Computed from player tags · Not ranked by quality
24 games like Batman: Arkham Asylum (2026)
Every game below overlaps with Batman: Arkham Asylum on things players said about it rather than on our opinion of what feels alike. Each entry shows what it matched on, so you can throw out the ones matching on the part you did not care about.
The short version
- Closest match: Batman: Arkham Asylum Game of the Year Edition, which made by the same studio, Rocksteady Studios.
- Batman: Arkham Asylum is tagged Action, Stealth, Third Person, Superhero, Adventure, Singleplayer, Open World, Beat 'em up 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: Batman: Arkham Asylum Game of the Year Edition, Batman: Arkham City - Game of the Year Edition.
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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Batman: Arkham Asylum Game of the Year Edition
Why it matched: made by the same studio, Rocksteady Studios; both open world, horror, psychological, stealth, story-rich, atmospheric and puzzle; shares 15 player tags including Stealth, Third Person and Superhero; 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 StealthThird PersonSuperheroBeat 'em upDetectiveComic BookStory RichAction-Adventure
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Batman: Arkham City - Game of the Year Edition
Why it matched: made by the same studio, Rocksteady Studios; both open world, psychological, stealth, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 12 player tags including Stealth, Superhero and Third Person; released around the same time (2012).
Get Batman: Arkham City and all DLC for one low price with the release of the GOTY Edition!
Batman: Arkham City - Game of the Year Edition at a glance Released 2012 Studio Rocksteady Studios Player sentiment 96% positive of 77,991 Price $19.99 StealthSuperheroThird PersonBeat 'em upComic BookDetectiveStory RichFighting
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Batman: Arkham Origins
Why it matched: both open world, psychological, stealth, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 11 player tags including Superhero, Stealth and Third Person; released around the same time (2013).
As of December 4, 2016, the online services portion of Batman: Arkham Origins has been retired. We thank those that have joined us to battle. The Single player campaign may still be played and enjoyed offline. For any questions relating to Batman: Arkham Origins, please contact WB Games customer service.
Batman: Arkham Origins at a glance Released 2013 Studio Warner Bros. Games Player sentiment 90% positive of 65,305 Price $19.99 SuperheroStealthThird PersonFightingBeat 'em upComic BookDetectiveStory Rich
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Murdered: Soul Suspect
Why it matched: both open world, horror, psychological, stealth, story-rich, atmospheric and puzzle; shares 7 player tags including Detective, Horror and Story Rich.
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 DetectiveHorrorStory RichThird PersonPuzzleStealthDark
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Lucius
Why it matched: both open world, horror, psychological, stealth, story-rich, atmospheric and puzzle; shares 6 player tags including Horror, Puzzle and Third Person; released around the same time (2012).
Equipped with supernatural powers, take control of Lucius as he begins his blood filled tour of horror through his own house.
Lucius at a glance Released 2012 Studio Shiver Games Player sentiment 81% positive of 10,912 Price $1.99 HorrorPuzzleThird PersonStealthDarkStory Rich
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Little Nightmares
Why it matched: both horror, psychological, stealth, story-rich, atmospheric and puzzle; shares 6 player tags including Horror, Dark and Puzzle.
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 HorrorDarkPuzzleStory RichStealthThird Person
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Little Nightmares II
Why it matched: both horror, psychological, stealth, story-rich, atmospheric and puzzle; shares 6 player tags including Horror, Puzzle and Dark.
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 HorrorPuzzleDarkStory RichStealthAction-Adventure
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Prototype
Why it matched: both open world, horror, stealth, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including Third Person, Superhero and Action-Adventure; released around the same time (2009).
You are the Prototype, Alex Mercer, a man without memory armed with amazing shape-shifting abilities, hunting your way to the heart of the conspiracy which created you; making those responsible pay. Fast & Deadly Shape-Shifting Combat: Reconfigure your body to the situation at hand.
Prototype at a glance Released 2009 Studio Radical Entertainment Player sentiment 80% positive of 14,163 Price $19.99 Third PersonSuperheroAction-AdventureStory RichStealthControllerHorror
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Amnesia: Rebirth
Why it matched: both horror, psychological, stealth, story-rich, atmospheric and puzzle; shares 6 player tags including Action-Adventure, Puzzle and Story Rich.
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 Action-AdventurePuzzleStory RichStealthHorrorDark
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Amnesia: The Dark Descent
Why it matched: both horror, psychological, stealth, story-rich, atmospheric and puzzle; shares 5 player tags including Horror, Puzzle and Dark; released around the same time (2010).
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 HorrorPuzzleDarkStealthStory Rich
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The Evil Within 2
Why it matched: both open world, horror, psychological, stealth, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 5 player tags including Horror, Story Rich and Third Person.
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 HorrorStory RichThird PersonStealthDark
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The Evil Within
Why it matched: both open world, horror, psychological, stealth, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 5 player tags including Horror, Third Person and Dark.
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 HorrorThird PersonDarkStealthStory Rich
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Call of Cthulhu
Why it matched: both open world, horror, psychological, stealth, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 5 player tags including Horror, Detective and Story Rich.
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 HorrorDetectiveStory RichDarkStealth
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Tomb Raider
Why it matched: both stealth, story-rich, atmospheric and puzzle; shares 6 player tags including Third Person, Story Rich and Action-Adventure; published by the same company; released around the same time (2013).
Tomb Raider explores the intense origin story of Lara Croft and her ascent from a young woman to a hardened survivor.
Tomb Raider at a glance Released 2013 Studio Crystal Dynamics Player sentiment 96% positive of 269,385 Price $2.99 Third PersonStory RichAction-AdventurePuzzleStealth3D Vision
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A Plague Tale: Innocence
Why it matched: both horror, stealth, story-rich, atmospheric and puzzle; shares 6 player tags including Story Rich, Stealth 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 Story RichStealthThird PersonDarkHorrorPuzzle
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Bendy and the Dark Revival
Why it matched: both horror, stealth, story-rich, atmospheric and puzzle; shares 6 player tags including Horror, Story Rich and Dark.
Bendy and the Dark Revival® is a first-person survival horror game set in the creepiest cartoon studio to ever exist. Discover the truth. Escape the studio. Above all, fear the Ink Demon…and survive.
Bendy and the Dark Revival at a glance Released 2022 Studio Joey Drew Studios Player sentiment 92% positive of 16,194 Price $5.99 HorrorStory RichDarkPuzzleStealthAction-Adventure
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We Were Here Forever
Why it matched: both horror, psychological, story-rich, atmospheric and puzzle; shares 6 player tags including Puzzle, Detective and Story Rich.
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 PuzzleDetectiveStory RichAction-AdventureDarkHorror
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Shadow of the Tomb Raider
Why it matched: both open world, stealth, story-rich, atmospheric and puzzle; shares 6 player tags including Third Person, Story Rich and Puzzle.
As Lara Croft races to save the world from a Maya apocalypse, she must become the Tomb Raider she is destined to be.
Shadow of the Tomb Raider at a glance Released 2018 Studio Crystal Dynamics Player sentiment 85% positive of 87,978 Price $5.99 Third PersonStory RichPuzzleStealthAction-AdventureDark
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Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition
Why it matched: both open world, stealth, story-rich, atmospheric and puzzle; shares 6 player tags including Third Person, Story Rich and Puzzle.
As Lara Croft races to save the world from a Maya apocalypse, she must become the Tomb Raider she is destined to be.
Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition at a glance Released 2018 Studio Eidos-Montréal Player sentiment 85% positive of 87,994 Price $5.99 Third PersonStory RichPuzzleStealthAction-AdventureDark
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Vampyr
Why it matched: both open world, horror, stealth, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 6 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 Story RichThird PersonHorrorDarkAction-AdventureStealth
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Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair
Why it matched: both horror, psychological, story-rich, atmospheric and puzzle; shares 5 player tags including Detective, Story Rich and Puzzle; released around the same time (2012).
Jabberwock Island—You and your classmates were ready for fun in the sun until Monokuma returned to restart his murderous game! Trapped in a kill-or-be-killed situation, your only hope rests in solving the island’s mysteries.
Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair at a glance Released 2012 Studio Spike Chunsoft Player sentiment 96% positive of 32,628 Price $19.99 DetectiveStory RichPuzzleHorrorDark
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Stray
Why it matched: both open world, horror, psychological, stealth, atmospheric and puzzle; shares 4 player tags including Puzzle, Third Person and Horror.
Lost, alone and separated from family, a stray cat must untangle an ancient mystery to escape a long-forgotten cybercity and find their way home.
Stray at a glance Released 2022 Studio BlueTwelve Studio Player sentiment 97% positive of 177,458 Price $14.99 PuzzleThird PersonHorrorStealth
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Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered
Why it matched: both open world, stealth, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including Superhero, Story Rich and Action-Adventure.
In Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered, the worlds of Peter Parker and Spider-Man collide in an original action-packed story. Play as an experienced Peter Parker, fighting big crime and iconic villains in Marvel’s New York. Web-swing through vibrant neighborhoods and defeat villains with epic takedowns.
Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered at a glance Released 2022 Studio Insomniac Games Player sentiment 96% positive of 142,256 Price $59.99 SuperheroStory RichAction-AdventureThird PersonComic BookStealthController
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L.A. Noire
Why it matched: both open world, psychological, story-rich, atmospheric and puzzle; shares 5 player tags including Detective, Story Rich and Third Person; released around the same time (2011).
In his fight to climb the ranks and do what's right, LAPD detective Cole Phelps must unravel the truth behind a string of arson attacks, conspiracies, and brutal murders, battling the L.A. underworld and even members of his own department.
L.A. Noire at a glance Released 2011 Studio Team Bondi Player sentiment 86% positive of 36,822 Price $19.99 DetectiveStory RichThird PersonPuzzle3D Vision
Common questions
What game is most like Batman: Arkham Asylum?
Batman: Arkham Asylum Game of the Year Edition, on the evidence we have. It made by the same studio, Rocksteady Studios. 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 Batman: Arkham Asylum" 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 Batman: Arkham Asylum. 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 Batman: Arkham Asylum do?
Batman: Arkham Asylum Game of the Year Edition, Batman: Arkham City - Game of the Year Edition are also from Rocksteady Studios, 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.