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"Curiosity always leads you further than fear ever could." The Dark Curiosity is a first-person psychological sci-fi horror set on an abandoned space station. Left alone, you explore, observe, and piece together what happened. As you move through the station, you uncover fragments of the past while trying to avoid something that reacts to your presence. You awaken alone on a silent sp… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Dark Curiosity.

Among The Sierra Nevada is a single-player survival horror mystery set in the rugged backcountry of Northern California’s Sierra Nevada mountains. Blending investigation, exploration, evidence collection, puzzle solving, and narrative horror, it puts you in the role of a man chasing proof of the impossible—only to uncover something much larger buried in the forest. You play as Dave Wilder, who, a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Among The Sierra Nevada.

Incident Report: Dark Observations is a first-person bodycam psychological horror game about entering a haunted mansion, uncovering the truth, and surviving what that truth awakens. You play as Lydia, a field investigator sent to the Reid residence to document a worsening paranormal case. Armed with a bodycam, field equipment, and a fragile connection to Dispatch, you’ll search the mansion for hi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dark Observations.

A cursed ancestral haveli. A forgotten bloodline. An entity that adapts to how you survive. Rahasya is a horror experience set inside an abandoned Indian haveli in 1992. After reclaiming your family’s ancestral estate, you enter a house that was sealed for decades — only to realize something inside has been waiting. Something moves through the halls. Something listens. Something learns. The hav… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rahasya.

Absolute Tenebra is a third-person survival horror focused on exploration, puzzle-solving, light-based mechanics, and stealth. The game is set in the decaying halls of the Wardheim Museum, a place where art, obsession, and the supernatural merged into something alive. You play as Eleanor, a mysterious woman with an unknown past, trapped in a labyrinth of forgotten halls and whispering shadows, whe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Absolute Tenebra.

For years, Lisa has been haunted by recurring nightmares of a burning mansion. One sleepless night, while watching a television documentary about abandoned places and local legends, she recognizes the very same mansion from her dreams. Determined to uncover the truth behind these disturbing visions, she sets out to investigate the mysterious property for herself. Her search leads her… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pineview Drive 2 - Rising Storm.

Your family’s past has already made the choice for you.On August 13, 1992, Nastya arrives in the remote village of Peski, where she once spent her summers with her grandmother. After a failed business venture and mounting debts, she hopes to find money or valuables in the now-abandoned house—something that could help her start over. The last bus departs, the house turns out to be empty, and all t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Where Evil Sleeps.

In "Asylum of the Forsaken," you step into the shoes of Nathan Scott, an investigative journalist whose mission is to photograph five missing people within the eerie and abandoned Ravenwood Asylum. The asylum is not only home to dark secrets but also to a terrifying monster that roams its decaying halls, constantly hunting you down. Your only tools for survival are your wits, your camera… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Asylum of the Forsaken.

Put on your headphones and step into a painting that hides its final moments. Uncover the truth buried within the image, reveal the sin it conceals, and pass judgment. Game StoryAt the gates of Hell, you are chosen by the archangel Michael. In the heavy, suffocating silence, you sense that this place is far more than a simple testing ground. The classical paintings laid out before you car… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Michael Test.

A first-person horror game about a detective investigating an abandoned research facility, a missing girl named Carla, and the sealed room at the center of it all. Recover VHS tapes, follow the tracks left behind, and avoid what's left inside. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Room 0.

89%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization

89% User Score Based on 2,943 reviews

The Painscreek Killings is a first-person, explorable mystery solving game set in a fictional town of United States in the 1990s. As a young and upcoming journalist, you are to uncover the secrets behind the town killings and publish the truth in the city papers. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Painscreek Killings.

In the early 2000s, a series of horrifying incidents shattered countless lives across the world. No one truly understood the purpose behind them. Some called it corruption, others called it power beyond humanity itself. But as the truth slowly surfaced, one terrifying possibility emerged — perhaps the real monsters were never demons, but humans with absolute control over others. For decades, hi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Apestin Explorer.

About This GameA psychological recovery facility hidden deep in the mountains. Closed for years. No official explanation. In The Final Chamber, you play as a man haunted by recurring dreams that always lead him to the same place: an abandoned facility where violent criminals, “recoverable” killers, and people suffering from extreme trauma were once brought for experimental psychological treatment… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Final Chamber.

It was never meant to be understood.  ABOUT THIS GAMEA New Kind of Survival HorrorMost horror games begin when the monster appears. X300 begins the moment you step into the Australian Outback. Search for your missing brother across the Australian Outback and beneath a forgotten Cold War facility. Above ground, a living wall of black ash stalks the horizon. Below, an unseen intelligence still bel… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to X300.

Play as a private detective sent on the trail of a missing person. What seemed like a simple case quickly turns into a nightmare. Will you be the one to solve the case... or just another victim of this mystery? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dark Investigation: Experiment.

JOURNEY INTO MADNESSArt restorer Kaelin Rykhard is invited by the reclusive painter Felix Mortimer to review his famous collection. When Rykhard arrives at the mansion, Mortimer is missing, the place is damaged, and strange artworks hint at something terrifying. AN EVER-CHANGING NIGHTMAREScreams, ghouls, ghosts — make your way through an oscillating chateau ripe with paranormal phenomena nev… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Strashna 2.

A FIRST-PERSON PARKOUR MYSTERY ADVENTUREVanished without a trace. Explore an abandoned city where you are not alone. As photojournalist Alo, you return to your childhood home—Chendao, a once-sprawling metropolis that, overnight, became an abandoned exclusion zone. In this single-player adventure, you're armed with nothing but her camera and parkour abilitiesas Alo traverses the procedurally gener… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to AnotherWhere.

Where Dolls Hang is a first-person horror experience that blends boats, paranormal hunting, investigation, survival and psychological horror as you have to investigate and survive. Deep within a Forest, bodies have been washing ashore for years with no explanation. Now, it's time to uncover the truth that's hidden within. Where Dolls Hang is a psychological horror mystery connected to the l… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Where Dolls Hang.

️ About This Game In Agyaat, you step into the shoes of Acharya, a scholar whose quest for truth leads him deep into the decaying corridors of Ambika’s House — an ancient mansion whispered to be cursed. What begins as a search for knowledge quickly becomes a descent into fear, isolation, and the supernatural. Each shadow hides a secret, each whisper tells a story, and each door you open draws yo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Agyaat.

"You were never the patient. You were the experiment that survived."You wake in an open cell inside a collapsing black-site facility. The locks have failed, the guards are gone, and the silence is worse than any scream. You are Subject P-041 — an experiment that was never meant to survive. Panic House: Awakening is a single-player first-person psychological horror where you play the thin… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Panic House Awakening.

“Subject 33” is a psychological horror game focused on exploration, tension, and atmosphere. Inside an abandoned asylum, every file and every room hides traces of unauthorized experiments. As you dig deeper, reality and memory begin to overlap. Ephraim, an archivist sent on a banal mission, ended up living a nightmare. Sent to retrieve patient records from an asylum that had been closed… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SUBJECT 33.

39%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

58% User Score Based on 19 reviews

Immerse yourself in a chilling nightmare where the darkest corners of the past come to life to haunt you. This is a tense first-person psychological horror game that transports you to the heart of an abandoned police station. This is a place that the city authorities are preparing to demolish, but its walls hold too many untold stories and unbearable human despair. A DEEP DIVE INTO THE PAST: The… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dark Resolve.

Sometimes, reality isn't what you see.Years after the closure of Vefa Health Center, the abandoned hospital still hides unexplained deaths, missing patient files, and unfinished investigations. Official reports claim the facility was shut down due to technical reasons, yet rumors about what truly happened inside have never disappeared. Is everything you witness real... Or is the hospital showing… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Muska.

Enter a manor where every portrait hides a secret.In Ashrose Manor – A Portrait of Forbidden Love, you step into a decaying family estate haunted not by monsters, but by silence. The Ashrose family has preserved its legacy in oil, wood, and dust — yet one name has been scratched away, one portrait has vanished, and one forbidden love was never meant to be remembered. As Evelyn, you arrive at Ashr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ashrose Manor - A Portrait of Forbidden Love.

Connect with the Devs About the Game Who could have imagined that a seemingly ordinary cave would become the source of all nightmares? Defaced: Dark Abyss is a first-person horror Survival Game that will challenge your willpower. Uncover a story that is darker than the absence of light... Meet Ethan Kane, known as the most-fearless explorer of forgotten places. In his greatest exploration so fa… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Defaced: Dark Abyss.

In the age of Enlightenment, Damien, husband and father, is returning to his home village of Blackmill after receiving a letter from his wife. Upon arrival he discovers that everything seems... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Seek: Light Through Darkness.

The Smiling Flesh is a tense, single-player survival horror where every sound and wrong turn could be your last. As a thief seeking a priceless treasure, you infiltrate a decaying gothic mansion—only to become the prey. The twisted, smiling owner knows you are here and will stop at nothing to claim you. Explore, solve puzzles, and stay one step ahead of the horror stalking the halls. Key Features… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Smiling Flesh.

Experience a first-person psychological journey told through recovered VHS footage. Explore eerie liminal spaces otherwise known as the backrooms, and uncover fragments of a larger national mystery—where those who disappear are never found, and the environment itself holds the answers. FRAMEWORK: Found Footage is designed to deliver its full visual and atmospheric experience on higher-end syste… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to FRAMEWORK: Found Footage.

Colony 2 is a first-person psychological survival horror game that follows Gary, a young man haunted by a traumatic paranormal incident from his childhood. Eight years ago, Gary entered an abandoned house to retrieve a cricket ball and encountered a series of terrifying supernatural events that left him with severe anxiety and PTSD. Despite years of therapy and medication, the nightmares never st… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to COLONY 2.

A Dark, Psychological Thriller Trapped in an abandoned biodome in the heart of the Amazon desert, you search for answers buried deep in time. What happened here—and why does it feel personal? Photos That Reveal the Past – Use a photo analyzer to uncover hidden details in forgotten Polaroids. Zoom, enhance, and find what the eye can’t see. ️ Trigger Visions of the Past – Align photos at their… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Biodome Mystery.

What you get: A Nightmare Beneath the Surface – A remote island, a hidden underground research facility, and horrors that should have never been awakened. Experience an intense 3-4 hour horror journey. Nowhere is Safe – Something is hunting you—multiple entities lurk in the shadows, waiting for the perfect moment to strike. A Dark and Twisted Mystery – You came here searching for your brothe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mumble Pines: The Arrival.

A city that records everything can still erase a person Dependent State: The Last Witness is a single-player narrative action-adventure set in a near-future digital city-state, combining story-driven investigation, environmental exploration, dialogue choices, parkour, and close-quarters combat. You play as 24-year-old Chen Yufei, a “sleeper” temporarily activated by Konggang's covert security app… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dependent State: The Last Witness.

You awaken in darkness. No daylight. No exit. Only cold rock, the echo of your footsteps – and the rustle of paper. Deep within a labyrinthine cave system, you come across the abandoned notes of Zac, a missing person who fell into the same abyss years ago. His words become your map, and you follow his fate step by step – and the closer you get to him, the blurrier the line between truth and madn… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Not A Safe Place.

You are a contractor hired to perform routine maintenance in an abandoned hospital. What was supposed to be a simple job quickly turns into a desperate fight for survival. As you navigate the dark hallways, restoring power and unlocking doors, you uncover disturbing secrets hidden within the facility and its mysterious operations. Rich lore: Stories unfold through files, computer logs, old n… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to HARVEST.

THE CASE Nine years ago, the celebrated neurologist Dr. Alistair Blackwood vanished from his own institution, the Blackwood Sanatorium. At the same time, the last of his young patients in a "revolutionary" pediatric neurology program were quietly discharged. The police investigation went cold. The building was left to decay. But the locals say the crying never stopped. Hired by an anonym… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Amygdala Protocol.

The only clue is a letter containing a truth that should never have been revealed. A Search That Changes Everything After the tragic death of her father in a car accident, Sophie and her mother move to a remote village in hopes of leaving the past behind. A new place. A fresh start. But the past isn’t so easy to escape. One night, Sophie wakes up from a disturbing nightmare. The next mornin… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Weird Life.

You find yourself standing next to a suspicious looking house, drawn in by strange, unsettling noises from within. Armed with only a flashlight and a gun, you decide to investigate. What secrets lie behind the eerie silence and the unsettling atmosphere? As you step into the dark and twisted halls, every creak and shadow puts your nerves on edge. You’ll search for clues, each discovery pullin… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shattered Truth.

MARA: RELICS OF THE FORGOTTENSome treasures were never meant to be found. Step into the boots of Mara, a fearless treasure hunter and rogue archaeologist who makes a living chasing legends, uncovering lost civilizations, and surviving places the world has forgotten. Across frozen wastelands, abandoned facilities, submerged vaults, and ancient ruins buried beneath centuries of mystery, every expe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mara Unbound.

Demo Version 1.5 is now live.We’ve rolled out a new update focused on improving gameplay feel, fixing key issues, and continuing to refine the overall player experience. Every change below is part of our ongoing effort to make the game as smooth, immersive, and enjoyable as possible. New Features Dynamic Reload System A new in-game dynamic reload option is now available. Simply hold the aim… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Horror Scenarios: The Redwood Estate.

Discover a world of mystery and self-discovery with The Core, an immersive action-adventure game. As an autonomous AI core, you awaken alone in a long-forgotten facility, your memory lost. Embark on a thrilling journey to uncover your true identity and unravel the purpose behind your creation. Explore a vast and mysterious world as you roll through the decaying remains of a once-active facility,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Core.

An immersive horror-adventure game. Betrayed by a trusted friend, Baxter finds himself trapped in an abandoned gold mine. Set traps, gather creature samples, and make life-or-death decisions to survive. Can you face the horrors lurking in the darkness of the night? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mysteries Of FangClaw.

Scrow Island is a first-person horror adventure focused on exploration, puzzle-solving, and uncovering buried truths. You play as Jack, a lone traveler who arrives at the island years after his father vanished during a mysterious rescue mission. What begins as a personal journey soon turns into a terrifying fight for survival on an island bound by ancient elemental forces and long-forgotten traged… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SCROW Island.

An interactive mystery game. You play as a private detective trying to solve the disappearance of 18-year-old Zoey Leonard. Using the phone she left behind, you'll investigate her friends, family, and Zoey herself. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to An Elmwood Trail.

A story-driven psychological horror experience where you must survive 10 phobia-inspired rooms, each filled with atmospheric puzzles, relentless dread, and unsettling truths waiting to be uncovered. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Phobophobia 1.0: The Experiment.

In Bloody Lens, you play as Ray, a young content creator who explores abandoned and haunted locations for his social media channel. This time, he ventures into a decaying psychiatric hospital where the line between reality and nightmare begins to fade. As you explore the dark corridors and underground labyrinth beneath the hospital, you'll solve challenging puzzles, search for hidden clues, unl… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bloody Lens.

A first-person horror exploration game set within a secret research facility hidden on a remote island. After mysteriously waking up inside an abandoned laboratory complex, you quickly realise something has gone terribly wrong. The once-active facility now sits in silence, with damaged equipment, locked research areas, scattered documents, and signs of a rushed evacuation left behind. With no i… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Site Unknown.

Beneath Paris is an atmospheric first person horror experience that takes players into the depths of the forbidden French Catacombs. What begins as a desperate search quickly turns into a descent into darkness, where the tunnels stretch further than they should and the silence never truly feels empty. StoryAfter your girlfriend disappears while investigating the catacombs in search of her sister,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Beneath Paris.

Brendyk Wos returns to the village where he grew up after the death of his parents, but finds a community that seems to exist beneath a sickly calm. The locals are still there, working, praying, and surviving under the influence of a company that long ago ceased to be merely an economic presence. The priest has vanished. The new town lies in ruins. And no one seems willing to speak about what was… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nobody's Erde.

Ward Zero is a co-op psychological horror experience where you and up to 3 other players take on the role of investigators sent to uncover the truth behind a missing persons case. You are assigned to find Simon, a 22-year-old man who vanished without a trace. Your search leads you to the State Psychiatric Rehabilitation Facility — a place long abandoned… yet not entirely empty. What begins … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ward Zero.

Story ModePlay as Rachel Simmons, a police officer with a tragic past in Clear County. A hiker has gone missing on the North Ridge Loop, and you have been called out to search for them. Arrive on the scene and begin walking the trail, keeping an eye out for any signs of the missing hiker while you try to shake the feeling that you're being... watched. Discover and collect items along the tr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to They Stare.