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Don't Sleep plunges players into a heart-pounding horror experience set in a dark and foreboding bedroom infested with malevolent monsters. As night falls, players must navigate the eerie environment, using cunning and strategy to outwit the lurking creatures and survive until dawn. Suspenseful Atmosphere Immerse yourself in an atmospheric and suspenseful gameplay experience that will test you… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Don't Sleep.

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.

59%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics

100% User Score Based on 10 reviews

We all had nightmares when we were kids. We were scared of the monsters that might have been hiding in the closet and under the bed, but they were just nightmares. Right? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Childhood Fears.

62%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:music

100% User Score Based on 13 reviews

Intro You find yourself waking up in a dark house, your house to be precise. An old CRTV still humming, the static flickering before you. Your eyes adjust to the darkness and before you lays a message, "Find Me" buried deep within TV static. You rise from your old recliner, checking each room of the house, methodically turning the lights on and off. You arrive at the kitchen, the flash of white ov… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Restless Nights.

Bloodytears 3D – Revamped Game Description Step into the shadowy world of Bloodytears 3D, a retro-style boomer shooter adventure platformer that pays homage to classics like Castlevania, Daggerfall, and Wolfenstein 3D, with inspiration drawn from Bram Stoker’s Dracula. You play as Aric, the lone survivor of Dracula’s curse. Years ago, his family was slain by the Count’s minions. Forged in ve… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bloodytears 3D Revamped.

You wake up trapped in a creepy, abandoned village — no lights, no friends, just you... and a whole lot of trouble. You’ve got one job: save the poor, caged Brainrot animals that the terrifying Tung Tung Sahur has locked up... and get them out safely. Sounds easy? Oh, sweet summer child.Tung Tung is always hunting. He knows you're here. He can smell your fear.And he’s not alone. Bombardino Crocodi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Escape from Tung Tung Sahur.

Somnium Tenebris is a 5-player, investigative horror game set in a Lovecraftian world. Explore the depths of the ocean with your team as you uncover evidence in your efforts to identify the megalithic creature lurking there. Try not to attract too much attention while you do so... Submarine: Your submarine is equipped with advanced technology to detect all forms of evidence in the deep dark of… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Somnium Tenebris.

68%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, gameplay

92% User Score Based on 25 reviews

OverviewSpookie Dookie is not just any bathroom simulator. It’s a game about bravery. Namely, yours. You saw an abandoned gas station restroom on your road trip and thought, “Yeah, that seems fine.” Well, congrats. Now you’re trapped. It smells like regret, fear, and expired chili. Every creak, every flickering light, every whisper from the stall next door is a reminder: you should’ve held it in.… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Spookie Dookie.

62%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music

62% User Score Based on 674 reviews

Overcome Your Fears - is a psychological atmospheric horror game that immerses you in a world of the unknown. In this game you are exploring the story of 19-year-old Steve Jackson, who takes a job house-sitting for friends while they are on vacation. What starts as a simple favor quickly turns into a chilling experience as unsettling events unfold in the quiet town. Little does Steve know, that th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Overcome Your Fears: Caretaker.

92%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, replayability

92% User Score Based on 703 reviews

Welcome to a sinful night with the galaxy’s craziest aliens! Not every alien visits Earth to witness the indomitable human spirit. Some just want to chill on the Moon's surface and play games. But of course, these aren’t normal games. Alien humor is... how should we put it... a bit off. In this first-person, four-player, online multiplayer space adventure, every alien at the table must do w… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bogos Binted?.

88%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, replayability

88% User Score Based on 51 reviews

A chaser horror game for 1-4 players. Pick up components that spawn around the world and insert them into computers to open up the exit. While you do this, there is a monster looking for you and chasing you if it comes close enough. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hex Bots.

64%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

64% User Score Based on 447 reviews

Cakey’s Twisted Bakery is a stealth survival horror where you must bake to survive. Trapped inside a deranged bakery crawling with sweet-toothed mascot monsters, you play as a lost child searching for your brother. Sneak through candy-colored corridors, gather bizarre ingredients, and craft color-coded pies that can stun and destroy your enemies. Hide under tables, time your moves, and uncover the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cakey's Twisted Bakery.

88%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding

88% User Score Based on 868 reviews

Explore the most obscure levels of Banban’s Kindergarten. Survive the new deceives and mysteries that await you. Uncover the truth behind the place, and find the whereabouts of your missing child… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Garten of Banban 8: Anti Devil.

95%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, monetization

95% User Score Based on 351 reviews

https://store.steampowered.com/widget/1657170/?t=Suspicious%20Downpour%20is%20a%20very%20short%20single-player%20comedy%20horror%20experience%20about%20getting%20stuck%20in%20a%20storm%20while%20out%20camping.Now on Steam with achievements! But you can play the original jam edition and updated version here. Welcome to hanawiti forest, a popular location for adventurous backpackers. Pitch a tent a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Suspicious Downpour.

74%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

74% User Score Based on 1,776 reviews

The official mobile game of Garten of Banban 3! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Garten of Banban 3.

88%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

88% User Score Based on 5,213 reviews

Fears to Fathom is a psychological #horror game which unveils a story narrated by the ones who survived. Fears to Fathom: Home Alone You play as Miles, a 14 years old kid who is home alone while... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fears to Fathom: Home Alone.

53%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics

90% User Score Based on 10 reviews

L.S.S the fast paced wave shooter returns with all new game mechanics and enemy types to make the game even faster! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to L.S.S II.

75%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story

75% User Score Based on 57 reviews

Keep Mr. Hopp out of the house! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mr. Hopp's Hunting Hour.

The ritual that was supposed to free your lineage has awakened a dark presence that wishes to end you. Vigilum is a first-person survival horror game set on a rural estate in medieval Europe. Survive the nights, complete the ritual, outlast the darkness. THE ESTATEA rural family property on the outskirts of medieval Europe, surrounded by beautiful natural woodland. The House - Once the family … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vigilum.

Fish dark waters and discover procedurally generated fish that come in every color of the rainbow. Explore a weird ocean world haunted by Thalassophobic titans. Sell your catches. Try your luck sports betting at the bar. Drink delicious juices. Get eaten alive. Appease the Gods. Find your way home. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Weird Water World.

 A Deal Was Made.  The CEO of ARCO, a failing game studio, made a pact with the devil. Success, fame, power — all granted. The price: the souls of every child who played their final game.  Before launch, consumed by guilt, he hid an exorcism inside the game's code. He was found dead days later. You found the machine.  An arcade cabinet placed under government quarantine — linked to seizures, v… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fortune Pact.

A dark horror game about a grandson who is staying at his grandpa's house for 5 days while his grandpa is gone. But something is off, maybe it's the house, or maybe it's you. You'll experience a story-driven gameplay with a 5-day simple mechanic where Nathan will get very bad hallucinations. Demons, shadows, and unnatural figures will appear, especially at night, when you have to sleep, and i… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 5 days at grandpa.

My name is...A short, first person, horror experience. Explore the world, and figure out why people are vanishing out here. When you live out in the middle of nowhere, nothing new ever happens...most of the time. Sometimes people vanish, and you are caught up just trying to figure out what is going on. Did they just find a better place...or did something worse happen?  A short, first person, horr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to My Name Is.

General Description You wake up in a dark, cold room. A stranger explains the situation: she has captured you to test your intelligence. If you survive seven days without sleep, she will let you go. But these seven days will be anything but restful: this psychopath lets her "Creations" roam the corridors leading to the testing chamber where you are trapped. Each Creation is a danger to y… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 7 Days Awake.

33%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, gameplay

55% User Score Based on 11 reviews

I Sell Lemonade — Prologue A summer without screens. A sidewalk. A kid with a sign. You’re 10 years old. It’s the 1980s. Your dad just sold your console, and your mom told you to go outside and “do something useful.” So you grab a pitcher, a few cups, and start selling lemonade on the curb. Not to get rich. But because it’s the only thing that feels like yours. What begins as a way to pass … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to I Sell Lemonade: Prologue.

5%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned negative aspects:story

9% User Score Based on 11 reviews

"Midnight Shift" - is a first-person horror game set at a gas station in Wisconsin. Average gameplay time: 60 minutes It was an ordinary gas station, and it seemed like nothing was happening. However, during one of the shifts, one of the employees went missing, and Alice took her place. Alice is a girl who needs money to live. That's why she agreed to work overtime. I… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Midnight Shift.

56%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

92% User Score Based on 12 reviews

You are a regular middle class American worker, a nobody. Glaucon Inc. is a short first person narrative story game, in which you try your best to uncover the truth of your past. By day, Glaucon Inc. is a text based tale of work at an American super corporation. Make your way to work every day and process as many debtors as you can. Your worth is your work, so do your best for the company! A h… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Glaucon Inc..

No One Sleeps Tonight is a game consisting of multiple midnight scenes. You will travel through several environments with unique gameplay and styles to experience different nighttime emotions. Game includes eight unique scenes, each representing a character's experience under the cover of night. You could be a sniper waiting for your target on the battlefield, a child sneaking out of the room… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 今夜无人入眠 No One Sleep Tonight.

56%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:replayability, graphics

92% User Score Based on 12 reviews

Set in the 1700s. You are a woman living in a cottage in the forest with your husband and newborn baby. Your husband goes to work in town every day, and you deliver the goods of your farm to neighbors. Your story unfolds over one day, whether you choose to act or not. Most choices, and lack thereof, will result in uniquely branching narratives, letting you tell your own Witch Story. Non-linear… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Witch Stories.

EVIL WATER Episode 1 First episode This game is about a specialized engineer and a former soldier. After a terrible military experience, his life went downhill: he became addicted to alcohol, because of which he lost a promising job and broke up with his girlfriend, who became a famous singer. The heartbreaking breakup aggravated the situation, and the problem of alcoholism became even deepe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Evil Water Ep1.

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.

Don't Push Your LuckIn this atmospheric card game : Play rounds of deadly Blackjack ! try to get as close to 21 with your cards to win a round !  If you win a round you survive till the next one. However if you lose it... You must try your luck with a loaded revolver in a true Russian Roulette style !! Kill or be KilledIf you play your cards right, you might live to see a new day... … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Short Russian Blackjack Game.

25%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

42% User Score Based on 12 reviews

Your best friend Ethan had to go out of town, so you're looking after his shop for a few days. Your job is simple: prepare shaved ice throughout the night, serve customers, and keep the shop running smoothly. Shave the ice, pour the syrup on top, and serve it to the customer. You can support the game greatly by purchasing the Steam version! Join my Discord server: https://discord.com/i… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Night Bici.

53%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics

90% User Score Based on 10 reviews

We're Here, Papa is a VR horror game. In the dark depths of the sewer, you must find your way and escape on your own. But you are not alone down there. Something is pursuing you. You don’t know what it is, but one thing is certain… you must not let it catch you. STORY Late at night in 2015, Las Vegas. After a long day, you were on your way back to the hotel when you suddenly blacked out. Whe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to We're Here, Papa.

A psychological horror farming simulator where you tend to your small farm, gradually progressing from humble beginnings to running a farming empire. Plant, harvest, sell, sleep. Just try to ignore anything out of the ordinary. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Field Between.

Beneath the Cardboard: Be Happy is a full-fledged remake of Beneath the Cardboard, a game created by Teodor Chirvasiu (PrivateTed), released over 10 years ago. The game has been rebuilt from the ground up and elevated to a standalone title, without losing the spirit of the original. If you're a longtime fan like us, you'll see the myths of the past come to life before your eyes. If you're a brand … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Beneath the Cardboard: Be Happy.

This game was made in 4 days for the GMTK Game Jam 2025 with the theme "loop".  Play in a dark abyss as you try to unravel your broken mind. Controls: WASD : Move Space : Jump Shift : Sprint LMB/Z/ E : Pick Up Object/Interact/Continue Dialogue X/Z/RMB : Fill Dialogue Hold R/RMB : Rotate Object (In Combination With WASD) Hold ESC/Backspace/TAB : Quit GamPress ESC/Backspace/TAB : To… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ELUSION.

Epilogue I try to sleep through the night. But something won’t let me. It throws me around, forcing me to finish my schoolwork due in the morning. I fight it—I fight myself—but I lose. Defeated, I sit up and start working. 1:30 AM. If I focus, I can finish before 7. 2:00 AM. My light goes out. The house is silent, but I hear something. A creak in the hall. A slow, deliberate step. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to PhoboPhobia: Due Assignment.

56%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization

83% User Score Based on 18 reviews

Welcome to the night at the museumIn this first-person experience, the museum has long been safeguarded by an ancient, mighty Viking artifact, warding off evil spirits for centuries. However, a powerful, dark entity has recently emerged from the shadows, capturing the artifact and shattering the museum's protective seal. This sudden disturbance has caused supernatural chaos, making it a deadly pla… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Janitori.

67%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, atmosphere

100% User Score Based on 18 reviews

DETRA is a story-rich supernatural horror game where you follow the story of Vir and Druxy, a scientist couple who delve into an abandoned laboratory, in search of a cure for an illness that Druxy has got. Follow along as the trip ends up revealing more about their relationship than was intended. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DETRA.

52%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding

85% User Score Based on 13 reviews

Indie Horror in which you play as a child whose once-happy life is shattered after your how your parents gave you to a cult by a pastor. Trapped in a nightmarish home, you must explore environments, solve eerie puzzles, and without falling into the hands of the pastor. Can you escape the house? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sect House.

Compete in the Easter games, solve puzzles, and escape the Easter Bunny in this PS1 style survival horror game! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Carrot Cake.

Circadial is a psychological horror game about what occurs when nightmares become one with reality. Please wishlist the full game on Steam to support the project! https://store.steampowered.com/app/3298620/Circadial/ ENTER THE EXPERIMENT You play as Jesse Coleman, a 32 year old man who has been plagued by terrible night terrors since he was a child. You have been an insomniac your whole l… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Circadial.

52%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding

85% User Score Based on 13 reviews

The Void Project is a 90s-inspired FPS game with a unique art style. Instead of endless hordes of demons, the timer is you should worry about more. Complete waves and defeat demons as fast as possible to climb the leaderboard. With swift movement and powerful weapons, let's see how far you can go. Take on unique and bone-chilling monsters and their powerful variants.Kill Demons, Power up your… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to TVP v0.8 (Demo).

You wake up trapped in a haunted house full of otherworldly creatures. Find your way out of the dark corridors and nightmarish depths of this cursed place with the help of a mysterious camera. Survival horror You will have to manage your limited ammo and health through hallways full of ghosts that will try to ambush (and surprise) you from the most unexpected places. You can fight back, but do n… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Phantom Lens.

Trapped in a nightmarish world, you awaken to find yourself at the mercy of a sinister Game Master. "Roll of Fate" is a first-person, turn-based horror roguelike inspired by classic board games. Your only hope of freedom lies in playing the Game Master’s twisted game and surviving his malevolent challenge. "How will you escape?"Each turn, the dice decide your fate. Roll to d… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Roll of Fate.

18%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability

30% User Score Based on 10 reviews

Nightmare Pursuit is an intense multiplayer horror game where survivors must avoid the deadly traps and unique abilities of terrifying killers. Rely on stealth, strategy, and teamwork to survive in horrific environments. Experience the thrill of the chase—escape or become the hunted. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nightmare Pursuit.

Endless corridors. They all look the same. Nowhere to go, no one to speak of. The only way to get out is to find all six keys before Stickman catches you. READ THIS FIRST! Stuckman is a maze survival horror game. The aim of the game is to collect all six keys through "key machines" scattered throughout the rooms of the building. Once you've got the six keys, head back to the exit door, and leave. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stuckman.

37%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned negative aspects:story

56% User Score Based on 18 reviews

THE GAME FRAYED is a survival horror game set on a rural corn farm in the early 20th century. You play as George, a farmer who wakes up in a tool shed with no memories of how he got there.  Your task is to complete the ritual and end the curse. CONTROLS MOUSE AND KEYBOARDX-BOX / PLAYSTATION CONTROLLERACTIONW, A, S, DLEFT-STICKMoveMOUSERIGHT-STICKLookSHIFTLEFT-STICK TOGGLESprintLEFT-CLICKRIGH… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to FRAYED.

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.