Skip to main content
Games like The Penumbra

Games like The Penumbra

Games like The Penumbra

Looking for games like The Penumbra? Here are top action recommendations, selected from player-similarity data — start with Mortal Advocate, Spirit Catcher 93' or Eternal Supreme.

Change display type

Skip Platform filter

Skip Play Mode filter

Skip Price filter
  1. View Game
    56%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    92% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    "In the year 21XX, there is no rest for the dead—only servitude." The world is ruled by an Emperor of unparalleled power, who commands the fate of millions in life—but also after death. He promises safety and dominion. In return, he demands absolute obedience. You are a servitor—stripped of your name, your past, and your future. Bound by laws you did not choose, you exist as one small … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mortal Advocate.

    View Game
  2. Spirit Catcher 93', a first-person descent into psychological horror. A journey of evasion, discovery, and surviving the relentless Shepherd. A chilling return to the roots of classic horror that will leave you breathless. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Spirit Catcher 93'.

    View Game
  3. To save her people from the world destruction, the supreme tried to breakthrough to the legendary supreme realm but failed! She is coming back. In this fantasy world with various traces, you will explore the race origination, recover the prehistoric secrets, and become the most powerful supreme! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Eternal Supreme.

    View Game
  4. Trapped behind enemy lines as the Naos scientific-military base descends into chaos, Helios evades capture without reinforcements. Surrounded by hostile patrols, they must move silently through the shadows, infiltrate occupied zones, and send a distress signal before Naos falls completely. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to NAOS-01: The Quiet Sector.

    View Game
  5. Belkız Ana is a first-person psychological horror experience that redefines the genre through high-tension pursuit and tactical evasion. Set in the desolate landscapes of Anatolia, the game forces players to confront their fears through a series of escalating challenges where wit and reflexes are the only tools for survival. The Legend of Belkız AnaBelkız Ana is a lingering anomaly rooted in a tr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Belkız Ana.

    View Game
  6. Relicbound is a thrilling third-person shooter and story-driven action-adventure game. Step into the shoes of Jackson, a skilled archaeologist kidnapped by a sinister organization bent on discovering an ancient relic capable of controlling time itself. Driven by high stakes, Jackson must navigate a dangerous journey through dense jungles, intricate cave systems, and awe-inspiring ancient temple ru… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Relicbound.

    View Game
  7. 0%Game Brain Score
    0% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    Buzz About the Game "Kunkun Terror Express" is an immersive horror adventure game that thrusts players into the heart-pounding scenario of being trapped aboard an infinite loop of the Kunkun Terror Express train. This game offers a unique blend of suspense, puzzle-solving, and survival horror.You must find a way to reach the platform Kun and escape. As a player, you find yourself … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kunkun Terror Express.

    View Game
  8. The Dark Climb is a challenging, third person, resource-based, stealth game in which you try to reach the end of a dark and dangerous map. You are equipped with a light source, which is directly bound to your life in the game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Dark Climb.

    View Game
  9. 96%Game Brain Score
    96% User Score Based on 53 reviews

    [Media 2373982] It Will Find You is a first person narrative driven horror experience, utilising a reactive narrative system that alters narrative elements based on player actions. With a focus... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to It Will Find You.

    View Game
  10. 36%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    58% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    Abyssal Trench is a single-player, first-person psychological horror game set deep underwater. You play as a lone explorer who awakens from cryo-sleep after a failed mission. Your escape pod is out of fuel, your team is missing, and a mysterious AI voice directs you to investigate three abandoned drilling sites scattered across the seafloor. In this narrative-driven horror experience, you must pi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Abyssal Trench.

    View Game
  11. View Game
    66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization
    95% User Score Based on 20 reviews

    Path of Light is a stealth adventure game following the journey of Lumi, a little robot seeking to reclaim his town's stolen light. Escape enemies, solve puzzles, and navigate obstacles to ascend the Forgotten Chapel. Unlock AbilitiesAs Lumi progresses upwards through the Forgotten Chapel, he unlocks a total of four unique abilities to aid in his escape. Venture into LightExplore four shadowy l… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Path of Light.

    View Game
  12. 54%Game Brain Score
    54% User Score Based on 5 reviews

    The Valley of the Unknown – A Psychological and Survival First-Person Horror Game Release Date: September 15, 2024  Platform: PC (Windows) (Released)  Mac (Coming soon) Engine: Unreal Engine 5.4 Trigger Warning: This game contains graphic violence, disturbing imagery, and themes of psychological horror that may be unsettling to some players. Sensitive Content Warning: Themes of disappearance, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Valley of the Unknown.

    View Game
  13. View Game

    In the game you have to explore the prison area. Perform various tasks of prisoners and guards. Look for and collect various items. Solve puzzles and riddles. You need to pass this test and get out to freedom. I was surprised to end up in Alcatraz. Having the best lawyer, I had hoped to be acquitted. But all his efforts to get me acquitted were in vain. My sentence screamed: "Welcome to … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Alcatraz.

    View Game
  14. 42%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    50% User Score Based on 10 reviews
    Critic Score 50%Based on 10 reviews

    Experiencing the effects of a broken family and the heartache it brings, a young child escapes into a dark, whimsical dream world created from his memories. In this twisted nightmare, his past trauma manifests as terrifying monsters that seek to trap him here, which sets him on a journey to uncover what truly lies within his mind. As the monsters give chase, the protagonist will be forced to navig… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to In Nightmare.

    View Game
  15. 55%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability
    86% User Score Based on 7 reviews
    Critic Score 63%Based on 5 reviews

    An ancient tower stands in a barren land - ascend it and discover its mysterious powers. With the tower’s guardian by your side, conduct the weather to breathe life back into the lands around you. Immerse yourself in the beauty of Symphony of the Machine’s world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Symphony of the Machine.

    View Game
  16. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, stability
    78% User Score Based on 86 reviews

    In Child of Lothian, you play as an orphan robbed of her childhood as her family is put on trial by malicious witch hunters. You are left on the streets to escape their persecution inside the bustling 18th century Edinburgh. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Child of Lothian.

    View Game
  17. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    96% User Score Based on 17,927 reviews

    SOMA is a sci-fi horror game from Frictional Games, creators of the groundbreaking Amnesia and Penumbra series. The radio is dead, food is running out, and the machines have started to think they are people. Underwater facility PATHOS-II has suffered an intolerable isolation and we’re going to have to make some tough decisions. What can be done? What makes sense? What is left to fight for? SOMA i… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SOMA.

    View Game
  18. View Game
    63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    78% User Score Based on 32 reviews

    Dear Future is a multiplayer wandering game where you photograph a cryptic city using an inherited camera. Working collectively with every other player in the world, you must document the ruined land of your predecessors and lift an ancient curse. Tread across a procedurally-generated world of pseudoclassical architecture and take photographs in it, saving a single one to pass down to future play… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dear Future.

    View Game
  19. 24%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, gameplay
    40% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    You don’t escape because you understand this place. You escape because staying feels wrong. The Backrooms are not just endless — they feel familiar in ways you cannot explain. Dreamlike spaces shift and repeat, as if they were built from fragments of memory. The deeper you go, the more reality begins to blur. This is not about finding answers. It’s about enduring the feeling that you’ve been… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BACKROOMS: We Escape Forever.

    View Game
  20. Spirit Warden Spirit Warden is a narrative puzzle game set in a dystopian future where nature has widely reclaimed its control of world. You play as a spirit, Ashe, who has awoken with no memory of her past. Ashe is tethered to the world only by a soul-bond with a young girl traveling alone with a dog. Compelled by an innate urge to help the child, Ashe accompanies her on the long journey ahead. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Spirit Warden.

    View Game
  21. A folk tale inspired by true eventsDreams on a Pillow is a pseudo-stealth, puzzle adventure game inspired by a Palestinian folk tale set during the 1948 Nakba. Throughout the game you will experience the often untold stories of Palestinian history via Khadra’s dreams, nightmares and the harsh reality of finding refuge when uprooted from a home that no longer exists.  Discover how Khadra's s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dreams on a Pillow.

    View Game
  22. MIDNIGHT MANHUNT is a turn-based tactics game set in a cyberpunk city where an ominous AI tracks every footstep. No one is safe from the all-seeing eye of LUCi.  Every night at midnight, the Ghosts move out to sabotage and overthrow the reign of LUCi. They move in the shadows, swift and silent. Step into the shoes of a squad of four grid runners, apprehend the Ghosts and defend the city from de… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Midnight Manhunt.

    View Game
  23. Embark on a mysterious journey through a fractured realm where eras clash and realities intertwine. The Infernalist tests the boundaries between realities combining fantasy and science fiction elements in a unique and captivating way. The Infernalist is a compelling point-and-click adventure where you dive into a rich narrative filled with exploration, puzzles, and turn-based combat, all set ag… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Infernalist.

    View Game
  24. GAME DESCRIPTIONWelcome to Sentinel Island, a place where the modern world collides with primal forces under the tyrannical rule of Wandal. As a modern man, you must navigate this wild landscape, crafting tools of science to survive against the relentless tribe. Use strategy to outsmart brutal enemies and master immersive mechanics while uncovering dark secrets hidden in the shadows and Bill Black… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to THE SENTINEL.

    View Game
  25. What if solving a murder meant diving into the killer’s mind? In Project Enceladus, a first-person sci-fi puzzle platformer, you play as Detective Darren, tasked with uncovering the truth behind a brutal massacre aboard a deep-space research station. To do that, you’ll enter the mind of the man responsible — scientist Dr. Noah Valen — and explore his fractured psyche through a simulated reality … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Project Enceladus.

    View Game
  26. Venture into the heart of darkness with PHOTOBIA: Tales from the Dark, an indie puzzle game built around the manipulation of light and time. Explore shadowy labyrinths, uncover hidden secrets, and bend reality to your will. In a universe where light becomes a tool of power, solve multidimensional puzzles and alter the flow of time to move beyond the unknown. Every reflection hides a clue. Play w… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to PHOTOBIA: Tales from the Dark.

    View Game
  27. 化身飞升者,从高维度接入超次元,审视由你的数个前世构成的景观宇宙。 藉由一台移动终端展开漫游,从90s的网络空间到大西洋的马尾藻海;邂逅形形色色的生命——宇宙人、机械修道士,以及地球的最后一只恐龙。 在一切的尽头,宇宙、自我和生命的终极答案,将为你解开面纱。 这是一场没有压力的奇妙虚拟漫步。游戏无死亡及失败条件,所有的结局动画后,作为飞升者的玩家能够马上返回更早的时间线。 当一切落幕,无事可做时,你可以选择回到网络控制台,与你的好友Rain一同虚度时光。 If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cosmic Ultramarine.

    View Game
  28. BLACKOUT ARENA: THE LEGEND OF FOLK HEROESCinematic Mystery Thriller | Survival | Arena Conspiracy Deep within forgotten jungles and ancient ruins… something has awakened. Blackout Arena: The Legend of Folk Heroes drops you into a hostile, ever-evolving world where every shadow hides danger—and every ruin holds secrets buried for centuries. This is not just a lost place. This is a system. A tria… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BLACKOUT ARENA.

    View Game
  29. 47%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music
    68% User Score Based on 19 reviews

    Break the World, Break the Guilt. You are Sara. After a mysterious car crash, you wake up trapped in a haunting, surreal world—a reality you subconsciously built to escape a tragic mistake. This is not a sanctuary; it is a cage of your own making. Instead of facing the truth, you choose a different path: destruction. EDGE OF DESTRUCTION is a single-player FPS built around a single, powerful mechan… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Edge of Destruction.

    View Game
  30. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    77% User Score Based on 30 reviews

    Explore a vast interconnected world. Master fluid movement. Become one with Maseylia. Maseylia: Echoes of the Past is a true 3D Metroidvania built around freedom of movement, deep exploration, and atmospheric discovery. In a fully interconnected three-dimensional world, every new ability dramatically transforms how you traverse the environment — opening hidden paths, enabling sequence breaking, an… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Maseylia : Echoes of the Past.

    View Game
  31. Trapped in an endless cave without light. Only the dripping of water, your footsteps – and Zac's yellowed notes. Solve puzzles, find secret paths, and survive as reality and madness dangerously draw near. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Not A Safe Place.

    View Game
  32. Awurda First Wave is an action-adventure game. The last remaining human is caught in the middle of a war to save the world from evil creatures. Defeat your enemies with fast-paced and exciting combat mechanics. Overcome various obstacles and defeat challenging enemies to advance to the next levels. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Awurda First Wave.

    View Game
  33. As Lorna, you have now learned of Alfred Cypress, your grandfather. You have also encountered the technology he has invented and learned of people who also may be trying to attain this. Additionally, now you have gained access to a few of the virtual training areas he has created. This area in particular for training contains a mansion that you need to navigate through, while overcoming the challe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cypress Legacy.

    View Game
  34. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Trapped underground after a collapse, you are the sole survivor of a deadly attack. Armed only with a night vision camera, navigate the darkness, avoid the creature, and find a way out in this retro-style survival horror game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dark Mine.

    View Game
  35. 57%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    84% User Score Based on 19 reviews

    Unsealed: The Mare is a first-person psychological horror game set in a nightmare rooted in memory and trauma. Players explore dark, oppressive environments while uncovering fragmented messages and hidden memories that subtly alter the world around them. The experience emphasizes tension, sound awareness, and atmosphere, encouraging players to move carefully, listen closely, and piece together m… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Unsealed: The Mare.

    View Game
  36. Dive into this immersive adventure, stealth and puzzle game, taking on the role of Victoria, a young girl orphaned after a tragic sea accident, trapped in the enigmatic confines of a mysterious city. In a place full of traps and dangers, Victoria must rely on her dexterity to advance. But Victoria will not be alone on this journey. She joins other orphaned children, inexplicably locked away for s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Orphans.

    View Game
  37. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability
    75% User Score Based on 60 reviews

    Dive into Ayasa, a dark and mysterious platformer where light and shadow hold the key to survival. Journey through six haunting lands, solve challenging puzzles and restore balance to a world on the brink of collapse. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ayasa: Shadows of Silence.

    View Game
  38. View Game
    84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    84% User Score Based on 94 reviews

    Join our Discord server! About the Game​Step into the shadows of Antwerp and shapes events during this crucial moment. Sicaria is a third-person stealth game set in ​Antwerp during the Eighty Years' War. You play as an engineer, a person capable of overcoming any challenge through your own cleverness. Because of the war you lost an arm, but you were able to build a mechanical one. ​​Stealth-Ce… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sicaria.

    View Game
  39. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    84% User Score Based on 258 reviews
    Critic Score 68%Based on 3 reviews

    Sneak into enemy bases, rescue hostages, hack computers and play your own way while you uncover a conspiracy to unearth unspeakable horrors. Stick to the shadows and stop an ancient curse in this mission-based stealth adventure! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to No Sun To Worship.

    View Game
  40. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music
    80% User Score Based on 174 reviews
    Critic Score 72%Based on 4 reviews

    Ereban: Shadow Legacy is a fast-paced stealth platformer game where you become Ayana, the last descendant of a forgotten race. Harness mystical shadow powers, high-tech gadgets and avoid or kill to uncover the truth about your past and the key to saving a dying, morally grey universe. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ereban: Shadow Legacy.

    View Game
  41. View Game
    52%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization
    71% User Score Based on 24 reviews

    Pestilence is a first-person stealth game in which you play as the Lord of the Pestilence, a betrayed God who seeks revenge against his brothers. To accomplish this, you will need to kill your brothers' Judges, the ruling caste of the city of Trumana. You will traverse the town's shadows as a malevolent force, using your uncanny ability to possess and sow chaos between its people. FEATURESFind y… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pestilence.

    View Game
  42. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    90% User Score Based on 747 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 8 reviews

    The Bookwalker is a narrative adventure where you play as Etienne Quist, a writer-turned-thief with the ability to dive into books. Use your powers to traverse reality and book worlds, and track and retrieve famous items like Thor's Hammer and the Excalibur in exchange for your creative freedom. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Bookwalker: Thief of Tales.

    View Game
  43. View Game
    95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, replayability
    95% User Score Based on 206 reviews

    Filcher is a first-person, 2.5D, mission-based stealth game. As Sporey the master thief, break into guarded buildings to steal from the wealthy and corrupt, using only your senses, your wits, and a handful of tools and gadgets. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Filcher.

    View Game
  44. 19%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, optimization
    29% User Score Based on 17 reviews

    Engage in a series of Salvage Operations on deep space vessels which have been overrun. This virtual reality shooter uses a teleport mechanic which is friendly to those with motion sickness. Wield multiple weapons, interact with objects, and overcome your fears with a head mounted flashlight as you explore multiple challenging levels. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Salvage Op.

    View Game
  45. 66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    67% User Score Based on 192 reviews
    Critic Score 63%Based on 3 reviews

    Explore the birth of sapient AI in this atmospheric hacking adventure set in the sprawling world of Recompile. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Recompile.

    View Game
  46. You find yourself closed in the multi-storeyed bunker with a mysterious artefact, a monster and the anomalities. If you want to survive, you must find a way to leave it. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stoirs VR.

    View Game
  47. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    92% User Score Based on 1,654 reviews

    A humorous adventure set in a 3D parody of the internet. Diverse puzzles, beautiful worlds, friends, experiences, upgrades and more, await you those who "log on"! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Broken Reality.

    View Game
  48. 50%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    58% User Score Based on 38 reviews

    You find yourself in a strange place, a place full of darkness and mad things. After falling down the rabbit hole, what mysteries lies beyond? Are you ready to escape it? Be fast, be smart and survive this grim reality! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Rabbit Hole.

    View Game
  49. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, music
    61% User Score Based on 88 reviews
    Critic Score 81%Based on 9 reviews

    You died in a mysterious seance and have become a Wraith, one of the restless undead. In this VR horror game, use your supernatural abilities to solve the mystery behind your death. But beware of the sinister Spectres lurking in the shadows... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wraith: The Oblivion - Afterlife.

    View Game
  50. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    74% User Score Based on 618 reviews

    Timelock VR is an action-escape the room game for HTC VIVE. You'll play as an agent from corporation which research time travels. You`ll have the newest tools that will help you to change the past and solve any problems. Also, you`ll be supported by the quantum computer S.T.A.S.I.S that will become your assistant in difficult situations and will coordinate your actions. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to TimeLock VR.

    View Game