Can’t get enough of the survival horror genre? Well then here’s a list which we have compiled especially for you. It includes some of the best and most spine chilling games like Amnesia. If you liked this famous title then you are certainly going to be impressed by this line-up of similar ones that are sure to freak you out.
1. Penumbra: Requiem
Penumbra was created by the same developer of games similar to Amnesia. This was published by Paradox Interactive for your Microsoft Windows, Mac and OS X. It is the expansion of the Penumbra series and picks up where the previous title (Black Plague) had left off. Here you are controlling the same character who after getting hit on the head by an Infected, ends up in a tomb like room where you have to procure certain specific type of items in order to proceed to the next chamber. In this one you encounter many known faces from the previous series namely Dr. Richard and Red. You also won’t have to fight with Infected enemies but your characters health can diminish due to the environmental hazardous exposures. Mainly you have to sharpen your puzzle solving skills if you want to advance on your journey throughout the facility.
2. F.E.A.R 2: Project Origin
It is the second part of the F.E.A.R series developed by Monolith Productions available to play on you PC, Xbox or PS3 console. Here you are playing as a Delta Force Operative by name of Michael Becket, where you have to fight against a vast new array of enemies including paranormal ones and uncover the mystery involving Alma Wade. You will find terrific action packed gun battles sequences along with huge selection of artillery and also horrific challenges to undertake in order to survive. You will also notice a lot of new features in this one such as the enhanced graphics, visual effects, iron sight aiming and also some of the older features such as the slow motion combat and making use of the environment to take cover have all been retained in this sequel to give you a scary but thrilling experience.
3. Silent Hill Homecoming:
Silent Hill is back with a new story which lives up to its reputation of being one of most terrifying Amnesia alternatives published by Konami Digital Entertainment. In this sixth version of the series you will be playing as the protagonist Alex a soldier who has returned to his homeland only to find his younger brother, Joshua missing. So his search for his sibling takes him to Silent Hill where he comes face to face with some of the most horrific monsters which he will have to fight with a combination of many defensive and offensive moves. You can even slay them with many cool weapons that you can obtain as you progress such as the combat knife, axes, shotguns and even chainsaws! You also will have to solve some complex puzzles in order to unearth the mysteries behind Silent Hill and locate your brother.
4. Call of Cthulhu: Dark Corners of the Earth
Here is another thriller developed by Headfirst Productions, where you will be playing as the main character, a private investigator named Jack Walters, who is sent to a town to investigate the sudden disappearance of a clerk of Grocery store chain. In this pick you will really have to do a lot of investigating and exploring in order to complete your mission all the while being pursued by murderous Cthulhu. Weapons list range from the old-fashioned 1920’s type of pistols and guns to the unique but powerful alien technology. But keep in mind to use these carefully as your ammo is limited and you also have to keep a watch on your health as there are no indicators or life bars, the painful grunts of your characters voice are the only indication that show you may be injured. And much similar to all games similar to Amnesia you have to make sure you don’t lose your sanity as your character will run into a lot of disturbing and dreadful events which may drive him insane or even commit suicide.
5. Fatal Frame 3: The Tormented
Yet another installment of the famed Fatal Frame series developed and published by Temco exclusively for you PS2. There are many better and exciting features that you find in this title including eerier background sound effects and creepier ghosts that will send chills up your spine as the stare at you dead in the eye as they come toward you. You also have three different characters you will get to play as and each of them has their own unique set of talents and abilities. Here you have two worlds which you have to play in, namely the real-world and dream-world (also called the Nightmare world), the chapters are divided into ‘Hours’ where at night you enter the spooky ‘Manor of Sleep’ and during the day you can get to interact with other characters. The main weapon and tool you use to vanquish ghosts is the Camera Obsura which has a ghost filament that detects neutral and hostile ghosts. But your camera runs out of film, so make sure to keep replenishing your stock of film by finding new ones or by upgrading your camera.
Conclusion:
So there you have it, our top collection of five of the most popular survival horror-themed games like Amnesia. These titles have been renowned world over for providing many fans of this genre with frightening visuals and gruesome graphical effects which is sure to scare you half to death and even make you turn a bit pale. And a word of advice for you, don’t play any of these in the dark.