Games like Sherlock Holmes The Awakened
by Frogwares
Experience a nerve-racking Lovecraftian adventure, rebuilt from the ground up with modern graphics and gameplay. Become Sherlock Holmes, and find yourself at the heart of the terrifying Cthulhu Mythos as you investigate a series of mysterious disappearances in Europe and the US.
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$9.99Sherlock Holmes: The Awakened (2008)
Aug 6 · Frogwares
Both: Lovecraftian · Detective · Mystery
The Sherlock Holmes series returns with this updated version of The Awakened, which brings a whole new dimension to the original title developed by Frogwares. The game puts the player into an investigation of the Cthulhu Mythos - as imagined by Father of modern horror, H.P. Lovecraft.
AdventureLovecraftianDetectivePoint & ClickMysteryInvestigationFirst-PersonPuzzleHorrorThird Person👍 768
$39.99The Sinking City Remastered
Feb 26 · Frogwares
Both: Lovecraftian · Detective · Horror
Powered by Unreal Engine 5, The Sinking City Remastered brings the eerie, atmospheric world of Oakmont back to life with enhanced gameplay and fully relit environments, perfect for both newcomers and returning players.
LovecraftianThird-Person ShooterDetectiveStory RichHorrorExplorationRPGOpen WorldPsychological HorrorThird Person👍 5,370
$44.99Sherlock Holmes Chapter One
Nov 15 · Frogwares
Both: Detective · Open World · Mystery
In this story-driven detective thriller, a young Sherlock Holmes struggles to prove himself as he navigates an exotic, dangerous island in the Mediterranean to investigate the mystery of his mother’s death.
DetectiveOpen WorldStory RichMysteryActionChoices MatterCrimeAdventureInvestigationAction-Adventure👍 4,193
$11.99The Shore
Feb 19 · Ares Dragonis
Both: Lovecraftian · Horror · Exploration
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.
LovecraftianHorrorExplorationFPSFirst-PersonPsychological HorrorAction-AdventureFightingStory RichUnderwater👍 1,763
$9.99Sherlock Holmes versus Jack the Ripper
Dec 23 · Frogwares
Both: Detective · Mystery
Recognized as one of the best licenses in gaming and lauded by the press, Sherlock Holmes is back with an investigation that is sure to be the most horrifying of the series. The famous detective stands against the most dangerous serial killer England has ever known - Jack the Ripper.
AdventureRPGDetectivePoint & ClickMysteryHistoricalInvestigationPuzzleStory RichThriller👍 1,223
$19.99The Testament of Sherlock Holmes
Sep 25 · Frogwares
Both: Detective · Mystery
Become the greatest detective of all time in The Testament of Sherlock Holmes, a twisting, turning investigation game set in a faithfully-reproduced London of 1898. As Sherlock Holmes, you must find clues, interrogate suspects and unveil a mystery in a story full of twists!
AdventureDetectivePoint & ClickPuzzleMysterySingleplayerBased On A NovelInvestigationStory RichCrime👍 3,241
-85%$1.19Darkness Within 1: In Pursuit of Loath Nolder
Nov 13 · Stormling Studios
Both: Horror · Lovecraftian · Psychological Horror
Explore disturbing corners of the human psyche. Delve into a dimension of nightmares, the occult and a tense psychological world created in classic Lovecraftian style. As police detective Howard E. Loreid, you are tasked to solve the murder of Clark Field, a wealthy man involved in the occult.
AdventureHorrorPoint & ClickLovecraftianIndiePsychological HorrorPuzzleAtmosphericDetectiveFirst-Person👍 559
-70%$3.59The Shore VR
Feb 14 · Ares Dragonis
Both: Lovecraftian · Exploration · Psychological Horror
The Shore VR is a first-person story-driven game with an atmospheric environment and narrations. You will play the role of a man who ends up on a mysterious island. Strong elements of Lovecraftian horror, struggle to survive in an unknown world.
VRLovecraftianExplorationPsychological HorrorMythologyOpen WorldFPSAction-AdventureHorrorFirst-Person
-80%$3.99The Alien Cube
Oct 14 · Alessandro Guzzo
Both: Lovecraftian · Horror · Exploration
A cursed legacy awakens something ancient, revealing a terrifying reality never meant for human eyes. Follow your missing uncle’s trail, uncover forbidden secrets, and face a Lovecraftian cosmic horror in this first‑person adventure.
LovecraftianHorrorExplorationAtmosphericInvestigationControllerSurvivalAdventureStory RichPsychological Horror👍 555
-85%$1.49Darkness Within 2: The Dark Lineage
Dec 5 · Stormling Studios
Both: Lovecraftian · Horror · Psychological Horror
In "The Dark Lineage" you re-take the role of police detective Howard Loreid, a man tormented by the paranormal happenings around him. Howard discovers that his own terrible past has some connection to the madness that is about to swallow him, yet again.
AdventureIndieLovecraftianHorrorPsychological HorrorFirst-PersonGreat SoundtrackPoint & ClickDetectivePuzzle👍 232
-80%$2.39The Land of Pain
Sep 13 · Alessandro Guzzo
Both: Horror · Exploration · Lovecraftian
Something strange appears in the woods. Lost in a dark and unknown place, survive an unrelenting enemy, solve puzzles, and uncover the ancient mystery that’s befallen this land in this Lovecraftian Cosmic Horror adventure.
HorrorExplorationLovecraftianAdventureWalking SimulatorSurvival HorrorMysteryPsychological HorrorFirst-PersonSurvival👍 583
$29.99SONG OF HORROR COMPLETE EDITION
Oct 31 · Protocol Games
Both: Action-Adventure · Horror · Psychological Horror
A 3rd person, fixed-camera survival horror adventure. Fear the Presence, a mysterious entity you cannot fight: stay alert, hide, breathe slowly... Explore cursed places where unseen spirits and lost souls linger in a true horror story for the ages.
Third PersonAction-AdventureSingleplayerStory RichHorrorPsychological HorrorDarkPsychologicalLovecraftianCinematic👍 1,933
FreeDESOLATIUM: Prologue
Jun 22 · SUPERLUMEN
Both: Exploration · Mystery · Horror
DESOLATIUM: PROLOGUE is a first-person point & click Graphic Adventure based on Lovecraft Mythos. Live this horror story where you will have to visit mysterious locations, face lovecraftian creatures, find clues and combine objects to solve puzzles.
ExplorationMysteryPoint & ClickAdventureFirst-PersonVRHorrorLovecraftianDetectiveChoose Your Own Adventure
$9.99Cthulhu Mythos ADV Lunatic Whispers
Oct 18 · Gotcha Gotcha Games
Both: Lovecraftian · Mystery · Exploration
Immerse yourself in the captivating world of the Cthulhu Mythos with this 2D visual novel game featuring a thrilling TRPG-based experience! Roll the dice and use your skills and luck to escape the abandoned hospital, while experiencing the cosmic terror.
LovecraftianMysteryAdventureVisual NovelExploration2DAnimeModernPsychological HorrorStory Rich
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Both: Horror · Lovecraftian · Exploration
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AdventureHorrorLovecraftianSci-fiSpaceFirst-PersonExplorationMarsPsychological HorrorPuzzle👍 2,190
$10.99Dreams in the Witch House
Feb 16 · Atom Brain Games
Both: Lovecraftian · Horror · Mystery
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Lore-RichLovecraftianPoint & ClickAdventureSurvivalPixel GraphicsHorrorRPGMysteryOpen World👍 392
$1.99The Test: Hypothesis Rising
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Both: Choices Matter · Horror · Psychological Horror
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SimulationMultiple EndingsChoices MatterHorrorVisual NovelChoose Your Own AdventureStory RichPsychological HorrorMysteryInvestigation👍 5,837