Computed from player tags · Not ranked by quality
24 games like Alone in the Dark (2026)
Every game below overlaps with Alone in the Dark 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 games like Alone in the Dark on a map
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The short version
- Closest match: Alan Wake, which both survival, horror and psychological.
- Alone in the Dark is tagged Psychological Horror, Lovecraftian, Horror, Action, Adventure, Noir, Dark, Cinematic 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.
- 1 are free to download, so you can test the resemblance yourself at no cost.
Why players value Alone in the Dark
The five things Steam players tag Alone in the Dark 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.
- Psychological Horror
- Lovecraftian
- Horror
- Action
- Adventure
| Reception | on Steam (78% of 4,885) |
|---|---|
| Watch-outs | players report performance and stutter, crashes and freezes |
| Price | $39.99 |
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
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Alan Wake
Why it matched: both survival, horror and psychological; shares 10 player tags including Horror, Third Person and Thriller.
A Dark Presence stalks the small town of Bright Falls, pushing Alan Wake to the brink of sanity in his fight to unravel the mystery and save his love.
Alan Wake at a glance Released 2012 Studio Remedy Entertainment Player sentiment 90% positive of 59,228 Price $1.49 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.0/10 · Steam: (90% of 59,228)
Matches Alone in the Dark on: 4 of 5 — Psychological Horror, Horror, Action, Adventure
Why players like it: Action, Horror, Third Person, Adventure, Story Rich — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Alone in the Dark: $1.49 — $38.50 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Alone in the Dark:HorrorThird PersonThrillerPsychological HorrorMysteryDarkSupernaturalCinematic
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Demonologist
Why it matched: both survival, horror and psychological; shares 10 player tags including Horror, Psychological Horror and Dark.
Demonologist is a Co-Op horror game that can be played with at least 1 and up to 4 players. Your goal is to identify the type of evil spirit in cursed places and exorcise it using your equipment, either alone or with your team.
Demonologist at a glance Released 2023 Studio Clock Wizard Games Player sentiment 85% positive of 24,124 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.4/10 · Steam: (85% of 24,124)
Matches Alone in the Dark on: 4 of 5 — Psychological Horror, Lovecraftian, Horror, Action
Why players like it: Horror, Multiplayer, Online Co-Op, Psychological Horror, Co-op — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Alone in the Dark: $19.99 — $20.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Alone in the Dark:HorrorPsychological HorrorDarkSurrealMysteryDetectiveCinematicThriller
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Alan Wake's American Nightmare
Why it matched: both survival, horror and psychological; shares 9 player tags including Horror, Third Person and Thriller.
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: (74% of 10,751)
Matches Alone in the Dark on: 4 of 5 — Psychological Horror, Horror, Action, Adventure
Why players like it: Action, Adventure, Horror, Third Person, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Alone in the Dark: $0.89 — $39.10 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Alone in the Dark:HorrorThird PersonThrillerPsychological HorrorMysteryCinematicSurvival HorrorDetective
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GhostWire: Tokyo
Why it matched: both survival, horror and psychological; shares 8 player tags including Supernatural, Horror and Surreal.
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: (83% of 21,047)
Matches Alone in the Dark on: 4 of 5 — Psychological Horror, Horror, Action, Adventure
Why players like it: Singleplayer, Supernatural, Open World, First-Person, Horror — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Alone in the Dark: $59.99 — $20.00 pricier
Watch-outs: players report performance and stutter (details)
Shared with Alone in the Dark:SupernaturalHorrorSurrealMysteryCombatRealisticPsychological HorrorSurvival Horror
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Call of Cthulhu
Why it matched: both survival, horror and psychological; shares 8 player tags including Lovecraftian, Horror and Psychological Horror.
1924. Private Investigator Pierce is sent to look into the tragic death of the Hawkins family. Plunge into a world of creeping madness and cosmic horror. Cryptic clues, shadowy figures, and pure terror bar your way as you fight to retain your sanity and solve an otherworldly mystery.
Call of Cthulhu at a glance Released 2018 Studio Cyanide Studio Player sentiment 79% positive of 13,871 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.8/10 · Steam: (79% of 13,871)
Matches Alone in the Dark on: 4 of 5 — Psychological Horror, Lovecraftian, Horror, Adventure
Why players like it: Lovecraftian, Horror, Psychological Horror, Adventure, Detective — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Alone in the Dark: $19.99 — $20.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Alone in the Dark:LovecraftianHorrorPsychological HorrorDetectiveMysteryNarrationDarkSurvival Horror
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I'm on Observation Duty 3
Why it matched: both survival, horror and psychological; shares 8 player tags including Psychological Horror, Survival Horror and Psychological.
A thrilling psychological horror game. Your job is to look for anomalies in a haunted house. If you see anyhting suspicious (furniture moving, extra objects, intruders), take a photo and send a report. Includes both VR- (windows only) and non-VR (windows, mac, linux)-versions.
I'm on Observation Duty 3 at a glance Released 2020 Studio Notovia Player sentiment 77% positive of 368 Price $2.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.1/10 · Steam: (77% of 368)
Matches Alone in the Dark on: 4 of 5 — Psychological Horror, Lovecraftian, Horror, Adventure
Why players like it: VR, Psychological Horror, Survival Horror, Psychological, Horror — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Alone in the Dark: $2.99 — $37.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Alone in the Dark:Psychological HorrorSurvival HorrorPsychologicalHorrorMysteryLovecraftianDarkSurreal
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Resident Evil 4
Why it matched: both survival, horror and psychological; shares 7 player tags including Horror, Survival Horror and Cinematic.
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: (97% of 274,646)
Matches Alone in the Dark on: 4 of 5 — Psychological Horror, Horror, Action, Adventure
Why players like it: Horror, Action, Survival Horror, Third-Person Shooter, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Alone in the Dark: $39.99 — about the same price
Watch-outs: players report performance and stutter (details)
Shared with Alone in the Dark:HorrorSurvival HorrorCinematicDarkRealisticThird PersonPsychological Horror
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SIGNALIS
Why it matched: both survival, horror and psychological; shares 7 player tags including Survival Horror, Psychological Horror and Female Protagonist.
A classic survival horror experience set in a dystopian future where humanity has uncovered a dark secret. Unravel a cosmic mystery, escape terrifying creatures, and scavenge an off-world government facility as Elster, a technician Replika searching for her lost dreams.
SIGNALIS at a glance Released 2022 Studio rose-engine Player sentiment 97% positive of 34,220 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.3/10 · Steam: (97% of 34,220)
Matches Alone in the Dark on: 4 of 5 — Psychological Horror, Lovecraftian, Action, Adventure
Why players like it: Survival Horror, Psychological Horror, Female Protagonist, Sci-fi, Atmospheric — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Alone in the Dark: $19.99 — $20.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Alone in the Dark:Survival HorrorPsychological HorrorFemale ProtagonistLovecraftianDarkMysteryCinematic
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Layers of Fear (2016)
Why it matched: both survival, horror and psychological; shares 7 player tags including Horror, Psychological Horror and Dark.
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: (88% of 27,676)
Matches Alone in the Dark on: 4 of 5 — Psychological Horror, Lovecraftian, Horror, Adventure
Why players like it: Horror, Psychological Horror, Atmospheric, Walking Simulator, First-Person — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Alone in the Dark: $1.99 — $38.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Alone in the Dark:HorrorPsychological HorrorDarkMysteryLovecraftianSurrealSurvival Horror
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Pacify
Why it matched: both survival, horror and psychological; shares 7 player tags including Horror, Psychological Horror and Survival Horror.
An online co-op horror game where you pacify, weaken and capture supernatural creatures for PAH Inc. Each level has a different story, unique monsters, and multiple endings. Play single player or together with up to 6 friends. Includes proximity voice chat with fun effects.
Pacify at a glance Released 2019 Studio Shawn Hitchcock Player sentiment 86% positive of 42,748 Price $2.19 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.6/10 · Steam: (86% of 42,748)
Matches Alone in the Dark on: 3 of 5 — Psychological Horror, Horror, Adventure
Why players like it: Horror, Online Co-Op, Multiplayer, Psychological Horror, Co-op — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Alone in the Dark: $2.19 — $37.80 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Alone in the Dark:HorrorPsychological HorrorSurvival HorrorSupernaturalDarkMysteryThriller
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Amnesia: Rebirth
Why it matched: both survival, horror and psychological; shares 7 player tags including Lovecraftian, Horror and Survival 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: (77% of 9,326)
Matches Alone in the Dark on: 5 of 5 — Psychological Horror, Lovecraftian, Horror, Action, Adventure
Why players like it: Action-Adventure, First-Person, Puzzle, Story Rich, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Alone in the Dark: $29.99 — $10.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Alone in the Dark:LovecraftianHorrorSurvival HorrorDarkPsychological HorrorMysteryFemale Protagonist
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Amnesia: A Machine for Pigs
Why it matched: both survival, horror and psychological; shares 7 player tags including Horror, Psychological Horror and Mystery.
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: (70% of 12,114)
Matches Alone in the Dark on: 5 of 5 — Psychological Horror, Lovecraftian, Horror, Action, Adventure
Why players like it: Horror, Walking Simulator, Atmospheric, Story Rich, First-Person — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Alone in the Dark: $19.99 — $20.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Alone in the Dark:HorrorPsychological HorrorMysterySurvival HorrorDarkNarrationLovecraftian
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Kholat
Why it matched: both survival, horror and psychological; shares 7 player tags including Horror, Psychological Horror and Survival Horror.
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: (66% of 6,913)
Matches Alone in the Dark on: 4 of 5 — Psychological Horror, Horror, Action, Adventure
Why players like it: Horror, Atmospheric, Walking Simulator, Psychological Horror, Survival Horror — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Alone in the Dark: $19.99 — $20.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Alone in the Dark:HorrorPsychological HorrorSurvival HorrorNarrationMysteryPsychologicalDark
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The Test
Why it matched: both survival, horror and psychological; shares 6 player tags including Psychological Horror, Psychological and Horror.
You will answer a series of questions that will reveal truths from deep within. These questions may make you uncomfortable, but with great knowledge comes great sacrifice. Can you make it all the way through The Test, and if you do, are you sure you want the answers you seek?
The Test at a glance Released 2020 Studio Randumb Studios Player sentiment 97% positive of 20,122 Price $1.19 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.2/10 · Steam: (97% of 20,122)
Matches Alone in the Dark on: 2 of 5 — Psychological Horror, Horror
Why players like it: Choose Your Own Adventure, Simulation, Multiple Endings, Story Rich, Pixel Graphics — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Alone in the Dark: $1.19 — $38.80 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Alone in the Dark:Psychological HorrorPsychologicalHorrorMysteryDetectiveSurvival Horror
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DREDGE
Why it matched: both survival, horror and psychological; shares 6 player tags including Lovecraftian, Mystery and Psychological Horror.
DREDGE is a single-player fishing adventure with a sinister undercurrent. Sell your catch, upgrade your boat, and dredge the depths for long-buried secrets. Explore a mysterious archipelago and discover why some things are best left forgotten.
DREDGE at a glance Released 2023 Studio Black Salt Games Player sentiment 96% positive of 56,620 Price $10.79 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.3/10 · Steam: (96% of 56,620)
Matches Alone in the Dark on: 4 of 5 — Psychological Horror, Lovecraftian, Horror, Adventure
Why players like it: Exploration, Fishing, Lovecraftian, Adventure, Open World — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Alone in the Dark: $10.79 — $29.20 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Alone in the Dark:LovecraftianMysteryPsychological HorrorHorrorSurvival HorrorPsychological
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Silent Hill 2
Why it matched: both survival, horror and psychological; shares 6 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: (95% of 64,270)
Matches Alone in the Dark on: 4 of 5 — Psychological Horror, Horror, Action, Adventure
Why players like it: Psychological Horror, Horror, Survival Horror, Story Rich, Atmospheric — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Alone in the Dark: $69.99 — $30.00 pricier
Watch-outs: players report performance and stutter, crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with Alone in the Dark:Psychological HorrorHorrorSurvival HorrorPsychologicalThird PersonCinematic
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Amnesia: The Dark Descent
Why it matched: both survival, horror and psychological; shares 6 player tags including Horror, Psychological Horror and Survival Horror.
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 Released 2010 Studio Frictional Games Player sentiment 95% positive of 35,674 Price $1.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.1/10 · Steam: (95% of 35,674)
Matches Alone in the Dark on: 5 of 5 — Psychological Horror, Lovecraftian, Horror, Action, Adventure
Why players like it: Horror, Gore, Psychological Horror, Survival Horror, Atmospheric — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Alone in the Dark: $1.99 — $38.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with Alone in the Dark:HorrorPsychological HorrorSurvival HorrorDarkLovecraftianSurreal
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Little Nightmares
Why it matched: both survival, horror and psychological; shares 6 player tags including Horror, Dark and Psychological Horror.
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: (95% of 116,529)
Matches Alone in the Dark on: 4 of 5 — Psychological Horror, Horror, Action, Adventure
Why players like it: Horror, Atmospheric, Adventure, Singleplayer, Puzzle-Platformer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Alone in the Dark: $19.99 — $20.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Alone in the Dark:HorrorDarkPsychological HorrorThird PersonSurvival HorrorFemale Protagonist
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Dead Space
Why it matched: both survival, horror and psychological; shares 6 player tags including Horror, Survival Horror and Psychological Horror.
The sci-fi survival-horror classic returns, completely rebuilt to offer an even more immersive experience — including visual, audio, and gameplay improvements — while staying faithful to the original game’s thrilling vision.
Dead Space at a glance Released 2023 Studio Motive Studio Player sentiment 91% positive of 70,458 Price $59.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.9/10 · Steam: (91% of 70,458)
Matches Alone in the Dark on: 4 of 5 — Psychological Horror, Horror, Action, Adventure
Why players like it: Horror, Third-Person Shooter, Sci-fi, Space, Survival Horror — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Alone in the Dark: $59.99 — $20.00 pricier
Watch-outs: players report performance and stutter, crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with Alone in the Dark:HorrorSurvival HorrorPsychological HorrorThird PersonDarkCombat
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Poppy Playtime
Why it matched: both survival, horror and psychological; shares 6 player tags including Horror, Survival Horror and Dark.
You must stay alive in this horror/puzzle adventure. Try to survive the vengeful toys waiting for you in the abandoned toy factory. Use your GrabPack to hack electrical circuits or nab anything from afar. Explore the mysterious facility... and don't get caught.
Poppy Playtime at a glance Released 2021 Studio Mob Entertainment Player sentiment 88% positive of 141,927 Price Free Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.0/10 · Steam: (88% of 141,927)
Matches Alone in the Dark on: 4 of 5 — Psychological Horror, Horror, Action, Adventure
Why players like it: Horror, Free to Play, Singleplayer, Puzzle, First-Person — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Alone in the Dark: Free — free
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Alone in the Dark:HorrorSurvival HorrorDarkMysteryPsychological HorrorThriller
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Ghost Watchers
Why it matched: both survival, horror and psychological; shares 6 player tags including Horror, Survival Horror and Cinematic.
Ghost Watchers is a co-op online horror game. You will explore and hunt ghosts in abandoned houses
Ghost Watchers at a glance Released 2025 Studio Renderise Player sentiment 86% positive of 16,301 Price $14.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.4/10 · Steam: (86% of 16,301)
Matches Alone in the Dark on: 2 of 5 — Horror, Adventure
Why players like it: Horror, Co-op, Survival Horror, Multiplayer, Demons — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Alone in the Dark: $14.99 — $25.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Alone in the Dark:HorrorSurvival HorrorCinematicDarkRealisticDetective
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The Evil Within
Why it matched: both survival, horror and psychological; shares 6 player tags including Horror, Survival Horror and Psychological Horror.
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: (85% of 33,579)
Matches Alone in the Dark on: 4 of 5 — Psychological Horror, Horror, Action, Adventure
Why players like it: Horror, Survival Horror, Psychological Horror, Gore, Atmospheric — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Alone in the Dark: $19.99 — $20.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes, performance and stutter, will not launch or install, visual glitches (details)
Shared with Alone in the Dark:HorrorSurvival HorrorPsychological HorrorThird PersonDarkCinematic
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Strobophagia | Rave Horror
Why it matched: both survival, horror and psychological; shares 6 player tags including Survival Horror, Mystery and Psychological Horror.
An occult forest rave ⸸ Strange rituals ⸸ Enigmatic organisers ⸸ An ancient evil ⸸ Pure Psychedelic Horror
Strobophagia | Rave Horror at a glance Released 2020 Studio Green Tile Digital Player sentiment 83% positive of 110 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.1/10 · Steam: (83% of 110)
Matches Alone in the Dark on: 3 of 5 — Psychological Horror, Horror, Adventure
Why players like it: Psychedelic, Adventure, Survival Horror, Choices Matter, Multiple Endings — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Alone in the Dark: $19.99 — $20.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Alone in the Dark:Survival HorrorMysteryPsychological HorrorSurrealHorrorThriller
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The Quarry
Why it matched: both survival, horror and psychological; shares 6 player tags including Horror, Cinematic and Thriller.
When the sun goes down on the last night of summer camp, nine teenage counselors are plunged into an unpredictable night of horror. The only thing worse than the blood-drenched locals and creatures hunting them are the unimaginable choices you must make to help them survive.
The Quarry at a glance Released 2022 Studio Not recorded Player sentiment 82% positive of 24,881 Price $59.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.8/10 · Steam: (82% of 24,881)
Matches Alone in the Dark on: 3 of 5 — Psychological Horror, Horror, Adventure
Why players like it: Choices Matter, Multiple Endings, Horror, Multiplayer, Cinematic — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Alone in the Dark: $59.99 — $20.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Alone in the Dark:HorrorCinematicThrillerRealisticSurvival HorrorPsychological Horror
Common questions
What game is most like Alone in the Dark?
Alan Wake, on the evidence we have. It both survival, horror and psychological. 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 Alone in the Dark" 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 Alone in the Dark. 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.