Games like POOLS
by Tensori
Walking simulator. Explore, admire and listen. Uncanny. Relaxing. Unnerving. Eerie. Immersive. No monsters chasing you or jumping at your screen, but can feel oppressive at times by invoking fears of getting lost, the dark, tight spaces and liminal space architecture. Inspired by backrooms.
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$17.99Dreamcore
Jan 23 · Montraluz
Both: Exploration · Walking Simulator · Psychological Horror
Experience backrooms like never before. Dreamcore is the ultimate psychological exploration game, set in the largest liminal world ever made. No guides, no path—only intuition. Will you keep your bearings in a world designed to make you lose them?
ExplorationWalking SimulatorPsychological HorrorFirst-PersonSurreal3DHorrorNonlinearRelaxingAtmospheric👍 1,881
$5.99Dreamcore: Rabbit Hole
Apr 24 · Ankoku
Both: Exploration · Walking Simulator · Psychological Horror
Walking simulator. Explore cozy liminal spaces that feel unsettlingly familiar and spark your imagination, like a dream you’ve been in before.
ExplorationWalking SimulatorPsychological HorrorFirst-Person3DAdventureSurrealNonlinearHorrorRelaxing👍 398
-15%$8.49Tape 101: Liminal Descent
2 days ago · 2H-Productions
Both: Psychological Horror · Walking Simulator · Realistic
A psychological horror descending through liminal spaces shaped by the Kübler Ross model - the five stages of grief, where your perception and an RC car are the only tools to grasp what’s real.
HorrorPsychological HorrorWalking SimulatorAtmosphericRealisticExplorationFirst-PersonSingleplayerImmersive SimSurreal
-30%$2.79The Exit 8
Nov 29 · KOTAKE CREATE
Both: Exploration · Walking Simulator · Psychological Horror
You are trapped in an endless underground passageway. Observe your surroundings carefully to reach "The Exit 8".
ExplorationPuzzleWalking SimulatorHorrorImmersive SimPsychological HorrorUndergroundFirst-Person3DSurreal👍 10,955
-30%$2.79Platform 8
May 31 · KOTAKE CREATE
Both: Psychological Horror · Walking Simulator · Exploration
You are trapped on a train that runs forever. Keep an eye out for anomalies and find a way out.
Psychological HorrorAdventureWalking SimulatorSimulationPuzzleHidden ObjectExplorationImmersive SimFirst-Person3D👍 2,724
$6.99The Backrooms: Escape
Nov 1 · QuixM Interactive
Both: Exploration · Walking Simulator · Psychological Horror
The Backrooms: Escape is an experience in the liminal world of backrooms. Move freely, explore the secrets of the corporation, but remember - you are not alone.
ExplorationWalking SimulatorSurvival HorrorPsychological HorrorRealisticFirst-PersonAtmosphericMysteryRetroAdventure
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$7.99Hospital 666
Mar 5 · Lokin
Both: Psychological Horror · Realistic · Walking Simulator
Hospital 666 is a 1-4 player horror escape game. Traverse through eerie hospital levels while observing the occurrence of anomalies and choosing the correct elevator. Some abnormal bosses will chase you to death, and you must find the right way to escape them.
HorrorOnline Co-OpPsychological HorrorMultiplayerRealisticWalking SimulatorMultiple EndingsThrillerSupernaturalAdventure👍 1,203
$7.99No Return
Aug 2 · BlameTech
Both: Psychological Horror · First-Person · Exploration
No Return is a first-person psychological horror game set in modern-day China. With a focus on family tragedy, the story unfolds as our protagonist is mysteriously prevented from returning home by an unseen force. Can he navigate a nightmarish maze of hallways and uncover the disturbing truth?
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Fatal Midnight
Oct 23 · ranwoG, Sweatyhand
Both: Psychological Horror · First-Person · Walking Simulator
During the night, Dan is awakened by unusual sounds coming from deep inside the house. Concerned about his sister's condition, he decides to check on her. Upon entering her room, he discovers that she has disappeared. Fear grips him, and he starts rushing around the house looking for her.
Psychological HorrorHorrorAtmosphericFirst-PersonWalking Simulator3DLinearRealisticThrillerMystery👍 149
-20%$7.99Escape the Backrooms
Oct 23 · Fancy Games, Blackbird Interactive
Both: Psychological Horror · First-Person · Exploration
Escape the Backrooms is a 1-4 player co-op horror exploration game. Traverse 30+ eerie backrooms levels while avoiding entities and other dangers. Try to escape but be warned: survival isn't guaranteed.
HorrorMultiplayerOnline Co-OpPsychological HorrorCo-opSurvival HorrorFirst-PersonEscape RoomExplorationAdventure👍 137,469
$2.99Unknown Host
May 9 · Redsroll
Both: Psychological Horror · Exploration · Walking Simulator
It's a short indie horror game where we step into the shoes of Alex, a student who, in search of more comfort, rents an apartment in the city that, at first glance, seems pretty decent — but upon arrival, he realizes something is not right.
HorrorAtmosphericPsychological HorrorExplorationWalking SimulatorFirst-PersonDarkIndieRealisticGore
$4.99Writer. Chapter 1
Jan 6 · Beshbarmak games
Both: Exploration · Walking Simulator · First-Person
You, the legendary writer, the “King of Horror,” find yourself at the center of a nightmare. A mysterious place, frighteningly familiar, hides sinister secrets. Explore locations, solve riddles, escape from the monster, collect a story that will become a new masterpiece... if you survive.
ExplorationPuzzleDetectiveWalking SimulatorFirst-PersonPsychological HorrorHorrorSimulationControllerLinear
$19.99Ultimate Fishing® Simulator 2
May 9 · Silent Bear Studio, SHINING GAMES
Both: Realistic · First-Person · Relaxing
Fish around the globe using float, bottom, spinning, or casting gear, and catch over 60 realistic fish species. Play solo or online in normal, realistic, or sandbox mode! Explore stunning locations, switch to an underwater cam, and fill your trophy room!
FishingSimulationMultiplayerSportsRealisticSingleplayerFirst-PersonRelaxingCasualAdventure👍 2,078
$8.99Psychopomp GOLD
Oct 24 · Fading Club
Both: Psychological Horror · Surreal · First-Person
Psychopomp is BACK. The catacombs stretch down farther than ever before. Your entire life has been a lie. Delve into the depths, and discover the horrors that lie below. More realms, more modes, more secrets. An ancient voice calls to you from the center of the earth. Will you answer it?
Psychological HorrorSurrealAtmosphericFemale ProtagonistDungeon CrawlerAdventurePsychologicalAnimeFirst-PersonCute👍 4,887
$1.34迷路会社 | Maze Company
Dec 12 · Coward_Watson
Both: Walking Simulator · Psychological Horror · Realistic
A short horror walking simulator where you just head from the workroom to the exit. Something may happen along the way, but don't worry, just keep going.Your goal is to return.
HorrorWalking SimulatorPsychological Horror3DFPSMultiple EndingsMysteryDarkPsychologicalRealistic
$14.99The Complex: Expedition
Jul 18 · pgWave
Both: Exploration · Realistic · Psychological Horror
When a routine expedition into The Complex goes horribly wrong, you're left alone and lost, wandering the seemingly infinite maze of hallways, otherwise known as the Backrooms. Might there be something following you?
HorrorExplorationRealisticSingleplayerPsychological HorrorStory RichActionMysteryAdventureCinematic👍 2,621
$2.99Tenshi
Jan 15 · Kuroki Yume
Both: Psychological Horror · Exploration · Realistic
Don’t Blink. They’re Always Watching. Enter the haunting corridors of the Fukushima asylum, a short but intense bodycam-style horror game that will leave you breathless.
HorrorPsychological HorrorExplorationInvestigationRealisticImmersive SimHidden ObjectSurrealFirst-PersonPuzzle
$1.99Backrooms: Steps into the abyss
Apr 9 · SUDT Games
Both: Walking Simulator · Exploration · First-Person
Try to survive in these endless corridors and mazes, sometimes they seem the same, sometimes they seem completely different, and what if you are already going crazy? Can you survive here? You will need to look for supplies by type of water and food
AdventurePuzzleWalking SimulatorExplorationCollectathonFPSFirst-Person3DAtmosphericSurvival Horror
-50%$2.49Dollmare
Oct 24 · Alex Grade, gonzeek, Oxeren
Both: Psychological Horror · First-Person · Walking Simulator
You've accepted a shady job offer at a doll factory. Inspect dolls for defects and anomalies. Follow strange protocols. Don't get fired and stay alive.
SimulationHorror3DPsychological HorrorFirst-PersonSupernaturalControllerWalking SimulatorMultiple EndingsLinear👍 2,047
$9.99SILENT BREATH
Aug 20 · EXODIAC STUDIOS
Both: Psychological Horror · Realistic · First-Person
Unpredictable horrors lurk around every corner, forcing you to find the missing people while desperately clinging to survival. In this experience even your own mind can become your enemy. Stay vigilant and keep your voice hushed, or risk becoming another victim of the forest's darkness
HorrorPsychological HorrorThriller1990'sRealisticMultiplayerDarkFirst-PersonExplorationEarly Access👍 1,125
$34.99Riven
Jun 25 · Cyan Worlds, Inc.
Both: Exploration · First-Person · Walking Simulator
Uncover a story of intrigue, betrayal, and a civilization teetering on the brink of collapse as you solve intricate puzzles to unlock the secrets of Riven. Built from the ground-up and expanded from the award-winning original game released in 1997.
PuzzleAdventureExplorationFirst-PersonSingleplayerStory RichAtmosphericMystery3DWalking Simulator👍 2,766
$12.99Liminal Shroud
Sep 3 · Everdeep Studios
Both: Psychological Horror · Walking Simulator · Exploration
A different kind of liminal experience. Explore surreal spaces inspired by nostalgia, discover hidden paths, and unravel a mystery that is shaped by your own mind. No monsters, no combat. Just atmosphere, discovery, and dread.
Psychological HorrorHorrorMystery DungeonWalking SimulatorExplorationDungeon CrawlerRelaxingAdventureThriller3D
$9.99Whispers in the Void
May 7 · Anri Khachaturov, Artur Manukyan, Arman Petrosyan
Both: Psychological Horror · Walking Simulator · Exploration
The main hero John Eikts wakes up in a mysterious room for supernatural creatures. Anomalies escape, wreaking havoc. Eikts must navigate the chaos while uncovering his dark past. As he approaches freedom, a shocking twist reveals that he is not a victim, but one of them.
AdventureHorrorSurvival HorrorPsychological HorrorPuzzleWalking SimulatorExplorationHidden ObjectFirst-PersonRealistic
-25%$3.74ZonZon
Aug 15 · Paphnutius
Both: Psychological Horror · Realistic · Walking Simulator
The main character is a journalist who arrived at a large warehouse to record a documentary about the warehouse operation. But instead, he is faced with a real nightmare. The warehouse turns out to be populated by hungry guards and crazy warehouse operators who turn it into a death trap.
Psychological HorrorParody HorrorFunnyRealisticWalking SimulatorEducationActionFirst-PersonConspiracy
-10%$5.39寄生エレベーター
2 days ago · TAYUTA CREATE
Both: Walking Simulator · Psychological Horror · Realistic
A space where parasites in human form lurk. You are trapped inside this bizarre and unsettling place. Count the number of parasites hidden throughout the corridor, then use the elevator to proceed to the correct floor. Choose the wrong floor, and the elevator will begin to consume you.
Walking SimulatorPsychological HorrorPsychologicalImmersive SimHorrorAtmosphericAdventureRealisticSimulationFPS
$3.99Kiosk
Jan 29 · Vivi
Both: Psychological Horror · First-Person · Walking Simulator
Kiosk is a horror cooking game where you prepare orders for late-night customers who visit your cozy, rain-soaked kiosk. The eerie atmosphere clashes with the mounting tension as you serve your mysterious visitors.
HorrorCookingPsychological HorrorImmersive SimPixel GraphicsFirst-PersonAction-Adventure3DAtmosphericWalking Simulator👍 2,555
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Both: First-Person · Exploration · Psychological Horror
Solo or up to 8 players. Get rid of your employer's failed experiments in abandoned underwater labs. Navigate your submarine, avoid abyssal terrors, and remove all corpses.
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$0.99Modern Fear
Aug 12 · Nava Dev
Both: Psychological Horror · Exploration · Walking Simulator
A horror game and walking simulator
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-10%$2.69Take Care of My Heifer
5 days ago · REVVALUTION Studio
Both: Walking Simulator · Psychological Horror · Exploration
“Take Care of My Heifer” is a short horror game packed with terror and dark humor. You’ve been asked to look after a heifer until morning and follow the owner’s instructions. Just make sure you don’t miss anything.
Walking SimulatorIndieHorrorDarkAtmosphericPsychological HorrorSimulationExplorationThrillerFirst-Person
$3.99SCP-087
Jul 18 · EerieAdv
Both: Exploration · Psychological Horror · Walking Simulator
SCP-087 is a first-person horror game centered on paranormal events. In a seemingly quiet laboratory, players take on the role of truth-seekers, compelled to delve ever deeper into the building. However, escape is not an option, forcing them to endure a personal descent into hell!
AdventureExplorationHorrorPsychological HorrorWalking SimulatorPuzzle3DFirst-PersonActionThriller
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Nov 16 · QSN
Both: Exploration · Walking Simulator
I thought it was a comedy, but it turned out to be a tragedy. If there's a chance to go back in time and change something that would cause lifelong regret, would you fight with all you have? (Including story mode and zombie mode)
3DSexual ContentHorrorExplorationFPSDating SimAdventureNudityImmersive SimWalking Simulator👍 313
$19.99Contractors Showdown : ExfilZone
Apr 25 · Caveman Studio
Both: Realistic · Immersive
Contractors Showdown delivers intense VR extraction combat in ExfilZone, now featuring PvE Mode alongside high-stakes PvPvE action. Customize your loadout, complete missions, loot, survive, and fight your way through immersive tactical battles.
VRShooterBattle RoyaleActionMultiplayerFPSMilitaryRealisticImmersivePhysics👍 3,353
$0.99Redlight
Jun 28 · Luke Matheson
Both: Realistic · Exploration · Psychological Horror
Redlight is a chilling multiplayer first-person horror experience. Traverse a liminal maze alongside friends while being hunted by a relentless AI-driven terror lurking in the shadows. Work together to activate generators, but remember: survival demands stealth when the lights turn red.
HorrorRealisticAtmosphericExplorationPsychological HorrorDungeon CrawlerProcedural GenerationAction-AdventureCharacter Customization3D
$7.99Backrooms Media
Dec 16 · NPK Games
Both: Psychological Horror · First-Person · Exploration
Backrooms Media is a 1-4 player co-op horror that plunges you into unsettling, hyper-realistic liminal spaces. Navigate eerie environments filled with lurking horrors. Group up with your friends to face the terror of the endless backrooms together and... try to escape.
Co-opMultiplayerCasualPsychological HorrorHorrorOnline Co-OpSurvival HorrorFirst-PersonExplorationSingleplayer👍 546

