Games like Summerland

91% positive from 1,766 reviewsReleased 202024% finish itFree

What it is

This is a first-person narrative game where players answer a ringing phone to relive memories and unlock new areas. It explores ethical philosophy and the afterlife with a haunting atmosphere.

What players liked

Players praise its good writing and interesting narrative, comparing it to a walking simulator with light puzzling.

The catch

The morality debate is far shallower than it thinks, and the protagonist acts stupidly.

Why it is here

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 91% positive, but with 1,766 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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Six games like Summerland

Amnesia: A Machine for Pigs

70% positive from 12,037 reviews201318% finish itDeck Playable

A first-person horror game where players explore a dark industrial setting, driven by a narrative of guilt and madness, with a focus on atmosphere and story.

What players likedPlayers praise its story, atmosphere, and soundtrack, comparing it more to a walking simulator than its predecessor, Dark Descent.

Both are tagged Walking Simulator, Atmospheric and First-Person.

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KARMA: The Dark World

92% positive from 4,412 reviews202550% finish itDeck Verified

This is a first-person psychological thriller where players investigate memories using advanced tech. It features a dystopian 1984 East Germany setting with a focus on espionage and betrayal.

What players likedPlayers praise its deep, emotional, and thought-provoking psychological horror story, often compared to "1984," "Still Wakes The Deep," and "Observer: System Redux."

The catchThe story starts strong then collapses into a confusing ending that explains nothing.

Both are tagged Walking Simulator, Atmospheric and First-Person.

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NaissanceE

84% positive from 4,333 reviews2014Deck Unsupported

This is a first-person exploration game focused on atmosphere and discovery within a mysterious structure. Players navigate puzzles and platforming challenges while experiencing a sense of loneliness and wonder.

What players likedPlayers praise "NaissanceE" as a free, atmospheric puzzle-platformer with a unique, liminal megastructure vibe, reminiscent of "BLAME!" and the Backrooms.

The catchLighting swings from pitch black to strobing, causing eye strain and headaches.

Both are tagged Walking Simulator, Atmospheric and First-Person.

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INFRA

88% positive from 3,641 reviews201615% finish itDeck Unsupported

Gun-free first-person puzzle adventure. You play a structural analyst sent to survey routine damage, photographing faults and picking a way through debris as the job becomes a fight to survive.

What players likedPlayers praise INFRA as a unique exploration and puzzle game, often compared to a "walking sim" or a well-made Gmod map, for its deep story, intricate level design, and focus on civil engineering.

The catchPuzzles and level design are so obscure that progress often means using a guide.

Both are tagged Walking Simulator, Atmospheric and First-Person.

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Welcome to Kowloon

81% positive from 1,910 reviews202371% finish itDeck Unsupported

This is a short, first-person indie horror walking simulator with a focus on atmosphere and exploration of a mysterious, densely populated city. It features creepy characters and a sense of hidden secrets.

What players likedPlayers praise its tense atmosphere and realistic visuals, reminiscent of other horror escape games with key/item puzzles.

The catchThe horror is carried by cheap, repetitive jumpscares rather than real tension.

Both are tagged Walking Simulator, Atmospheric and First-Person.

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Bright Lights of Svetlov

93% positive from 1,367 reviews202163% finish it

A linear, story-focused life simulator with a 1.5-hour playtime, focusing on daily routines and family life in the Soviet Union. It offers a carefully depicted atmosphere of 1980s Russia.

What players likedPlayers praise its immersive '80s Soviet atmosphere and emotionally impactful story, despite its short length.

The catchMost of the playtime is mundane chores done at a slow-motion walking speed.

Both are tagged Walking Simulator, Atmospheric and First-Person.

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