Games like Murder House

95% positive from 2,328 reviewsReleased 202046% finish itSteam Deck Verified

What it is

This is a PS1-style survival horror game with tank controls and limited saves, focusing on a slasher plot and intense stalking. It simulates a retro 5th gen experience with gore and voice acting.

What players liked

Players praise its classic horror atmosphere, PS1-style controls, and effective scares, often comparing it to early Resident Evil games.

The catch

Clumsy tank controls and fixed cameras make simply moving around a fight.

Why it is here

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 95% positive, but with 2,328 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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Six games like Murder House

Buddy Simulator 1984

93% positive from 4,280 reviews20214% finish itDeck Playable

This is an AI companion simulation game where your virtual friend learns and adapts to you. The core loop involves interacting with your buddy, playing games, and experiencing its evolving personality.

What players likedPlayers compare it to Undertale and KinitoPet, praising its well-written, emotional story and unique concept.

The catchThe novelty fades into a slow, repetitive RPG whose combat drags the whole thing down.

Both are tagged 1980s, Retro and Psychological Horror.

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Bloodwash

92% positive from 1,376 reviews202160% finish itDeck Verified

This is a first-person, low-poly horror game with a giallo-inspired narrative. Players navigate a laundromat to survive a serial killer, experiencing gore and a retro aesthetic.

What players likedPlayers praise its immersive retro horror aesthetic and engaging story, comparing it to classic 80s slasher films and other Puppet Combo games.

The catchMost of the runtime is spent waiting around a laundromat with no sense of danger.

Both are tagged 1980s, Survival Horror and Horror.

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Kung Fury: Street Rage - Ultimate Edition

90% positive from 2,486 reviews20152% finish itDeck Verified

This is an arcade-style beat 'em up where players fight Nazis using unique character combat styles. It offers fast-paced, over-the-top action with a retro feel.

What players likedPlayers praise its nostalgic 80s arcade beat 'em up feel, reminiscent of classic side-scrolling fighters, for its over-the-top action and unique style.

The catchNot a real beat em up, just a shallow two button timing game with no movement.

Both are tagged 1980s, Retro and Adventure.

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Razortron 2000

86% positive from 3,146 reviews20162% finish itDeck Verified

Retro top-down endless racer with procedurally generated paths and traffic. Unlock cars for varied aesthetics and high score chasing.

What players likedPlayers describe it as an old-school arcade racer with unlockables, praised for its cheap price and Steam cards.

The catchContent runs out fast, the race track gets boring and little else ever changes.

Both are tagged 1980s, Retro and Indie.

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Neon Drive

83% positive from 2,177 reviews201629% finish itDeck Verified

Neon Drive is a retro-futuristic arcade racer with a focus on dodging obstacles. It features smooth graphics, synthwave music, and challenging gameplay.

The catchLevels demand memorising obstacle patterns through repeated failure rather than reacting.

Both are tagged 1980s, Retro and Indie.

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Sorry Were Closed

98% positive from 1,624 reviews202412% finish itDeck Verified

This is a survival horror game with fixed cameras and arcade shooting. Players manage resources and use a "Third Eye" mechanic to find weak points and solve puzzles.

What players likedPlayers praise its unique queer aesthetic and story about love, often comparing it to Silent Hill, Persona 5, Resident Evil, and Catherine.

The catchCombat is trivially easy and never evolves, so the horror never builds tension.

Both are tagged Survival Horror, Retro and Psychological Horror.

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