Martha Is Dead similar games & best alternatives

Martha Is Dead

PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S • 2022

Should you play it?

Martha Is Dead is a dark first-person psychological thriller, set in 1944 Italy, that blurs the lines between reality, superstition and the tragedy of war.

What works
  • Exceptional visuals and historically accurate setting
  • Strong, immersive psychological horror narrative
  • Innovative photography and puzzle mechanics
  • Emotional depth and complex themes
  • Authentic voice acting and soundtrack
Things to keep in mind
  • Performance issues and bugs reported
  • Linear gameplay with limited replay value
  • Slow pacing and some tedious mechanics
  • Janky controls, especially bike riding
  • Not suitable for sensitive players due to graphic content

What to play next

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Top picks

Games that feel the closest overall

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  • Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon

  • Lost in Random™

  • Bucket Detective

  • The Silver Case

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Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • Bucket Detective

  • Dujanah

  • Heaven Does Not Respond
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Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Why this game works” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

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Martha Is Dead: Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Expression, Fellowship, Cooperation, Status. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Expression. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Survival, Relaxation.

Why this game works

A motivational profile of the game, with the closest similar game for each player motivation.

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  • Competence

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  • Competition

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    "No competitive elements or player comparison; focus is on personal narrative experience."

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    "No competitive elements or player comparison; focus is on personal narrative experience."

  • Continuation

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    "Many players report long sessions and immersion, though some mention the game is short and replay value limited."

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  • Cooperation

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    "Single-player experience with no multiplayer or cooperative gameplay."

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    "Single-player experience with no multiplayer or cooperative gameplay."

  • Creativity

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    "Players can explore, take photographs, and engage in side activities, encouraging creative engagement with the world."

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    "Players engage in photography, developing photos, and some puzzle solving, allowing creative interaction."

  • Domination

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    "No elements of exerting control or superiority over others; purely individual experience."

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    "No elements of exerting control or superiority over others; purely individual experience."

  • Escapism

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    "Strong psychological horror and disturbing themes provide an immersive escape from reality."

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    "Strong psychological horror and disturbing themes provide deep immersion and escape from reality."

  • Expectation

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    "Players engage voluntarily out of interest in the story and emotional experience, not obligation."

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  • Experimenting

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    "Some exploration and puzzle experimentation, but mostly following a linear narrative."

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  • Exploration

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    "Players explore environments and hidden areas, though within a limited and designed space."

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    "Players explore detailed environments and uncover hidden content, though within limited areas."

  • Expression

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    "Customization options include character and party setup, camera controls, and UI adjustments, allowing some personal expression."

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  • Fantasy

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    "Game blends realistic WWI setting with surreal psychological horror and symbolic monsters, mixing fantasy and reality."

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  • Fellowship

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    "No social or community features; entirely solo experience."

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  • Growth

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    "Players learn story details and solve puzzles, gaining understanding of complex narrative."

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  • Health

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    "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity involved."

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  • Idle

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    "Requires sustained attention to story and puzzles; not designed for casual or background play."

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  • Intimacy

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    "Minimal social interaction; emotional engagement is with the narrative rather than other players."

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  • Leadership

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    "No leadership or group management elements."

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  • Progression

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    "Players collect items and solve puzzles to progress through the story, though upgrades and power accumulation are minimal."

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  • Relaxation

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    "Atmosphere is tense and unsettling, with emotional discomfort rather than relaxation or flow."

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  • Sensation

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    "Strong sensory stimulation through sound design, visual style, and emotional atmosphere."

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  • Status

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    "No social recognition or status systems."

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  • Story

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    "Highly praised narrative immersion with deep emotional and psychological themes."

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    "Highly praised narrative immersion with complex psychological themes and emotional depth."

  • Strategy

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    "Some puzzle solving and problem solving required, but overall straightforward gameplay."

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  • Thrill

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    "Psychological horror and suspense create tension and emotional thrills, though not focused on jump scares."

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  • Value

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    "Mixed opinions on price versus content length; many find it worth the cost especially on sale."

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  • Violence

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    "Contains graphic violence and disturbing scenes integral to the horror narrative."

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  • Survival

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    "No survival mechanics; gameplay is stable and scripted."

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