Games like The Shade

In "The Survey" , you are Marcus Walker, mysteriously waking up in a vacant house. As you unlock a phone and delve into the game's puzzles, past events haunt you through audio tapes and journal entries. With a sense of escalating dread, uncover the cryptic story while evading an unseen antagonist. This immersive horror experience offers a short, suspenseful adventure.

"Into The Gloom" is a first-person puzzle solving horror game that uses only black, white, and red colors to create a suspenseful atmosphere. The game features 18 levels with dynamic puzzles and terrifying events as you try to escape from "The Shadow." With five possible endings, players must prepare for a cinematic horror experience with headphones recommended for a more immersive jump scare-filled adventure.

"Left Alone" is a story-driven first-person shooter set in a post-apocalyptic world. Players take on the role of private investigator John McLane, navigating a desolate city and unraveling a mystery surrounding a powerful corporation. The game features volumetric lighting and weather effects, creating a unique and immersive atmosphere. Combat is strategic, with limited ammo and a focus on stealth and cover. Exploration and puzzle-solving also play a significant role in the gameplay.

ROUTINE is a single-player first-person sci-fi horror action game set on an abandoned lunar base with an 80s retro-futuristic vibe. Featuring excellent graphics, a dense atmosphere, and a spectacular soundtrack, it combines intriguing storytelling with immersive exploration and stellar mechanics. Players must carefully observe their surroundings, solve mysteries, and survive intense encounters without waypoint markers, blending emotional depth with moments of humor.

"The Convenience Store | 夜勤事件" is a J-horror walking simulator with psychological elements, featuring photo-realistic graphics and a VHS film aesthetic. Players take on the role of a college girl working a night shift in a Japanese convenience store, where they will encounter puzzles and two possible endings. This game is a follow-up from the creators of other successful horror titles such as "Stigmatized Property | 事故物件" and "Inunaki Tunnel | 犬鳴トンネル".

"Song of Horror" is a horror game with a dynamic terror experience, controlled by an advanced AI that adapts to the player's actions. The antagonist, known as The Presence, hunts the player in unexpected ways, providing a unique experience for every player. The story is told through the perspective of various characters, each with their own connection to the mystery of the missing writer and his family.

"Neverending Nightmares" is a psychological horror game inspired by the developer's personal battle with mental illness. Players navigate through nightmare worlds, each with its own horrifying apparitions and inner demons, as they try to escape and wake up. The game features black and white artwork, branching narrative with 3 endings, and a haunting soundtrack. The dynamic lighting system adds to the eeriness of the ever-present darkness.

"The Moon Sliver" is a first-person adventure game that takes place in a surreal, abandoned moonbase. Players must uncover the mystery of what happened to the moonbase and its inhabitants, while navigating through challenging puzzles and a haunting atmosphere. With a focus on exploration and discovery, players will encounter strange machines, cryptic messages, and a striking, minimalist art style.

Skinfreak is a single-player horror simulation game blending 1980s slasher and giallo influences with a dense atmosphere and cinematic twists. Players follow Belle, working late in a remote office, as she faces the terrifying Skinfreak serial killer in a tense, story-driven experience with interactive environments, a good soundtrack, and moments that will both scare and entertain.

"Beyond Hanwell" is a first-person exploration and combat game set in a richly detailed, atmospheric version of Westminster, London. The non-linear gameplay allows you to discover the world and its secrets in your own way, using a variety of weapons and environmental objects to take down enemies. With no HUD and immersive player feedback, the game keeps the tension high as you uncover the truth about yourself. Scavenge for resources and use creative methods to survive against anomalies in this intense, explorative experience.