Games like Platform 8

This is a short walking simulator where players explore a perpetually moving train, searching for anomalies to escape. It evokes a liminal, unsettling atmosphere inspired by Japanese subways.

87% positive from 2,755 · 2024 · 57% finish it · Steam Deck Verified · $3.99 $2.79 -30% · Lowest ever $2.79 (2025-08-28)

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Six games like Platform 8

[Chilla's Art] The Ghost Train | 幽霊列車

79% positive from 655 reviews2020

This is a short, psychological horror game with a VHS aesthetic and multiple endings. It features immersive, photo-realistic graphics and a Japanese horror theme.

The catchMost of the runtime is slow walking back and forth doing repetitive, tedious chores.

Both are tagged Hidden Object, Walking Simulator and Simulation.

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Kinoko

83% positive from 1,177 reviews2020

Relaxing third-person experience where you clear snow and plant flowers to bring spring. Complete tasks to unlock stone pillars and progress through forest areas.

What players likedKinoko is a relaxing, visually appealing game with cute animals and Ghibli-esque vibes, praised for its cozy and peaceful atmosphere.

The catchIt crashes within minutes for many players, often before you get anywhere.

Both are tagged Hidden Object, Walking Simulator and Adventure.

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Anomaly Exit

90% positive from 1,251 reviews202463% finish itDeck Playable

A memory-based horror game in which your train keeps stopping at what looks like the same station. Study it and leave only if nothing has changed, or get back on board, alone or with up to five other passengers.

What players likedPlayers praise it as a fun, unique co-op anomaly horror game, best enjoyed with friends for about an hour.

The catchAnomalies lean on lights going out and cheap jump scares far too often.

Both are tagged Hidden Object, Psychological Horror and Puzzle.

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True Fear: Forsaken Souls Part 1

92% positive from 1,235 reviews201669% finish itDeck Verified

This is a psychological thriller adventure game with hidden object elements. It features an oppressive atmosphere and a story-driven mystery.

What players likedPlayers praise its creepy horror, engaging story, amazing puzzles, and realistic environments, similar to classic adventure games.

The catchPuzzle logic is contrived, making you hunt odd tools for things anyone could do by hand.

Both are tagged Hidden Object, Psychological Horror and Puzzle.

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The Cabin Factory

91% positive from 3,670 reviews202451% finish itDeck Verified

A short horror anomaly-hunting game where players inspect cabins for hauntings. The core loop involves deciding to "danger" or "clear" based on observations.

What players likedPlayers praise this anomaly-finder horror game for its creative, unsettling atmosphere and well-executed creep factor without relying on traditional jumpscares.

The catchThe rules for what counts as an anomaly are inconsistent, so wrong calls feel unfair.

Both are tagged Walking Simulator, Psychological Horror and Simulation.

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The Boba Teashop

95% positive from 1,052 reviews202585% finish itDeck Playable

This is a cozy horror simulation game where you manage a boba tea shop. The core loop involves preparing drinks and serving customers while experiencing unsettling events.

What players likedPlayers praise its fun, short horror experience with well-calculated jumpscares and cool VHS aesthetics.

The catchMaking drinks is shallow busywork and the story stays bland right through the ending.

Both are tagged Walking Simulator, Psychological Horror and Simulation.

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More about Platform 8

What players liked

Players compare it to a horror WarioWare or RE7, praising its varied, interactive anomalies and atmospheric horror.

The catch

Most anomalies just require holding forward, not spotting them

Reviews: 87% positive from 2,755
Released: 2024
Finish it: 57% of players
Steam Deck: Steam Deck Verified
Price: $3.99 $2.79 -30% · Lowest ever $2.79 (2025-08-28)
Play: Single-playerFull controller support

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 87% positive, but with 2,755 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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