The first game you should try is Cry of Fear, a survival horror game. The game originally came out as a mod for Half-Life in 2012. It was then released as a standalone product. The original version is very similar to Half-Life, but contains a lot of additional content. It is an excellent game and one you should definitely give a try. If you love the genre, you will definitely enjoy this game.
This game is very different from the classic survival horror games that started it all. You start with the Book Simon, who opens the door to Simon's apartment. As the story continues, the Real Simon appears. However, the Real Simon is not always as lucid as he seems to be. The game is quite brutal, so it's not for the faint of heart. In fact, it's not for the faint of heart!
The game has some fantastic nightmare sequences. One of these takes place down a hallway, with messages for each stage relating to a certain emotion. The player will encounter messages expressing self-hatred and doubt, but they're not based on real life characters. It's clever visual storytelling, and it shows the protagonist's mentality. Although the game is rated M for mature audiences, it is still a good game to try.