Computed from player tags · Not ranked by quality
24 games like Cry of Fear (2026)
Every game below overlaps with Cry of Fear 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 Cry of Fear on a map
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The short version
- Closest match: No More Room in Hell, which both zombie, survival, horror and atmospheric.
- Cry of Fear is tagged Horror, Free to Play, Multiplayer, Psychological Horror, Survival Horror, Co-op, Atmospheric, Action 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.
- 9 are free to download, so you can test the resemblance yourself at no cost.
Why players value Cry of Fear
The five things Steam players tag Cry of Fear 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
- Free to Play
- Multiplayer
- Psychological Horror
- Survival Horror
| Reception | on Steam (89% of 86,945) |
|---|---|
| Watch-outs | no widespread problems reported by players |
| Price | Free |
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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No More Room in Hell
Why it matched: both zombie, survival, horror and atmospheric; shares 12 player tags including Free to Play, Zombies and Survival; released around the same time (2013).
The chances of you surviving this all out war of society and the undead are slim to none. Already, there are millions of the walking dead shambling about, searching for food to eat. There's no known cure. One bite can possibly end it all for you. However, you aren't alone in this nightmare.
No More Room in Hell at a glance Released 2013 Studio No More Room in Hell Team Player sentiment 90% positive of 76,511 Price Free Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.0/10 · Steam: (90% of 76,511)
Matches Cry of Fear on: 4 of 5 — Horror, Free to Play, Multiplayer, Survival Horror
Why players like it: Free to Play, Zombies, Multiplayer, Survival, Horror — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Cry of Fear: Free — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Cry of Fear:Free to PlayZombiesSurvivalHorrorOnline Co-OpFPSFirst-PersonSurvival Horror
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Deceit
Why it matched: both zombie, survival, horror, psychological and atmospheric; shares 10 player tags including Horror, Free to Play and Shooter; released around the same time (2017).
Test your instincts at trust and deception in an action-filled, multiplayer first-person shooter. You wake up in unknown surroundings to the sound of the Game Master’s unfamiliar voice, surrounded by five others. A third of your group have been infected with a virus, but who will escape?
Deceit at a glance Released 2017 Studio World Makers Player sentiment 79% positive of 92,193 Price Not listed Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.3/10 · Steam: (79% of 92,193)
Matches Cry of Fear on: 5 of 5 — Horror, Free to Play, Multiplayer, Psychological Horror, Survival Horror
Why players like it: PvP, Multiplayer, Horror, Social Deduction, Free to Play — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Cry of Fear:HorrorFree to PlayShooterFPSFirst-PersonPsychological HorrorZombiesPsychological
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Resident Evil 7 Teaser: Beginning Hour
Why it matched: both zombie, survival, horror, psychological and atmospheric; shares 9 player tags including Horror, Survival Horror and Free to Play; released around the same time (2016).
You wake up alone on the floor of an abandoned farmhouse. Daylight is quickly fading. You must find a way out. A thrilling horror experience for the five senses. This full model change to the "Isolated View", and photorealistic graphics of RE Engine mark a new beginning for survival horror.
Resident Evil 7 Teaser: Beginning Hour at a glance Released 2016 Studio CAPCOM Co., Ltd. Player sentiment 89% positive of 4,839 Price Free Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.5/10 · Steam: (89% of 4,839)
Matches Cry of Fear on: 5 of 5 — Horror, Free to Play, Multiplayer, Psychological Horror, Survival Horror
Why players like it: Horror, Survival Horror, Gore, Free to Play, Multiplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Cry of Fear: Free — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Cry of Fear:HorrorSurvival HorrorFree to PlayFirst-PersonZombiesPsychological HorrorSurvivalFPS
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Zombie Panic! Source
Why it matched: both zombie, survival, horror and atmospheric; shares 11 player tags including Free to Play, Zombies and Survival.
Dive into the zombie apocalypse with Zombie Panic! Source: a cooperative, survival-horror first-person-shooter. A fast-paced standalone modification.
Zombie Panic! Source at a glance Released 2008 Studio Zombie Panic! Team Player sentiment 85% positive of 7,862 Price Free Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.1/10 · Steam: (85% of 7,862)
Matches Cry of Fear on: 4 of 5 — Horror, Free to Play, Multiplayer, Survival Horror
Why players like it: Free to Play, Zombies, Multiplayer, Action, Survival — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Cry of Fear: Free — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Cry of Fear:Free to PlayZombiesSurvivalHorrorModFPSIndieOnline Co-Op
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SCP: Secret Laboratory
Why it matched: both survival, horror, psychological and atmospheric; shares 10 player tags including Free to Play, Horror and First-Person; released around the same time (2017).
Deep within a secure underground facility, a sudden containment breach allows many of the secured anomalies to escape from their chambers. Assist the Foundation in re-securing the facility, help the Insurgency in their goal to capture it, or wreak havoc as an SCP in a frantic bid to escape.
SCP: Secret Laboratory at a glance Released 2017 Studio Northwood Studios Player sentiment 91% positive of 234,020 Price Free Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.3/10 · Steam: (91% of 234,020)
Matches Cry of Fear on: 5 of 5 — Horror, Free to Play, Multiplayer, Psychological Horror, Survival Horror
Why players like it: Free to Play, Multiplayer, Horror, First-Person, Co-op — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Cry of Fear: Free — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Cry of Fear:Free to PlayHorrorFirst-PersonSurvival HorrorShooterOnline Co-OpFPSSurvival
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Resident Evil 7 Biohazard
Why it matched: both zombie, survival, horror, psychological and atmospheric; shares 8 player tags including Horror, Survival Horror and First-Person; released around the same time (2017).
Fear and isolation seep through the walls of an abandoned southern farmhouse. "7" marks a new beginning for survival horror with the “Isolated View” of the visceral new first-person perspective.
Resident Evil 7 Biohazard at a glance Released 2017 Studio CAPCOM Co., Ltd. Player sentiment 95% positive of 126,252 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.4/10 · Steam: (95% of 126,252)
Matches Cry of Fear on: 4 of 5 — Horror, Multiplayer, Psychological Horror, Survival Horror
Why players like it: Horror, Survival Horror, First-Person, Singleplayer, Gore — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Cry of Fear: $19.99 — $19.99 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Cry of Fear:HorrorSurvival HorrorFirst-PersonZombiesPsychological HorrorSurvivalFPSShooter
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BLOCKADE
Why it matched: both zombie, survival, horror and psychological; shares 10 player tags including Free to Play, FPS and Shooter.
BLOCKADE Classic! First Person Shooter in an editable procedural cubic world. A large arsenal of weapons, 4 teams at the same time and up to 32 players on one map. A large number of game modes!
BLOCKADE at a glance Released 2019 Studio Novalink Player sentiment 75% positive of 11,533 Price Free Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.6/10 · Steam: (75% of 11,533)
Matches Cry of Fear on: 4 of 5 — Horror, Free to Play, Multiplayer, Psychological Horror
Why players like it: Free to Play, Action, FPS, Shooter, Multiplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Cry of Fear: Free — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Cry of Fear:Free to PlayFPSShooterMassively MultiplayerIndieFirst-PersonZombiesPsychological Horror
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Transmissions: Element 120
Why it matched: both zombie, survival, horror and atmospheric; shares 9 player tags including Free to Play, Shooter and Zombies; released around the same time (2016).
TE120 is a short single player experience set in the Half-Life Universe featuring a gravity defying weapon that allows you to jump buildings and sustain large falls. The story takes place at a mysterious date & location. Where are you? Why have you been sent?
Transmissions: Element 120 at a glance Released 2016 Studio Shokunin Player sentiment 95% positive of 9,952 Price Free Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: (95% of 9,952)
Matches Cry of Fear on: 3 of 5 — Horror, Free to Play, Multiplayer
Why players like it: Free to Play, Action, Shooter, Zombies, Horror — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Cry of Fear: Free — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Cry of Fear:Free to PlayShooterZombiesHorrorFirst-PersonFPSModIndie
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DayZ
Why it matched: both zombie, survival, horror and atmospheric; shares 9 player tags including Survival, Online Co-Op and Zombies.
How long can you survive a post-apocalyptic world? A land overrun with an infected "zombie" population, where you compete with other survivors for limited resources. Will you team up with strangers and stay strong together? Or play as a lone wolf to avoid betrayal? This is DayZ – this is your story.
DayZ at a glance Released 2018 Studio Bohemia Interactive Player sentiment 78% positive of 468,392 Price $24.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.6/10 · Steam: (78% of 468,392)
Matches Cry of Fear on: 3 of 5 — Horror, Multiplayer, Survival Horror
Why players like it: Survival, Open World, Online Co-Op, Zombies, Multiplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Cry of Fear: $24.99 — $24.99 pricier
Watch-outs: players report launchers, accounts and anti-cheat (details)
Shared with Cry of Fear:SurvivalOnline Co-OpZombiesShooterMassively MultiplayerFPSHorrorSurvival Horror
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Romero's Aftermath
Why it matched: both zombie, survival and horror; shares 10 player tags including Free to Play, Zombies and Survival; released around the same time (2015).
Play with your friends in a Zombie Infested World as you face the remnants of zombie hordes & rebuild society in a truly massive sandbox world. Choose how you want to play with hundreds of items, skins, weapons, character customizations, base building, crafting, zombies & more!
Romero's Aftermath at a glance Released 2015 Studio Free Reign Entertainment Player sentiment 49% positive of 10,977 Price Not listed Verdict: GamingPickz Score 4.8/10 · Steam: (49% of 10,977)
Matches Cry of Fear on: 4 of 5 — Horror, Free to Play, Multiplayer, Survival Horror
Why players like it: Free to Play, Zombies, Survival, Open World Survival Craft, Multiplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Cry of Fear:Free to PlayZombiesSurvivalShooterFirst-PersonOnline Co-OpMassively MultiplayerFPS
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The Evil Within 2
Why it matched: both zombie, survival, horror, psychological and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including Horror, Survival Horror and Psychological Horror; released around the same time (2017).
Detective Sebastian Castellanos has lost everything, including his daughter, Lily. To save her, he must descend into the nightmarish world of STEM. Horrifying threats emerge from every corner, and he must rely on his wits to survive. For his one chance at redemption, the only way out is in.
The Evil Within 2 at a glance Released 2017 Studio Tango Gameworks Player sentiment 92% positive of 30,959 Price $39.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.9/10 · Steam: (92% of 30,959)
Matches Cry of Fear on: 3 of 5 — Horror, Psychological Horror, Survival Horror
Why players like it: Horror, Survival Horror, Psychological Horror, Story Rich, Open World — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Cry of Fear: $39.99 — $39.99 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Cry of Fear:HorrorSurvival HorrorPsychological HorrorZombiesSurvivalShooterFirst-Person
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Killing Floor 2
Why it matched: both zombie, survival, horror and atmospheric; shares 8 player tags including Zombies, Online Co-Op and FPS; released around the same time (2016).
In KILLING FLOOR 2, players descend into continental Europe after it has been overrun by horrific, murderous clones called Zeds that were created by rogue elements of the Horzine Corporation. 6-player Co-Op & 12-player VS Zed-slaughtering mayhem.
Killing Floor 2 at a glance Released 2016 Studio Tripwire Interactive Player sentiment 88% positive of 129,302 Price $2.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.9/10 · Steam: (88% of 129,302)
Matches Cry of Fear on: 3 of 5 — Horror, Multiplayer, Survival Horror
Why players like it: Zombies, Multiplayer, Online Co-Op, Gore, FPS — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Cry of Fear: $2.99 — $2.99 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Cry of Fear:ZombiesOnline Co-OpFPSHorrorShooterFirst-PersonSurvivalSurvival Horror
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Resident Evil Village
Why it matched: both zombie, survival, horror, psychological and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including Survival Horror, Horror and First-Person.
Experience survival horror like never before in the 8th major installment in the Resident Evil franchise - Resident Evil Village. With detailed graphics, intense first-person action and masterful storytelling, the terror has never felt more realistic.
Resident Evil Village at a glance Released 2021 Studio CAPCOM Co., Ltd. Player sentiment 96% positive of 153,329 Price $39.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.5/10 · Steam: (96% of 153,329)
Matches Cry of Fear on: 4 of 5 — Horror, Multiplayer, Psychological Horror, Survival Horror
Why players like it: Survival Horror, Horror, First-Person, Singleplayer, Action — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Cry of Fear: $39.99 — $39.99 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Cry of Fear:Survival HorrorHorrorFirst-PersonZombiesFPSSurvivalPsychological Horror
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Blood and Bacon
Why it matched: both survival, horror and psychological; shares 9 player tags including Shooter, FPS and Horror; released around the same time (2016).
This Co-op Shooter , has Day and Night levels, multiple maps, players will take on 25 enemy types and numerous bosses, like Gargantuan Monsters and Minibosses every 10 days as you explore, shoot and run for your life against the onslaught of porcine monstrosities.
Blood and Bacon at a glance Released 2016 Studio Big Corporation Player sentiment 95% positive of 36,517 Price $0.69 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.2/10 · Steam: (95% of 36,517)
Matches Cry of Fear on: 4 of 5 — Horror, Multiplayer, Psychological Horror, Survival Horror
Why players like it: Gore, Funny, Multiplayer, Shooter, Action — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Cry of Fear: $0.69 — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Cry of Fear:ShooterFPSHorrorOnline Co-OpFirst-PersonIndiePsychological HorrorSurvival Horror
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The Evil Within
Why it matched: both zombie, survival, horror, psychological and atmospheric; shares 6 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: (85% of 33,579)
Matches Cry of Fear on: 4 of 5 — Horror, Multiplayer, Psychological Horror, Survival Horror
Why players like it: Horror, Survival Horror, Psychological Horror, Gore, Atmospheric — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Cry of Fear: $19.99 — $19.99 pricier
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes, performance and stutter, will not launch or install, visual glitches (details)
Shared with Cry of Fear:HorrorSurvival HorrorPsychological HorrorSurvivalZombiesShooter
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Arizona Sunshine VR Legacy
Why it matched: both zombie, survival and horror; shares 9 player tags including Zombies, Horror and Survival; released around the same time (2016).
Built exclusively for VR, Arizona Sunshine® puts you and up to 3 fellow survivors in the midst of a zombie apocalypse. Survive solo or in co-op, handle weapons with real-life movements, and explore a post-apocalyptic world in VR. Putting the undead back to rest is more thrilling than ever before.
Arizona Sunshine VR Legacy at a glance Released 2016 Studio Vertigo Games Player sentiment 79% positive of 9,302 Price $14.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.1/10 · Steam: (79% of 9,302)
Matches Cry of Fear on: 3 of 5 — Horror, Multiplayer, Survival Horror
Why players like it: Action, VR, Zombies, Horror, Multiplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Cry of Fear: $14.99 — $14.99 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Cry of Fear:ZombiesHorrorSurvivalOnline Co-OpFPSShooterFirst-PersonSurvival Horror
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KUBOOM
Why it matched: both survival, horror and psychological; shares 9 player tags including Free to Play, FPS and Shooter; released around the same time (2016).
Cross-platform hurricane online 3D Shooter
KUBOOM at a glance Released 2016 Studio nobodyshot Player sentiment 64% positive of 4,563 Price Free Verdict: GamingPickz Score 5.7/10 · Steam: (64% of 4,563)
Matches Cry of Fear on: 4 of 5 — Horror, Free to Play, Multiplayer, Psychological Horror
Why players like it: Free to Play, Action, Multiplayer, FPS, Shooter — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Cry of Fear: Free — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Cry of Fear:Free to PlayFPSShooterFirst-PersonPsychological HorrorIndieMassively MultiplayerSurvival
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Infestation: The New Z
Why it matched: both zombie, survival and horror; shares 9 player tags including Zombies, Free to Play and Survival; released around the same time (2016).
The New Z is a FREE TO PLAY multi-game mode experience. SURVIVE with friends and gather loot, stash and trade. Go into wars against other groups in a massive OPEN WORLD or face them 5 v 5 in COMPETITIVE.
Infestation: The New Z at a glance Released 2016 Studio Fredaikis AB Player sentiment 54% positive of 33,887 Price Free Verdict: GamingPickz Score 5.4/10 · Steam: (54% of 33,887)
Matches Cry of Fear on: 4 of 5 — Horror, Free to Play, Multiplayer, Survival Horror
Why players like it: Zombies, Free to Play, Survival, Multiplayer, Open World — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Cry of Fear: Free — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Cry of Fear:ZombiesFree to PlaySurvivalMassively MultiplayerFPSShooterSurvival HorrorHorror
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Alien: Isolation
Why it matched: both survival, horror, psychological and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including Horror, Survival Horror and First-Person; released around the same time (2014).
Discover the true meaning of fear in Alien: Isolation, a survival horror set in an atmosphere of constant dread and mortal danger.
Alien: Isolation at a glance Released 2014 Studio Creative Assembly Player sentiment 93% positive of 66,658 Price $11.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.0/10 · Steam: (93% of 66,658)
Matches Cry of Fear on: 3 of 5 — Horror, Psychological Horror, Survival Horror
Why players like it: Horror, Survival Horror, Sci-fi, Aliens, Atmospheric — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Cry of Fear: $11.99 — $11.99 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Cry of Fear:HorrorSurvival HorrorFirst-PersonSurvivalPsychological HorrorFPSShooter
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Outlast 2
Why it matched: both survival, horror, psychological and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including Horror, Psychological Horror and Survival Horror; released around the same time (2017).
Outlast 2 introduces you to Sullivan Knoth and his followers, who left our wicked world behind to give birth to Temple Gate, a town, deep in the wilderness and hidden from civilization. Knoth and his flock are preparing for the tribulations of the end of times and you’re right in the thick of it.
Outlast 2 at a glance Released 2017 Studio Red Barrels Player sentiment 91% positive of 64,380 Price $4.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.6/10 · Steam: (91% of 64,380)
Matches Cry of Fear on: 4 of 5 — Horror, Multiplayer, Psychological Horror, Survival Horror
Why players like it: Horror, Psychological Horror, Survival Horror, First-Person, Gore — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Cry of Fear: $4.99 — $4.99 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Cry of Fear:HorrorPsychological HorrorSurvival HorrorFirst-PersonSurvivalIndieFPS
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Contagion
Why it matched: both zombie, survival, horror and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including Zombies, Horror and FPS; released around the same time (2013).
Contagion isn't your average Zombie Shooter but instead takes a more realistic and different approach to the popular genre with unique characters, environments, weapons, items, and a built in system that makes every round completely unpredictable with resources, objectives, and paths ever changing.
Contagion at a glance Released 2013 Studio Monochrome, Inc Player sentiment 73% positive of 15,738 Price $9.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.4/10 · Steam: (73% of 15,738)
Matches Cry of Fear on: 2 of 5 — Horror, Survival Horror
Why players like it: Zombies, Post-apocalyptic, Co-op, Horror, Level Editor — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Cry of Fear: $9.99 — $9.99 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Cry of Fear:ZombiesHorrorFPSFirst-PersonSurvival HorrorShooterSurvival
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Left 4 Dead 2
Why it matched: both zombie, survival and horror; shares 8 player tags including Zombies, FPS and Shooter; released around the same time (2009).
Set in the zombie apocalypse, Left 4 Dead 2 is a co-operative action horror FPS takes you and your friends through the cities, swamps and cemeteries of the Deep South, from Savannah to New Orleans across five expansive campaigns.
Left 4 Dead 2 at a glance Released 2009 Studio Not recorded Player sentiment 98% positive of 1,055,804 Price $9.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.8/10 · Steam: (98% of 1,055,804)
Matches Cry of Fear on: 3 of 5 — Horror, Multiplayer, Survival Horror
Why players like it: Zombies, Co-op, FPS, Multiplayer, Shooter — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Cry of Fear: $9.99 — $9.99 pricier
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with Cry of Fear:ZombiesFPSShooterOnline Co-OpSurvivalHorrorFirst-PersonSurvival Horror
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Killing Floor
Why it matched: both zombie, survival and horror; shares 8 player tags including FPS, Zombies and Survival; released around the same time (2009).
6-player co-op survival horror at its finest! Free updates, free special events and a ridiculous amount of fun!
Killing Floor at a glance Released 2009 Studio Tripwire Interactive Player sentiment 95% positive of 68,905 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.1/10 · Steam: (95% of 68,905)
Matches Cry of Fear on: 3 of 5 — Horror, Multiplayer, Survival Horror
Why players like it: FPS, Zombies, Co-op, Survival, Horror — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Cry of Fear: $19.99 — $19.99 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Cry of Fear:FPSZombiesSurvivalHorrorOnline Co-OpShooterFirst-PersonSurvival Horror
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Spooky's Jump Scare Mansion
Why it matched: both survival, horror, psychological and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including Horror, Free to Play and First-Person; released around the same time (2015).
Can you survive 1000 rooms of cute terror? Or will you break once the cuteness starts to fade off and you're running for your life from the unspeakable hideous beings that shake and writhe in bowels of this house? They wait for you, they wait and hunger for meeting you.
Spooky's Jump Scare Mansion at a glance Released 2015 Studio Lag Studios Player sentiment 93% positive of 15,535 Price Free Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: (93% of 15,535)
Matches Cry of Fear on: 4 of 5 — Horror, Free to Play, Psychological Horror, Survival Horror
Why players like it: Horror, Free to Play, Cute, First-Person, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Cry of Fear: Free — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Cry of Fear:HorrorFree to PlayFirst-PersonIndiePsychological HorrorSurvival HorrorSurvival
Common questions
What game is most like Cry of Fear?
No More Room in Hell, on the evidence we have. It both zombie, survival, horror 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 Cry of Fear" 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 Cry of Fear. 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.