A Place, Forbidden similar games & best alternatives

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A Place, Forbidden

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2020

Should you play it?

A Place, Forbidden is a first-person, lo-fi horror-puzzle game set in the Library of Ouroboros, a seemingly innocuous library that, rumor has it, contains knowledge not meant for the eyes of mortal man. We hope you enjoy your visit.

What works

  • Immersive lovecraftian atmosphere
  • Challenging and logical puzzles
  • Well-written narrative and lore
  • Free to play with substantial content
  • Unique retro low-poly visual style

Things to keep in mind

  • Lack of save slots frustrates replay
  • Some puzzles can be obtuse or vague
  • Slow movement and controls
  • Minor technical issues and optimization
  • No multiplayer or social features

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

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  • Darkness Within 1: In Pursuit of Loath Nolder

  • The Spectrum Retreat

  • Decay: The Mare

  • BABBDI

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More survival-focused

Games that feels like A Place, Forbidden but with a stronger survival pressure

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  • Penumbra Overture

  • ESCAPE FROM BOYKISSER

  • Among Ashes

  • Scauage

  • Garten of Banban 0

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A Place, Forbidden: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Survival, Violence, Competition, Thrill. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Thrill. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Expression, Intimacy.

Last update: 03/08/2026