Games like Vertrek
Looking for games like Vertrek? Here are top survival puzzle recommendations with a horror focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Sinner 97, The Night of the Scissors or Kriophobia.
- 67%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, replayabilityMost mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story86% User Score 29 reviews
Sinner 97 is a first person PSX VHS psychological horror set in 1997, within the confines of a shadowy religious cult. Remain hidden and overcome problems in order to escape the Father's clutches. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sinner 97.
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- 97%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding97% User Score 380 reviews
Scrap hunting season has gone wrong, VHS slasher survival horror. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Night of the Scissors.
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- 67%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:music, grinding82% User Score 33 reviews
You are Anna, a lonesome geophysicist trapped in a military base in the depths of a mysterious Russian island, where the cold is deadly. Hauntings beyond her comprehension inhabits under the snow, and they conceal a disturbing past in which she has to unveil in order to survive. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kriophobia.
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- 95%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability95% User Score 392 reviews
Amy’s brother is dead. She hadn't even seen him in years. Thomas has always been a little eccentric. Obsessed with lucid dreaming and the concept of other worlds. All a little too fantastical for a small town vet like Amy herself. But then Amy comes across his journals. And what at first seems like the ramblings of a troubled mind slowly begin to seem more and more plausible. Maybe her broth… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deep Sleep: Labyrinth of the Forsaken.
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- 92%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphereMost mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music92% User Score 62 reviews
Note: THIS IS A DEMO. Full game available on Steam! A DIRTY JOB BUT SOMEONE HAS TO DO IT Whispers of a shadowy satanic cult connected to dozens of missing people have ignited a firestorm of rumors. Some believe the tales are true, while others dismiss them as a hoax. In the wake of a brutal wave of journalist layoffs, Sarah is ready to chase the story no one else dares touch. But as she digs dee… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Fear Business.
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- 49%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:graphics, storyMost mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability49% User Score 69 reviews
A WONDER is a 3rd person stealth/puzzle game set in a sunken city. Stuck in the depths of the sea, Alana will have to explore this dormant world in order to reactivate it. In doing so, she must remain hidden from lurking creatures, hostile to any outsider who dares to venture in this derelict place. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Wonder.
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- 81%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability88% User Score 4,880 reviewsCritic Score 74%65 reviews
Discover a dark mystery only a medium can solve. Explore the real world and the spirit world at the same time. Use your psychic abilities to solve puzzles spanning both worlds, uncover deeply disturbing secrets, and survive encounters with The Maw - a monster born from an unspeakable tragedy. The Medium is a third-person psychological horror game that features patented dual-reality gameplay and an… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Medium.
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- 91%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, storyMost mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability91% User Score 113 reviews
Dissonance is a top-down 3rd person adventure game. Players will encounter supernatural anomalies and creatures. Find and use specialized gadgets to aid you in your journey. Explore the abandoned research facility and reveal the secret of the organization that sent you here. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dissonance.
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- 90%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding90% User Score 1,396 reviews
Alisa is a classic late-90s style horror-themed action adventure game set in a fantasy universe inspired on the 1920s. You play as an Elite Royal Agent called Alisa. While she is chasing a wanted criminal, she ends up in an old victorian mansion. She tries to find a way out while being haunted by materialized/mechanized doll-like humanoids. Can you survive the Dollhouse? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Alisa.
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- 55%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:music, stability75% User Score 24 reviews
The Nameless is a classic survival horror game in a first person perspective set on an abandoned research vessel. EXPLORE Assume the role of an unnamed protagonist and take on the task of uncovering the mystery behind this "ghost ship" and it's former (and current) inhabitants. FIGHT OR FLIGHT? When encountering these "inhabitants", you must make your choice on how to deal with them. Each sc… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Nameless.
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- 95%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:music, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding95% User Score 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.
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Game Summary Passage of Grief is a first-person narrative-driven exploration game that immerses players in a surreal journey through the mind of Henry as he navigates a series of liminal spaces. Inspired by "PT" and "Amnesia," this game features randomized, infinite looping environments and physics-based interactions, creating an unsettling and immersive experience. Story After experiencing a p… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Passage of Grief.
- 27%Game Brain Score27% User Score 4 reviews
As you opened the ancient tomb's gates, you unknowingly triggered a mechanism that sealed you inside. Around you stretches a dark labyrinth filled with mysteries, traps, and riddles of the past. To escape to the surface, you must find crystal skulls that will unseal the closed passages. Every step is a race against time and your own fear, but somewhere in the darkness lies the path to freedom. Wil… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Trapped in the Tomb.
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Game Summary Passage of Grief is a first-person narrative-driven exploration game that immerses players in a surreal journey through the mind of Henry as he navigates a series of liminal spaces. Inspired by "PT" and "Amnesia," this game features randomized, infinite looping environments and physics-based interactions, creating an unsettling and immersive experience. Story After experiencing a p… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Passage of Grief.
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- 60%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, musicMost mentioned negative aspects:graphics100% User Score 11 reviews
The year is 2072. Virtual reality has become a worldwide phenomenon, allowing people to sink into the virtual web, while experiencing isolation in real life. A VR engineer has finished his... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Electric Highways.
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- 66%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability68% User Score 519 reviewsCritic Score 64%18 reviews
Bye Sweet Carole is a horrific thriller game inspired by the greatest animation movies and created by Chris Darril. (Remothered series) Be ready to jump into the world of Corolla and meet the rabbits that has infested it. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bye Sweet Carole.
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- 100%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:music, story100% User Score 66 reviews
Step into a world where dreams and reality mix. Play as a boy trapped between waking life and a dream, exploring his memories each day. Each day reveals a new part of his life, from school and family to love and loss. Your choices will determine if he finds hope and wakes up or falls into darkness. Experience unique environments, calming music, and an emotional story in this immersive adventure. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 7 Days.
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- 43%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:musicMost mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability69% User Score 13 reviews
The Patient is a small indie atmospheric horror puzzle experience loosely made in the style of an older PS1 horror aesthetic. Take on the role of an unsuspecting doctor forced to work night shift to find and euthanize an infected patient housed within the basement of the institution. Game Warning:Disturbing Content, Blood and Gore, Fictional Drug References You play as Dr. Ellen Reed, and you ar… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Patient.
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- 82%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphereMost mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding90% User Score 1,602 reviewsCritic Score 74%12 reviews
It's a Shipper's biggest fear. You're grounded in the exclusion zone, twenty miles of death and decay sealed off by the towering, suffocating walls erected after the collapse. Alone, stranded, and with limited resources at your disposal you'll have to push your way through the zone, solve environmental puzzles, manage resources and fight for your life as you try to find a way to escape beyond the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hollowbody.
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- 52%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:stability, monetization52% User Score 252 reviews
Step into Ningyōmachi, once a thriving hub of doll-making mastery, now a decaying ghost town haunted by the bloodstained legacy of a twisted craftsman. As you uncover the town's dark secrets, you'll confront the eerie remnants of the Hanabira Doll Factory and the lifelike creations that refuse to stay still. Will you survive the horrors hidden within the forgotten "Doll Town," or will you become a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Welcome to Doll Town.
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- 89%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:story, atmosphere89% User Score 91 reviews
ABOUT THE DEMO Thank you so much for playing the prototype and providing feedback!Thanks to your support, PAGER now has a 10-floor demo! I hope you enjoy it, and I’d love to hear what you think. If you like the demo, please consider adding PAGER to your wishlist. Thank you! ABOUT THE GAME PAGER is a 1-bit 3D Kafkaesque horror game set in a 90s office building.It’s your first day at work, an… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to PAGER.
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- 92%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability97% User Score 698 reviewsCritic Score 83%6 reviews
Its safer in the dark. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fear the Spotlight.
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- 94%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability94% User Score 565 reviews
Explore the twisting passages and alleys of the Halls, a liminal manifestation of the subconscious of many. After clicking a shady looking hyperlink and filling out a survey, you find yourself in a non-sensical place where gravity implies no "up" or "down." The unfortunate residents encourage you to find your way out by facing your regrets and getting stronger. Gain ab… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Metro Gravity.
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- 90%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:music, atmosphereMost mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability91% User Score 11,674 reviewsCritic Score 85%2 reviews
Lunacid is a first person dungeon crawler inspired by old FROMSOFT games like Shadow Tower and King’s Field. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lunacid.
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- 66%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:story, music88% User Score 26 reviews
Dyer Expedition is a puzzle adventure game with light Lovecraftian horror elements and a story inspired by Lovecraft's 1931 novella At the Mountains of Madness. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dyer Expedition.
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- 87%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, musicMost mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability87% User Score 368 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.
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- 94%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphereMost mentioned negative aspects:stability99% User Score 330 reviewsCritic Score 70%1 reviews
Crossʀoad OS is a single-player adventure where you solve puzzles, meet strange creatures and explore a sacred operating system created as a junction between the human and spirit world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crossroad OS.
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- 85%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability85% User Score 251 reviews
A Soviet dream turned nightmare: Explore the now empty halls of a Soviet super submarine and discover what caused its supernatural downfall. Spongy psi-soldier, agile special weapon expert or hacking-savvy gunslinger? Build your own character in this first person dungeon-crawler inspired by immersive RPGs from the 90s. Immerse yourself in the dark corners of the S1-Utopia - a Soviet super wea… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sonar Shock.
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- 83%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, musicMost mentioned negative aspects:grinding83% User Score 138 reviews
Kingdom Shell is a cold fairytale made in the style of platformers of the 90s. Go to the Kingdom to stop the invasion of nightmare creatures, as well as restore justice. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kingdom Shell.
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- 92%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, musicMost mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, atmosphere92% User Score 51 reviews
Light In The Dark is a short story about a girl who lives with her abusive mother. The girl finds out some dark secrets about her mother, and she has to find a way to escape the house. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Light in the dark.
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- 64%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, storyMost mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability100% User Score 15 reviews
A mysterious caller sends you on a surreal journey to find a colorful egg in a sprawling warehouse. Meet the workers, collect items, and solve puzzles in this first person adventure with multiple endings. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Under The Warehouse.
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- 45%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:humor, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics65% User Score 20 reviews
A short, first-person, survival game. Find your way through a hostile urban environment, avoid getting killed by authorities and prepare for anything, even corpses coming back to life! You probably should have stayed home, but it's too late for that... Key features: Die and retry mechanics A 20-30 minute experience that can be completed in one sitting A rich (but dangerous!), detailed environment… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Breaking Lockdown.
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- 76%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music79% User Score 47 reviews
The Outpost Nine - Episode 1 is a visual novel/point and click hybrid game following the small skeleton crew of "The Outpost", a lonely mining facility set on the small moon "Cobalt Paradise". If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Outpost Nine.
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- 94%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, storyMost mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization93% User Score 5,030 reviewsCritic Score 95%1 reviews
A horror game about claustrophobia. During a storm your service dog is forced down a broken sewer drain. You find the nearest sewer entrance and run in after it. Along the way you will meet others that are also stricken by abnormal or psychological fear. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lost in Vivo.
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- 76%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphereMost mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability78% User Score 406 reviewsCritic Score 75%17 reviews
An underwater exploration game: Explore the depths of a surreal, hand-drawn abyss. Possess sea creatures and make use of their unique abilities to solve environmental puzzles, traveling ever deeper into the void… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SILT.
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- 66%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphereMost mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story81% User Score 32 reviews
Observo is a short third-person survival horror game styled after early-2000s game classics, with a focus on atmosphere, puzzle-solving, and light combat. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Observo.
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- 92%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphereMost mentioned negative aspects:replayability, graphics92% User Score 106 reviews
"Captive" tells the story of a woman who awakens badly hurt in an unknown cell, without any memories about herself. Will you be able to escape? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Captive.
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- 72%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability85% User Score 654 reviewsCritic Score 61%11 reviews
Iris.Fall is a puzzle adventure game featuring striking visuals and a spellbinding theme of "light and shadow". If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Iris.Fall.
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- 44%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:music, atmosphereMost mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story57% User Score 28 reviews
Superstatic is a top-down shooter where you're given the ability to possess and control your enemies. Using "copies", you're able to perform a variety of skills including killing enemies within a certain radius, chaining kills together based on your current combo, teleporting to your copy's position and more. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Superstatic.
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- 86%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:monetization, stability86% User Score 1,221 reviews
Myo Hyori, a gifted Korean teenage girl who must face the perils of the future. Survive many hazards, explore a seemingly endless metropolis and beyond as the world around you implodes and history marches towards its inevitable conclusion. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to G String.
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- 65%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding62% User Score 818 reviewsCritic Score 80%1 reviews
DISTRUST is an isometric survival adventure with procedural generation on an Arctic research station lost in the endless dark of a polar night. A story-rich fiction with multiple endings that suits both singleplayer fans and co-op enthusiasts. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Distrust.
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- 79%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization79% User Score 252 reviews
NeonCode is a one hour long cyberpunk-retrowave adventure game. It was inspired by classics such as the Blade Runner-movies, Miami Vice, Grim Fandango and the games of Telltale. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to NeonCode.
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- 80%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:story, atmosphere80% User Score 97 reviewsCritic Score 81%2 reviews
Shadows 2: Perfidia is a survival horror game inspired by classics like the Penumbra series and Layers of Fear. Explore a darkened office complex and uncover the truth behind the horrifying events that have befallen its inhabitants. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shadows 2: Perfidia.
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- 86%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, music89% User Score 47 reviews
One night in a small town, Dave or the late-night shift delivery man took an order in an unfamiliar area. When he arrived, he found a strange house. After Dave puts the food ordered in the house, he gets stuck inside and discovers the house's terrifying secret. He must struggle to survive and find a way out of the house. This third-person survival horror game will challenge you to experience t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Delivery Man.
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- 66%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, musicMost mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story66% User Score 247 reviews
Sometimes: Success Requires Sacrifice, the title says it all! You get thrown into a dark room, with no light to be found anywhere! Are you willing to end your life to light the way for the next generation to proceed further? Play it today and find out! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sometimes: Success Requires Sacrifice.
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- 66%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability71% User Score 1,798 reviewsCritic Score 53%3 reviews
The Shore is a first person story driven game with an atmospheric environment and narrations, You will encounter mysterious creatures and unravel the secrets behind them. Strong elements of horror, struggle to survive an unknown world that will make you question your own sanity. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Shore.
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- 77%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability77% User Score 130 reviews
Svrvive: The Deus Helix is a mystery game in which you are abducted from your earthly life to join an alien agent workforce. You must unearth clues to save the universe, as well as yourself. It’s up to you to explore the great variety of galaxies and dimensions in the Svrvive universe. Throughout your quest, remember to interact with all parts of your environment – you can never be sure what myst… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SVRVIVE: The Deus Helix.
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- 88%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:replayability, atmosphereMost mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music88% User Score 226 reviews
You know the feeling, you just got home from another grueling day at the office, or you're stuck at the airport for yet another layover, or maybe you just got dumped again! You just want to relax and enjoy yourself for a change. What you need is some serious deep dungeon delving. But you don't have time for memorizing complex skill trees, crafting charts, or upgrade scales. That's not to mention … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Instant Dungeon!.
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- 52%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding51% User Score 100 reviewsCritic Score 54%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.
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- 88%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:graphics, storyMost mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability88% User Score 362 reviews
VR: Vacate the Room is a short Escape the Room game inspired by such classics as Crimson Room. It is a VR Experience where you need to find clues to solve puzzles and find your way out. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to VR: Vacate the Room.
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