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24 games like Alice: Madness Returns (2026)

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

Every game below overlaps with Alice: Madness Returns 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: Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice, which both horror, psychological, fantasy, story-rich and atmospheric.
Alice: Madness Returns is tagged Horror, Female Protagonist, Dark Fantasy, 3D Platformer, Hack and Slash, Gothic, Action-Adventure, 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.

Why players value Alice: Madness Returns

The five things Steam players tag Alice: Madness Returns 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.

Horror
Female Protagonist
Dark Fantasy
3D Platformer
Hack and Slash

Alice: Madness Returns at a glance
Reception	Very Positive on Steam (91% of 30,764)
Watch-outs	players report crashes and freezes, performance and stutter
Price	$9.99

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
Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice
Why it matched: both horror, psychological, fantasy, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 9 player tags including Psychological, Story Rich and Female Protagonist.
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
Released 2017 Studio Ninja Theory
Player sentiment 90% positive of 76,521 Price $29.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.1/10 · Steam: Very Positive (90% of 76,521)
Matches Alice: Madness Returns on: 4 of 5 — Horror, Female Protagonist, Dark Fantasy, Hack and Slash
Why players like it: Atmospheric, Psychological, Story Rich, Female Protagonist, Mythology — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Alice: Madness Returns: $29.99 — $20.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Alice: Madness Returns:PsychologicalStory RichFemale ProtagonistHorrorThird PersonDark FantasyHack and SlashAction-Adventure
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2
Fran Bow
Why it matched: both horror, psychological, fantasy, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including Story Rich, Horror and Female Protagonist; 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
Released 2015 Studio Killmonday Games AB
Player sentiment 97% positive of 22,936 Price $14.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.9/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (97% of 22,936)
Matches Alice: Madness Returns on: 3 of 5 — Horror, Female Protagonist, Dark Fantasy
Why players like it: Psychological Horror, Story Rich, Point & Click, Puzzle, Horror — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Alice: Madness Returns: $14.99 — $5.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Alice: Madness Returns:Story RichHorrorFemale ProtagonistPsychologicalSurrealDark FantasyFantasy
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3
Kena: Bridge of Spirits
Why it matched: both psychological, fantasy, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including Action-Adventure, Female Protagonist and 3D Platformer.
A story-driven, action adventure combining exploration with fast-paced combat. Untangle the past as Kena, a young Spirit Guide in search of the sacred Mountain Shrine. Help free the spirits trapped in a forgotten village with the help of the Rot, her adorable (yet powerful) spirit companions.
Kena: Bridge of Spirits at a glance
Released 2022 Studio Ember Lab
Player sentiment 92% positive of 17,564 Price $39.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.9/10 · Steam: Very Positive (92% of 17,564)
Matches Alice: Madness Returns on: 2 of 5 — Female Protagonist, 3D Platformer
Why players like it: Action, Adventure, Souls-like, Action-Adventure, Female Protagonist — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Alice: Madness Returns: $39.99 — $30.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Alice: Madness Returns:Action-AdventureFemale Protagonist3D PlatformerThird PersonFantasyStory Rich
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4
CONTROL Ultimate Edition
Why it matched: both horror, psychological, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including Supernatural, Female Protagonist and Story Rich.
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 Alice: Madness Returns on: 2 of 5 — Horror, Female Protagonist
Why players like it: Action, Supernatural, Female Protagonist, Story Rich, Adventure — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Alice: Madness Returns: $3.99 — $6.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Alice: Madness Returns:SupernaturalFemale ProtagonistStory RichThird PersonHorrorSurreal
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5
My Beautiful Paper Smile
Why it matched: both horror, psychological, fantasy, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 5 player tags including Horror, Story Rich and Surreal.
Welcome, child, to your new home. Here you shall learn the art of perfection. Here you shall learn to smile. Be sure that smile doesn’t fade into sadness, or you will need to run and hide…
My Beautiful Paper Smile at a glance
Released 2021 Studio Two Star Games
Player sentiment 84% positive of 424 Price $14.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.4/10 · Steam: Very Positive (84% of 424)
Matches Alice: Madness Returns on: 2 of 5 — Horror, Dark Fantasy
Why players like it: Psychological Horror, Horror, Hand-drawn, Story Rich, Puzzle — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Alice: Madness Returns: $14.99 — $5.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Alice: Madness Returns:HorrorStory RichSurrealDark FantasyPsychological
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6
We Were Here Forever
Why it matched: both horror, psychological, fantasy, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 4 player tags including Fantasy, Story Rich and Action-Adventure.
You both awaken imprisoned inside the sinister Castle Rock - were you betrayed, or simply not that clever? Find out in the greatest co-op puzzle adventure in the We Were Here Series! Do you and your partner have what it takes to face the dark forces of this realm or will you be trapped… forever?
We Were Here Forever at a glance
Released 2022 Studio Total Mayhem Games
Player sentiment 91% positive of 18,807 Price $17.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.7/10 · Steam: Very Positive (91% of 18,807)
Matches Alice: Madness Returns on: 1 of 5 — Horror
Why players like it: Escape Room, Online Co-Op, Puzzle, Co-op, Multiplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Alice: Madness Returns: $17.99 — $8.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Alice: Madness Returns:FantasyStory RichAction-AdventureHorror
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7
Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order
Why it matched: both fantasy, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including Action-Adventure, Third Person and Story Rich; published by the same company.
A galaxy-spanning adventure awaits in Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, a 3rd person action-adventure title from Respawn. An abandoned Padawan must complete his training, develop new powerful Force abilities, and master the art of the lightsaber - all while staying one step ahead of the Empire.
Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order at a glance
Released 2019 Studio Criterion Games
Player sentiment 88% positive of 175,096 Price $39.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: Very Positive (88% of 175,096)
Matches Alice: Madness Returns on: 1 of 5 — Hack and Slash
Why players like it: Action-Adventure, Souls-like, Third Person, Open World, Story Rich — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Alice: Madness Returns: $39.99 — $30.00 pricier
Watch-outs: players report performance and stutter (details)
Shared with Alice: Madness Returns:Action-AdventureThird PersonStory RichPlatformerFantasyHack and Slash
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8
Batman: Arkham Asylum
Why it matched: both horror, psychological, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 4 player tags including Third Person, Story Rich and Action-Adventure; released around the same time (2009).
Experience what it’s like to be Batman and face off against Gotham's greatest villians. Explore every inch of Arkham Asylum and roam freely on the infamous island.
Batman: Arkham Asylum at a glance
Released 2009 Studio Rocksteady Studios
Player sentiment 96% positive of 87,223 Price $19.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.5/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (96% of 87,223)
Matches Alice: Madness Returns on: 1 of 5 — Horror
Why players like it: Action, Stealth, Third Person, Superhero, Adventure — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Alice: Madness Returns: $19.99 — $10.00 pricier
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes, performance and stutter (details)
Shared with Alice: Madness Returns:Third PersonStory RichAction-AdventureHorror
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9
Batman: Arkham Asylum Game of the Year Edition
Why it matched: both horror, psychological, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 4 player tags including Third Person, Story Rich and Action-Adventure; released around the same time (2010).
Experience what it’s like to be Batman and face off against Gotham's greatest villians. Explore every inch of Arkham Asylum and roam freely on the infamous island.
Batman: Arkham Asylum Game of the Year Edition at a glance
Released 2010 Studio Rocksteady Studios
Player sentiment 96% positive of 87,230 Price $19.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.6/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (96% of 87,230)
Matches Alice: Madness Returns on: 1 of 5 — Horror
Why players like it: Action, Stealth, Third Person, Superhero, Adventure — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Alice: Madness Returns: $19.99 — $10.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Alice: Madness Returns:Third PersonStory RichAction-AdventureHorror
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10
Split Fiction
Why it matched: both fantasy and story-rich; shares 7 player tags including Female Protagonist, Action-Adventure and 3D Platformer; published by the same company.
Embrace mind-blowing moments as you’re pulled deep into the many worlds of Split Fiction, a boundary-pushing co-op adventure.
Split Fiction at a glance
Released 2025 Studio Not recorded
Player sentiment 97% positive of 126,246 Price $49.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.0/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (97% of 126,246)
Matches Alice: Madness Returns on: 2 of 5 — Female Protagonist, 3D Platformer
Why players like it: Co-op, Split Screen, Female Protagonist, Action-Adventure, 3D Platformer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Alice: Madness Returns: $49.99 — $40.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Alice: Madness Returns:Female ProtagonistAction-Adventure3D PlatformerFantasyThird PersonStory RichPlatformer
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11
Murdered: Soul Suspect
Why it matched: both horror, psychological, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 5 player tags including Supernatural, Horror and Story Rich; released around the same time (2014).
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
Released 2014 Studio Airtight Games
Player sentiment 86% positive of 17,391 Price $19.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.0/10 · Steam: Very Positive (86% of 17,391)
Matches Alice: Madness Returns on: 1 of 5 — Horror
Why players like it: Detective, Adventure, Mystery, Supernatural, Horror — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Alice: Madness Returns: $19.99 — $10.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Alice: Madness Returns:SupernaturalHorrorStory RichThird PersonNoir
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12
Silent Hill 2
Why it matched: both horror, psychological, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 5 player tags including Horror, Story Rich and Psychological.
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 Alice: Madness Returns on: 1 of 5 — Horror
Why players like it: Psychological Horror, Horror, Survival Horror, Story Rich, Atmospheric — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Alice: Madness Returns: $69.99 — $60.00 pricier
Watch-outs: players report performance and stutter, crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with Alice: Madness Returns:HorrorStory RichPsychologicalThird PersonAction-Adventure
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13
Little Nightmares
Why it matched: both horror, psychological, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 5 player tags including Horror, Story Rich and Platformer.
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 Alice: Madness Returns on: 2 of 5 — Horror, Female Protagonist
Why players like it: Horror, Atmospheric, Adventure, Singleplayer, Puzzle-Platformer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Alice: Madness Returns: $19.99 — $10.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Alice: Madness Returns:HorrorStory RichPlatformerThird PersonFemale Protagonist
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14
Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Mirror of Fate
Why it matched: both horror, fantasy and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including Platformer, Hack and Slash and Fantasy; released around the same time (2013).
This sequel to Castlevania: Lords of Shadow reveals the story of the Belmonts as they battle destiny across generations to discover their true fate. Trevor Belmont, knight of the Brotherhood of Light, embarks on an epic quest to avenge his mother who was killed by his father Gabriel.
Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Mirror of Fate at a glance
Released 2013 Studio Not recorded
Player sentiment 84% positive of 2,695 Price $14.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.6/10 · Steam: Very Positive (84% of 2,695)
Matches Alice: Madness Returns on: 3 of 5 — Horror, Dark Fantasy, Hack and Slash
Why players like it: Action, Adventure, Metroidvania, Platformer, Vampire — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Alice: Madness Returns: $14.99 — $5.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Alice: Madness Returns:PlatformerHack and SlashFantasyGothicDark FantasyHorror
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15
A Plague Tale: Innocence
Why it matched: both horror, fantasy, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 5 player tags including Story Rich, Female Protagonist and Third Person.
Follow the grim tale of young Amicia and her little brother Hugo, in a heartrending journey through the darkest hours of history.
A Plague Tale: Innocence at a glance
Released 2019 Studio Asobo Studio
Player sentiment 93% positive of 71,473 Price $39.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.9/10 · Steam: Very Positive (93% of 71,473)
Matches Alice: Madness Returns on: 3 of 5 — Horror, Female Protagonist, Dark Fantasy
Why players like it: Story Rich, Adventure, Stealth, Female Protagonist, Medieval — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Alice: Madness Returns: $39.99 — $30.00 pricier
Watch-outs: players report performance and stutter (details)
Shared with Alice: Madness Returns:Story RichFemale ProtagonistThird PersonHorrorDark Fantasy
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16
Thief: Deadly Shadows
Why it matched: both horror, fantasy, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 5 player tags including Third Person, Story Rich and Horror; released around the same time (2007).
You are Garrett, the master thief. Rarely seen and never caught, Garrett is the best that ever was. Able to sneak past any guard, pick any lock, and break into the most ingeniously secured residences. Garrett steals from the wealthy and gives to himself, making his living in the dark and foreboding City.
Thief: Deadly Shadows at a glance
Released 2007 Studio Ion Storm
Player sentiment 81% positive of 2,604 Price $1.79
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.0/10 · Steam: Very Positive (81% of 2,604)
Matches Alice: Madness Returns on: 2 of 5 — Horror, Dark Fantasy
Why players like it: Stealth, Atmospheric, Action, Steampunk, First-Person — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Alice: Madness Returns: $1.79 — $8.20 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Alice: Madness Returns:Third PersonStory RichHorrorFantasyDark Fantasy
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17
Blasphemous 2
Why it matched: both horror, fantasy and story-rich; shares 6 player tags including Fantasy, Hack and Slash and Platformer.
The Penitent One awakens as Blasphemous 2 joins him once again in an endless struggle against The Miracle. Dive into a perilous new world filled with mysteries and secrets to discover, and tear your way through monstrous foes that stand between you and your quest to end the cycle once and for all.
Blasphemous 2 at a glance
Released 2023 Studio The Game Kitchen
Player sentiment 91% positive of 21,269 Price $9.49
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.9/10 · Steam: Very Positive (91% of 21,269)
Matches Alice: Madness Returns on: 2 of 5 — Horror, Hack and Slash
Why players like it: Combat, Fantasy, Metroidvania, Souls-like, Adventure — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Alice: Madness Returns: $9.49 — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Alice: Madness Returns:FantasyHack and SlashPlatformerHorrorAction-AdventureStory Rich
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18
GhostWire: Tokyo
Why it matched: both horror, psychological, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 5 player tags including Supernatural, Horror and Action-Adventure.
Tokyo's population has vanished, and deadly supernatural forces prowl the streets. Use an arsenal of elemental abilities to unravel the truth behind the disappearance and save Tokyo.
GhostWire: Tokyo at a glance
Released 2022 Studio Tango Gameworks
Player sentiment 83% positive of 21,047 Price $59.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.1/10 · Steam: Very Positive (83% of 21,047)
Matches Alice: Madness Returns on: 1 of 5 — Horror
Why players like it: Singleplayer, Supernatural, Open World, First-Person, Horror — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Alice: Madness Returns: $59.99 — $50.00 pricier
Watch-outs: players report performance and stutter (details)
Shared with Alice: Madness Returns:SupernaturalHorrorAction-AdventureStory RichSurreal
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19
Vampyr
Why it matched: both horror, fantasy, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 5 player tags including Story Rich, Third Person and Horror.
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
Released 2018 Studio DONTNOD Entertainment
Player sentiment 77% positive of 25,168 Price $39.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.9/10 · Steam: Mostly Positive (77% of 25,168)
Matches Alice: Madness Returns on: 2 of 5 — Horror, Dark Fantasy
Why players like it: Vampire, RPG, Choices Matter, Story Rich, Open World — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Alice: Madness Returns: $39.99 — $30.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Alice: Madness Returns:Story RichThird PersonHorrorDark FantasyAction-Adventure
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20
Amnesia: Rebirth
Why it matched: both horror, psychological, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 5 player tags including Action-Adventure, Story Rich and Horror.
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
Released 2020 Studio Frictional Games
Player sentiment 77% positive of 9,326 Price $29.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.9/10 · Steam: Mostly Positive (77% of 9,326)
Matches Alice: Madness Returns on: 2 of 5 — Horror, Female Protagonist
Why players like it: Action-Adventure, First-Person, Puzzle, Story Rich, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Alice: Madness Returns: $29.99 — $20.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Alice: Madness Returns:Action-AdventureStory RichHorrorGothicFemale Protagonist
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21
Darksiders III
Why it matched: both fantasy, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including Hack and Slash, Female Protagonist and Action-Adventure.
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
Released 2018 Studio Gunfire Games
Player sentiment 76% positive of 17,431 Price $39.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.8/10 · Steam: Mostly Positive (76% of 17,431)
Matches Alice: Madness Returns on: 3 of 5 — Female Protagonist, Dark Fantasy, Hack and Slash
Why players like it: Hack and Slash, Action, Female Protagonist, Souls-like, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Alice: Madness Returns: $39.99 — $30.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Alice: Madness Returns:Hack and SlashFemale ProtagonistAction-AdventureThird PersonStory RichDark FantasyFantasy
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22
Little Nightmares II
Why it matched: both horror, psychological, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 4 player tags including Horror, Story Rich and Action-Adventure.
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
Released 2021 Studio Tarsier Studios
Player sentiment 93% positive of 58,455 Price $29.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.2/10 · Steam: Very Positive (93% of 58,455)
Matches Alice: Madness Returns on: 1 of 5 — Horror
Why players like it: Horror, Adventure, Singleplayer, Puzzle, Dark — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Alice: Madness Returns: $29.99 — $20.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Alice: Madness Returns:HorrorStory RichAction-AdventurePlatformer
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23
Kathy Rain
Why it matched: both horror, psychological, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 5 player tags including Female Protagonist, Story Rich and Noir.
Set in the '90s, Kathy Rain tells the story of a strong-willed journalism major who has to come to terms with her troubled past as she investigates the mysterious death of her recently deceased grandfather.
Kathy Rain at a glance
Released 2016 Studio Clifftop Games
Player sentiment 92% positive of 4,003 Price $9.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.4/10 · Steam: Very Positive (92% of 4,003)
Matches Alice: Madness Returns on: 1 of 5 — Female Protagonist
Why players like it: Point & Click, Adventure, Pixel Graphics, Female Protagonist, Mystery — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Alice: Madness Returns: $9.99 — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Alice: Madness Returns:Female ProtagonistStory RichNoirThird PersonSupernatural
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24
Prince of Persia: Warrior Within
Why it matched: both fantasy, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including Third Person, Platformer and Hack and Slash.
Enter the dark underworld of Prince of Persia Warrior Within, the sword-slashing sequel to the critically acclaimed Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time™. Hunted by Dahaka, an immortal incarnation of Fate seeking divine retribution, the Prince embarks upon a path of both carnage and mystery to defy his preordained death.
Prince of Persia: Warrior Within at a glance
Released 2004 Studio Not recorded
Player sentiment 83% positive of 4,127 Price $9.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.3/10 · Steam: Very Positive (83% of 4,127)
Matches Alice: Madness Returns on: 2 of 5 — Dark Fantasy, Hack and Slash
Why players like it: Action, Adventure, Parkour, Third Person, Great Soundtrack — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Alice: Madness Returns: $9.99 — about the same price
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes, performance and stutter (details)
Shared with Alice: Madness Returns:Third PersonPlatformerHack and SlashFantasyStory RichDark Fantasy
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Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice at a glance
Released	2017	Studio	Ninja Theory
Player sentiment	90% positive of 76,521	Price	$29.99

Fran Bow at a glance
Released	2015	Studio	Killmonday Games AB
Player sentiment	97% positive of 22,936	Price	$14.99

Kena: Bridge of Spirits at a glance
Released	2022	Studio	Ember Lab
Player sentiment	92% positive of 17,564	Price	$39.99

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

My Beautiful Paper Smile at a glance
Released	2021	Studio	Two Star Games
Player sentiment	84% positive of 424	Price	$14.99

We Were Here Forever at a glance
Released	2022	Studio	Total Mayhem Games
Player sentiment	91% positive of 18,807	Price	$17.99

Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order at a glance
Released	2019	Studio	Criterion Games
Player sentiment	88% positive of 175,096	Price	$39.99

Batman: Arkham Asylum at a glance
Released	2009	Studio	Rocksteady Studios
Player sentiment	96% positive of 87,223	Price	$19.99

Batman: Arkham Asylum Game of the Year Edition at a glance
Released	2010	Studio	Rocksteady Studios
Player sentiment	96% positive of 87,230	Price	$19.99

Split Fiction at a glance
Released	2025	Studio	Not recorded
Player sentiment	97% positive of 126,246	Price	$49.99

Murdered: Soul Suspect at a glance
Released	2014	Studio	Airtight Games
Player sentiment	86% positive of 17,391	Price	$19.99

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

Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Mirror of Fate at a glance
Released	2013	Studio	Not recorded
Player sentiment	84% positive of 2,695	Price	$14.99

A Plague Tale: Innocence at a glance
Released	2019	Studio	Asobo Studio
Player sentiment	93% positive of 71,473	Price	$39.99

Thief: Deadly Shadows at a glance
Released	2007	Studio	Ion Storm
Player sentiment	81% positive of 2,604	Price	$1.79

Blasphemous 2 at a glance
Released	2023	Studio	The Game Kitchen
Player sentiment	91% positive of 21,269	Price	$9.49

GhostWire: Tokyo at a glance
Released	2022	Studio	Tango Gameworks
Player sentiment	83% positive of 21,047	Price	$59.99

Vampyr at a glance
Released	2018	Studio	DONTNOD Entertainment
Player sentiment	77% positive of 25,168	Price	$39.99

Amnesia: Rebirth at a glance
Released	2020	Studio	Frictional Games
Player sentiment	77% positive of 9,326	Price	$29.99

Darksiders III at a glance
Released	2018	Studio	Gunfire Games
Player sentiment	76% positive of 17,431	Price	$39.99

Little Nightmares II at a glance
Released	2021	Studio	Tarsier Studios
Player sentiment	93% positive of 58,455	Price	$29.99

Kathy Rain at a glance
Released	2016	Studio	Clifftop Games
Player sentiment	92% positive of 4,003	Price	$9.99

Prince of Persia: Warrior Within at a glance
Released	2004	Studio	Not recorded
Player sentiment	83% positive of 4,127	Price	$9.99

Common questions

What game is most like Alice: Madness Returns?

Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice, on the evidence we have. It both horror, psychological, fantasy, story-rich and atmospheric. 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 Alice: Madness Returns" 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 Alice: Madness Returns. 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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