Games like Bad Dream: Fever

This is a narrative-driven adventure game with abstract environments and puzzle-solving. Players navigate a surreal, ink-filled world, avoiding a virus and facing psychological challenges.

82% positive from 1,323 · 2018 · Steam Deck Playable

IndieAdventurePoint & Click Horror Psychological HorrorSingleplayer

Six games like Bad Dream: Fever

Cube Escape: Paradox

97% positive from 11,923 reviews20184% finish itDeck Playable

This is a point-and-click adventure puzzle game. Players solve escape room puzzles to uncover a detective's lost memories.

What players likedPlayers praise its creative puzzles, interconnected story, and unique multimedia approach, reminiscent of "House of Leaves."

The catchSeveral puzzles give no usable clues, so reaching for a walkthrough becomes routine.

Both are tagged Psychological Horror, Point & Click and Free To Play.

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The Backrooms Game FREE Edition

80% positive from 3,599 reviews2019Deck Playable

This is a free, first-person survival horror game with infinite random levels. Players must manage sanity and avoid a roaming entity in a cosmic horror setting.

What players likedIt's a solid, early Backrooms game, refreshing compared to newer "slop" titles.

The catchThere is nothing to do but walk identical hallways and check a watch.

Both are tagged Psychological Horror, Horror and Free To Play.

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SIMULACRA

90% positive from 4,653 reviews201711% finish itDeck Verified

This is a mobile phone horror thriller where players piece together a missing person's story by exploring their phone. It features live-action footage and decryption puzzles for an immersive, realistic feel.

What players likedPlayers praise its interesting lore, memorable characters, and replayability through multiple endings and easter eggs, similar to horror mystery games with jumpscares.

The catchPuzzles feel unfulfilling and grow repetitive quickly

Both are tagged Psychological Horror, Point & Click and Horror.

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STASIS: BONE TOTEM

93% positive from 2,622 reviews2023Deck Verified

This is an isometric point-and-click horror adventure game. Players solve puzzles and explore an underwater base to uncover a corporate secret.

What players likedPlayers praise this atmospheric sci-fi body horror adventure for its engaging puzzles, well-written characters, and suspenseful, disturbing story.

The catchMany puzzles run on moon logic and effectively require a walkthrough to get past.

Both are tagged Psychological Horror, Point & Click and Horror.

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Smile For Me

98% positive from 1,887 reviews201940% finish itDeck Verified

A point-and-click adventure where the only replies you have are yes and no. Nod and shake your head at the 23 residents of the Habitat to fix their troubles and unmask Doctor Habit.

What players likedPlayers praise its unique art style, charming characters, and blend of whimsical, creepy, and psychedelic elements, reminiscent of Psychonauts.

The catchSplit mouse/keyboard eye and body controls feel disorienting

Both are tagged Psychological Horror, Point & Click and Adventure.

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Whos Lila?

95% positive from 1,826 reviews2022Deck Verified

This is a point-and-click adventure game where players control character facial expressions to drive dialogue. It features a surreal, dither-punk aesthetic and a mystery narrative.

What players likedPlayers praise its unique, convoluted mystery and face-making gameplay, often compared to multimedia mysteries and David Lynch.

The catchSeeing the full story means replaying the same scenes many times until it drags.

Both are tagged Psychological Horror, Point & Click and Horror.

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More about Bad Dream: Fever

The catch

Puzzles feel cumbersome and objectives are unclear

Reviews: 82% positive from 1,323
Released: 2018
Steam Deck: Steam Deck Playable
Play: Single-player

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 82% positive, but with 1,323 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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