Games like Welcome to Kowloon

81% positive from 1,910 reviewsReleased 202371% finish itSteam Deck Unsupported

What it is

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 liked

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

The catch

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

Why it is here

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 81% positive, but with 1,910 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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Six games like Welcome to Kowloon

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, 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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POOLS

95% positive from 3,397 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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Summer of '58

89% positive from 4,899 reviews20217% finish itDeck Playable

This is a first-person psychological thriller walking simulator. Explore an abandoned Soviet camp to uncover a 1958 tragedy through environmental observation.

What players likedPlayers praise its engaging story and solid jumpscares, offering a short but detailed horror experience.

The catchCheap jumpscares fire so often they kill any tension long before the game ends.

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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Dreamcore

89% positive from 1,798 reviews202569% finish itDeck Unsupported

Psychological exploration game featuring liminal spaces. Players use observation and intuition to navigate surreal, unsettling environments.

What players likedPlayers praise "Dreamcore" as the best backrooms/liminal walking simulator, compared to POOLS and The Complex Expedition, for its monster-free psychological horror and immersive exploration.

The catchMaps are huge, empty and samey, so progress means aimless wandering for hours.

Both are tagged Walking Simulator, Psychological Horror and First-Person.

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