Games like THRESHOLD

This is a narrative survival game where players manage breath and perform tasks on a train station. It features a tense, atmospheric feel with branching choices.

85% positive from 1,288 · 2024 · 28% finish it · Steam Deck Playable · $9.99 $4.99 -50% · Lowest ever $4.99 (2026-05-11)

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Six games like THRESHOLD

God's Basement

74% positive from 1,314 reviews201841% finish itDeck Playable

This is a first-person narrative horror walking simulator focused on atmospheric tension and psychological dread. Players explore environments to uncover a forgotten past and the secrets of God's Basement.

What players likedPlayers praise its horror atmosphere and dialogue, reminiscent of games with strong narrative and psychological elements.

The catchProgress stalls on obtuse triggers where you must stare at the exact right object.

Both are tagged Walking Simulator, Dark and Psychological Horror.

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RATSHAKER™

93% positive from 3,710 reviews202486% finish itDeck Verified

RATSHAKER™ is a simulation game where players shake virtual rats to reduce a meter. It offers a satisfying, albeit unusual, core loop of pest removal.

What players likedPlayers compare it to GMOD/Amnesia fan maps and praise its unique, unsettling atmosphere and blend of humor and psychological horror.

The catchShaking the rat is the entire, shallow gameplay

Both are tagged Walking Simulator, Psychological Horror and Exploration.

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Amenti

80% positive from 2,237 reviews202531% finish itDeck Unsupported

Horror exploration game. Investigate artifacts and use photography to reveal real-time scares in an ancient Egyptian tomb.

What players likedPlayers praise "Amenti" as a short, atmospheric haunted house or walking simulator with effective jump scares and an interesting Egyptian setting.

The catchHorror leans on cheap, ineffective jumpscares

Both are tagged Walking Simulator, Dark and Atmospheric.

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POOLS

95% positive from 3,459 reviews2024Deck Verified

This is a first-person exploration game focused on atmosphere and environmental storytelling. Players navigate abstract, liminal spaces using sound and environmental cues, experiencing a sense of dread and isolation.

What players likedPlayers praise POOLS as the best liminal space/Backrooms walking simulator, offering stunning visuals, immersive sound design, and an unsettling atmosphere.

The catchNo threat, no story and no objectives, so it becomes a boring walk.

Both are tagged Walking Simulator, Psychological Horror and Atmospheric.

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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, Psychological Horror and Atmospheric.

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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 Atmospheric.

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More about THRESHOLD

What players liked

Players praise Threshold's impactful decisions and multiple endings, evoking tension like Pathologic 2, despite being a short adventure.

The catch

Strong atmosphere but the ending feels lackluster and unsatisfying

Reviews: 85% positive from 1,288
Released: 2024
Finish it: 28% of players
Steam Deck: Steam Deck Playable
Price: $9.99 $4.99 -50% · Lowest ever $4.99 (2026-05-11)
Play: Single-player

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 85% positive, but with 1,288 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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