Skip to main content
Games like The Plaything

Games like The Plaything

Games like The Plaything

Looking for games like The Plaything? Here are top puzzle recommendations with a horror focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Solais, Lydia or A Natural Connection.

Change display type

Skip Platform filter

Skip Play Mode filter

Skip Price filter
  1. Game will be released for free on December 1, 2025! Solais Step into the unforgiving landscape of WWII Scotland as a Scottish Lighthouse Keeper. Your duty is not just to maintain the light, but to guard your family against German attacks and the encroaching horrors of war. Solais is a narrative-driven game with multiple endings, taking its dramatic foundation from the tragic real-life events at… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Solais.

    View Game
  2. View Game
    92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability
    92% User Score Based on 434 reviews

    A story-focused adventure game about a little girl in the world of adults. How can you find a monster you can’t see? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lydia.

    View Game
  3. Step into a lookout tower as Chief Park Ranger Adrian in a point-and-click simulation puzzle game about exploring environments and experiencing natural connections. Director of Forest Service Millie has tasked Adrian with finding new weather discoveries alongside the help of Park Rangers Jeremy and Mark. Complete with a full soundtrack, be immersed in the connection of nature and wildlife that li… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Natural Connection.

    View Game
  4. View Game
    87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization
    100% User Score Based on 38 reviews

    Abducted by the dangerous Theater, Juliet has been turned into a puppet. Guided by the mysterious Narrator, Romeo will embark on a twisted journey through faux décors, rotating sets, and deceptive backstages. What secrets lie beneath the Theater? Inspired by the original Romeo and Juliet of Shakespeare, rediscover key beats of their tragedy in this expansive 3D reimagination. Explore the T… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Masquerade.

    View Game
  5. View Game
  6. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, monetization
    80% User Score Based on 150 reviews
    Critic Score 69%Based on 8 reviews

    The Shattering is a first-person, story-driven, psychological thriller that takes place in the pristine white aesthetic of protagonist John Evans' own dream. Players must piece together the fragments of the past and present, following the voice of the 'Doctor' as he guides them deeper into John’s mind. Players will experience the key moments of John's life that have defined and shaped him - they w… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Shattering.

    View Game
  7. View Game
    92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability
    92% User Score Based on 149 reviews

    Alter Ego is a 2D point-and-click narrative-based adventure game featuring psychological elements. Explore two levels with atmospheric environments, solve puzzles, and use your inventory items to uncover the mystery behind Reese and Winona's relationship, and find the real culprit—if there is one. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ALTER EGO.

    View Game
  8. View Game
    62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    62% User Score Based on 141 reviews

    Revelation, regret and redemption in the twilight dreams of an aging artist. Set against surreal landscapes spanning one man’s life and career, Zed is a desperate quest to reconnect fading memories and create a final work for a very special person. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ZED.

    View Game
  9. First-person psychological horror escape-room: You're a caregiver in a house where reality fractures and memories melt into the architecture. Read the environment, solve puzzles, and confront the blurred line between truth and illusion. GAME FEATURES: • First-person exploration • Environmental puzzle solving • Story based game • Atmospheric sound design and lighting For players who love horr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Escapism: The doll house.

    View Game
  10. Whispers of Eldoria is a narrative-driven fantasy adventure game set in a magical land teetering on the brink of chaos. As the adventurer of ancient gateways, you must make crucial decisions that shape the balance between realms while unraveling the mysteries of Eldoria’s forgotten past. Whispers of Eldoria Needs You! You’ve been chosen to take on a pivotal role as the adventurer of Eldoria’s … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Whispers of Eldoria.

    View Game
  11. Submission for OST Composing Jam #7 Mood references and inspiration: Andrei Tarkovsky Movies, Yume Nikki, Hypnagogia Boundless Dreams, Critters for Sale, Disillusion Story Overview "Nostalgia" is an introspective journey through the mind of Alex, a young artist struggling with mental health issues. Alex's main problem is nostalgia for the past, and for childhood. Because of this, Alex can't… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nostalgia.

    View Game
  12. Submission for OST Composing Jam #7 Mood references and inspiration: Andrei Tarkovsky Movies, Yume Nikki, Hypnagogia Boundless Dreams, Critters for Sale, Disillusion Story Overview "Nostalgia" is an introspective journey through the mind of Alex, a young artist struggling with mental health issues. Alex's main problem is nostalgia for the past, and for childhood. Because of this, Alex can't… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nostalgia.

    View Game
  13. 74%Game Brain Score
    74% User Score Based on 28 reviews

    Award & Showcases!  EVA DIGITAL 2021 - Best Art Nordic Game Discovery Contest Season V Grands Final - Final Finalist SIEGE 2021 - Best Audio Independent Game Festival(IGF) 2022 - Best Student Game Honorable Mention Moscow Russia International Film Festival - Best Video Game Urban Mediamakers Festival (UMF) 2021 - Best Game Winner Amsterdam International Film Festival 2021 - Best Video Game DreamHa… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to There You Are.

    View Game
  14. View Game
    56%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, character development
    92% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    Ezrebeth is an old, bitter recluse who finds herself constantly invaded by her peculiar relatives during the winter holidays. Oh, and she's stuck in a time loop! Investigate, interview and cross-reference as you attempt to figure out what's going on in this surreal visual novel. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ezrebeth.

    View Game
  15. Dr. Scarlet O'Beetle, MD. has received troubling news from afar, and her local community seems to be beset with problems as well! The indomitable doctor is never discouraged and will rise to meet any challenge, even ones far, far larger than herself. SCARLET O’BEETLE AND THE UNSEEN WORLD is a classic adventure point-and-click, story-rich puzzle game set in the fascinating world of insects. Whil… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Scarlet O'Beetle and the Unseen World.

    View Game
  16. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    85% User Score Based on 182 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 1 reviews

    A story-driven experience with puzzles about a middle-aged woman trying to make peace with herself. Join her in this dive to her mind and travel through memories and traumas. The unique 2d art style, meticulous sound design and hand-drawn animations bring her to life If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Leila.

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

    Noctambulant is a hand-drawn 2D survival and psychological horror game. Renee moves in with her grandmother after the passing of her parents in a tragic accident. Walk with Renee and unfold the terrifying mystery as to why she was made to go to bed early every night. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Noctambulant.

    View Game
  18. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    73% User Score Based on 157 reviews

    The Interactive Adventures of Dog Mendonça and Pizzaboy is a point-n-click adventure. Put yourself in the shoes of Eurico, an ex-pizza delivery guy and unpaid apprentice of legendary occult detective Dog Mendonça, as you uncover the mysteries of the supernatural underworld. Together with your team of paranormal detectives you'll delve into the bizarre, wacky, and humorous world of Dog Mendonça & P… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Interactive Adventures of Dog Mendonça & Pizzaboy.

    View Game
  19. View Game
    69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    68% User Score Based on 510 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

    TRAUMA tells a story of a young woman who survives a car accident. Recovering at the hospital, she has dreams that shed light on different aspects of her identity - such as the way she deals with the loss of her parents. TRAUMA lets you experience those dreams in an interactive way, reminiscent of Point-and-Click Adventure Games. It builds upon this established formula by introducing a gesture-ba… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Trauma.

    View Game
  20. View Game
    65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    65% User Score Based on 234 reviews

    A unique adventure, a stunning scenario to discover in one season! Winter Voices is a narrative-driven, episodic, role-playing game set in an imaginary and timeless world at the start of the Industrial Revolution. Players control a 24 year-old heroine as she deals with the death of her father. She must journey through the heart of Winter and battle her worst enemies - her own personal demons. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Winter Voices.

    View Game
  21. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, optimization
    73% User Score Based on 271 reviews
    Critic Score 62%Based on 30 reviews

    Perception is a first-person narrative horror adventure that tells the story of Cassie, a blind heroine who uses her extraordinary hearing and razor-sharp wits to unravel the mysteries of an abandoned estate that haunts her dreams. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Perception.

    View Game
  22. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    96% User Score Based on 923 reviews

    Experience death from the comfort of your seat. A compilation of five short stories which occur in different eras and locations, touching on themes like time travel, black magic, and immortality. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Critters for Sale.

    View Game
  23. View Game
  24. View Game
    72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization
    72% User Score Based on 86 reviews

    Help Lily use her imagination to unlock her memories and relive the events of a night that changed her life. Discover what happened and what is 103. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 103.

    View Game
  25. View Game
    99%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    99% User Score Based on 684 reviews

    You can’t run from your dreams in this unsettling classic point-and-click horror game from award-winning indie developer scriptwelder. To find a way out, you’ll have to go even deeper into your nightmares. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deep Sleep Trilogy.

    View Game
  26. View Game
    92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    92% User Score Based on 126 reviews

    Beeswing is a game set in a small village in rural Scotland, the village I grew up in. Visit the places and people who shaped a life and discover their stories. Represented in hand painted, water colour graphics with a unique, acoustic soundtrack. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Beeswing.

    View Game
  27. 48%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    46% User Score Based on 74 reviews
    Critic Score 49%Based on 11 reviews

    Story-driven FPS mystery thriller-horror with stealth and detective modes based on facts from the world-famous story of Zodiac, a never-captured American serial killer. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to This is the Zodiac Speaking.

    View Game
  28. View Game
    76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    76% User Score Based on 158 reviews

    Help little Lucy battle the demons tormenting her loved-ones. Travel through countless lands of dreamlike fantasies and solve challenging puzzles. Explore the interpenetrating worlds of dreams and consciousness, be careful not to go astray on the winding paths of the subconscious. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lucid Dream.

    View Game
  29. 64%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability
    68% User Score Based on 88 reviews
    Critic Score 57%Based on 6 reviews

    A hungover koala detective, STONE wakes to find his chookie Alex has been kidnapped. YOU need to find out what happened. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to STONE.

    View Game
  30. View Game
  31. 51%Game Brain Score
    51% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    School Night Séance is a modern take on the point and click adventure genre. A pair of best friends; the impulsive Melony, and the practical Letty, find themselves separated in a haunted mansion after performing an ill-advised séance. The girls will need to work together to solve puzzles, uncover the mansion’s mysterious history, and finally, reunite and escape the house! ------------------------… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to School Night Séance.

    View Game
  32. 51%Game Brain Score
    51% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    RISE FROM RUIN is a game being developed at Champlain College as a Capstone project. Started in the fall semester of 2024, the game has continued into the spring semester of 2025 to be shown off in the graduating years Senior Show.  Our game is a Third-Person Character-Action experience where the player takes control of a giant beast who is virtually unstoppable! Protect a city that has been atta… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to RISE FROM RUIN.

    View Game
  33. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    For optimal viewing and play experience, run full screen with sound on. We recommend using headphones for the best experience! About Repair & Rewind was created in 96 hours for GMTK 2025, incorporating the theme 'Loop'. Our game follows the theme on multiple layers; through the physical looping of cassette tapes, the puzzle loop present within the gameplay and looping audio, as well as the broad… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Repair & Rewind.

    View Game
  34. About The Dyeing World A once-vibrant world has fallen into ruin. The World Tree, source of all life and color, has been corrupted, draining the land of its beauty, turning creatures feral, and casting a shadow over nature itself. You play as a fairy guardian, the last hope of a fading world, awakening after the fall to restore balance using the only thing left untainted: light and color. Story … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Dyeing World.

    View Game
  35. Horizon Angler is an atmospheric fishing adventure game blending skill-based microgames, exploration, mystery, and horror. Skill-Based Fishing: Master unique fishing microgames, no simple button-mashing here.Dark Mystery: Uncover the hidden truth behind the Horizon Angler legend.Dynamic Worlds: Watch your serene fishing paradise decay into ominous darkness.Epic Boss Battles: Face off against mons… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to HORIZON ANGLER.

    View Game
  36. View Game
    47%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    80% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    A thousand years ago, humanity tore the moon from the sky, sealing it within you and chaining you to the earth. But all chains rust. It's time to spread your wings once more. Soar between the ruins of a scarred world, exploring floating islands, hidden canyons, and breathtaking monuments, each with unique characters, challenges, and secrets to discover. Using powers divined from the the moon, tra… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Solanis.

    View Game
  37. Welcome to Encore! Encore is a 2D environmental horror puzzle game where you play as the Magician who traverses a strange theatre world in order to save a ballerina performer from the clutches of an overseeing Maestro. Explore the world of Encore and learn more about the Ballerina while solving puzzles and sneaking past enemies.  Controls Walking/Climbing - AWSD Throw Playing Card - Left-Click… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Encore!.

    View Game
  38. Lost Euclidean is a mind-bending puzzle game that involves deciphering spatial logic through multiple dimensions. Using your flashlight, you reveal objects in overlapping realities to solve each puzzle. Travel through alternate histories to find your missing family and repair the disaster they created. Feel free to fill out our playtesting form if you can! https://forms.gle/GPj1F3yuY7EGZhJP9 Cr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lost Euclidean.

    View Game
  39. 52%Game Brain Score
    52% User Score Based on 7 reviews

    Roots Bloody Roots is a multidimensional cat-and-mouse horror game where you play as the young girl Cahya. Her father Darma, a retired spirit-hunter; has passed forward his duty, knowledge and customized rifle to his daughter in order for her to keep up his legacy. Her first mission is to defeat a Buto Ijo who has claimed an entire museum. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A long time ago, Buto Ij… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Roots Bloody Roots.

    View Game
  40. 55%Game Brain Score
    55% User Score Based on 6 reviews

    ISSUE #32 Cover - Nama Hello and welcome to Indiepocalypse! Indiepocalypse is a curated monthly collection looking to highlight the very best of the indie game scene.  Each month features games by 10 different developers, including a newly commissioned game exclusive to the bundle-zine. The games cover a wide variety of styles, genres, and themes as they fight against any definition of "indie gam… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Indiepocalypse #32.

    View Game
  41. View Game
    78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics
    100% User Score Based on 29 reviews

    NOTICE is a game about the importance of presence, awareness and having control over your own thoughts. Follow a short story told through ordinary objects. Headphones recommended. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to NOTICE.

    View Game
  42. Play the Demo (v0.8.0.1) ____________________ Being only two months on the job Corporal Lucia Torres’ first assignment by private security company KBA goes horribly wrong. After her aircraft crashes she finds herself all alone and with almost no memory on a deserted oil rig owned by the powerful Tallywater Oil Corporation. Strange things seem to have happened but the orders of Lucia’s superiors ar… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Project Devonia: ‘Manticore‘ (Demo).

    View Game
  43. Imperium is a 2D Lo-fi, Sci-fi Puzzle Adventure game set in a dystopian future where you take on the role of BS-23, a former scientist of the condemned scientific organisation known as The Betterment. Imprisoned due to their involvement with the original Betterment, BS-23 is sent out onto dangerous missions alone and unarmed with the objective to obtain vital data at the behest of the Galactic Cou… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Imperium.

    View Game
  44. Confront your darkness in Memories of Fireflies, a Voxel-based Puzzle Platformer which takes place in a dark and dangerous world that you must venture to discover its secrets. Overcome challenges, enemies and puzzles to get even deeper in this dangerous world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Memories of Fireflies.

    View Game
  45. 46%Game Brain Score
    46% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    Rated 15 for mild blood and death. Welcome To The Old Eagle Motel. We Always Have Time For You. She never expected to find him dead. The Old Eagle Motel is a third-person, narrative driven, paranormal mystery game set upon the Great Plains of an alternate New Mexico, following the story of our dual protagonists: Dakota; a kind-hearted, older Cherokee journalist, and his young but fiercely d… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Old Eagle Motel.

    View Game
  46. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    88% User Score Based on 618 reviews

    Find your missing friend. Uncover the secrets within. Brave a luxurious and haunting mansion in Dead Take, a first-person psychological horror crafted by Surgent Studios. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dead Take.

    View Game
  47. View Game
    72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, replayability
    77% User Score Based on 212 reviews
    Critic Score 66%Based on 10 reviews

    The Signifier is a story-driven tech-noir mystery adventure. Explore the real world and enter the unconscious realms of the victim's mind. Use technology to find clues to solve puzzles, unravel layers of dialogue, and find the truth. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Signifier.

    View Game
  48. View Game
    92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    92% User Score Based on 952 reviews

    Walter Martins is not among us anymore. What happened was broadcast live… so why can’t anyone agree on what happened exactly? Investigate Walter’s mysterious last show. Interview his wife. Inspect his apartment. Find out the truth. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to TELEFORUM.

    View Game
  49. 60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, monetization
    89% User Score Based on 18 reviews

    First things first... How to pronounce "Enypnion"! [ɛnˈy.pni.on / e-nip-nee-on] • Greek (n. | literary) Something seen in sleep, i.e., a dream, a sequence of representations that appear in the mind during sleep. Enypnion was originally developed by Sinking Sheep. Joining forces with Dionous Games, it has been transformed into the enhanced and reimagined game, Enypnion Redreamed. We'v… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Enypnion Redreamed.

    View Game
  50. 38%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    64% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    Art Heist – Escape Room Adventure A rainy night, a secluded villa on a remote island and a thief who walks among you. You are invited to an evening unveiling of a newly discovered artwork with a secret. But before the night is out you receive word a heist has taken place, the artwork has been taken. Before the perpetrators escape the villa you are invited to track them down. The villa is on lockdo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Art Heist - Escape Room Adventure.

    View Game