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Fair from Past — a pixelated psychological horror Step into the world between lives. You awaken in a sub-reality — a liminal system of passage, where something went wrong. Your journey is not simple escape: it is a slow, irreversible descent through seven layers, each distorting reality in its own way. Core Idea The game combines procedural room generation with heavy atmosphere: here, fear come… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fear From Past.

61%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, gameplay

86% User Score Based on 22 reviews

Poolscape is a retro reimagining of the Poolrooms, evoking the nostalgia of classic PSX games by immersing players in the iconic liminal space with authentic ’90s-styled visuals and atmosphere. DEMO LEVELS Level 1: Classic Poolrooms - A linear, by-the-books Poolrooms experience. White tiles, soft marble, and fake skylights form the comforting yet uncanny liminal space you’d expect from a classi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Poolscape.

Operation Stutter is a first-person psychological horror game set in the shadow of the Cold War, where the line between reality and delusion begins to blur. As nuclear annihilation looms, you descend into a haunting, fractured narrative, uncovering a top-secret operation, unraveling your identity, and confronting the paranoia that threatens to consume you. You wake up in a cold, dimly lit room de… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Operation Stutter.

68%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere

87% User Score Based on 30 reviews

YOU WANDER FOREVER IN UNDEATH Hyakki Yako: Operational Health and Safety is a first-person horror game. You play as Haramita Renkai, salary-man by day, exorcist by night. Renkai is trapped somewhere deep in the underworld after a ritual gone awry. Armed with naught but his wits, his talismans and a burning desire for self-criticism, Renkai attempts to flee the grasp of the ravenous Demon Parade a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hyakki Yako: OH&S.

61%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay

75% User Score Based on 32 reviews

A home brewed 360° interactive horror flick. Witness a troubled soul craving to make a chilling home movie realize that the monster lies a lot deeper than he could have ever guessed. Play the cassette and rewind the terror hidden inside. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to R00000.

59%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability

83% User Score Based on 23 reviews

///CODA is an avant-garde exploration game with four diverse exhibits that each tell unique stories connected by a dynamic museum-esque overworld with a unique 1-bit graphical style. Drawing influence from various game genres such as adventure, psychological-horror, point and click, and experimental ///CODA is unlike any other experience either in the physical or digital world. Take a peak th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CODA.

Dreams of Pain is a highly experimental first-person mystery horror game with elements of horror in its atmosphere. The structure of the game is mostly linear. The game incorporates ARG-like elements into its storytelling. The game's art style was inspired by retro games from the late '90s. It doesn't hold your hand and there are no traditional tutorials for the player. Some of the puzzles in the … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dreams of Pain.

81%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay

97% User Score Based on 34 reviews

The Ultimate How-to-Socialize video game for the Socially Curious! Social Caterpillar follows an introvert navigating the exhausting task of socializing. Interactions are puzzles that need solved. The more you solve, the more energy you gain to explore... but only if you can ignore the wet whispers of the mysterious Yellow Voice... Solve people like puzzles! Solve a myriad of puzzles, each… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Social Caterpillar.

57%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability

87% User Score Based on 16 reviews

Dear Tenants, Recently, residents have frequently reported strange noises emanating from the fourth floor late at night. After investigation, the elevator service at the fourth floor has been suspended temporarily. We apologize for any inconvenience. If you find yourself trapped on the fourth floor, please stay calm. Observe observe observe observe observe carefully the corridor on the … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Room 404.

87%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, atmosphere

87% User Score Based on 142 reviews

Seybul Tech is a walking simulator. Navigate as an office employee, confronting peculiar encounters while in search of an exit from this enigmatic abyss. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Seybul Tech.

91%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics

96% User Score Based on 46 reviews

Aliens terrorists have stolen the machine to reincarnate you. Go get it back. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to AlienAfterlife.

98%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, stability

98% User Score Based on 4,780 reviews

Find your way out of Babbdi. A short, first person exploration experience. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BABBDI.

57%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, graphics

92% User Score Based on 13 reviews

A surreal dream exploration game, both beautiful and terrifying. Shita ni is a surreal dream exploration RPG Maker game. Through the exploration of both beautiful and haunting dreamscapes, you will uncover the different facets of a young girl's mind. This game will not hold your hand. Instead, you will be free to investigate the mysteries of your surroundings at your own pace in whatever way you … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to shita ni.

91%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story

95% User Score Based on 82 reviews

Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

Cuccchi is a game where you explore beautiful dioramas and go through dangerous and trippy labyrinths, in a journey inside the paintings of Enzo Cucchi. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CUCCCHI.

Resultarias is a surrealist adventure game narrated by dream exploration. You play as Utsuki, a girl that for some reason doesn't want to leave her room and will only explore the world through her dreams. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Resultarias.

89%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization

89% User Score Based on 1,108 reviews

Enter The Backrooms is a survival horror game that takes place in an infinite maze of rooms known as The Backrooms. Throughout the game, The Backrooms gnaws away at your sanity, resulting in unexplainable sights, sounds, and experiences. In order to survive, you must meditate to regain your sanity before you succumb to the psychological effects of The Backrooms. As you wander the endless expanse o… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Enter The Backrooms.

79%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story

79% User Score Based on 790 reviews

Ok/Normal is a short, experimental third-person horror experience, inspired by early 3D console games of the 90's. Journey through a dark, disjointed, dreamlike dimension with your cloud companion! Remember a good diet, take your medicine, and you should be fine! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to OK/NORMAL.

79%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

79% User Score Based on 216 reviews

Inunaki tunnel (or Inunaki village), which literally translates to howling dog tunnel, is a real place located in the Miyawaka town, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. It is a famous horror spot where people have been killed or burnt to death. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Inunaki Tunnel.

95%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

95% User Score Based on 6,017 reviews

Yume Nikki is a 32-Bit freeware game created by Kikiyama, a Japanese solo game designer. The game was made using RPGMaker 2003. The game is regarded as one of the most original applications of RPGMaker 2003, and the start of a possible new genre of games. "Yume Nikki" means "Dream Diary" in Japanese, and the game follows a young girl named Madotsuki as she dreams. The goal is to seek out and acqu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Yume Nikki.

91%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

91% User Score Based on 220 reviews

A giant cathedral of flesh has appeared in the middle of the ocean on a dying world. A small group of scientists are secretly investigating it when a mysterious woman appears, facing an impossible task. Stars Die is a non-linear, sci-fi mystery game with branching dialogues. FEATURES - Completely non-linear story. Have long debates with people or ignore them the entire game. - Five parallel, bu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stars Die.

52%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

51% User Score Based on 100 reviews

Critic Score 54%Based on 4 reviews

The Fridge is Red is an anthology of different first person horror stories. Each episode explores a specific theme and experiments with gameplay ideas. Liminal spaces, surreal encounters and uncanny strangers. You will see a completely mundane settings spiraling down into distorted psychological terror. Experience the dreadful trip inspired by the retro analogue and PS1-era horrors. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Fridge is Red.

75%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability

75% User Score Based on 667 reviews

Critic Score 75%Based on 2 reviews

The Path is a psychological horror art game developed by Tale of Tales originally released for the Microsoft Windows operating system on March 18, 2009 in English and Dutch, and later ported to Mac OS X by TransGaming Technologies. It is inspired by several versions of the fairy tale Little Red Riding Hood, and by folklore tropes and conventions in general, but set in contemporary times. The play… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Path.

63%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music

73% User Score Based on 37 reviews

ZAAM is a first-person psychological thriller horror game. Your Little girl Lucy has gone missing and no one seems to know where she is. As your memories unravel, a dark and ominous story will come forth; a story about an unsettling relationship between a father and his daughter. Your decisions will irrevocably shape the course of Lucy’s life. Explore the surreal and fully interactable environme… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ZAAM.

80%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

80% User Score Based on 897 reviews

A short atmospheric terror game about liminal spaces. Escape the grasps of an underground neighborhood that is equal parts comforting and disturbing. If you've explored a dead mall, a foreclosed pool, or a school at night, you might already know what it's like to be in Anemoiapolis. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Anemoiapolis: Chapter 1.

86%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music

86% User Score Based on 152 reviews

Immerse yourself in an adaptation of an old story about Ewan Berrington. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fibrillation HD.

95%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

95% User Score Based on 148 reviews

You don't know how you got here, and you don't know how you'll leave. Wander the depths of the Backrooms in hopes of finding something more. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Within the Backrooms.

Based on a true story. Navigate through ever-changing pools where the path can never be memorized. Solve puzzles with physics-based interactions and survive the entity on your trail. Experience the grim consequences of phone addiction. Can you solve the mystery of that fateful day? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to POOLSIDE VIGIL.

DEMO OUT NOW! Download below! Foghorns Drown is a psychological thriller where you play as a ferryman, bringing passengers across a foggy lake to a town drenched in mystery and folklore. A murder has been committed. How to tell real from dream when the dead speak again? Credits: Axel Kulomaa - Environment ArtUmut Soydan - Character ArtEelis Koivusaari - Programming and Music If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Foghorns Drown.

A New Kind of HorrorHAZE is a procedurally generated point-and-click horror adventure where AI creates every scene, every narrative, and every terrifying discovery. You pilot a biomechanical android through a derelict spacecraft overrun by alien organic corruption. No two playthroughs are ever the same. The MissionYou are a remote operator, piloting an android infiltrator through the twisted corr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Haze.

“Nafuda Sagashi” is a psychological exploration game set in the liminal spaces of a Japanese school, where you wander through the building searching for lost name tags. You will walk through empty school corridors and classrooms, looking for name tags that have fallen somewhere, drifting along the boundary between the ordinary and the extraordinary. The places you encounter—deserted classroo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to NAFUDA SAGASHI - Identetey:Lost -.

Welcome to Deep Space Corridor, a first-person anomaly-spotting horror game with a twist of narrative mystery. This short but unsettling experience (about 60 minutes) draws inspiration from P.T., The Exit 8, and The Cabin Factory. You’ll step into the role of an “investigator” who wakes up aboard a mysterious space station. Your mission: inspect a designated area and decide if anything seems… off… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deep Space Corridor.

Lost Tides is an atmospheric narrative adventure where a man awakens on a desolate beach, compelled to explore and collect journal pages that unveil a poignant story of isolation, introspection, and the human condition. Explore a haunting landscape drenched in atmosphere. A personal and fully voice acted story. Retro inspired art direction. A beautiful soundtrack composed by Grace Beverl… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lost Tides.

Gentle PuzzlesUncover hidden paths and solve light, relaxing puzzles that invite curiosity without pressure. ★━━━━━━━━━━━━★━━━━━━━━━━━━★ AmbientLose yourself in quiet atmospheres, where soft colors and ambient sounds create a peaceful journey. ★━━━━━━━━━━━━★━━━━━━━━━━━━★Explore Wander through surreal rooms and liminal corridors inspired by dreamcore and backrooms aesthetics. Every corner hides a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to PLAYROOMS.

How far can you ride before the fog swallows you whole? It was supposed to be a simple trip to your friend's house—but a strange chain of events led to the anomaly. The road is deserted. The fog is unnaturally thick. The trees whisper in the wind. Your phone buzzes with cryptic messages from an unknown sender. And something—or someone—is hunting you. Trapped in this shifting twilight, your only… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Quite a Ride.

And you will know the truth, and the truth will make you free... or it will drive you crazy. Sonya considers herself the messiah. She is obsessed with the idea of creating her own spiritual teaching, centered on you.  Create your divine plan.  Gameplay Reflect and talk about God. Wander through different planes of existence. Collect and combine items. Talk to people, angels, cats and other crea… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Your God is false.

69%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, atmosphere

96% User Score Based on 23 reviews

A short piece of horror fiction about honey and lies; entomology and etymology; murky secrets and stark realities. Find out what happened to the moths. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chiaroscuro Imago.

It’s New Year's Eve tonight, you know. Calendar says so. Wonder what Benny’s up to these days. Haven’t seen him in ages. Haven’t heard from him neither. Hope he’s alrightc̶u̶l̶t̶i̶v̶a̶t̶e̶r̶e̶q̶u̶i̶t̶a̶l̶i̶m̶p̶u̶l̶s̶e̶ motif |  [DEMO] Developer Note Note: This demo offers a preview of the full project. Expected playtime is 20-40 minutes, depending upon how thoroughly the player chooses to explor… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fourth Time Around.

Fire in the Dark is a survival strategy game set in a world consumed by endless darkness. In the last bastion of light—a lone campfire—you must guide a group of diverse characters, each with unique skills and challenges, through the horrors that lurk in the shadows. Make tough choices, manage scarce resources, and face relentless threats to keep the fire burning and spirits alive. Will you brave t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fire in the Dark.

Explore bizarre procedural generated psychedelic worlds, encounter surreal creatures, experience shifting rulesets, retro aesthetics, and altered music for a wild and truly strange experience. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vapor Strange.

A non-linear horror game: carry items, solve puzzles, enjoy the music, explore unique atmospheres in each map, and savor your time walking through a mysterious, dark, and intriguing world... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Yindy.

A Psychological Maze Between Reality and NightmareYou wake up to find yourself in a strange swimming pool. A space surrounded by white walls and infinitely stretching pools. A world where the ordinary transforms into the surreal. In this dreamlike exploration, you will wander through realms that exist in the gaps between realities—spaces that are hauntingly empty, eerily quiet, yet somehow famili… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Liminal Horror.

Desperate, you took the job. No interview. No questions. Just midnight shifts at a grocery store, alone. Stock the shelves. Sweep the floors. Collect your pay. But you soon realize you aren’t alone, and you were hired for a darker purpose. Clock in and get to work. Stock the shelves, mop the floors, clean up the store. Tasks feel routine at first but with every shift, the list grows stranger an… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The 7th Shift.

Heading out to help your astronaut buddy Scott do a routine ship check, traps you in an endless loop. Observe your surroundings carefully to reach the airlock in the sector number 7 to escape. Don't overlook any anomalies. If you find anomalies, turn back immediately. If you don't find anomalies, continue forward. To escape the station. GameplayMy Apollogies takes between 30 and 90 minutes… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to My Apollogies.

FoMO is an experimental first-person horror about paranoia, decay, and routines rotting before your eyes. Wake up. Work. Drink. Sleep. Something broke, and now everything is wrong. The apartment reeks of mold. The bar is empty like a grave. The office became a living maze that keeps shifting… and watching you. No weapons. No control. Only escape. The Game:FoMO is a suffocating horror focused o… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to FoMO.

Version 0.1.5 is Live! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CONTROLS: WASD - MoveMouse - LookE - InteractESC - Lock/Unlock Mouse --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Welcome Liminaut, you are the newest member of a very special team. Once your subconscious has been split and merged with the system you'l… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Liminaut.

Sincere ReminderDear valued customer, perfume is an intensely personal experience. What one person finds captivating, another may find intolerable. We sincerely ask that you take great care in making your purchase. Thank you so much for your understanding! DREAMSTAIRS is a long-term experimental electronic perfume project that focuses on various sensations or moments. The entire series follows se… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DREAMSTAIRS.

In Office 29, a seemingly normal workday turns into a nightmarish journey through a haunted office. You wake up at night, alone, and must gather your belongings while navigating terrifying anomalies that distort reality. As you explore, strange events unfold—lights flicker, shadows move, and eerie figures lurk outside the window. Each anomaly hides secrets, pushing you deeper into the unknown. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Office 29.

"There Exists Nobody" is a spot-the-difference anomaly horror game. You dream of returning to the streets of your childhood, but find yourself trapped in a loop with no way out. Here, you will encounter various surreal anomalies—observe carefully and find them! Anomaly-Hunting Horror GameIn "There Exists Nobody," your task is to carefully look for anomalies on the street. Wh… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to There Exists Nobody.

In a_dream . avi, you assume the role of an unnamed individual thrust into an experimental simulation designed to blur the boundaries of reality. The environment appears dreamlike at first glance, but the sinister, warped nature of this world quickly reveals itself. You’re trapped inside a surreal, labyrinthine maze, which seems to exist both in the external world and deep within your mind. The ob… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to a_dream . avi | full version.

A short psychological horror walking sim with puzzle elements.  You awaken in a strange, forgotten place, with no memory of how you got there. As you explore its dark corners, you’ll uncover fragments of the past—perhaps even the truth you’ve buried deep.  But some truths are more than you bargained for… Standard WASD and FPS controls. A game by Adeel Tariq and M. Hashir Shahzad Narrative … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Buried Echoes.