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24 games like Deceit (2026)

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

Every game below overlaps with Deceit 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: Cry of Fear, which both zombie, survival, horror, psychological and atmospheric.
Deceit is tagged PvP, Multiplayer, Horror, Social Deduction, Free to Play, Choices Matter, Shooter, FPS 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.
7 are free to download, so you can test the resemblance yourself at no cost.

Why players value Deceit

The five things Steam players tag Deceit 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.

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Multiplayer
Horror
Social Deduction
Free to Play

Deceit at a glance
Reception	Mostly Positive on Steam (79% of 92,193)
Watch-outs	no widespread problems reported by players
Price	Not listed

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
Cry of Fear
Why it matched: both zombie, survival, horror, psychological and atmospheric; shares 10 player tags including Horror, Free to Play and Psychological Horror; released around the same time (2013).
Cry of Fear is a psychological single-player and co-op horror game set in a deserted town filled with horrific creatures and nightmarish delusions. You play as a young man desperately searching for answers in the cold Scandinavian night, finding his way through the city as he slowly descends into madness.
Cry of Fear at a glance
Released 2013 Studio Team Psykskallar
Player sentiment 89% positive of 86,945 Price Free
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.0/10 · Steam: Very Positive (89% of 86,945)
Matches Deceit on: 3 of 5 — Multiplayer, Horror, Free to Play
Why players like it: Horror, Free to Play, Multiplayer, Psychological Horror, Survival Horror — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Deceit:HorrorFree to PlayPsychological HorrorSurvival HorrorFirst-PersonPsychologicalFPSZombies
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2
Resident Evil 7 Biohazard
Why it matched: both zombie, survival, horror, psychological, story-rich 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: Overwhelmingly Positive (95% of 126,252)
Matches Deceit on: 2 of 5 — Multiplayer, Horror
Why players like it: Horror, Survival Horror, First-Person, Singleplayer, Gore — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Deceit:HorrorSurvival HorrorFirst-PersonZombiesPsychological HorrorSurvivalFPSShooter
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3
Ultimate Custom Night
Why it matched: both survival, horror, psychological, story-rich, atmospheric and strategy; shares 8 player tags including Free to Play, Horror and Survival Horror; released around the same time (2018).
Welcome to the ultimate FNAF mashup, featuring 50 selectable characters and custom difficulties!
Ultimate Custom Night at a glance
Released 2018 Studio Scott Cawthon
Player sentiment 95% positive of 62,777 Price Free
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.3/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (95% of 62,777)
Matches Deceit on: 2 of 5 — Horror, Free to Play
Why players like it: Free to Play, Horror, Singleplayer, Survival Horror, Robots — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Deceit:Free to PlayHorrorSurvival HorrorStrategyFirst-PersonSurvivalPsychological HorrorFunny
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4
SCP: Secret Laboratory
Why it matched: both survival, horror, psychological, atmospheric and strategy; shares 9 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: Very Positive (91% of 234,020)
Matches Deceit on: 3 of 5 — Multiplayer, Horror, Free to Play
Why players like it: Free to Play, Multiplayer, Horror, First-Person, Co-op — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Deceit:Free to PlayHorrorFirst-PersonSurvival HorrorShooterFPSSurvivalPsychological Horror
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5
Five Nights at Freddy's: Sister Location
Why it matched: both survival, horror, psychological, story-rich, atmospheric and strategy; shares 8 player tags including Horror, Survival Horror and First-Person; released around the same time (2016).
Welcome to Circus Baby's Pizza World, where family fun and interactivity go beyond anything you've seen at those *other* pizza places! Now hiring: Late night technician. Must enjoy cramped spaces and be comfortable around active machinery. Not responsible for death or dismemberment.
Five Nights at Freddy's: Sister Location at a glance
Released 2016 Studio Scott Cawthon
Player sentiment 90% positive of 12,642 Price $7.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.1/10 · Steam: Very Positive (90% of 12,642)
Matches Deceit on: 1 of 5 — Horror
Why players like it: Horror, Survival Horror, Singleplayer, Robots, First-Person — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Deceit:HorrorSurvival HorrorFirst-PersonSurvivalStrategyMysteryPsychological HorrorFunny
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6
The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners
Why it matched: both zombie, survival, horror, story-rich and strategy; shares 9 player tags including Zombies, Horror and Survival Horror; released around the same time (2020).
Saints & Sinners is a game unlike any other in The Walking Dead universe. Every challenge you face and decision you make is driven by YOU. Fight the undead, scavenge through the flooded ruins of New Orleans, and face gut-wrenching choices for you and the other survivors. Live The Walking Dead.
The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners at a glance
Released 2020 Studio Skydance Interactive
Player sentiment 86% positive of 10,074 Price $9.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.2/10 · Steam: Very Positive (86% of 10,074)
Matches Deceit on: 2 of 5 — Multiplayer, Horror
Why players like it: VR, Zombies, Action, Gore, Horror — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Deceit:ZombiesHorrorSurvival HorrorShooterSurvivalChoices MatterStrategyFirst-Person
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7
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: Very Positive (89% of 4,839)
Matches Deceit on: 3 of 5 — Multiplayer, Horror, Free to Play
Why players like it: Horror, Survival Horror, Gore, Free to Play, Multiplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Deceit:HorrorSurvival HorrorFree to PlayFirst-PersonZombiesPsychological HorrorSurvivalFPS
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8
In Silence
Why it matched: both survival, horror, psychological, atmospheric and strategy; shares 9 player tags including Horror, Survival Horror and Psychological Horror; released around the same time (2021).
In Silence is a multiplayer horror game. One player takes on the role of the monster who has hypersensitive hearing abilities and is almost completely blind. The other players(2-6) play as survivors, trying to escape or hunting the monster.
In Silence at a glance
Released 2021 Studio Ravenhood Games
Player sentiment 74% positive of 11,956 Price $3.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.5/10 · Steam: Mostly Positive (74% of 11,956)
Matches Deceit on: 4 of 5 — PvP, Multiplayer, Horror, Social Deduction
Why players like it: Horror, Multiplayer, Online Co-Op, Survival Horror, Co-op — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Deceit:HorrorSurvival HorrorPsychological HorrorSurvivalFirst-PersonSocial DeductionPvPStrategy
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9
Resident Evil Village
Why it matched: both zombie, survival, horror, psychological, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including Survival Horror, Horror and First-Person; released around the same time (2021).
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: Overwhelmingly Positive (96% of 153,329)
Matches Deceit on: 2 of 5 — Multiplayer, Horror
Why players like it: Survival Horror, Horror, First-Person, Singleplayer, Action — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Deceit:Survival HorrorHorrorFirst-PersonZombiesFPSSurvivalPsychological Horror
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10
FIVE NIGHTS AT FREDDY'S: HELP WANTED
Why it matched: both survival, horror, psychological, story-rich, atmospheric and strategy; shares 7 player tags including Horror, Survival Horror and First-Person; released around the same time (2019).
Five Nights at Freddy’s: Help Wanted is a collection of classic and original mini-games set in the Five Nights universe. Experience the horror in flat (non-VR) mode or VR. Oculus Rift and HTC Vive are supported. A VR Headset is NOT required to play.
FIVE NIGHTS AT FREDDY'S: HELP WANTED at a glance
Released 2019 Studio Steel Wool Studios
Player sentiment 96% positive of 13,118 Price $29.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.0/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (96% of 13,118)
Matches Deceit on: 1 of 5 — Horror
Why players like it: Horror, VR, Singleplayer, Robots, Survival Horror — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Deceit:HorrorSurvival HorrorFirst-PersonPsychological HorrorSurvivalStrategyFunny
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11
Five Nights at Freddy's 2
Why it matched: both survival, horror, psychological, story-rich, atmospheric and strategy; shares 7 player tags including Horror, Survival Horror and Psychological Horror; released around the same time (2014).
Welcome back to the new and improved Freddy Fazbear's Pizza! As always, Fazbear Entertainment is not responsible for death or dismemberment.
Five Nights at Freddy's 2 at a glance
Released 2014 Studio Scott Cawthon
Player sentiment 94% positive of 26,115 Price $7.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.5/10 · Steam: Very Positive (94% of 26,115)
Matches Deceit on: 1 of 5 — Horror
Why players like it: Horror, Singleplayer, Survival Horror, Robots, Psychological Horror — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Deceit:HorrorSurvival HorrorPsychological HorrorFirst-PersonSurvivalStrategyMystery
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12
Hello Neighbor
Why it matched: both survival, horror, psychological, story-rich and strategy; shares 8 player tags including Horror, First-Person and Survival Horror; released around the same time (2017).
Hello Neighbor is a Stealth Horror Game about sneaking into your neighbor's house and figuring out what he's hiding in the basement. Play against an advanced AI that learns from your actions.
Hello Neighbor at a glance
Released 2017 Studio Not recorded
Player sentiment 86% positive of 32,548 Price $29.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.4/10 · Steam: Very Positive (86% of 32,548)
Matches Deceit on: 1 of 5 — Horror
Why players like it: Horror, Sandbox, Stealth, First-Person, Story Rich — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with Deceit:HorrorFirst-PersonSurvival HorrorSurvivalStrategyFPSFunnyPsychological Horror
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13
Freddy Fazbear's Pizzeria Simulator
Why it matched: both survival, horror, psychological, story-rich, atmospheric and strategy; shares 7 player tags including Free to Play, Horror and Survival Horror; released around the same time (2017).
Start your own Freddy Fazbear's Pizzeria with Freddy Fazbear Pizzeria Simulator!
Freddy Fazbear's Pizzeria Simulator at a glance
Released 2017 Studio Scott Cawthon
Player sentiment 94% positive of 33,261 Price Free
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.1/10 · Steam: Very Positive (94% of 33,261)
Matches Deceit on: 2 of 5 — Horror, Free to Play
Why players like it: Free to Play, Horror, Singleplayer, Robots, Survival Horror — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Deceit:Free to PlayHorrorSurvival HorrorFirst-PersonStrategyPsychological HorrorFunny
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14
The Evil Within 2
Why it matched: both zombie, survival, horror, psychological, story-rich 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: Very Positive (92% of 30,959)
Matches Deceit on: 1 of 5 — Horror
Why players like it: Horror, Survival Horror, Psychological Horror, Story Rich, Open World — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Deceit:HorrorSurvival HorrorPsychological HorrorZombiesSurvivalShooterFirst-Person
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15
Five Nights at Freddy's 4
Why it matched: both survival, horror, psychological, story-rich, atmospheric and strategy; shares 6 player tags including Horror, Survival Horror and First-Person; released around the same time (2015).
In this last chapter of the Five Nights at Freddy's original story, you must once again defend yourself against Freddy Fazbear, Chica, Bonnie, Foxy, and even worse things that lurk in the shadows.
Five Nights at Freddy's 4 at a glance
Released 2015 Studio Scott Cawthon
Player sentiment 93% positive of 16,924 Price $7.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.2/10 · Steam: Very Positive (93% of 16,924)
Matches Deceit on: 1 of 5 — Horror
Why players like it: Horror, Survival Horror, Singleplayer, First-Person, Robots — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Deceit:HorrorSurvival HorrorFirst-PersonPsychological HorrorSurvivalStrategy
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16
The Evil Within
Why it matched: both zombie, survival, horror, psychological, story-rich 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: Very Positive (85% of 33,579)
Matches Deceit on: 2 of 5 — Multiplayer, Horror
Why players like it: Horror, Survival Horror, Psychological Horror, Gore, Atmospheric — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes, performance and stutter, will not launch or install, visual glitches (details)
Shared with Deceit:HorrorSurvival HorrorPsychological HorrorSurvivalZombiesShooter
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17
Dread Hunger
Why it matched: both survival, horror, psychological, atmospheric and strategy; shares 8 player tags including Survival, Social Deduction and Horror.
A game of survival and betrayal. Eight Explorers path their ship through the unforgiving Arctic. Among the crew, two traitors call on dark powers to undermine them. Note: Official server support ends 2024-01-01
Dread Hunger at a glance
Released 2022 Studio Dread Hunger Team
Player sentiment 60% positive of 46,126 Price Not listed
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 5.8/10 · Steam: Mixed (60% of 46,126)
Matches Deceit on: 4 of 5 — PvP, Multiplayer, Horror, Social Deduction
Why players like it: Multiplayer, Survival, Social Deduction, Online Co-Op, Co-op — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Deceit:SurvivalSocial DeductionHorrorPsychologicalPvPStrategyFunnyFirst-Person
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18
Five Nights at Freddy's 3
Why it matched: both survival, horror, psychological, atmospheric and strategy; shares 7 player tags including Horror, Survival Horror and First-Person; released around the same time (2015).
Thirty years after Freddy Fazbear's Pizza closed it's doors, the events that took place there have become nothing more than a rumor and a childhood memory, but the owners of "Fazbear's Fright: The Horror Attraction" are determined to revive the legend and make the experience as authentic as possible for patrons, going to great l
Five Nights at Freddy's 3 at a glance
Released 2015 Studio Scott Cawthon
Player sentiment 90% positive of 11,334 Price $7.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.4/10 · Steam: Very Positive (90% of 11,334)
Matches Deceit on: 1 of 5 — Horror
Why players like it: Horror, Singleplayer, Survival Horror, Robots, First-Person — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Deceit:HorrorSurvival HorrorFirst-PersonPsychological HorrorSurvivalStrategyMystery
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Metro Exodus
Why it matched: both survival, horror, psychological, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including FPS, First-Person and Horror; released around the same time (2020).
Flee the shattered ruins of the Moscow Metro and embark on an epic, continent-spanning journey across the post-apocalyptic Russian wilderness. Explore vast, non-linear levels, lose yourself in an immersive, sandbox survival experience, and follow a thrilling story-line that spans an entire year in the greatest Metro adventure yet.
Metro Exodus at a glance
Released 2020 Studio 4A Games
Player sentiment 90% positive of 135,440 Price $29.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.2/10 · Steam: Very Positive (90% of 135,440)
Matches Deceit on: 2 of 5 — Multiplayer, Horror
Why players like it: Post-apocalyptic, FPS, Singleplayer, Open World, Story Rich — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Deceit:FPSFirst-PersonHorrorSurvivalShooterSurvival HorrorPsychological Horror
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20
No More Room in Hell
Why it matched: both zombie, survival, horror and atmospheric; shares 8 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: Very Positive (90% of 76,511)
Matches Deceit on: 3 of 5 — Multiplayer, Horror, Free to Play
Why players like it: Free to Play, Zombies, Multiplayer, Survival, Horror — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Deceit:Free to PlayZombiesSurvivalHorrorFPSFirst-PersonSurvival HorrorShooter
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21
Call of Cthulhu
Why it matched: both survival, horror, psychological, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including Horror, Psychological Horror and Mystery; released around the same time (2018).
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: Mostly Positive (79% of 13,871)
Matches Deceit on: 1 of 5 — Horror
Why players like it: Lovecraftian, Horror, Psychological Horror, Adventure, Detective — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Deceit:HorrorPsychological HorrorMysteryFirst-PersonChoices MatterSurvival HorrorFPS
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22
DayZ
Why it matched: both zombie, survival, horror and atmospheric; shares 8 player tags including Survival, Zombies and Shooter; released around the same time (2018).
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: Mostly Positive (78% of 468,392)
Matches Deceit on: 3 of 5 — PvP, Multiplayer, Horror
Why players like it: Survival, Open World, Online Co-Op, Zombies, Multiplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: players report launchers, accounts and anti-cheat (details)
Shared with Deceit:SurvivalZombiesShooterPvPFPSHorrorSurvival HorrorFirst-Person
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23
BLOCKADE
Why it matched: both zombie, survival, horror and psychological; shares 8 player tags including Free to Play, FPS and Shooter; released around the same time (2019).
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: Mostly Positive (75% of 11,533)
Matches Deceit on: 3 of 5 — Multiplayer, Horror, Free to Play
Why players like it: Free to Play, Action, FPS, Shooter, Multiplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Deceit:Free to PlayFPSShooterFirst-PersonZombiesPsychological HorrorSurvivalHorror
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Contagion
Why it matched: both zombie, survival, horror and atmospheric; shares 8 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: Mostly Positive (73% of 15,738)
Matches Deceit on: 2 of 5 — PvP, Horror
Why players like it: Zombies, Post-apocalyptic, Co-op, Horror, Level Editor — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Deceit:ZombiesHorrorFPSFirst-PersonPvPSurvival HorrorShooterSurvival
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Cry of Fear at a glance
Released	2013	Studio	Team Psykskallar
Player sentiment	89% positive of 86,945	Price	Free

Resident Evil 7 Biohazard at a glance
Released	2017	Studio	CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Player sentiment	95% positive of 126,252	Price	$19.99

Ultimate Custom Night at a glance
Released	2018	Studio	Scott Cawthon
Player sentiment	95% positive of 62,777	Price	Free

SCP: Secret Laboratory at a glance
Released	2017	Studio	Northwood Studios
Player sentiment	91% positive of 234,020	Price	Free

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

The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners at a glance
Released	2020	Studio	Skydance Interactive
Player sentiment	86% positive of 10,074	Price	$9.99

Resident Evil 7 Teaser: Beginning Hour at a glance
Released	2016	Studio	CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Player sentiment	89% positive of 4,839	Price	Free

In Silence at a glance
Released	2021	Studio	Ravenhood Games
Player sentiment	74% positive of 11,956	Price	$3.99

Resident Evil Village at a glance
Released	2021	Studio	CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Player sentiment	96% positive of 153,329	Price	$39.99

FIVE NIGHTS AT FREDDY'S: HELP WANTED at a glance
Released	2019	Studio	Steel Wool Studios
Player sentiment	96% positive of 13,118	Price	$29.99

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

Hello Neighbor at a glance
Released	2017	Studio	Not recorded
Player sentiment	86% positive of 32,548	Price	$29.99

Freddy Fazbear's Pizzeria Simulator at a glance
Released	2017	Studio	Scott Cawthon
Player sentiment	94% positive of 33,261	Price	Free

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

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

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

Dread Hunger at a glance
Released	2022	Studio	Dread Hunger Team
Player sentiment	60% positive of 46,126	Price	Not listed

Five Nights at Freddy's 3 at a glance
Released	2015	Studio	Scott Cawthon
Player sentiment	90% positive of 11,334	Price	$7.99

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

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

Call of Cthulhu at a glance
Released	2018	Studio	Cyanide Studio
Player sentiment	79% positive of 13,871	Price	$19.99

DayZ at a glance
Released	2018	Studio	Bohemia Interactive
Player sentiment	78% positive of 468,392	Price	$24.99

BLOCKADE at a glance
Released	2019	Studio	Novalink
Player sentiment	75% positive of 11,533	Price	Free

Contagion at a glance
Released	2013	Studio	Monochrome, Inc
Player sentiment	73% positive of 15,738	Price	$9.99

Common questions

What game is most like Deceit?

Cry of Fear, on the evidence we have. It both zombie, survival, horror, psychological 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 Deceit" 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 Deceit. 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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