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2026PC

A Nordic-inspired mystery horror game that blends detective work with survival horror, exploring what became of the old gods after Ragnarök and the rise of Christianity. It focuses on oppressive atmosphere and steadily building tension.

  • Dread and tension
  • Lore and world history
  • Dark, serious atmosphere
  • Strong, story-driven narrative

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In short: Games like Nowhere

Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Nowhere special. The reasons are listed right on each game.

Similar in what way?

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Call of Cthulhu

92 %Match

2018USK 16PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified79 % positive19.99 €

Brings what grabs you about Nowhere: dread and tension, a deep world history as well as a dark atmosphere.

As shell-shocked private eye Edward Pierce you investigate a mysterious death on a grim whaling island and slide steadily into Lovecraftian madness. Investigation, dialogue skills and your fraying sanity shape how the story ends.

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Song of Horror

Strong, story-driven narrative

A classic fixed-camera survival horror told in episodes, where an unpredictable entity stalks you. Characters can die permanently, and puzzles plus dread behind every door drive the experience.

Cursed Mountain

Dread and tension

As mountaineer Eric Simmons, you search an abandoned Himalayan village for your missing brother. Tibetan mythology, oppressive atmosphere and ghost fights using ritual gestures define this survival horror adventure.

Silent Hill 2

Dread and tension

This remake of the horror classic follows James through the fog-choked town of Silent Hill as he searches for his dead wife. Oppressive atmosphere, puzzles and scarce resources serve a deep, psychological story.

Silent Hill: Origins

Dread and tension

A prequel to the first Silent Hill, in which trucker Travis Grady shifts between the real town and its nightmare twin, solving puzzles and scraping through clunky melee fights. Oppressive atmosphere and disturbing monsters are the main draw.

Five Nights at Freddy's: Sister Location

Dread and tension

A story-heavy entry in the horror series: as a technician in an underground facility you face short, tense nights with varied tasks rather than just watching cameras. The dark tale of Circus Baby and the animatronics drives the experience.

Alone in the Dark

Strong, story-driven narrative

A pioneer of survival horror: you explore a cursed 1920s mansion, solve puzzles and fight sparingly against monsters. Its 3D characters on pre-rendered backdrops and menacing mood shaped the entire genre.

Someday You'll Return

Strong, story-driven narrative

A psychological horror adventure in which a father searches the Czech woods for his missing daughter. Its story of guilt and a troubled past takes center stage, supported by exploration, puzzles and a few stealth moments.

Amnesia: Rebirth

Dread and tension

A first-person horror adventure set in the 1937 Algerian desert, where you play the defenseless Tasi, hiding from monsters, solving puzzles and slowly uncovering a disturbing truth. Its strengths are dense atmosphere and a dark, emotional story.

Kona II: Brume

Strong, story-driven narrative

In Kona II you step into detective Carl Faubert in 1970 northern Quebec, where a strange mist cuts a mining village off from reality. You piece together clues and solve puzzles while fighting to survive in a tense, unsettling mystery.

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