Games like The Occultist - Book One of The ESPER Files

67%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics

100% User Score Based on 18 reviews

You have died, and only you can discover how it happened. Do not worry though, I am here to help you. Let us figure this out together. This mixed media artistic point and click adventure novel will not take you long to complete. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to I Have Died.

This game is still in development. You can follow the dev vlogs here :)  https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmqD_CN4-c_ukBsverqhOx93dnsA_MG3A This game is also on Steam. Exclusive itchio demo available June 11th, 5 PM EST! Demo Features Exclusive content from the main gamePlay the perspective of the daughter,  Maisie, during one of the game's sequencesA short 20-minute horror experienceEn… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Haunting of the Chea-Wilson Family.

A Bitsy tale of horror based on real events. Arrow keys to move. Move into things to interact with them. Remember to try interacting with everything multiple times, and be wary of the television and the Path Behind the Well at night. Trigger warning: Religious and occult symbology, and criticism of religion. Some names have been changed. This game is one of the true stories the Occultist series is… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Julia - A True Horror Story.

Will You Be Able to Recognize Yourself? Step into the shoes of Sipriest, a gruff and solitary man no longer capable of recognizing his own reflection. Every attempt to observe himself unveils an altered, unfamiliar face. As his body feels like a puppet controlled by an intangible force, Sipriest’s fractured life takes a sharp turn when he begins to hear a soft, disembodied female voice guiding him… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to My Splitting Image.

73%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, atmosphere

73% User Score Based on 102 reviews

Haunted by the ability to read minds, Suteru embarks on a journey of revenge against those who wronged him. Uncovering the secrets of his tormentors, he must confront his demons in a story that explores the depths and darkness of the human mind. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mojika: Truth Rears Its Ugly Head.

92%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

92% User Score Based on 317 reviews

Dreams in the Witch House is an open world horror adventure game, where you guide Walter Gilman, as he prepares to face the dreaded May-Eve witch ritual in the legend-haunted city of Arkham. Choose your own approach and reveal the secret of the Witch House before it's too late. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dreams in the Witch House.

93%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding

93% User Score Based on 296 reviews

"I'll tell you a scary story. It's so scary you might not be able to take it. It's the story of the Sand Man..." This is the second title in the Strange Man series. Unable to sleep and exhausted, Sophie wanders into a town where everything sleeps. That is where the terror begins... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Sand Man.

90%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization

90% User Score Based on 125 reviews

Mysterious senpai. A murder case that is crowded with the world. And a huge fish shadow swimming at my feet... If all of them were connected together and surrounded me like a ring. What should I do? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Absent in the Rain.

67%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay

100% User Score Based on 18 reviews

ParaLily is one little girl’s adventure to retrieve her dear stuffed dinosaur Patches, who in the middle of the night sprung to life and took off through a mysterious door. This strange journey will take Lily through a set of dangerous and terrifying parallel universes, as she attempts to retrieve her little stuffed runaway. Lily can shift between the parallel universes at will; which will help he… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ParaLily.

66%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, gameplay

91% User Score Based on 23 reviews

This is a story about the fall of a man. Told in the form of an interactive comic book with sounds and animations, Saint Kotar: The Crawling Man follows the appalling life of Mojse, his fall from a beloved teacher to a bitter and vengeful leader of a sinister cult. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Saint Kotar.

64%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

72% User Score Based on 498 reviews

Critic Score 37%Based on 2 reviews

Explore disturbing corners of the human psyche. Delve into a dimension of nightmares, the occult and a tense psychological world created in classic Lovecraftian style. As police detective Howard E. Loreid, you are tasked to solve the murder of Clark Field, a wealthy man involved in the occult. Your number one suspect is Loath Nolder; a highly respected private investigator. After mysteriously aba… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Darkness Within: In Pursuit of Loath Nolder.

63%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay

87% User Score Based on 23 reviews

A psychological murder mystery set in 90s Japan. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Broken Minds.

Incident Report: Dark Observations is a first-person bodycam psychological horror game about entering a haunted mansion, uncovering the truth, and surviving what that truth awakens. You play as Lydia, a field investigator sent to the Reid residence to document a worsening paranormal case. Armed with a bodycam, field equipment, and a fragile connection to Dispatch, you’ll search the mansion for hi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dark Observations.

Welcome to Astral Bullet — a thrilling, fast-paced action game set in an eerie, abandoned school teeming with monstrous creatures from another dimension! You play as Lily, a determined and fearless high school student with an extraordinary secret. Armed with a mysterious astral gun, she must battle nightmarish monsters while unraveling the mysteries of a haunted school. The school is no longe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Astral Bullet.

You find yourself on the beach of a small town. Take a shovel and start digging! Sell everything you find, upgrade your equipment and explore the deep secrets of the sandy beach! Features: Voxel beach for your digs Underwater world - don't forget about the air! Various equipment and improvements Will you be able to find out all the secrets of the beach in a small town? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Digger Beach.

Dream Pills Developer: HiddenWare Warning: This game contains screamers, loud noises, and flashing images. It is not recommended for players with heart conditions, epilepsy, or other similar health issues. Proceed with caution. About This Game Dream Pills is a low-poly psychological horror experience that plunges players into a short but intense journey of about 10-15 minutes. Develope… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dream Pills.

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.

Experience the Backrooms like never before.There are no obvious monsters. There are no clear explanations. Only spaces that seem to watch you… and a constant feeling that you should not be here. Backrooms: The Levels is a psychological horror and liminal exploration experience, designed for players seeking deep immersion, constant tension, and the unsettling nostalgia of places that feel as if… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Backrooms The Levels.

《Oh my god! How come this school is full of bugs? ! I really can’t be the dean anymore! 》     Hey, classmate, no, it’s the future dean! Please stay!  Have you ever been obsessed with a “spot the difference simulator” like “Exit 8”, but felt that it was not “enjoyable” enough? Have you ever dreamed of playing the role of a dean with “great power” (not really) in a Chinese-style campus filled with… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chinese Style School.

86%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

91% User Score Based on 210 reviews

Critic Score 60%Based on 1 reviews

Our story begins with a letter, a phone call, and a break-in at Everhart Manor. Play the first part of Lovecraftian puzzle adventure Call of the Elder Gods If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Call of the Elder Gods.

What Happens After Midnight is an action-survival horror FPS where you play as Lucy, a paranormal investigator sent to check out the small town of Nightvale. Things are not as they seem. The people are strange here and an ominous feeling grows as the clock gets closer to midnight. Then ensues a journey through other worlds to save our own. Explore mysterious worlds. Collect resources and upg… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to What Happens After Midnight?.

66%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

72% User Score Based on 43 reviews

STORY Batu, plagued by recurring nightmares of an unknown village, finds his life upended by a mysterious letter left at his doorstep one day. The letter bears a chilling message: "Do you wish to be free from your nightmares? We await you..."The next day, the mystery deepens with the arrival of a second note revealing the name of the village: "Y. Village." Unsure of who beckons him and wary of pot… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Y. Village - The Visitors.

94%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, replayability

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay

94% User Score Based on 97 reviews

A short sci-fi visual novel about four scientists trapped in an underground lab. Explore their chat records to uncover the mysteries of Inturg Technologies. How can they escape their doom? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to i feel very lonely and i don't remember myself.

96%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

96% User Score Based on 139 reviews

Searching the Amazon for the elusive razorback dolphin, Nora discovers more than she bargained for. Created in one month for Thalassophobia game jam. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blood Orange.

81%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, atmosphere

81% User Score Based on 149 reviews

Keith Baring is a cold, devoted detective whose boss decides he needs to take some time off. While on a tour of an old castle with his wife Helena, she makes a startling confession to him. Keith goes to bed bewildered - but things only become stranger as the Boogie Man's game begins... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Boogie Man.

97%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay

97% User Score Based on 148 reviews

Enter the memories of Raine as she explores the text-based world of VerdaMUCK, a simulation of the old network within the vast cerebrally-interconnected network of the near future. Meanwhile, a mysterious individual known only as The Navigator exposes the truths of the Cerenet as a conspiracy-in-the-making begins to unfold. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ESC.

81%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

81% User Score Based on 62 reviews

Among the Innocent is a first-person adventure thriller that takes place on an abandoned farm in the eastern Free State, South Africa. The gameplay is inspired by classic point-and-click adventure games, and is packed with intrigue, puzzle-solving, and exploration. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Among the Innocent: A Stricken Tale.

91%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding

91% User Score Based on 139 reviews

Conduct an investigation as shapeshifter! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Queen's Quest 2: Stories of Forgotten Past.

76%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

81% User Score Based on 345 reviews

Critic Score 50%Based on 1 reviews

Unravel an ancient mystery and search for an ancient treasure on England's fog-shrouded coastline, famed for its legends of smugglers, pirates and ghosts. Join ghost-hunters Nigel Danvers and Lucy Reubans as they investigate a tale of horror and haunting. Wielding the tools of the modern-day ghost-hunter in a cinematic, richly detailed interactive world of wind-swept coastlines and crumbling crypt… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Lost Crown.

Every family hides secrets. Every victim has a story. Every clue can lie.Investigate a haunted mansion in this first-person psychological horror detective game. Search for hidden evidence, solve interconnected mysteries, and identify the real killer before the darkness consumes your sanity. Every investigation unfolds differently, and every decision brings you closer to the truth... or further fro… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Final Witness.

"Face the invisible fear" A breathtaking horror adventure unfolding in an seamlessly worldThe school where "SHADOW DETECTIVE" is set is a vast and meticulously designed seamlessly world. Classrooms, corridors, staff rooms, and even places that are normally inaccessible are all seamlessly connected, allowing players to explore freely. As you explore, you will find traces of the … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SHADOW DETECTIVE.

A linear visual novel with choices from the perspective of high school student Kobayashi Kuro, who is torn between two girls and unwittingly becomes the focus of powerful beings who abuse his life and world as a stage for their own cruel game. Kobayashi Kuro returns to his old home and tries to get through his last year of school with Miyu and Aihara—two girls who fight at every opportunity. Bu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blossoms of Eternity.

"Summer and Score Through the Doors" is a realistic story AVG+ war chess RPG game The game depicts a variety of real-life high school and college lives of the 7 protagonists, narrating stories about chasing dreams and finding identities. Confronted with shackles from reality, can their dreams finally come true? And when endings of the stories are directed to the same singularity, can yo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Xiaye's Doors of Magic: Lightchaser.

Welcome to 100 SCREAMERS, an immersive 3D indie horror game with detective elements that thrusts you into the terrifying world of psychological horror. You step into the shoes of a brave police officer girl named Emily, who works the night shift. Responding to a distress call from a convenience store in the neighborhood during halloween, you quickly find yourself in a chilling mansion filled with … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 100 SCREAMERS.

The situation in Etheria has been unstable lately. The power cuts are becoming a constant occurrence, and the locals are forced to evacuate to other regions. These blackouts get fixed quickly, but rumors spread faster. Something bad is afoot, and you have to keep these rumors at bay. But they're not untrue. The World Tree, which feeds virtually everything in this world, right down to the portals t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Maze of Realities: Synergy of Worlds Collector's Edition.

Snow is slowly falling outside. A girl named Anastasia, who lives in an old multi-story building, decides to leave her apartment. She goes to borrow some salt from her neighbors and find a treasure hidden in this house. But what kind of treasure is this, and is it worth looking for? Her neighbors are very strange, and Nastya will have to make a choice which one to go to. Reality mixes with nigh… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Do you have SALT?.

Follow Us Brief Introduction《Dependent Origination》is a first-person adventyre puzzle game cuntered on suspenseful storytelling and exploratory interaction. In an aging machinery factory in a small midland town, a homicide and dismemberment case casts an eerie shroud of mystery.The disappearance of a young girl and a bizarre fatal plunge soon follows in succession,with whispers of vengeful spi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 南亭湖 Dependent Origination.

Serra de Deus is a simulation and exploration game with elements of psychological horror. It features a retro aesthetic inspired by the PS1 era. The story takes place in a favela in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. After years of living in the big city, David de Lima decides to return to his hometown of Rio de Janeiro, where he takes over his family's humble hot dog stand. However, peace doesn’t la… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Serra de Deus.

School trips are just the worst, aren't they? The homesickness, the nausea - nothing ever seems to go right, does it, Sammy? The path to the adult you’re becomingAs the ship docks, the students prepare to step onto the soft grass of Caelum, a small island many used to lovingly call home; no longer. Caelum is nothing but a shell of what it once was, the stains of a brutal history taking it's t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to sammy..

Step into the shadows of Mystery House—a chilling homage of the groundbreaking Roberta Williams classic that gave birth to the graphical adventure genre. What begins as a nostalgic game night among eight friends in an abandoned mansion quickly descends into a waking nightmare. The house is no ordinary relic of the past. Its walls breathe with secrets. Its rooms are veiled in puzzles. And someth… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mystery House.

About This GameYour own computer is compromised. Can you uncover the truth before it consumes you? [ Content Deleted ] is a unique horror game that blurs the lines between fiction and reality, placing the source of terror directly onto characters own PC. What begins as a routine Browse session takes a sinister turn when you discover corrupted files, strange anomalies, and a hidden operating syste… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to [ Content Deleted ].

Scrow Island is a first-person horror adventure focused on exploration, puzzle-solving, and uncovering buried truths. You play as Jack, a lone traveler who arrives at the island years after his father vanished during a mysterious rescue mission. What begins as a personal journey soon turns into a terrifying fight for survival on an island bound by ancient elemental forces and long-forgotten traged… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SCROW Island.

The Horrible Inside is a terrifying first-person horror game that puts you in the heart of darkness. Embark on your own terrifying adventure, wandering through eerie corridors and labyrinths, encountering unimaginable horrors and solving diabolical puzzles. You have to plunge into the depths of madness and uncover the dark secrets that lurk within. With every step you take, you will encounter pa… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The horrible inside.

50%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics

76% User Score Based on 17 reviews

In this intriguing story, players will take on the role of John, a man who is deeply concerned about his twin brother's sudden and inexplicable disappearance. Determined to uncover the truth behind this mysterious event, John embarks on a perilous journey into the unknown. Along the way, he discovers an ancient and ominous book that seems to hold the key to unlocking the secrets of his brother's d… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Collection: Chapters of Fate Prologue.

Midnight Pages is a psychological indie horror game developed in Unity 3D that immerses you in a chilling atmosphere. You find yourself alone in the house for the night, tasked with a simple yet ominous responsibility: to read the book your father left behind. As you flip through its pages, what initially seems like an ordinary story quickly devolves into a terrifying experience. Strange sounds e… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Midnight Pages.

Immerse Yourself in the Ultimate Interactive Narrative Experience of PantomimeStep into a world where learning English is an epic adventure. In our groundbreaking game, every decision you make shapes your journey through a collection of captivating stories from diverse backgrounds. This isn’t just a game; it’s a tapestry of narratives designed to immerse you in the English language in the most eng… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pantomime.

Developer: Stitch / Bad Stitches Publisher: Voodoo Box Genre: Psycho-Horror / Adventure Language: german / english Status: Demo version 1.9 Play time: approx. 30 min + 'LoneLy' is a game with a heavy atmosphere and psychological horror comparable with the old Silent Hills and Resident Evils and is created with the RPG Maker VX Ace. What is 'LoneLy'? It's a game based on true events and the de… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to LoneLy - The DesCent (Demo).

GOAT DLC NOW RELEASED Welcome to the "GoatDLC" DLC Embark on a journey deeper into the enigmatic depths of the Square Chamber with the groundbreaking "GoatDLC" DLC. Prepare to be immersed like never before as reality transcends mere sight and envelops you in a symphony of sensations. Quantum Sound System: Experience sound in a whole new dimension with our revolutionary Quantum Sound Syste… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Teacher.

YOKO :Between life and death, "YOKO" offers a unique paranormal experience. As a newcomer to a mysterious house, Yoko finds herself immersed in a haunting journey, full of intriguing riddles. Explore the intimate areas of Saikominami, at the foot of majestic Mount Fuji, and uncover the dark secrets that permeate this sleepy town. Upon acquiring her new home, be prepared to uncover the in… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to YOKO.

Developer: Stitch / Bad Stitches Publisher: Voodoo Box Genre: Psycho-Horror / Adventure Language: german / english Status: Demo version 1.9 Play time: approx. 30 min + 'LoneLy' is a game with a heavy atmosphere and psychological horror comparable with the old Silent Hills and Resident Evils and is created with the RPG Maker VX Ace. What is 'LoneLy'? It's a game based on true events and the de… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to LoneLy - The DesCent (Demo).