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24 games like Alan Wake (2026)

Recomputed 19 October 2026 · Ordered by overlap, not by score · Free to read, nothing here is paid for

Every game below overlaps with Alan Wake 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.

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The short version

Closest match: Alan Wake's American Nightmare, which made by the same studio, Remedy Entertainment.
Alan Wake is tagged Action, Horror, Third Person, Adventure, Story Rich, Thriller, Atmospheric, Singleplayer 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.
2 are from the same studio: Alan Wake's American Nightmare, CONTROL Ultimate Edition.

Why players value Alan Wake

The five things Steam players tag Alan Wake with most. This is the yardstick every game below is measured against: the closer a game matches these, the more it is likely to scratch the same itch.

Action
Horror
Third Person
Adventure
Story Rich

Alan Wake at a glance
Reception	Very Positive on Steam (90% of 59,228)
Watch-outs	no widespread problems reported by players
Price	$1.49

Tags, sentiment and reported problems come from Steam players; the story line is from Wikipedia. We do not add a written opinion of our own.

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
Alan Wake's American Nightmare
Why it matched: made by the same studio, Remedy Entertainment; both survival, horror, psychological, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 12 player tags including Horror, Third Person and Third-Person Shooter; released around the same time (2012).
A thrilling new storyline, hordes of creepy enemies, serious firepower and beautiful Arizona locations, combined with a fun and challenging new game mode!
Alan Wake's American Nightmare at a glance
Released 2012 Studio Remedy Entertainment
Player sentiment 74% positive of 10,751 Price $0.89
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.7/10 · Steam: Mostly Positive (74% of 10,751)
Matches Alan Wake on: 5 of 5 — Action, Horror, Third Person, Adventure, Story Rich
Why players like it: Action, Adventure, Horror, Third Person, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Alan Wake: $0.89 — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Alan Wake:HorrorThird PersonThird-Person ShooterThrillerPsychological HorrorMysteryShooterCinematic
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2
The Evil Within
Why it matched: both survival, horror, psychological, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 10 player tags including Horror, Survival Horror and Psychological Horror; released around the same time (2014).
Developed by Shinji Mikami -- creator of the seminal Resident Evil series -- and the talented team at Tango Gameworks, The Evil Within embodies the meaning of pure survival horror. Highly-crafted environments, horrifying anxiety, and an intricate story are combined to create an immersive world that will bring you to the height of tension.
The Evil Within at a glance
Released 2014 Studio Tango Gameworks
Player sentiment 85% positive of 33,579 Price $19.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.2/10 · Steam: Very Positive (85% of 33,579)
Matches Alan Wake on: 5 of 5 — Action, Horror, Third Person, Adventure, Story Rich
Why players like it: Horror, Survival Horror, Psychological Horror, Gore, Atmospheric — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Alan Wake: $19.99 — $18.50 pricier
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes, performance and stutter, will not launch or install, visual glitches (details)
Shared with Alan Wake:HorrorSurvival HorrorPsychological HorrorThird PersonSurvivalDarkThird-Person ShooterCinematic
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3
The Evil Within 2
Why it matched: both survival, horror, psychological, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 10 player tags including Horror, Survival Horror and Psychological Horror.
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
Released 2017 Studio Tango Gameworks
Player sentiment 92% positive of 30,959 Price $39.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.9/10 · Steam: Very Positive (92% of 30,959)
Matches Alan Wake on: 5 of 5 — Action, Horror, Third Person, Adventure, Story Rich
Why players like it: Horror, Survival Horror, Psychological Horror, Story Rich, Open World — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Alan Wake: $39.99 — $38.50 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Alan Wake:HorrorSurvival HorrorPsychological HorrorStory RichThird-Person ShooterThird PersonSurvivalShooter
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4
Kholat
Why it matched: both survival, horror, psychological, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 8 player tags including Horror, Psychological Horror and Survival Horror; released around the same time (2015).
The most terrifying journey of your life set in the beautiful winter scenery of the Ural Mountains. Uncover the horrific mystery behind the Dyatlov Pass Incident. Narrated by the famous Sean Bean.
Kholat at a glance
Released 2015 Studio IMGN.PRO
Player sentiment 66% positive of 6,913 Price $19.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.0/10 · Steam: Mixed (66% of 6,913)
Matches Alan Wake on: 4 of 5 — Action, Horror, Adventure, Story Rich
Why players like it: Horror, Atmospheric, Walking Simulator, Psychological Horror, Survival Horror — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Alan Wake: $19.99 — $18.50 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Alan Wake:HorrorPsychological HorrorSurvival HorrorNarrationMysterySurvivalStory RichDark
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5
CONTROL Ultimate Edition
Why it matched: made by the same studio, Remedy Entertainment; both horror, psychological, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 8 player tags including Supernatural, Story Rich and Third Person.
Winner of over 80 awards, CONTROL is a visually stunning third-person action-adventure that will keep you on the edge of your seat.
CONTROL Ultimate Edition at a glance
Released 2020 Studio Remedy Entertainment
Player sentiment 86% positive of 63,191 Price $3.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.9/10 · Steam: Very Positive (86% of 63,191)
Matches Alan Wake on: 5 of 5 — Action, Horror, Third Person, Adventure, Story Rich
Why players like it: Action, Supernatural, Female Protagonist, Story Rich, Adventure — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Alan Wake: $3.99 — $2.50 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Alan Wake:SupernaturalStory RichThird PersonHorrorThird-Person ShooterPsychological HorrorShooterGreat Soundtrack
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6
Five Nights at Freddy's 2
Why it matched: both survival, horror, psychological, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including Horror, Survival Horror and Psychological Horror; released around the same time (2014).
Welcome back to the new and improved Freddy Fazbear's Pizza! As always, Fazbear Entertainment is not responsible for death or dismemberment.
Five Nights at Freddy's 2 at a glance
Released 2014 Studio Scott Cawthon
Player sentiment 94% positive of 26,115 Price $7.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.5/10 · Steam: Very Positive (94% of 26,115)
Matches Alan Wake on: 2 of 5 — Horror, Story Rich
Why players like it: Horror, Singleplayer, Survival Horror, Robots, Psychological Horror — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Alan Wake: $7.99 — $6.50 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Alan Wake:HorrorSurvival HorrorPsychological HorrorDarkSurvivalStory RichMystery
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7
Five Nights at Freddy's: Sister Location
Why it matched: both survival, horror, psychological, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including Horror, Survival Horror and Dark; released around the same time (2016).
Welcome to Circus Baby's Pizza World, where family fun and interactivity go beyond anything you've seen at those *other* pizza places! Now hiring: Late night technician. Must enjoy cramped spaces and be comfortable around active machinery. Not responsible for death or dismemberment.
Five Nights at Freddy's: Sister Location at a glance
Released 2016 Studio Scott Cawthon
Player sentiment 90% positive of 12,642 Price $7.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.1/10 · Steam: Very Positive (90% of 12,642)
Matches Alan Wake on: 3 of 5 — Horror, Adventure, Story Rich
Why players like it: Horror, Survival Horror, Singleplayer, Robots, First-Person — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Alan Wake: $7.99 — $6.50 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Alan Wake:HorrorSurvival HorrorDarkSurvivalStory RichMysteryPsychological Horror
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8
Resident Evil 4
Why it matched: both survival, horror, psychological and story-rich; shares 9 player tags including Horror, Survival Horror and Third-Person Shooter.
Survival is just the beginning. Six years have passed since the biological disaster in Raccoon City. Leon S. Kennedy, one of the survivors, tracks the president's kidnapped daughter to a secluded European village, where there is something terribly wrong with the locals.
Resident Evil 4 at a glance
Released 2005 Studio Capcom
Player sentiment 97% positive of 274,646 Price $39.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.7/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (97% of 274,646)
Matches Alan Wake on: 5 of 5 — Action, Horror, Third Person, Adventure, Story Rich
Why players like it: Horror, Action, Survival Horror, Third-Person Shooter, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Alan Wake: $39.99 — $38.50 pricier
Watch-outs: players report performance and stutter (details)
Shared with Alan Wake:HorrorSurvival HorrorThird-Person ShooterStory RichSurvivalCinematicDarkThird Person
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9
F.E.A.R.
Why it matched: both survival, horror, psychological, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 8 player tags including Horror, Shooter and Psychological Horror.
Experience the original F.E.A.R. along with F.E.A.R. Extraction Point and F.E.A.R. Perseus Mandate.
F.E.A.R. at a glance
Released 2005 Studio Monolith Productions
Player sentiment 94% positive of 19,502 Price $9.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.0/10 · Steam: Very Positive (94% of 19,502)
Matches Alan Wake on: 3 of 5 — Action, Horror, Story Rich
Why players like it: Horror, FPS, Action, Bullet Time, Classic — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Alan Wake: $9.99 — $8.50 pricier
Watch-outs: players report performance and stutter, crashes and freezes, will not launch or install (details)
Shared with Alan Wake:HorrorShooterPsychological HorrorDarkStory RichGreat SoundtrackSurvival HorrorThriller
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10
The Last of Us Part I
Why it matched: both survival, horror, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 9 player tags including Story Rich, Shooter and Horror.
Discover the award-winning game that inspired the critically acclaimed television show. Guide Joel and Ellie through a post-apocalyptic America, and encounter unforgettable allies and enemies in The Last of Us™.
The Last of Us Part I at a glance
Released 2023 Studio Naughty Dog LLC
Player sentiment 84% positive of 108,422 Price $59.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.7/10 · Steam: Very Positive (84% of 108,422)
Matches Alan Wake on: 5 of 5 — Action, Horror, Third Person, Adventure, Story Rich
Why players like it: Story Rich, Post-apocalyptic, Zombies, Shooter, Action-Adventure — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Alan Wake: $59.99 — $58.50 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Alan Wake:Story RichShooterHorrorThird-Person ShooterThird PersonSurvivalSurvival HorrorCinematic
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11
Dead Space (2008)
Why it matched: both survival, horror, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 8 player tags including Horror, Survival Horror and Third Person; released around the same time (2009).
You are Isaac Clarke, an engineer on the spacecraft USG Ishimura. You're not a warrior. You're not a soldier. You are, however, the last line of defense for the remaining living crew.
Dead Space (2008) at a glance
Released 2009 Studio EA Redwood Shores
Player sentiment 92% positive of 29,163 Price $19.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.1/10 · Steam: Very Positive (92% of 29,163)
Matches Alan Wake on: 5 of 5 — Action, Horror, Third Person, Adventure, Story Rich
Why players like it: Horror, Sci-fi, Action, Space, Survival Horror — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Alan Wake: $19.99 — $18.50 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Alan Wake:HorrorSurvival HorrorThird PersonThird-Person ShooterShooterDarkStory RichSurvival
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12
Layers of Fear (2016)
Why it matched: both survival, horror, psychological, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including Horror, Psychological Horror and Story Rich; released around the same time (2016).
A first-person psychological horror with a strong emphasis on atmosphere and storytelling. Explore an ever-shifting Victorian mansion as a painter seeking to complete his masterpiece, even at the cost of his own sanity.
Layers of Fear (2016) at a glance
Released 2016 Studio Bloober Team SA
Player sentiment 88% positive of 27,676 Price $1.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.5/10 · Steam: Very Positive (88% of 27,676)
Matches Alan Wake on: 3 of 5 — Horror, Adventure, Story Rich
Why players like it: Horror, Psychological Horror, Atmospheric, Walking Simulator, First-Person — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Alan Wake: $1.99 — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Alan Wake:HorrorPsychological HorrorStory RichDarkGreat SoundtrackMysterySurvival Horror
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13
Resident Evil: Revelations
Why it matched: both survival, horror, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 8 player tags including Horror, Survival Horror and Third-Person Shooter; released around the same time (2012).
Resident Evil® Revelations returns redefined for PC complete with high quality HD visuals, enhanced lighting effects and an immersive sound experience.
Resident Evil: Revelations at a glance
Released 2012 Studio Capcom
Player sentiment 81% positive of 18,426 Price $19.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.0/10 · Steam: Very Positive (81% of 18,426)
Matches Alan Wake on: 5 of 5 — Action, Horror, Third Person, Adventure, Story Rich
Why players like it: Horror, Action, Zombies, Survival Horror, Third-Person Shooter — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Alan Wake: $19.99 — $18.50 pricier
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with Alan Wake:HorrorSurvival HorrorThird-Person ShooterThird PersonSurvivalShooterGreat SoundtrackStory Rich
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14
Resident Evil Revelations
Why it matched: both survival, horror, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 8 player tags including Horror, Survival Horror and Third-Person Shooter; released around the same time (2013).
Resident Evil® Revelations returns redefined for PC complete with high quality HD visuals, enhanced lighting effects and an immersive sound experience.
Resident Evil Revelations at a glance
Released 2013 Studio Capcom
Player sentiment 81% positive of 18,430 Price $19.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.2/10 · Steam: Very Positive (81% of 18,430)
Matches Alan Wake on: 5 of 5 — Action, Horror, Third Person, Adventure, Story Rich
Why players like it: Horror, Action, Zombies, Survival Horror, Third-Person Shooter — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Alan Wake: $19.99 — $18.50 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Alan Wake:HorrorSurvival HorrorThird-Person ShooterThird PersonSurvivalShooterGreat SoundtrackStory Rich
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15
Metro Exodus
Why it matched: both survival, horror, psychological, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including Story Rich, Horror and Survival.
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
Released 2020 Studio 4A Games
Player sentiment 90% positive of 135,440 Price $29.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.2/10 · Steam: Very Positive (90% of 135,440)
Matches Alan Wake on: 4 of 5 — Action, Horror, Adventure, Story Rich
Why players like it: Post-apocalyptic, FPS, Singleplayer, Open World, Story Rich — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Alan Wake: $29.99 — $28.50 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Alan Wake:Story RichHorrorSurvivalShooterSurvival HorrorGreat SoundtrackPsychological Horror
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16
Resident Evil 0
Why it matched: both survival, horror, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 8 player tags including Horror, Survival Horror and Third Person; 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
Released 2016 Studio CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Player sentiment 80% positive of 19,622 Price $19.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.0/10 · Steam: Very Positive (80% of 19,622)
Matches Alan Wake on: 5 of 5 — Action, Horror, Third Person, Adventure, Story Rich
Why players like it: Horror, Zombies, Survival Horror, Adventure, Classic — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Alan Wake: $19.99 — $18.50 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Alan Wake:HorrorSurvival HorrorThird PersonSurvivalStory RichThird-Person ShooterGreat SoundtrackShooter
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17
Max Payne
Why it matched: both horror, psychological, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 9 player tags including Third-Person Shooter, Story Rich and Dark.
Max Payne is a man with nothing to lose in the violent, cold urban night. A fugitive undercover cop framed for murder, hunted by cops and the mob, Max is a man with his back against the wall, fighting a battle he cannot hope to win. Prepare for pain…
Max Payne at a glance
Released 2001 Studio Not recorded
Player sentiment 89% positive of 15,818 Price $3.49
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.0/10 · Steam: Very Positive (89% of 15,818)
Matches Alan Wake on: 5 of 5 — Action, Horror, Third Person, Adventure, Story Rich
Why players like it: Action, Noir, Classic, Third-Person Shooter, Bullet Time — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Alan Wake: $3.49 — $2.00 pricier
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes, will not launch or install, audio and subtitles, performance and stutter (details)
Shared with Alan Wake:Third-Person ShooterStory RichDarkThird PersonShooterGreat SoundtrackCinematicPsychological Horror
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18
Resident Evil: Revelations 2
Why it matched: both survival, horror, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 8 player tags including Horror, Survival Horror and Third-Person Shooter; released around the same time (2015).
RE Revelations 2 continues the series acclaimed essential survival horror experience, while uncovering startling truths.
Resident Evil: Revelations 2 at a glance
Released 2015 Studio Capcom
Player sentiment 78% positive of 32,092 Price $19.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.7/10 · Steam: Mostly Positive (78% of 32,092)
Matches Alan Wake on: 5 of 5 — Action, Horror, Third Person, Adventure, Story Rich
Why players like it: Zombies, Horror, Multiplayer, Survival Horror, Action — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Alan Wake: $19.99 — $18.50 pricier
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes, performance and stutter (details)
Shared with Alan Wake:HorrorSurvival HorrorThird-Person ShooterSurvivalThird PersonEpisodicStory RichShooter
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19
Amnesia: A Machine for Pigs
Why it matched: both survival, horror, psychological, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including Horror, Story Rich and Psychological Horror; released around the same time (2013).
From the creators of Amnesia: The Dark Descent and Dear Esther comes a new first-person horrorgame that will drag you to the depths of greed, power and madness. It will bury its snout into your ribs and it will eat your heart.
Amnesia: A Machine for Pigs at a glance
Released 2013 Studio The Chinese Room
Player sentiment 70% positive of 12,114 Price $19.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.4/10 · Steam: Mostly Positive (70% of 12,114)
Matches Alan Wake on: 4 of 5 — Action, Horror, Adventure, Story Rich
Why players like it: Horror, Walking Simulator, Atmospheric, Story Rich, First-Person — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Alan Wake: $19.99 — $18.50 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Alan Wake:HorrorStory RichPsychological HorrorMysterySurvival HorrorDarkNarration
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20
Blair Witch
Why it matched: both survival, horror, psychological, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including Horror, Psychological Horror and Dark.
A first-person, story-driven psychological horror game based on the cinematic lore of the Blair Witch. Explore the haunted grounds of the Black Hills Forest in a harrowing investigation that forces you to confront the evil that resides deep in the woods.
Blair Witch at a glance
Released 2019 Studio Bloober Team SA
Player sentiment 79% positive of 8,116 Price $29.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.8/10 · Steam: Mostly Positive (79% of 8,116)
Matches Alan Wake on: 3 of 5 — Horror, Adventure, Story Rich
Why players like it: Adventure, Horror, Psychological Horror, Indie, First-Person — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Alan Wake: $29.99 — $28.50 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Alan Wake:HorrorPsychological HorrorDarkStory RichSurvival HorrorCinematicSurvival
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21
Five Nights at Freddy's 4
Why it matched: both survival, horror, psychological, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including Horror, Survival Horror and Dark; released around the same time (2015).
In this last chapter of the Five Nights at Freddy's original story, you must once again defend yourself against Freddy Fazbear, Chica, Bonnie, Foxy, and even worse things that lurk in the shadows.
Five Nights at Freddy's 4 at a glance
Released 2015 Studio Scott Cawthon
Player sentiment 93% positive of 16,924 Price $7.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.2/10 · Steam: Very Positive (93% of 16,924)
Matches Alan Wake on: 3 of 5 — Action, Horror, Story Rich
Why players like it: Horror, Survival Horror, Singleplayer, First-Person, Robots — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Alan Wake: $7.99 — $6.50 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Alan Wake:HorrorSurvival HorrorDarkPsychological HorrorSurvivalStory Rich
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22
Silent Hill 2
Why it matched: both survival, horror, psychological, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including Psychological Horror, Horror and Survival Horror.
Investigating a letter from his late wife, James returns to where they made so many memories - Silent Hill. What he finds is a ghost town, prowled by disturbing monsters and cloaked in deep fog. Confront the monsters, solve puzzles, and search for traces of your wife in this remake of SILENT HILL 2.
Silent Hill 2 at a glance
Released 2001 Studio Team Silent
Player sentiment 95% positive of 64,270 Price $69.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.2/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (95% of 64,270)
Matches Alan Wake on: 5 of 5 — Action, Horror, Third Person, Adventure, Story Rich
Why players like it: Psychological Horror, Horror, Survival Horror, Story Rich, Atmospheric — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Alan Wake: $69.99 — $68.50 pricier
Watch-outs: players report performance and stutter, crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with Alan Wake:Psychological HorrorHorrorSurvival HorrorStory RichGreat SoundtrackThird PersonCinematic
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23
Little Nightmares
Why it matched: both survival, horror, psychological, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including Horror, Dark and Story Rich.
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
Released 2017 Studio Tarsier Studios
Player sentiment 95% positive of 116,529 Price $19.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.3/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (95% of 116,529)
Matches Alan Wake on: 5 of 5 — Action, Horror, Third Person, Adventure, Story Rich
Why players like it: Horror, Atmospheric, Adventure, Singleplayer, Puzzle-Platformer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Alan Wake: $19.99 — $18.50 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Alan Wake:HorrorDarkStory RichPsychological HorrorGreat SoundtrackThird PersonSurvival Horror
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24
Resident Evil
Why it matched: both survival, horror, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 8 player tags including Survival Horror, Horror 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
Released 1996 Studio Capcom
Player sentiment 92% positive of 36,244 Price $19.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.0/10 · Steam: Very Positive (92% of 36,244)
Matches Alan Wake on: 5 of 5 — Action, Horror, Third Person, Adventure, Story Rich
Why players like it: Survival Horror, Zombies, Horror, Classic, Remake — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Alan Wake: $19.99 — $18.50 pricier
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with Alan Wake:Survival HorrorHorrorSurvivalThird PersonStory RichShooterGreat SoundtrackThird-Person Shooter
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Alan Wake's American Nightmare at a glance
Released	2012	Studio	Remedy Entertainment
Player sentiment	74% positive of 10,751	Price	$0.89

The Evil Within at a glance
Released	2014	Studio	Tango Gameworks
Player sentiment	85% positive of 33,579	Price	$19.99

The Evil Within 2 at a glance
Released	2017	Studio	Tango Gameworks
Player sentiment	92% positive of 30,959	Price	$39.99

Kholat at a glance
Released	2015	Studio	IMGN.PRO
Player sentiment	66% positive of 6,913	Price	$19.99

CONTROL Ultimate Edition at a glance
Released	2020	Studio	Remedy Entertainment
Player sentiment	86% positive of 63,191	Price	$3.99

Five Nights at Freddy's 2 at a glance
Released	2014	Studio	Scott Cawthon
Player sentiment	94% positive of 26,115	Price	$7.99

Five Nights at Freddy's: Sister Location at a glance
Released	2016	Studio	Scott Cawthon
Player sentiment	90% positive of 12,642	Price	$7.99

Resident Evil 4 at a glance
Released	2005	Studio	Capcom
Player sentiment	97% positive of 274,646	Price	$39.99

F.E.A.R. at a glance
Released	2005	Studio	Monolith Productions
Player sentiment	94% positive of 19,502	Price	$9.99

The Last of Us Part I at a glance
Released	2023	Studio	Naughty Dog LLC
Player sentiment	84% positive of 108,422	Price	$59.99

Dead Space (2008) at a glance
Released	2009	Studio	EA Redwood Shores
Player sentiment	92% positive of 29,163	Price	$19.99

Layers of Fear (2016) at a glance
Released	2016	Studio	Bloober Team SA
Player sentiment	88% positive of 27,676	Price	$1.99

Resident Evil: Revelations at a glance
Released	2012	Studio	Capcom
Player sentiment	81% positive of 18,426	Price	$19.99

Resident Evil Revelations at a glance
Released	2013	Studio	Capcom
Player sentiment	81% positive of 18,430	Price	$19.99

Metro Exodus at a glance
Released	2020	Studio	4A Games
Player sentiment	90% positive of 135,440	Price	$29.99

Resident Evil 0 at a glance
Released	2016	Studio	CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Player sentiment	80% positive of 19,622	Price	$19.99

Max Payne at a glance
Released	2001	Studio	Not recorded
Player sentiment	89% positive of 15,818	Price	$3.49

Resident Evil: Revelations 2 at a glance
Released	2015	Studio	Capcom
Player sentiment	78% positive of 32,092	Price	$19.99

Amnesia: A Machine for Pigs at a glance
Released	2013	Studio	The Chinese Room
Player sentiment	70% positive of 12,114	Price	$19.99

Blair Witch at a glance
Released	2019	Studio	Bloober Team SA
Player sentiment	79% positive of 8,116	Price	$29.99

Five Nights at Freddy's 4 at a glance
Released	2015	Studio	Scott Cawthon
Player sentiment	93% positive of 16,924	Price	$7.99

Silent Hill 2 at a glance
Released	2001	Studio	Team Silent
Player sentiment	95% positive of 64,270	Price	$69.99

Little Nightmares at a glance
Released	2017	Studio	Tarsier Studios
Player sentiment	95% positive of 116,529	Price	$19.99

Resident Evil at a glance
Released	1996	Studio	Capcom
Player sentiment	92% positive of 36,244	Price	$19.99

Common questions

What game is most like Alan Wake?

Alan Wake's American Nightmare, on the evidence we have. It made by the same studio, Remedy Entertainment. 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 Alan Wake" 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 Alan Wake. 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.

What else did the makers of Alan Wake do?

Alan Wake's American Nightmare, CONTROL Ultimate Edition are also from Remedy Entertainment, and appear in the list below for that reason as well as on tag overlap.

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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