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Games like HorrorCore: Maze and Pools of Horror

If HorrorCore: Maze and Pools of Horror is your kind of game, the closest matches are The Liminal Dimension, Apartament 1406: Horror and The 18th Attic - Paranormal Anomaly Hunting Game — picked from the ranked list below. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.

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About HorrorCore: Maze and Pools of Horror: Instead of a traditional flashlight, a camera flash – a brief, flickering, blinding light that reveals dark secrets and leaves you in total darkness when it fades. Every step is a fight for survival, and the use of the flash completely redefines the way you explore dark locations.

2025ActionIndieAdventureSimulationCasual3.99 USDWindows · macOS · Linuxby Airem
HorrorCore: Maze and Pools of Horror — Steam game cover

Players who liked HorrorCore: Maze and Pools of Horror also play

Steam players who put hours into HorrorCore: Maze and Pools of Horror also tend to own these titles — a signal called collaborative filtering. imho.run cross-references millions of library ownership patterns to surface games whose real audiences overlap, regardless of whether their genre tags match.

  1. The Liminal Dimension

    WHY THIS

    Top pick for HorrorCore: Maze and Pools of Horror fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with HorrorCore: Maze and Pools of Horror.

    You're trapped in an endless loop within a liminal dimension, where each loop leads to increasingly unsettling places. Will you find the way out of this psychological horror? The game offers a unique déjà vu experience that blurs the lines between reality and illusion.

    2024ActionIndieAdventure3.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. Apartament 1406: Horror

    WHY THIS

    Second-strongest match for HorrorCore: Maze and Pools of Horror fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with HorrorCore: Maze and Pools of Horror.

    Apartment 1406 is an intense horror game, that challenges you to constantly survive in a hostile environment. Collect items to survive against limited ammo and creatures that lurk in the dark. Solve the puzzles and survive in this dark game.

    2023ActionIndieAdventure4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. The 18th Attic - Paranormal Anomaly Hunting Game

    WHY THIS

    Third-strongest match for HorrorCore: Maze and Pools of Horror fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with HorrorCore: Maze and Pools of Horror.

    The 18th Attic is a psychological horror game where you play as a man trapped in the attic with your cat companion, armed only with a camera. Hunt down paranormal anomalies by taking their pictures and detecting their presence to unravel secrets of your past. Each photo unlocks a new memory.

    2026ActionIndieAdventure9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. IN THE FACADE WE TRUST™

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #4 for HorrorCore: Maze and Pools of Horror fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with HorrorCore: Maze and Pools of Horror.

    You’re torn between a girl who is obsessed with you and a creature. Whose words can lead you out of this endless loop? Trust the right person in the right cycle to get closer to the exit, or be misled by facades, complicating your next loop.

    2025IndieAdventureSimulation6.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. Summer of '58

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #5 for HorrorCore: Maze and Pools of Horror fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Simulation with HorrorCore: Maze and Pools of Horror.

    In the summer of 2008. The main character, at the request of followers, goes to Russia to explore the abandoned camp "Yunost". Locals say that this place is inhabited by restless souls. This will need to be checked.

    2021IndieSimulation8.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Liminal Universe

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #6 for HorrorCore: Maze and Pools of Horror fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with HorrorCore: Maze and Pools of Horror.

    An exploration game that delves into the depths of loneliness. Wander through empty rooms, search for signs of an abandoned world, and listen to the sounds around you. No dangerous chases, just silence and an empty world to explore.

    2024IndieAdventureSimulation4.80 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. In My Head

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #7 for HorrorCore: Maze and Pools of Horror fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with HorrorCore: Maze and Pools of Horror.

    You have been sent photographs of a place where, according to rumors, an artifact of an ancient civilization is hidden... Do you dare to go there?!

    2024IndieAdventureSimulation1.99 USDSteam ↗
  8. Silent Nights

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #8 for HorrorCore: Maze and Pools of Horror fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with HorrorCore: Maze and Pools of Horror.

    Silent Nights - A short horror game with realistic graphics, touching storyline and scary moments.

    2023IndieAdventureSimulation1.19 USDSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below HorrorCore: Maze and Pools of Horror at current Steam store prices.

  1. POSTAL 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~75% under HorrorCore: Maze and Pools of Horror on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with HorrorCore: Maze and Pools of Horror.

    Live a week in the life of "The POSTAL Dude"; a hapless everyman just trying to check off some chores. Buying milk, returning an overdue library book, getting Gary Coleman's autograph, what could possibly go wrong?

    2012ActionIndieAdventure0.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. The Test

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under HorrorCore: Maze and Pools of Horror on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with HorrorCore: Maze and Pools of Horror.

    You will answer a series of questions that will reveal truths from deep within. These questions may make you uncomfortable, but with great knowledge comes great sacrifice. Can you make it all the way through The Test, and if you do, are you sure you want the answers you seek?

    2020IndieAdventureSimulation1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~63% under HorrorCore: Maze and Pools of Horror on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with HorrorCore: Maze and Pools of Horror.

    A short story about what sort of challenges everyday little things can be. Help the girl buy milk, be the first not to disappoint her.

    2020IndieAdventure1.49 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Blood and Bacon

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~75% under HorrorCore: Maze and Pools of Horror on Steam right now. Shares Action and Adventure with HorrorCore: Maze and Pools of Horror.

    This Co-op Shooter , has Day and Night levels, multiple maps, players will take on 25 enemy types and numerous bosses, like Gargantuan Monsters and Minibosses every 10 days as you explore, shoot and run for your life against the onslaught of porcine monstrosities.

    2016ActionAdventureCasual0.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. Placid Plastic Duck Simulator

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under HorrorCore: Maze and Pools of Horror on Steam right now. Shares Simulation and Casual with HorrorCore: Maze and Pools of Horror.

    The ultimate high-tech rubber duck simulation, Placid Plastic Duck brings you dangerous levels of relaxation. With chill music, dreamy 3D graphics, and many different happy ducks, your only priority is to float around. Zero Ducks given.

    2022SimulationCasual1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Peggle Deluxe

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~75% under HorrorCore: Maze and Pools of Horror on Steam right now. Shares Casual with HorrorCore: Maze and Pools of Horror.

    Take your best shot with energizing arcade fun! Aim, shoot, clear the orange pegs, then sit back and cheer as 10 whimsical teachers guide you to Peggle greatness.

    2007Casual0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. shapez

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~75% under HorrorCore: Maze and Pools of Horror on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Simulation with HorrorCore: Maze and Pools of Horror.

    shapez is an easy-going, minimalistic factory building game about the automation of shapes through extraction and satisfying production lines. Adapt to increasingly complex shapes and grow your factory across an infinitely expanding map. Your only limitation is your creativity!

    2020StrategyIndieSimulation0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. The Test: Hypothesis Rising

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under HorrorCore: Maze and Pools of Horror on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with HorrorCore: Maze and Pools of Horror.

    The second chapter in The Test trilogy. Answer a series of in-depth questions to reveal hidden truths about yourself and unlock secrets to discover how your life can change drastically with just a few, slight modifications. ...But are you sure you want the answers you seek?

    2020IndieAdventureSimulation1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Free alternatives

Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.

  1. Doki Doki Literature Club!

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Casual with HorrorCore: Maze and Pools of Horror.

    The Literature Club is full of cute girls! Will you write the way into their heart? This game is not suitable for children or those who are easily disturbed.

    2017IndieFree To PlayCasualFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Life is Strange - Episode 1

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Adventure with HorrorCore: Maze and Pools of Horror.

    Episode 1 now FREE! Life is Strange is an award-winning and critically acclaimed episodic adventure game that allows the player to rewind time and affect the past, present and future.

    2015ActionAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Ultimate Custom Night

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with HorrorCore: Maze and Pools of Horror.

    Welcome to the ultimate FNAF mashup, featuring 50 selectable characters and custom difficulties!

    2018ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  4. ENA: Dream BBQ

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with HorrorCore: Maze and Pools of Horror.

    Experience surreal environments and inexplicable characters as ENA in a new wild world.

    2025IndieAdventureFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Simulation with HorrorCore: Maze and Pools of Horror.

    Sonic the Hedgehog...was murdered!? Get to the bottom of the mystery in this brand-new adventure!

    2023IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Indigo Park: Chapter 1

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with HorrorCore: Maze and Pools of Horror.

    Explore the abandoned childhood wonder of Indigo Park! Guided by Rambley the Raccoon, help restore power to the destroyed amusement park while you run from the reason it shut down.

    2024ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. STRAFTAT

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with HorrorCore: Maze and Pools of Horror.

    STRAFTAT is a 1v1/2v2 ONLINE first person SHOOTER with quick rounds in over 350 MAPS ; Including all WEAPONS, proximity chat and 4 players FFA.

    2024ActionFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. The Looker

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with HorrorCore: Maze and Pools of Horror.

    You wake up, alone, on a strangely familiar island full of puzzles that will frustrate and annoy you.

    2022IndieFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

More from Airem

Other recommendable Steam games by Airem, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.

  1. Apartament 1406: Horror

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Airem, the studio behind HorrorCore: Maze and Pools of Horror. Shares Action and Indie with HorrorCore: Maze and Pools of Horror.

    Apartment 1406 is an intense horror game, that challenges you to constantly survive in a hostile environment. Collect items to survive against limited ammo and creatures that lurk in the dark. Solve the puzzles and survive in this dark game.

    2023ActionIndieAdventure4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. THE IMPOSSIBLE

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Airem, the studio behind HorrorCore: Maze and Pools of Horror. Shares Action and Indie with HorrorCore: Maze and Pools of Horror.

    THE IMPOSSIBLE is a minimal perspective illusion puzzle game. You control a small square in the IMPOSSIBLE world and remember: nothing is IMPOSSIBLE.

    2020ActionIndieAdventure4.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Play With Me: Escape Room

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Airem, the studio behind HorrorCore: Maze and Pools of Horror. Shares Action and Indie with HorrorCore: Maze and Pools of Horror.

    See how a game created by the very Jigsaw would look like! Use the available objects, outwit tricky illusions and optical puzzles and above all, answer the question – will you dare to Play with Me?

    2018ActionIndieAdventure2.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Shop Tycoon: Prepare your wallet

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Airem, the studio behind HorrorCore: Maze and Pools of Horror. Shares Action and Indie with HorrorCore: Maze and Pools of Horror.

    Shop Tycoon is a store simulator. Create a supermarket, sex shop, games store or a store with good Polish vodka. Place your logo, hire employees, expand your car fleet, build offices and parking lots, create a chain of stores and more!

    2021ActionStrategyIndie5.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. Resoraki: The racing

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Airem, the studio behind HorrorCore: Maze and Pools of Horror. Shares Action and Indie with HorrorCore: Maze and Pools of Horror.

    Take the wheel of a toy car and race on beautiful tracks in Poland, Finland, Australia, and Greece. Compete in championships, arcade, and time trials. Play solo or with a friend online (Remote Play Together) or locally. Buy now and take part in unforgettable races!

    2023ActionSportsIndie0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Hand Shadow

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Airem, the studio behind HorrorCore: Maze and Pools of Horror. Shares Indie and Adventure with HorrorCore: Maze and Pools of Horror.

    Challenge your mind with puzzles that are based on optical illusions. Find the perfect position and angle by rotating the hands until order is restored, and discover a story of protagonist Morgan with professional voicing.

    IndieAdventureCasualSteam ↗
  7. MUMBA IV: Egypt Jewels

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Airem, the studio behind HorrorCore: Maze and Pools of Horror. Shares Action and Indie with HorrorCore: Maze and Pools of Horror.

    Your task in MUMBA IV is to destroy coloured jewels in a limited number of moves and earn the highest possible number of points. The players of all age groups will definitely like amazing graphics and fun gameplay. MUMBA is watching You. He won't give you the jewels.

    2021ActionStrategyIndie2.99 USDSteam ↗
  8. Bro, where's My head???

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Airem, the studio behind HorrorCore: Maze and Pools of Horror. Shares Action and Indie with HorrorCore: Maze and Pools of Horror.

    My name is Odin. I come from the land of darkness and I want to take over the world. 3 days ago I tried to resurrect the undeath. Unfortunately, something went wrong because the skeletons don't have heads, can you help Me find their heads? When I rule the world, I will leave You alone.

    2021ActionStrategyIndie1.99 USDSteam ↗

Frequently asked about HorrorCore: Maze and Pools of Horror

How much does HorrorCore: Maze and Pools of Horror cost?
HorrorCore: Maze and Pools of Horror is listed on Steam at 3.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to HorrorCore: Maze and Pools of Horror?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside HorrorCore: Maze and Pools of Horror are The Liminal Dimension, Apartament 1406: Horror, The 18th Attic - Paranormal Anomaly Hunting Game.
Who developed HorrorCore: Maze and Pools of Horror?
HorrorCore: Maze and Pools of Horror was developed by Airem.

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