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After a long day at work, your only goal was to get home. But your night turns into a nightmare when you wake up trapped inside a forgotten mansion, lost somewhere between reality and dreams. Features: Explore a vast, mysterious mansion full of hidden paths and secrets. Solve simple puzzles to unlock new areas and find your way out. Multiple endings based on your choices and actions. Min… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Unfound Footage.

35%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story

60% User Score Based on 10 reviews

You return to your mother’s house. The door was open. The place is a mess… Where is Mother is a psychological horror narrative game with no HUD and no combat. Explore a realistic, heavy atmosphere in first person — a place filled with memories, silence… and something else. The discomfort of being alone in a home that used to feel safe… and might now be haunted. Realistic and immersive atmosphe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Where is Mother.

It starts with a quiet room. A television flickers. An apartment door creaks open. Something is watching you. Famous author Janus Brennhart is giving an interview right after his latest book. The interview takes him to old days and stories some of which he doesn’t recall now. The Remains and The Residue is short atmospheric puzzle-adventure game that invites players to explore stories and memori… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Remains and The Residue.

61%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

83% User Score Based on 24 reviews

You moved with your family to a quiet town… but nothing stayed peaceful for long. Now, haunted by loss, you must explore unsettling places, face terrifying encounters, and piece together fragments of mystery. THE SCREAM OF DARKNESS combines atmospheric storytelling with psychological horror, where every choice nudges you closer to one of many endings. Will you discover the truth… or be consumed b… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to THE SCREAM OF DARKNESS.

50%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics

79% User Score Based on 14 reviews

The Binding Hour is a short, psychological horror experience set within a decaying, long-forgotten house deep in the woods. You step into the role of an unnamed intruder drawn to the property by forces beyond understanding. As the hours pass, the once-abandoned rooms begin to shift and change, revealing twisted memories and buried secrets. The Binding Hour uses oppressive atmosphere, distorted rea… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Binding Hour.

The Blessing of Airon is a First Person Story Adventure (Walking Sim) telling the story of a society which has lost access to all electronic devices capable of processing a neural network due to demon infestation. It is a horror game which focuses on exploration and uncovering mysterious events through a large variety of inspectable items with story text, custom sounds and vfx. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Blessing of Airon.

44%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story

73% User Score Based on 11 reviews

Silent Snow is a short 20-30 minute horror walking simulator to give you a FRIGHT this winter. Using only a flashlight and your bravery. Walk through the dark and tense town to reveal the story and mystery behind the old house. But something is out there. In the snow. In the dark. Featuring Dark and scary handcrafted environments Simple yet tense puzzles An ever darkening atmosphere … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Silent Snow.

57%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

84% User Score Based on 19 reviews

Story Withered Haven is a first person psychological horror experience.  Step into the shoes of a man who has had his entire world ripped from him, his family lost to an unsolved murder case. Reality collapses as he struggles to cling to normalcy. Trudging through his days and nights, he begins to notice supernatural occurrences and familiar presences, strangely corrupted beyond recognition. W… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Withered Haven.

56%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

92% User Score Based on 12 reviews

Good Human: a psychological horror journey where the desperate need to connect with someone can become your worst nightmare. Story: You’ve spent most of your life alone. Your days are monotonous, empty, with no one by your side. At your lowest point, you make a desperate decision: to find someone to share your life with, no matter the cost. The story unfolds entirely within your own home… a pecu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Good Human.

MEAT ROOM is a first-person horror survival game. You play as Dimitry, a middle-aged man who lives in an Eastern European country and works the night shift at a meat packaging factory. One night, strange and scary things start happening. Dimitry finds himself in a dangerous situation where he must try to stay alive. Walk through dark and quiet halls and discover the scary secrets hidden in t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MEAT ROOM.

The wilderness was supposed to be your escape. It becomes your nightmare. In Darkness Up North, you set out for peace and solitude in the remote forests of northern Canada. What began as a tranquil retreat quickly spirals into a psychological descent as reality distorts, haunting whispers echo through trees, and unsettling events challenge your grip on sanity. Explore a lonely cabin and its surr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Darkness Up North.

The Forest Watches is a short first-person psychological horror experience about rituals, obedience, and being observed. You arrive at a secluded forest compound as the newest member of a quiet, watchful cult. Your days are simple: complete the tasks they give you, follow the routine, and avoid drawing attention. The game is designed to be completed in around 30 minutes, making it a compact, tens… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Forest Watches.

A Rural Argentine Horror ExperienceDeep in the Fields is a first-person atmospheric horror game set on a remote Argentine farm. You arrive at an isolated rural ranch in search of work, but as you explore the property you begin to uncover unsettling secrets hidden deep within the fields. Explore abandoned buildings, barns, and underground spaces while piecing together clues about what happened on… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deep in the Fields.

Philip Oakes, a middle-aged family man, awakens in a cold concrete hallway and struggles to recall his past. Upon exploring, Philip finds himself in a home that resembles his own, and speaks with an unknown caller who guides him. Doors locked, Philip must find a way out of the many rooms he explores. With vintage music blaring from a nearby record player and the door banging with someone at… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to You Belong Here.

Game Overview: PC based Horror game that uses the keyboard and mouse to move the player through the abandoned subway station. Game includes puzzles, challenges, and scares. The player will learn how to interact with the environment including graffiti painting, moving objects, opening doors, and finding hidden keys. The game is based on the Unreal Engine Horror Engine expanded into a completed cre… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Late Arrival.

Last Stop: House of Horror is a first-person indie horror experience where a late-night delivery takes a terrifying turn. As you approach a remote mansion, a pair of dogs suddenly begin chasing you—reacting to a dark presence inside the house. With no choice but to run, you rush toward the mansion for safety… only to become trapped within something far more dangerous. ️ Explore a Haunted MansionN… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Last Stop House of Horror.

68%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay

95% User Score Based on 22 reviews

You are trapped inside a hospital that refuses to stay the same. This is a first-person psychological horror game focused on atmosphere, tension, and repetition. The game takes place in a looping hospital environment where each cycle introduces new changes, altered spaces, and escalating threats. What begins as a familiar location gradually becomes hostile and unpredictable. The core experience … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to False Exit.

90%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization

96% User Score Based on 45 reviews

A babysitting job gone wrong has left Anna Turner trapped in an unfamiliar and uncanny home. Discover the horrors within and figure out a means of escape before it's too late in House of the Vigil. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to House of the Vigil.

87%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, character development

90% User Score Based on 890 reviews

Critic Score 75%Based on 2 reviews

Karma: The Dark World's Deluxe Edition contains the following : - Full game of KARMA: The Dark World - The 58 Track Original Soundtrack - The 5 Track 'Into the Mist' EP - The 138 Page Artbook If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to KARMA: The Dark World.

Collect trash in a park at night while pursued by an eerie presence. A short retro horror experience. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mortanum.

91%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization

100% User Score Based on 42 reviews

Can you survive the night in a house that doesn’t want you there? Trapped inside a quiet home with something watching you, Maria must uncover the truth behind a growing nightmare. Explore every corner, solve unsettling puzzles, and survive unpredictable events in this retro-inspired psychological horror experience. Nothing is random. Nothing is safe. And someone is always closer than you think.… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Abandoned Stories: Inherited Silence.

90%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay

92% User Score Based on 49 reviews

HOUSE CALL is a short 10-minute experience heavily inspired by Adobe Flash point-and-click games of the late 2000s, including THE HOUSE by Sinthai. Use your mouse to explore the environment, solve puzzles, and proceed through the house to find what lies within. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to HOUSE CALL.

66%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics

76% User Score Based on 38 reviews

Are you ready for your shift? Step into the shoes of a convenience store employee in Mexico, handling everyday tasks like sweeping, restocking shelves, and taking out the trash. But be careful — you never know what might happen late at night. A horror game that blends daily routine with the tension of facing the unexpected, reflecting the harsh reality of those who encounter danger day after day… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to NIGHT SHIFT NIGHTMARE.

74%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

85% User Score Based on 39 reviews

STORY - In Our Parlor tells the story of a game developer who falls asleep at home and dreams about the game world they're creating. To end the nightmare and wake up, they must make their way through their own creation and reach the parlor. THE EXPERIENCE - Atmospheric horror and realistic set pieces make this horror walking simulator an immersive and terrifying experience. The surreal setting… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to In Our Parlor.

83%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding

85% User Score Based on 600 reviews

Critic Score 80%Based on 6 reviews

This is a story about death. Luto is a psychological horror experience where you take on the role of someone unable to leave their home. Every attempt to escape will lead you deeper into the unknown, where nothing is as it seems and everything will test your senses. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Luto.

84%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music

84% User Score Based on 81 reviews

Liminal cosmic horror - you'll wander in an abandoned amusement park, walk along empty tunnels and crawl through narrow corridors. Join a ride and step into the dark. Explore eerie remains of a world that shouldn't exist. Find clues and discover the truth, but beware, some things should stay buried. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Emotionless: The Last Ticket.

As a reporter, you were following up on a lead that some paranormal activity was going on deep in the woods. You were sneaking around an area you should not have.  Men working for a shadowy group captured you and locked you in a makeshift cell in the basement of an old farm house.  During one of your scheduled feeding time from the guards, you managed to carefully grab a key from his belt.  The ti… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The House She Haunts.

This game is made my students from De Montfort University over approximately 7 weeks. You have been invited, but not by your own will, rescue your best friend before HE finds you... Your surroundings are deceptive, and mysterious forces have transformed your physical being to that of a doll!     Be wary of The Host, for he is unwilling to allow you to escape his domain so easily. Overcome him a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Haunting Invitation.

82%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization

100% User Score Based on 33 reviews

A short, first-person psychological horror experience set inside a forgotten hotel where time, guilt, and memory all bleed together. You wake up in Room 9. The corridor outside loops back on itself. Every time you step through the door, something has changed; the walls, the lights, the voice on the radio. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hotel Mélancolie.

30%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, gameplay

50% User Score Based on 12 reviews

A free short first-person horror game of dream puzzles - unsettling, surreal, and hauntingly atmospheric. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Exit Dream.

“Look at Me” is a first-person horror game in which the player is chased by a clown. Playtime (Demo): 10 min Solo developed by S.P Dream of Guinea Pigs The player finds themselves in the middle of a creepy hallway, being chased by a clown. A clown is chasing you—but if you try to stare at it, it freezes. The hallway is often dark. Press the F key to use your flashlight. Even while … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Look at me.

36%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

57% User Score Based on 14 reviews

The Dark Legacy is a first-person psychological horror game where players explore an abandoned surgeon's estate. Uncover hidden memories, solve narrative-driven puzzles, and face the chilling consequences of forbidden experiments. The game emphasizes atmospheric storytelling over jump scares. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Dark Legacy.

91%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

97% User Score Based on 425 reviews

Critic Score 78%Based on 5 reviews

Out of Sight is a deeply atmospheric horror game that blends first and second-person perspectives with riveting voice-acting to immerse you in a chilling and emotional journey. The world from a new perspective Having regained sight through her beloved Teddy, Sophie knows she must find a way out before it’s too late. Danger lurks around every corner—one misplaced step, a creaking floorboard, or un… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Out of Sight.

90%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

95% User Score Based on 3,285 reviews

Critic Score 81%Based on 4 reviews

Immerse yourself into the macabre and fantastical world of South of Midnight with the Premium Edition, which includes the full game, up to 5 days early access, and digital access (in English) to: • South of Midnight Artbook • Original Soundtrack composed by Olivier Deriviere • The Boo-Hag Comic book by Rob Guillory • Music Video: Songs & Tales of South of Midnight • Documentary: Weaving Hazel’s Jo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to South of Midnight.

77%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, humor

91% User Score Based on 447 reviews

Critic Score 63%Based on 11 reviews

Reveil is a narrative first-person psycho-thriller game that focuses on story, puzzles and exploration. Find out what’s going on inside Walter Thompson and what his dark past at the Nelson Bros Circus has to do with it. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to REVEIL.

68%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, optimization

71% User Score Based on 2,152 reviews

Critic Score 50%Based on 1 reviews

Set in a creepy amusement park hiding a dark and sinister secret, The Park is a first-person psychological horror experience focused on exploration and storytelling. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Park.

76%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, replayability

88% User Score Based on 2,285 reviews

Critic Score 63%Based on 17 reviews

A third-person exploratory action/adventure title in which a boy ends up on a mysterious island and makes his way through its highly stylized environments, containing puzzles and slight navigation challenges, to get to the bottom of why he's ended up there and to reach the end of the road he's inadvertently begun to travel. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to RiME.

78%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding

84% User Score Based on 9,550 reviews

Critic Score 73%Based on 81 reviews

HORROR REIMAGINED If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Layers of Fear.

This is the first game I've ever made! I'm so happy to have completed it! Game Background: Ella is critically ill and near death. Her loving parents performed a sacrificial ritual to an unknown entity in a desperate attempt to save her—but instead invited a deadly parasite into their daughter. After the ritual, Ella’s consciousness was torn apart: one half became controlled malice, the other a … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Unwilling Host.

47%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story

80% User Score Based on 10 reviews

Separated by Nightmares: Where Duty Dies offers a horror experience that blends first-person puzzle-solving with a deeply woven narrative. Written by the fantasy author behind The Swords of Unforgotten Memories and Worlds Beneath the Shadows, this first chapter introduces you to a workaholic lieutenant who is obsessed with closing every case, driven by a relentless need for answers. His single-min… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Separated by Nightmares: Where Duty Dies.

49%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, atmosphere

67% User Score Based on 24 reviews

Story The night shift was meant to be simple. A graveyard covered in snow. A town swallowed by fog. A routine that repeats itself a little differently each time. Memories surface without context. Familiar places feel misremembered. The past presses in quietly, never fully revealing itself. What brought you here becomes harder to recall — and leaving no longer feels guaranteed.  Atmosphere … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to VHS COLLECTION: Buried Alive.

65%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere

88% User Score Based on 25 reviews

A psychological horror experience created by a team of 5 developers over the course of 4 months, featuring puzzles, immersion, and a unique hand-drawn art style.  In this game, you navigate a snowy cabin. Following a story between a Husband and Wife. Uncovering environmental clues and experiencing an unsettling atmosphere, and quickly realize something is very wrong. The game leverages tense so… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to What Lies Frozen.

87%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, grinding

97% User Score Based on 806 reviews

Critic Score 77%Based on 12 reviews

Its safer in the dark. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fear the Spotlight.

95%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding

95% User Score Based on 3,854 reviews

In Sound Mind is an imaginative first-person psychological horror with frenetic puzzles, unique boss fights, and original music. Journey within the inner workings of the one place you can’t seem to escape - your own mind. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to In Sound Mind.

75%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music

91% User Score Based on 33 reviews

Murmurs of the Mist is a short psychological horror story where you play as Bunni, the stuffed toy of a 7-year-old girl, Sofia. She struggles to speak about what happened to her but in therapy, Sofia speaks through you, the only one she trusts.  As Bunni, you explore the mysterious landscape of Sofia’s psyche, where her innocence, fear and childish state of mind blur together. What you see, hear,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Murmurs of the Mist.

78%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics

84% User Score Based on 44 reviews

ADD FULL GAME TO WISHLIST :  https://store.steampowered.com/app/4085250/Unseen/ "Unseen (DEMO)" is a first-person thriller with psychological horror elements, featuring a linear narrative and a playtime of approximately 10 to 12 minutes. Full game approximately 60 to 80 minutes. Story It’s an indie horror game where John, a forensic photographer, after an unexpected and exhausting shift, is for… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Unseen.

85%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, replayability

93% User Score Based on 1,752 reviews

Critic Score 66%Based on 4 reviews

Follow The Midnight Walk in an adventure from the minds behind Lost in Random. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Midnight Walk.

96%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

96% User Score Based on 24,134 reviews

Pony Express long-haul space freighter "Tulpar"Crew: FivePlanned Shipment Duration: 382 DaysElapsed Transit Time: 147 DaysI hope this hurts. — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — A narrative driven first-person horror game following the dying crew of a shipwrecked space freighter.Who could have known what good ol’ Captain Curly was capable of? Guess he thought his crew … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mouthwashing.

78%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

86% User Score Based on 401 reviews

Critic Score 40%Based on 1 reviews

Pass through the threshold and enter a world born of memories. Defend yourself with a camera while solving death’s mysteries in a reverent evolution of 90’s survival horror, integrating both fixed cameras and over the shoulder perspectives. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Heartworm.

87%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

87% User Score Based on 334 reviews

Cineris Somnia is a 3D adventure through a beautifully strange and mesmerizing world - and a young girl's cruel and forlorn dreams. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CINERIS SOMNIA.