ASYLUM similar games & best alternatives

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ASYLUM

Arcade • 2025

Should you play it?

An epic supernatural horror adventure and the spiritual successor to cult classic Scratches set in a massive, decaying mental institute. Inspired by H. P. Lovecraft, Hammer Films and twisted Euro Horror from the 80s.

What works

  • Rich atmospheric horror experience
  • Engaging narrative and lore
  • Logical and accessible puzzles
  • Detailed and immersive environment
  • Voice acting and sound design

Things to keep in mind

  • Technical bugs and crashes reported
  • Some pacing and ending dissatisfaction
  • Dated graphics and animations
  • Limited gameplay variety
  • Navigation can be cumbersome

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • True Fear: Forsaken Souls Part 1

  • Gabriel Knight: Sins of the Fathers 20th Anniversary Edition

  • Decay: The Mare

  • Paper Bride

  • Meridian 157: Chapter 3

  • Darkness Within 1: In Pursuit of Loath Nolder

More survival-focused

Games that feels like ASYLUM but with a stronger survival pressure

  • SONG OF HORROR COMPLETE EDITION

  • Resident Evil 2 (1998)

  • Penumbra: Black Plague Gold Edition

  • Penumbra Overture

  • Organ Quarter

  • Fear the Timeloop - Prologue

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ASYLUM: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Expression, Fellowship, Cooperation, Competition. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Exploration. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Survival, Violence.

Last update: 21/08/2026