Moons of Madness similar games & best alternatives

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Moons of Madness

PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One • 2019

Should you play it?

Moons of Madness is a first-person, story-driven cosmic horror game where the scientific exploration of Mars meets the supernatural dread of Lovecraft.

What works

  • Engaging lovecraftian story and atmosphere
  • Well-designed environments and visuals
  • Immersive audio and voice acting
  • Balanced pacing and narrative progression
  • Accessible puzzles and gameplay

Things to keep in mind

  • Linear and scripted gameplay limits autonomy
  • Short playtime with limited replayability
  • Some clunky controls and qte mechanics
  • Occasional pacing and tonal inconsistencies
  • Lack of combat and action depth

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • The Descendant

  • Necrophosis

  • Still Wakes the Deep

  • Uninvited Guest

  • Call of Cthulhu®

  • The Bridge Curse 2: The Extrication

More autonomous

Games that feels like Moons of Madness but with more freedom over how you play

  • Outer Wilds

  • Conarium

  • Hollowbody

  • Lethe - Episode One

  • After Us

  • Someday You'll Return: Director's Cut

More violent

Games that feels like Moons of Madness but with more combat and destruction

  • Outlast 2

  • Metro Awakening

  • A.I.L.A

  • Alone in the Dark

  • Hellblade II: Senua’s Saga

  • Scars Above

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Moons of Madness: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Strategy, Experimenting, Competence, Survival. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Survival, Thrill. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Idle.

Last update: 21/08/2026