Games like The Shattering

"The Town of Light" is a first-person psychological thriller set in the Volterra Psychiatric Asylum, exploring the fictional story of Renée, a 16-year-old girl suffering from mental illness. The game takes players on a journey through Renée's eyes, uncovering her blurred memories and personal drama while navigating a detailed environment filled with realistic documents and locations from the asylum's past. The game aims to shed light on the harsh realities of mental health treatment in the late 1900s.

"Call of the Sea" is a first-person adventure game set in the 1930s. Play as Norah, a woman searching for her missing husband in the uncharted islands of the South Pacific. Uncover the secrets of a lost civilization and solve intricate puzzles to advance the narrative-driven story. The game features stunning art deco-inspired visuals and a captivating original soundtrack.

Gray Dawn is a psychological thriller adventure game that follows the story of a priest accused of murder. Players must search for clues, solve puzzles, and uncover the dark secrets of the priest's past to prove his innocence. Set in a beautifully rendered and atmospheric world, the game features intense storytelling, deep symbolism, and thought-provoking themes.

"Layers of Fear" is a single-player horror action game with an intriguing story and good gameplay, set in a densely atmospheric Victorian-era mansion. As an insane painter, you explore the ever-changing environment, searching for your magnum opus, while experiencing hallucinations and uncovering the secrets of your madness. The game boasts amazing graphics, perfect music, and emotional depth, but can be very grinding and buggy, with some elements that may make you laugh.

"Marie's Room" is a first-person exploration game where players delve into the past of the eponymous character. By interacting with objects and notes in Marie's childhood room, players uncover a gripping and emotional narrative about friendship, secrets, and growth. The game's distinctive pixel art style contributes to its nostalgic atmosphere, making for a poignant and immersive storytelling experience.

In "Layers of Fear 2," you become an actor, the protagonist of a movie with a script written just for you. Navigate through a terrifying vessel, haunted by your own past and consumed by the role you must play. Your past, experiences, and memories shape your character as you're immersed in darkness and silence.

Forgotton Anne is a 2D cinematic adventure game set in the stunning Forgotten Lands, a hidden dimension filled with discarded objects. You play as Anne, the enforcer of this world, tasked with maintaining order and returning the lost objects to the human world. Along the way, you'll uncover a plot that threatens to keep Anne and her friend, Master Bonku, trapped in the Forgotten Lands forever. Your choices will determine their fate and the future of the Forgotten Lands.

"The Suicide of Rachel Foster" is a first-person psychological thriller set in a remote mountain hotel. Players uncover the dark secrets of Rachel Foster's death through investigating her family's disturbing past, while communicating with a mysterious former FBI agent via radio. The game explores themes of guilt, redemption, and coming-of-age in a narrative-driven experience.

DISTRAINT 2 is a psychological horror adventure game, where you play as Price, a man seeking to restore hope and find his purpose after selling his humanity. The game features simple yet effective gameplay, with side-scrolling 2D graphics, a dark story, and a mix of dark humor. It has hand-drawn graphics, carefully composed music, and a minimalist interface to keep the focus on the engaging story.

"The Medium" is a horror game where players control a psychic medium who can explore both the real and spirit worlds simultaneously. Players use their psychic abilities to solve puzzles, uncover disturbing secrets, and avoid the monstrous Maw. The Deluxe Edition includes an original soundtrack and an art book inspired by Polish surrealist Zdzisław Beksiński.