gather your friends and embark on an unforgettable 1 to 4 player co-op journey into the heart of an abandoned forest, shrouded in mystery and dark legends. Together, you'll plunge into a live stream event like no other, where the boundaries between reality and horror blur into a nightmare rea… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Viral Fear.

A single-player experience where your grandma got possessed by a demon. Search her house to find torn pages from an ancient book and items needed to free your grandmother’s soul from a sinister force. P.S. Remember, demons don’t like salt. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Night at Grandma's.

Tipsy Woods is a retro style Horror game, where a players must navigate a forest. Armed only with a flashlight and limited stamina, you'll scour the woods in search of 8 bottles while evading the ever-watchful beast. Stay vigilant as day turns to night, relying on scattered batteries to keep your flashlight lit. But beware: the forest is rife with chilling encounters, from jump scares to sinister … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tipsy Woods.

Sebastian is a janitor in a nursing home, but in a world of drugs and mysteries, his reality unravels. Under Dr. Malverick's watch, his ordinary life twists into strange experiments, missing patients, and inner turmoil. What is real? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Elysium.

DEMO EDITION IS HERE! WISHLIST ON STEAM NOW TO SUPPORT US SteamWISHLIST ON STEAM NOW TO SUPPORT US Hello horror community, colleagues, video game lovers, and indie development enthusiasts! Thank you for the support you've been giving us for these 2 years. These times have been very tough, but we keep working to deliver a quality experience, or at least we try to. We are two solo deve… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to House Of Horror: Outside Is Better.

(This game is not released yet. Please do consider donating to help developer. Demo will be released soon!) In this spine-chilling horror game, players wake up in a deserted, dilapidated cabin in the middle of the woods with no memory of how they got there. As they begin to explore their surroundings, they quickly realize that they are not alone. The cabin is filled with eerie shadows, strange no… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Permanent Smile (Demo v1.2).

After crash-landing on a mysterious and eerie island, you quickly realize that survival won’t be your only challenge. The island itself is filled with unsettling mysteries and hidden dangers lurking in every shadow. Your sole objective is to survive and find a way to escape, but as you explore deeper, it becomes clear that the island is more than just a remote location — it’s a place touched by da… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Escape From Island.

Another game in this universe: About the GameBeing in complete darkness, a person is involuntarily seized by the thought of whether they are alone in it. Perhaps one day, after turning the light off, you will hear someone non-human breathing behind your back. What is happening in the darkness is changing rapidly, but will the light be able to dispel the evil?Use the flashlight to protect yoursel… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Scotophobia.

"If you're not careful and you noclip out of reality in the wrong areas, you'll end up in the Backrooms, where it's nothing but the stink of old moist carpet, the madness of mono-yellow, the endless background noise of fluorescent lights at maximum hum-buzz, and approximately six hundred million square miles of randomly segmented empty rooms to be trapped in "Backrooms: Step Into The Vo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Backrooms: Step Into The Void.

The Devils Dimensions: ALHOLE DONATION: This game is 100% Free and developing games is expensive. So any amount of donation will really help us to improve and to fund our upcoming games. Thank you! What is ALHOLE? ALHOLE is a horror game, that takes a place in an old Arabian building, inhabited by an evil spirit called ALHOLE. Our hero is responsible for removing the spirit's danger by voiding… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Devils Dimensions: ALHOLE.

Embark on a journey into the dark folklore of Krampus, the malevolent Christmas demon. Face your fears, team up with a friend in online co-op, or brave the nightmare alone in single-player mode. Unleash the Horror of Krampus: Dive into the sinister realm of Krampus, where every shadow conceals a potential threat. Navigate through twisted levels filled with locked doors, hidden paths and the … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Krampus.

Welcome to the world of our thrilling first-person horror game, "Conquered Dread" Prepare to embark on a chilling and suspenseful journey as you navigate the treacherous depths of a mysterious cave to save your friend from an evil cult. But beware, as you must remain stealthy and outsmart a relentless red-hooded henchman who will stop at nothing to capture you. Story: In "Con… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Conquered Dread.

Enter the twisted realm of the Backrooms. Explore 100 procedurally generated rooms, and survive with up to three friends in intense co-op action. Unravel the secrets, beware of lurking entities. Find the way out or become lost forever in the depths of the Backrooms. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Backdoors.

Only One is a psychological horror game. New update! Bug fix (main menu) THE SUBJECT OF THE GAME In "Only One," your mother and brother rush to the hospital, leaving you home alone. But as night falls, the house becomes a playground for paranormal activity. Unexplained phenomena, eerie whispers, and unseen entities haunt your every step. Survive the night and unravel the secrets that … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Only One: BodyCam.

Scary Tales: Horror School – A Terrifying First-Person Horror AdventureTrapped in an abandoned school haunted by dark entities, you must find a way to escape before it’s too late. Eerie corridors, spine-chilling whispers, and a sinister past lurk around every corner—every step you take could be your last. Storyline - Chapter 1You were once a cheerful schoolboy, enjoying carefree days of laughte… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Scary Tales: Horror School.

43%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics

69% User Score Based on 13 reviews

The Mare is a unique fast-paced gripping horror game that mixes classic ghost story with a nerve-wracking horror experience. Prey that you will survive the evil forces that lurks in the shadows of this grand mansion. Move carefully, and hide when you can. Run as fast as you can, but for all the world don't get caught. Play as a young boy trapped in an old mansion. In the game you can navigate t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Mare of Jonah.

EN KISA ZAMANDA İNGİLİZCE DİL DESTEĞİ EKLENECEKTİR. HERKESE MERHABA! Bağımsız bir oyun geliştirme ekibi olarak, tutkuyla geliştirdiğimiz oyunumuz " Without Salvation "ı Steam'de yayınlamanın son aşamalarındayız . ✨ Bu süreçteki oyun desteği bizim için gerçekten paha biçilemez. Hayallerini dönüştüren bağımsız oyunlara ve geliştiricilere destek olmak isterseniz, bize bir kahve ismarlayarak bu yol… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Without Salvation.

             Cursed Hours is a terrifying dark psychological horror game. You play as a thief who breaks into an old, abandoned mansion, hoping to find treasure. But soon after entering, you realize something is wrong. You’re not alone. Strange things begin to happen. Shadows move on their own. Doors slam shut. Mysterious noises echo through the dark halls. The mansion itself feels alive, and som… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cursed Hours.

63%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics

76% User Score Based on 34 reviews

In the Backrooms: Exit from Supermarket, you find yourself trapped in a labyrinth of endless, flickering aisles. Unearth dark secrets behind every shelf while evading lurking apparitions and supernatural terrors. Can you survive the haunted corridors and escape before the nightmare consumes? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Backrooms: Exit from Supermarket.

25%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, graphics

33% User Score Based on 27 reviews

Several EpisodesJoin us into the abyss Evil Sinister will have several chapters, so stay informed by: And join: These smalls actions really help me a lot and you will get updates about the game release. About the GameEvil Sinister: Introduction In Evil Sinister you are an independent journalist thrust into the heart of darkness as you lead a daring investigation into an infamous abandoned hous… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Evil Sinister.

71%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, replayability

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, atmosphere

100% User Score Based on 22 reviews

Dive into a chilling symphony of horror & harmony. Solve ancient mysteries, wield enchanted instruments, and face nightmarish foes. Will you compose your escape, or succumb to the melodies? Streamer Mode: Allows your live stream chat to wield the power to control jumpscares, atmosphere + more If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Silent Sonata.

67%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:story

100% User Score Based on 18 reviews

Summary Snowmen is a fairy tale like short horror game where you must escape a hellish snowy environment by collecting unusual ingredients and avoiding otherworldly dangers! Gameplay - Keep MOVING, as time is short and DANGER is close by!- COLLECT, COLLECT, COLLECT and... RUN!!! - EXPLORE a seemingly infinite realm you are trapped in!- SEARCH and navigate with the help of LANDMARKS and A… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Snowmen.