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24 games like A Plague Tale: Innocence (2026)

Recomputed 2 September 2026 · Ordered by overlap, not by score · Free to read, nothing here is paid for

Every game below overlaps with A Plague Tale: Innocence on things players said about it rather than on our opinion of what feels alike. Each entry shows what it matched on, so you can throw out the ones matching on the part you did not care about.

The short version

  • Closest match: Little Nightmares, which both survival, horror, stealth, story-rich, atmospheric and puzzle.
  • A Plague Tale: Innocence is tagged Story Rich, Adventure, Stealth, Female Protagonist, Medieval, Atmospheric, Singleplayer, Third Person by Steam players. Those tags are what the matching runs on.
  • 24 games qualify, each with at least fifty player reviews behind its sentiment figure.

How these were matched

Steam tags carry the most weight, because players apply them and they describe how a game feels rather than how it was filed. Souls-like, Atmospheric and Cozy exist as tags and as nothing else, which is exactly the vocabulary this question needs. Formal genres count for less, themes and a shared studio for more.

Tags carried by more than a third of the catalogue are thrown out before matching. Nearly everything is tagged Singleplayer, so matching on it is matching on nothing. That cutoff is computed from the catalogue rather than fixed, so it moves as the catalogue grows.

All 24, closest first

  1. 1

    Little Nightmares

    Why it matched: both survival, horror, stealth, story-rich, atmospheric and puzzle; shares 8 player tags including Horror, Dark and Puzzle; released around the same time (2017).

    Take on the role of Six, a lone child lost in a massive metal vessel known as the Maw, surrounded by dangerous, distorted versions of adults. You’ll need to do your best to escape in one piece or your fate will be worse than you ever dared dream.

    Little Nightmares at a glance
    Released2017StudioTarsier Studios
    Player sentiment95% positive of 116,529Price$19.99

    HorrorDarkPuzzleStory RichStealthGreat SoundtrackThird PersonFemale Protagonist

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  2. 2

    Shadow of the Tomb Raider

    Why it matched: both survival, stealth, story-rich, atmospheric and puzzle; shares 9 player tags including Female Protagonist, Third Person and Story Rich; released around the same time (2018).

    As Lara Croft races to save the world from a Maya apocalypse, she must become the Tomb Raider she is destined to be.

    Shadow of the Tomb Raider at a glance
    Released2018StudioCrystal Dynamics
    Player sentiment85% positive of 87,978Price$5.99

    Female ProtagonistThird PersonStory RichPuzzleStealthSurvivalViolentGreat Soundtrack

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  3. 3

    Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition

    Why it matched: both survival, stealth, story-rich, atmospheric and puzzle; shares 9 player tags including Female Protagonist, Third Person and Story Rich; released around the same time (2018).

    As Lara Croft races to save the world from a Maya apocalypse, she must become the Tomb Raider she is destined to be.

    Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition at a glance
    Released2018StudioEidos-Montréal
    Player sentiment85% positive of 87,994Price$5.99

    Female ProtagonistThird PersonStory RichPuzzleStealthSurvivalViolentGreat Soundtrack

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  4. 4

    Bendy and the Dark Revival

    Why it matched: both survival, horror, stealth, story-rich, atmospheric and puzzle; shares 7 player tags including Horror, Story Rich and Dark; released around the same time (2022).

    Bendy and the Dark Revival® is a first-person survival horror game set in the creepiest cartoon studio to ever exist. Discover the truth. Escape the studio. Above all, fear the Ink Demon…and survive.

    Bendy and the Dark Revival at a glance
    Released2022StudioJoey Drew Studios
    Player sentiment92% positive of 16,194Price$5.99

    HorrorStory RichDarkPuzzleSurvivalStealthGreat Soundtrack

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  5. 5

    Metro Exodus

    Why it matched: both post-apocalyptic, survival, horror, stealth, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including Post-apocalyptic, Story Rich and Horror; released around the same time (2020).

    Flee the shattered ruins of the Moscow Metro and embark on an epic, continent-spanning journey across the post-apocalyptic Russian wilderness. Explore vast, non-linear levels, lose yourself in an immersive, sandbox survival experience, and follow a thrilling story-line that spans an entire year in the greatest Metro adventure yet.

    Metro Exodus at a glance
    Released2020Studio4A Games
    Player sentiment90% positive of 135,440Price$29.99

    Post-apocalypticStory RichHorrorSurvivalStealthGreat SoundtrackViolent

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  6. 6

    Amnesia: Rebirth

    Why it matched: both survival, horror, stealth, story-rich, atmospheric and puzzle; shares 7 player tags including Puzzle, Story Rich and Stealth; released around the same time (2020).

    A first-person horror adventure. Uncover your past and survive the Algerian desert. Fear is your enemy; stay calm to not succumb to an illness threatening you and your loved one. Avoid darkness, hide from monsters and solve puzzles. Adventure Mode available for a less scary experience.

    Amnesia: Rebirth at a glance
    Released2020StudioFrictional Games
    Player sentiment77% positive of 9,326Price$29.99

    PuzzleStory RichStealthHorrorDarkEmotionalFemale Protagonist

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  7. 7

    The Evil Within 2

    Why it matched: both survival, horror, stealth, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 8 player tags including Horror, Story Rich and Third Person; released around the same time (2017).

    Detective Sebastian Castellanos has lost everything, including his daughter, Lily. To save her, he must descend into the nightmarish world of STEM. Horrifying threats emerge from every corner, and he must rely on his wits to survive. For his one chance at redemption, the only way out is in.

    The Evil Within 2 at a glance
    Released2017StudioTango Gameworks
    Player sentiment92% positive of 30,959Price$39.99

    HorrorStory RichThird PersonViolentStealthSurvivalDarkGreat Soundtrack

    Full entryGames like this oneStore page

  8. 8

    Darksiders III

    Why it matched: both post-apocalyptic, fantasy, story-rich, atmospheric and puzzle; shares 8 player tags including Female Protagonist, Violent and Third Person; released around the same time (2018).

    Return to an apocalyptic Earth in Darksiders III, a hack-n-slash Action Adventure where players assume the role of FURY in her quest to hunt down and dispose of the Seven Deadly Sins. The most enigmatic of the Four Horsemen, FURY must bring balance to the forces that now ravage Earth.

    Darksiders III at a glance
    Released2018StudioGunfire Games
    Player sentiment76% positive of 17,431Price$39.99

    Female ProtagonistViolentThird PersonStory RichDark FantasyPost-apocalypticPuzzleDark

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  9. 9

    Rise of the Tomb Raider

    Why it matched: both survival, stealth, story-rich, atmospheric and puzzle; shares 7 player tags including Female Protagonist, Third Person and Story Rich; released around the same time (2015).

    Rise of the Tomb Raider: 20 Year Celebration includes the base game and Season Pass featuring all-new content. Explore Croft Manor in the new “Blood Ties” story, then defend it against a zombie invasion in “Lara’s Nightmare”.

    Rise of the Tomb Raider at a glance
    Released2015StudioCrystal Dynamics
    Player sentiment94% positive of 155,369Price$4.49

    Female ProtagonistThird PersonStory RichSurvivalPuzzleStealthGreat Soundtrack

    Full entryGames like this oneStore page

  10. 10

    Resident Evil 2

    Why it matched: both survival, horror, story-rich, atmospheric and puzzle; shares 8 player tags including Horror, Third Person and Puzzle.

    A deadly virus engulfs the residents of Raccoon City in September of 1998, plunging the city into chaos as flesh eating zombies roam the streets for survivors. An unparalleled adrenaline rush, gripping storyline, and unimaginable horrors await you. Witness the return of Resident Evil 2.

    Resident Evil 2 at a glance
    Released1998StudioCapcom
    Player sentiment97% positive of 221,677Price$39.99

    HorrorThird PersonPuzzleStory RichViolentSurvivalFemale ProtagonistDark

    Full entryGames like this oneStore page

  11. 11

    Fran Bow

    Why it matched: both horror, fantasy, story-rich, atmospheric and puzzle; shares 7 player tags including Story Rich, Puzzle and Horror; released around the same time (2015).

    Fran Bow is a creepy adventure game that tells the story of Fran, a young girl struggling with a mental disorder and an unfair destiny.

    Fran Bow at a glance
    Released2015StudioKillmonday Games AB
    Player sentiment97% positive of 22,936Price$14.99

    Story RichPuzzleHorrorDarkFemale ProtagonistDark FantasyGreat Soundtrack

    Full entryGames like this oneStore page

  12. 12

    Return of the Obra Dinn

    Why it matched: both horror, historical, story-rich, atmospheric and puzzle; shares 7 player tags including Puzzle, Story Rich and Great Soundtrack; released around the same time (2018).

    Lost at sea 1803 ~ The good ship Obra Dinn.

    Return of the Obra Dinn at a glance
    Released2018StudioLucas Pope
    Player sentiment97% positive of 35,093Price$19.99

    PuzzleStory RichGreat SoundtrackHistoricalViolentHorrorWalking Simulator

    Full entryGames like this oneStore page

  13. 13

    Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun

    Why it matched: both survival, stealth, historical, atmospheric and puzzle; shares 7 player tags including Stealth, Historical and Violent; released around the same time (2016).

    Shadow Tactics is a hardcore tactical stealth game set in Japan around the Edo period. A new Shogun seizes power over Japan and enforces nationwide peace. In his battle against conspiracy and rebellion, he recruits five specialists with extraordinary skills for assassination, sabotage and espionage.

    Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun at a glance
    Released2016StudioMimimi Games
    Player sentiment96% positive of 38,415Price$3.99

    StealthHistoricalViolentThird PersonPuzzleSurvivalGreat Soundtrack

    Full entryGames like this oneStore page

  14. 14

    Little Nightmares II

    Why it matched: both horror, stealth, story-rich, atmospheric and puzzle; shares 7 player tags including Horror, Puzzle and Dark; released around the same time (2021).

    Little Nightmares II is the second game in a series that has thrilled and captivated millions of players worldwide since 2017. Now it’s your turn to try to survive this critically acclaimed entry in the most charming horror series ever made.

    Little Nightmares II at a glance
    Released2021StudioTarsier Studios
    Player sentiment93% positive of 58,455Price$29.99

    HorrorPuzzleDarkStory RichStealthGreat SoundtrackViolent

    Full entryGames like this oneStore page

  15. 15

    DEATH STRANDING DIRECTOR'S CUT

    Why it matched: both post-apocalyptic, horror, stealth, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including Story Rich, Walking Simulator and Great Soundtrack; released around the same time (2022).

    From legendary game creator Hideo Kojima comes a genre-defying experience, now expanded in this definitive DIRECTOR’S CUT. As Sam Bridges, your mission is to deliver hope to humanity by connecting the last survivors of a decimated America. Can you reunite the shattered world, one step at a time?

    DEATH STRANDING DIRECTOR'S CUT at a glance
    Released2022StudioKOJIMA PRODUCTIONS
    Player sentiment92% positive of 67,641Price$39.99

    Story RichWalking SimulatorGreat SoundtrackPost-apocalypticThird PersonHorrorStealth

    Full entryGames like this oneStore page

  16. 16

    Amnesia: The Dark Descent

    Why it matched: both survival, horror, stealth, story-rich, atmospheric and puzzle; shares 6 player tags including Horror, Puzzle and Dark.

    Amnesia: The Dark Descent, a first person survival horror. A game about immersion, discovery and living through a nightmare. An experience that will chill you to the core.

    Amnesia: The Dark Descent at a glance
    Released2010StudioFrictional Games
    Player sentiment95% positive of 35,674Price$1.99

    HorrorPuzzleDarkStealthWalking SimulatorStory Rich

    Full entryGames like this oneStore page

  17. 17

    Resident Evil 0

    Why it matched: both survival, horror, story-rich, atmospheric and puzzle; shares 7 player tags including Horror, Third Person and Survival; released around the same time (2016).

    Before the mansion, before the destruction of Raccoon City, there was Resident Evil 0. Now remastered with improved visuals and sounds, as well as the all-new Wesker Mode, there's never been a better time to experience the origins of the Resident Evil story.

    Resident Evil 0 at a glance
    Released2016StudioCAPCOM Co., Ltd.
    Player sentiment80% positive of 19,622Price$19.99

    HorrorThird PersonSurvivalFemale ProtagonistPuzzleStory RichGreat Soundtrack

    Full entryGames like this oneStore page

  18. 18

    Vampyr

    Why it matched: both horror, stealth, fantasy, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including Story Rich, Third Person and Horror; released around the same time (2018).

    London, 1918. You are newly-turned Vampyr Dr. Jonathan Reid. As a doctor, you must find a cure to save the city’s flu-ravaged citizens. As a Vampyr, you are cursed to feed on those you vowed to heal.

    Vampyr at a glance
    Released2018StudioDONTNOD Entertainment
    Player sentiment77% positive of 25,168Price$39.99

    Story RichThird PersonHorrorDark FantasyViolentDarkStealth

    Full entryGames like this oneStore page

  19. 19

    What Remains of Edith Finch

    Why it matched: both horror, story-rich, atmospheric and puzzle; shares 8 player tags including Story Rich, Walking Simulator and Female Protagonist; released around the same time (2017).

    What Remains of Edith Finch is a collection of strange tales about a family in Washington state. As Edith, you’ll explore the colossal Finch house, searching for stories as she explores her family history and tries to figure out why she's the last one in her family left alive.

    What Remains of Edith Finch at a glance
    Released2017StudioGiant Sparrow
    Player sentiment96% positive of 52,603Price$4.99

    Story RichWalking SimulatorFemale ProtagonistGreat SoundtrackDarkPuzzleHorrorEmotional

    Full entryGames like this oneStore page

  20. 20

    Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice

    Why it matched: both horror, fantasy, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 8 player tags including Story Rich, Female Protagonist and Dark; released around the same time (2017).

    From the makers of Heavenly Sword, Enslaved: Odyssey to the West, and DmC: Devil May Cry, comes a warrior’s brutal journey into myth and madness. Set in the Viking age, a broken Celtic warrior embarks on a haunting vision quest into Viking Hell to fight for the soul of her dead lover.

    Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice at a glance
    Released2017StudioNinja Theory
    Player sentiment90% positive of 76,521Price$29.99

    Story RichFemale ProtagonistDarkHorrorThird PersonDark FantasyViolentWalking Simulator

    Full entryGames like this oneStore page

  21. 21

    Mutant Year Zero: Road to Eden

    Why it matched: both post-apocalyptic, survival, horror, stealth, fantasy and atmospheric; shares 5 player tags including Post-apocalyptic, Stealth and Survival; released around the same time (2018).

    A tactical game combining the turn-based combat of XCOM with story, exploration, stealth, and strategy. Take control of a team of Mutants navigating a post-human Earth. Created by a team including former HITMAN leads and the designer of PAYDAY.

    Mutant Year Zero: Road to Eden at a glance
    Released2018StudioThe Bearded Ladies
    Player sentiment90% positive of 20,534Price$34.99

    Post-apocalypticStealthSurvivalDark FantasyHorror

    Full entryGames like this oneStore page

  22. 22

    Resident Evil

    Why it matched: both survival, horror, story-rich, atmospheric and puzzle; shares 7 player tags including Horror, Puzzle and Survival.

    The game that defined the survival-horror genre is back! Check out the remastered HD version of Resident Evil.

    Resident Evil at a glance
    Released1996StudioCapcom
    Player sentiment92% positive of 36,244Price$19.99

    HorrorPuzzleSurvivalThird PersonFemale ProtagonistStory RichGreat Soundtrack

    Full entryGames like this oneStore page

  23. 23

    Resident Evil

    Why it matched: both survival, horror, story-rich, atmospheric and puzzle; shares 7 player tags including Horror, Puzzle and Survival.

    The game that defined the survival-horror genre is back! Check out the remastered HD version of Resident Evil.

    Resident Evil at a glance
    Released2002StudioCapcom
    Player sentiment92% positive of 36,244Price$19.99

    HorrorPuzzleSurvivalThird PersonFemale ProtagonistStory RichGreat Soundtrack

    Full entryGames like this oneStore page

  24. 24

    Murdered: Soul Suspect

    Why it matched: both horror, stealth, story-rich, atmospheric and puzzle; shares 7 player tags including Horror, Story Rich and Third Person.

    MURDERED: SOUL SUSPECT™ takes players into a whole new realm of mystery where the case is personal and the clues just out of reach, challenging gamers to solve the hardest case of all… their own murder.

    Murdered: Soul Suspect at a glance
    Released2014StudioAirtight Games
    Player sentiment86% positive of 17,391Price$19.99

    HorrorStory RichThird PersonPuzzleStealthDarkWalking Simulator

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Common questions

What game is most like A Plague Tale: Innocence?

Little Nightmares, on the evidence we have. It both survival, horror, stealth, story-rich, atmospheric and puzzle. That is a statement about overlap, not a promise you will like it as much: two games can share every tag and still feel different to play.

How is "similar to A Plague Tale: Innocence" decided?

By overlap on the tags Steam players applied to each game, the formal genres, the themes both sit in, and whether the same studio made them. Tags carry the most weight because players write them, so they describe how a game feels rather than how it was filed. Tags carried by more than a third of the catalogue are ignored: matching on "Singleplayer" is matching on nothing. Every entry below shows exactly what it matched on.

Are these ranked by quality?

No. They are ordered by how much they overlap with A Plague Tale: Innocence. Where two games overlap equally, the better received one goes first, but that only moves a game a place or two. Each entry shows its own player sentiment so you can weigh that separately.

Do you get paid for these recommendations?

No. The order is computed from tag and genre overlap and nothing else. No placement here can be bought, and a game appearing high on this page is a statement about resemblance rather than an endorsement.

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