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iRank82
HorrorPsychological Horror
SoloNarrativeDarkHorrorExplorationFirst Person
Steam👍 88%· 27KIGDB76· 17OC75· 80
Year 2016Dev Bloober TeamOn PS4 · Linux · PC
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The best games like Asylum on PlayStation
26 similar games foundUpdated May 2026
Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Asylum. Each one has been evaluated across 9 real attributes — from combat style and progression mechanics to world structure and visual perspective — so every recommendation is based on how the game actually plays, not just its genre label.
HorrorPsychological Horror
SoloNarrativeDarkHorrorExplorationFirst Person
Steam👍 70%· 12KIGDB73· 8
Year 2013Dev The Chinese Room · Frictional GamesOn PS4 · Linux · PC
✓ Both are psychological horror — sharing horror tension, adventure storytelling and puzzle design
≠ Where it differs: brings survival mechanics, stealth mechanics and melee combat
On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for Asylum.
It predates Asylum by 12 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Game mode100Tone100Setting100Progression100Visuals100
HorrorPsychological Horror
SoloNarrativeDarkHorrorExplorationFirst Person
Steam👍 90%· 8.0KIGDB85· 4OC79· 90
Year 2024Dev Odd Meter · 11 bit studiosOn Xbox · PC · PS5
HorrorPsychological Horror
SoloNarrativeDarkHorrorExplorationFirst Person
Steam👍 92%· 11K
Year 2022Dev David SzymanskiOn PC · PS5 · Switch
HorrorPsychological Horror
SoloNarrativeDarkHorrorExplorationFirst Person
Steam👍 72%· 2.4KIGDB64· 11OC70· 101
Year 2019Dev Bloober Team · Gun InteractiveOn PS4 · PC · Xbox
HorrorPsychological Horror
SoloNarrativeDarkHorrorExplorationFirst Person
Steam👍 50%· 1.6KRAWG👍 22%· 45MC51IGDB50· 10OC50· 57
Year 2014Dev Atlus U.S.A · Zombie StudiosPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS
✓ Same family of psychological horror: horror tension, adventure storytelling and puzzle design
≠ Stands apart with survival mechanics, vibe casual and procedural generation
You awake, trapped in an abandoned hospital. Your only source of light is your phone. You hit a dead-end and must turn around, but behind you lurks an eerie presence and strange noises... Experience Daylight, a procedurally generated psychological thriller for your PC.
On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for Asylum.
It predates Asylum by 11 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Game mode100Setting100Progression100Visuals100Tone73
HorrorPsychological Horror
SoloNarrativeDarkHorrorFirst Person
Steam👍 88%· 138K
Year 2021Dev Mob EntertainmentOn Xbox · PS4 · Android
HorrorPsychological Horror
SoloDarkNarrativeHorrorFirst Person
Steam👍 89%· 8.2KIGDB66· 11OC66· 42
Year 2014Dev Krillbite StudioOn PS4 · Linux · PC
✓ Fits the psychological horror cluster, with horror tension, adventure storytelling and puzzle design
≠ Where it differs: brings survival mechanics, stealth mechanics and melee combat, while skipping exploration and discovery
It predates Asylum by 11 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Game mode100Tone100Setting100Visuals100
HorrorPsychological Horror
SoloNarrativeDarkHorrorFirst Person
Steam👍 60%· 1.6KRAWG👍 27%· 63MC75
Year 2013Dev Dreampainters · Kalypso MediaPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Apple Macintosh
✓ Nearly identical: horror tension, adventure storytelling and puzzle design.
≠ Missing: exploration and discovery.
Anna is a creepy horror game in which the protagonist researches the mystery of a haunted house. Its dark atmosphere is reminiscent of Silent Hill games. However, Anna has an emphasis on puzzle solving and no battles.
On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for Asylum.
It predates Asylum by 12 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Game mode100Tone100Setting100Visuals100
HorrorPsychological Horror
SoloNarrativeDarkHorrorExploration
Steam👍 96%· 12KIGDB76· 3OC81· 33
Year 2017Dev Red Candle Games · Coconut Island GamesOn PS4 · Linux · Android
✓ Both are psychological horror — sharing horror tension, adventure storytelling and puzzle design
≠ Stands apart with deep RPG systems, survival mechanics and visual novel storytelling, while skipping visual first person
Where it drifts furthest from Asylum: visuals.
It predates Asylum by 8 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Game mode100Tone100Setting100Progression100Visuals0
#11The Medium
80
iRank82
HorrorPsychological Horror
SoloNarrativeDarkHorrorMelee
Steam👍 89%· 9.9KIGDB75· 17OC75· 196
Year 2021Dev Bloober TeamOn Xbox · PC · PS5
✓ Fits the psychological horror cluster, with horror tension, adventure storytelling and puzzle design
≠ Its own twist: melee combat and visual third person, while skipping exploration and discovery
Where it drifts furthest from Asylum: visuals.
Genre100Game mode100Tone100Setting100Visuals0
HorrorPsychological Horror
SoloDarkNarrativeHorrorMelee
Steam👍 48%· 3.9KRAWG👍 43%· 256MC64IGDB67· 3
Year 2008Dev Konami Digital Entertainment · KonamiPlaytime ~1hOn PC · PS · Xbox
✓ Same family of psychological horror: horror tension, adventure storytelling and puzzle design
≠ Stands apart with survival mechanics, melee combat and visual third person, while skipping exploration and discovery
In Silent Hill Homecoming, Alex Shepherd has returned to his hometown of Shepherd's Glen to investigate the sudden disappearance of his brother. From Shepherd's Glen to the foggy streets of Silent Hill, Alex will face the darkest of horrors while struggling with his own grip on reality.
Where it drifts furthest from Asylum: visuals.
On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for Asylum.
It predates Asylum by 17 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Game mode100Tone100Setting100Visuals0
HorrorPsychological Horror
SoloNarrativeDarkHorrorSci-Fi
Steam👍 87%· 5.4KIGDB78· 3OC80· 42
Year 2017Dev No Code · Devolver DigitalOn PS4 · PC · Mac
✓ Fits the psychological horror cluster, with horror tension, adventure storytelling and puzzle design
≠ Where it differs: brings setting scifi, while skipping exploration and discovery
It predates Asylum by 8 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Game mode100Tone100Setting77
HorrorPsychological Horror
SoloNarrativeDarkHorrorFantasy
Steam👍 97%· 22KIGDB75· 1
Year 2015Dev Killmonday Games HBOn PS4 · Linux · Android
✓ Fits the psychological horror cluster, with horror tension, adventure storytelling and puzzle design
≠ Its own twist: fantasy world and visual 2d, while skipping exploration and discovery
Where it drifts furthest from Asylum: visuals.
It predates Asylum by 10 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Game mode100Tone100Setting79Visuals0
#15Sally Face
79
iRank97
HorrorPsychological Horror
SoloNarrativeDarkHorrorCasual
Steam👍 97%· 27K
Year 2016Dev Portable MooseOn Xbox · PS4 · Linux
✓ Same family of psychological horror: horror tension, adventure storytelling and puzzle design
≠ Where it differs: brings vibe casual and visual 2d, while skipping exploration and discovery
Where it drifts furthest from Asylum: visuals.
It predates Asylum by 9 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Game mode100Setting100Tone85Visuals0
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78
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Horror · Puzzle
74
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Horror · Adventure
73
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Horror · Adventure
71
Call of Cthulhu
Horror · RPG
70
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Horror · Adventure
70
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Horror · Adventure
70
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Horror · Adventure
69
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Horror · Adventure
68
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Horror · Adventure
66
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