Computed from player tags · Not ranked by quality
24 games like Shadow Man (2026)
Every game below overlaps with Shadow Man 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 Shadow Man on a map
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24 games have both
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The short version
- Closest match: Tomb Raider II, which both atmospheric and puzzle.
- Shadow Man is tagged Action, Adventure, Action-Adventure, Platformer, Horror, Shooter, Exploration, Puzzle 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 Shadow Man
The five things Steam players tag Shadow Man 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.
- Action
- Adventure
- Action-Adventure
- Platformer
- Horror
| Reception | on Steam (94% of 1,577) |
|---|---|
| Watch-outs | no widespread problems reported by players |
| Price | $3.99 |
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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Tomb Raider II
Why it matched: both atmospheric and puzzle; shares 10 player tags including Third Person, Puzzle and Action-Adventure; released around the same time (1997).
The second instalment in the Tomb Raider series invites you to join Lara as she travels around the globe to retrieve a precious artefact before it falls into the wrong hands. The legendary artefact, the Dagger of Xian, is said to give its possessor the power of a fire breathing dragon.
Tomb Raider II at a glance Released 1997 Studio Core Design Player sentiment 87% positive of 2,360 Price $3.49 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.2/10 · Steam: (87% of 2,360)
Matches Shadow Man on: 4 of 5 — Action, Adventure, Action-Adventure, Platformer
Why players like it: Adventure, Action, Female Protagonist, Classic, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Shadow Man: $3.49 — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Shadow Man:Third PersonPuzzleAction-AdventurePlatformerOld SchoolThird-Person ShooterShooter3D Platformer
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Batman: Arkham Asylum
Why it matched: both horror, atmospheric and puzzle; shares 6 player tags including Third Person, Action-Adventure and Metroidvania.
Experience what it’s like to be Batman and face off against Gotham's greatest villians. Explore every inch of Arkham Asylum and roam freely on the infamous island.
Batman: Arkham Asylum at a glance Released 2009 Studio Rocksteady Studios Player sentiment 96% positive of 87,223 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.5/10 · Steam: (96% of 87,223)
Matches Shadow Man on: 4 of 5 — Action, Adventure, Action-Adventure, Horror
Why players like it: Action, Stealth, Third Person, Superhero, Adventure — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Shadow Man: $19.99 — $16.00 pricier
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes, performance and stutter (details)
Shared with Shadow Man:Third PersonAction-AdventureMetroidvaniaPuzzleHorrorDark
- 3
Batman: Arkham Asylum Game of the Year Edition
Why it matched: both horror, atmospheric and puzzle; shares 6 player tags including Third Person, Action-Adventure and Metroidvania.
Experience what it’s like to be Batman and face off against Gotham's greatest villians. Explore every inch of Arkham Asylum and roam freely on the infamous island.
Batman: Arkham Asylum Game of the Year Edition at a glance Released 2010 Studio Rocksteady Studios Player sentiment 96% positive of 87,230 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.6/10 · Steam: (96% of 87,230)
Matches Shadow Man on: 4 of 5 — Action, Adventure, Action-Adventure, Horror
Why players like it: Action, Stealth, Third Person, Superhero, Adventure — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Shadow Man: $19.99 — $16.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Shadow Man:Third PersonAction-AdventureMetroidvaniaPuzzleHorrorDark
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UNCHARTED: Legacy of Thieves Collection
Why it matched: both atmospheric and puzzle; shares 8 player tags including Action-Adventure, Third Person and Third-Person Shooter.
Play as Nathan Drake and Chloe Frazer in their own standalone adventures as they confront their pasts and forge their own legacies. This game includes the critically acclaimed single-player stories from both UNCHARTED 4: A Thief’s End and UNCHARTED: The Lost Legacy.
UNCHARTED: Legacy of Thieves Collection at a glance Released 2022 Studio Naughty Dog LLC Player sentiment 91% positive of 43,629 Price $49.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.9/10 · Steam: (91% of 43,629)
Matches Shadow Man on: 4 of 5 — Action, Adventure, Action-Adventure, Platformer
Why players like it: Adventure, Action-Adventure, Story Rich, Singleplayer, Third Person — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Shadow Man: $49.99 — $46.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Shadow Man:Action-AdventureThird PersonThird-Person ShooterPuzzleExplorationShooterCombatPlatformer
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Tomb Raider: Legend
Why it matched: both atmospheric and puzzle; shares 8 player tags including Third Person, Puzzle and Platformer.
Follow Lara Croft down a path of discovery as she travels the globe to remote, exotic locales in search of one of history's greatest artifacts, that unleashes unwelcome figures from Lara's mysterious past.
Tomb Raider: Legend at a glance Released 2006 Studio Crystal Dynamics Player sentiment 88% positive of 6,103 Price $0.97 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.5/10 · Steam: (88% of 6,103)
Matches Shadow Man on: 4 of 5 — Action, Adventure, Action-Adventure, Platformer
Why players like it: Adventure, Action, Female Protagonist, Third Person, Puzzle — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Shadow Man: $0.97 — $3.02 cheaper
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes, visual glitches (details)
Shared with Shadow Man:Third PersonPuzzlePlatformerAction-AdventureShooterThird-Person ShooterExploration3D Platformer
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Tomb Raider: Anniversary
Why it matched: both atmospheric and puzzle; shares 8 player tags including Puzzle, Third Person and Platformer.
Tomb Raider: Anniversary retraces Lara Croft's original genre-defining adventure globe-trotting 3rd person action-adventure in pursuit of the legendary Scion artifact. Using an enhanced 'Tomb Raider: Legend' game engine, the graphics, technology and physics bring Lara's adventure and pursuit of a mystical artifact known only as the...
Tomb Raider: Anniversary at a glance Released 2007 Studio Crystal Dynamics Player sentiment 82% positive of 7,403 Price $0.98 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.2/10 · Steam: (82% of 7,403)
Matches Shadow Man on: 4 of 5 — Action, Adventure, Action-Adventure, Platformer
Why players like it: Adventure, Action, Female Protagonist, Puzzle, Third Person — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Shadow Man: $0.98 — $3.01 cheaper
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with Shadow Man:PuzzleThird PersonPlatformerAction-AdventureThird-Person ShooterExplorationShooter3D Platformer
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Tomb Raider: Underworld
Why it matched: both atmospheric and puzzle; shares 8 player tags including Third Person, Puzzle and Platformer.
Tomb Raider: Underworld represents a new advancement in exploration-based gameplay. As fearless adventurer Lara Croft explore exotic locations around the world, each designed with an incredible attention to detail resulting in breathtaking high-definition visual fidelity that creates a truly believable world and delivers a new level of...
Tomb Raider: Underworld at a glance Released 2008 Studio Crystal Dynamics Player sentiment 77% positive of 6,883 Price $0.98 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.8/10 · Steam: (77% of 6,883)
Matches Shadow Man on: 4 of 5 — Action, Adventure, Action-Adventure, Platformer
Why players like it: Adventure, Action, Female Protagonist, Third Person, Puzzle — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Shadow Man: $0.98 — $3.01 cheaper
Watch-outs: players report performance and stutter, crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with Shadow Man:Third PersonPuzzlePlatformerAction-AdventureExplorationShooterThird-Person Shooter3D Platformer
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Tomb Raider
Why it matched: both atmospheric and puzzle; shares 7 player tags including Third Person, Third-Person Shooter and Exploration; released around the same time (1996).
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 1996 Studio Core Design Player sentiment 96% positive of 269,385 Price $2.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.5/10 · Steam: (96% of 269,385)
Matches Shadow Man on: 4 of 5 — Action, Adventure, Action-Adventure, Platformer
Why players like it: Adventure, Action, Female Protagonist, Third Person, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Shadow Man: $2.99 — $1.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes, softlocks and broken quests, motion sickness and comfort (details)
Shared with Shadow Man:Third PersonThird-Person ShooterExplorationAction-AdventurePuzzleShooterPlatformer
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We Were Here Forever
Why it matched: both horror, atmospheric and puzzle; shares 6 player tags including Puzzle, 3D and Exploration.
You both awaken imprisoned inside the sinister Castle Rock - were you betrayed, or simply not that clever? Find out in the greatest co-op puzzle adventure in the We Were Here Series! Do you and your partner have what it takes to face the dark forces of this realm or will you be trapped… forever?
We Were Here Forever at a glance Released 2022 Studio Total Mayhem Games Player sentiment 91% positive of 18,807 Price $17.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.7/10 · Steam: (91% of 18,807)
Matches Shadow Man on: 3 of 5 — Adventure, Action-Adventure, Horror
Why players like it: Escape Room, Online Co-Op, Puzzle, Co-op, Multiplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Shadow Man: $17.99 — $14.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Shadow Man:Puzzle3DExplorationAction-AdventureDarkHorror
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INSIDE
Why it matched: both horror, atmospheric and puzzle; shares 5 player tags including Dark, Horror and Puzzle.
Hunted and alone, a boy finds himself drawn into the center of a dark project. INSIDE is a dark, narrative-driven platformer combining intense action with challenging puzzles. It has been critically acclaimed for its moody art style, ambient soundtrack and unsettling atmosphere.
INSIDE at a glance Released 2016 Studio Playdead Player sentiment 97% positive of 75,763 Price $24.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.2/10 · Steam: (97% of 75,763)
Matches Shadow Man on: 5 of 5 — Action, Adventure, Action-Adventure, Platformer, Horror
Why players like it: 2.5D, Puzzle-Platformer, Atmospheric, Dark, Story Rich — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Shadow Man: $24.99 — $21.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Shadow Man:DarkHorrorPuzzlePlatformerAction-Adventure
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Tomb Raider
Why it matched: both atmospheric and puzzle; shares 7 player tags including Third Person, Third-Person Shooter and Exploration.
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 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.5/10 · Steam: (96% of 269,385)
Matches Shadow Man on: 4 of 5 — Action, Adventure, Action-Adventure, Platformer
Why players like it: Adventure, Action, Female Protagonist, Third Person, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Shadow Man: $2.99 — $1.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes, softlocks and broken quests, motion sickness and comfort (details)
Shared with Shadow Man:Third PersonThird-Person ShooterExplorationAction-AdventurePuzzleShooterPlatformer
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Tomb Raider Game of the Year
Why it matched: both atmospheric and puzzle; shares 7 player tags including Third Person, Third-Person Shooter and Exploration.
Tomb Raider explores the intense origin story of Lara Croft and her ascent from a young woman to a hardened survivor.
Tomb Raider Game of the Year at a glance Released 2013 Studio Crystal Dynamics Player sentiment 96% positive of 269,396 Price $2.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.7/10 · Steam: (96% of 269,396)
Matches Shadow Man on: 4 of 5 — Action, Adventure, Action-Adventure, Platformer
Why players like it: Adventure, Action, Female Protagonist, Third Person, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Shadow Man: $2.99 — $1.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Shadow Man:Third PersonThird-Person ShooterExplorationAction-AdventurePuzzleShooterPlatformer
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Little Nightmares II
Why it matched: both horror, atmospheric and puzzle; shares 5 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 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.2/10 · Steam: (93% of 58,455)
Matches Shadow Man on: 5 of 5 — Action, Adventure, Action-Adventure, Platformer, Horror
Why players like it: Horror, Adventure, Singleplayer, Puzzle, Dark — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Shadow Man: $29.99 — $26.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Shadow Man:HorrorPuzzleDarkAction-AdventurePlatformer
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Resident Evil 2
Why it matched: both horror, atmospheric and puzzle; shares 5 player tags including Horror, Third Person and Puzzle; released around the same time (1998).
A deadly virus engulfs the residents of Raccoon City in September of 1998, plunging the city into chaos as flesh eating zombies roam the streets for survivors. An unparalleled adrenaline rush, gripping storyline, and unimaginable horrors await you. Witness the return of Resident Evil 2.
Resident Evil 2 at a glance Released 1998 Studio Capcom Player sentiment 97% positive of 221,677 Price $39.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.6/10 · Steam: (97% of 221,677)
Matches Shadow Man on: 3 of 5 — Action, Adventure, Horror
Why players like it: Zombies, Survival Horror, Horror, Singleplayer, Remake — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Shadow Man: $39.99 — $36.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Shadow Man:HorrorThird PersonPuzzleDarkShooter
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Resident Evil
Why it matched: both horror, atmospheric and puzzle; shares 5 player tags including Horror, Puzzle and Third Person; released around the same time (1996).
The game that defined the survival-horror genre is back! Check out the remastered HD version of Resident Evil.
Resident Evil at a glance Released 1996 Studio Capcom Player sentiment 92% positive of 36,244 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.0/10 · Steam: (92% of 36,244)
Matches Shadow Man on: 3 of 5 — Action, Adventure, Horror
Why players like it: Survival Horror, Zombies, Horror, Classic, Remake — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Shadow Man: $19.99 — $16.00 pricier
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with Shadow Man:HorrorPuzzleThird PersonShooterThird-Person Shooter
- 16
Resident Evil
Why it matched: both horror, atmospheric and puzzle; shares 5 player tags including Horror, Puzzle and Third Person; released around the same time (2002).
The game that defined the survival-horror genre is back! Check out the remastered HD version of Resident Evil.
Resident Evil at a glance Released 2002 Studio Capcom Player sentiment 92% positive of 36,244 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: (92% of 36,244)
Matches Shadow Man on: 3 of 5 — Action, Adventure, Horror
Why players like it: Survival Horror, Zombies, Horror, Classic, Remake — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Shadow Man: $19.99 — $16.00 pricier
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with Shadow Man:HorrorPuzzleThird PersonShooterThird-Person Shooter
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SIGNALIS
Why it matched: both horror, atmospheric and puzzle; shares 5 player tags including Dark, Puzzle and Shooter.
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 Shadow Man on: 3 of 5 — Action, Adventure, Action-Adventure
Why players like it: Survival Horror, Psychological Horror, Female Protagonist, Sci-fi, Atmospheric — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Shadow Man: $19.99 — $16.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Shadow Man:DarkPuzzleShooterAction-AdventureThird-Person Shooter
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Little Nightmares
Why it matched: both horror, atmospheric and puzzle; shares 5 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 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.3/10 · Steam: (95% of 116,529)
Matches Shadow Man on: 4 of 5 — Action, Adventure, Platformer, Horror
Why players like it: Horror, Atmospheric, Adventure, Singleplayer, Puzzle-Platformer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Shadow Man: $19.99 — $16.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Shadow Man:HorrorDarkPuzzlePlatformerThird Person
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Limbo
Why it matched: both horror, atmospheric and puzzle; shares 5 player tags including Puzzle, Platformer and Dark.
Uncertain of his sister's fate, a boy enters LIMBO
Limbo at a glance Released 2010 Studio Playdead Player sentiment 92% positive of 62,016 Price $12.49 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.2/10 · Steam: (92% of 62,016)
Matches Shadow Man on: 4 of 5 — Action, Adventure, Platformer, Horror
Why players like it: Puzzle-Platformer, Indie, Puzzle, Platformer, Dark — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Shadow Man: $12.49 — $8.50 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Shadow Man:PuzzlePlatformerDarkHorrorSurreal
- 20
Bendy and the Dark Revival
Why it matched: both horror, atmospheric and puzzle; shares 5 player tags including Horror, Dark and Puzzle.
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 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: (92% of 16,194)
Matches Shadow Man on: 4 of 5 — Action, Adventure, Action-Adventure, Horror
Why players like it: Horror, Action, Singleplayer, First-Person, Survival Horror — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Shadow Man: $5.99 — $2.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Shadow Man:HorrorDarkPuzzleAction-AdventureCombat
- 21
Dead Space
Why it matched: both horror and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including Horror, Third-Person Shooter and Shooter.
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 Shadow Man on: 4 of 5 — Action, Adventure, Action-Adventure, Horror
Why players like it: Horror, Third-Person Shooter, Sci-fi, Space, Survival Horror — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Shadow Man: $59.99 — $56.00 pricier
Watch-outs: players report performance and stutter, crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with Shadow Man:HorrorThird-Person ShooterShooterAction-AdventureThird PersonDarkCombat
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We Were Here
Why it matched: both horror, atmospheric and puzzle; shares 5 player tags including Puzzle, Horror and Exploration.
Lost in a frozen wasteland and split up from your partner inside an abandoned castle, the only possession you have left is a walkie-talkie with a familiar voice on the other end. Can the two of you find your way out in time?
We Were Here at a glance Released 2017 Studio Total Mayhem Games Player sentiment 89% positive of 33,121 Price Free Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.7/10 · Steam: (89% of 33,121)
Matches Shadow Man on: 3 of 5 — Adventure, Action-Adventure, Horror
Why players like it: Free to Play, Co-op, Escape Room, Puzzle, Horror — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Shadow Man: Free — free
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Shadow Man:PuzzleHorrorExplorationDarkAction-Adventure
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Backrooms: Escape Together
Why it matched: both horror, atmospheric and puzzle; shares 5 player tags including Horror, Exploration and Puzzle.
A visually lifelike co-op horror game for 1-6 people. Journey through 11 procedurally generated levels, using what's available to survive and progress deeper into the Backrooms.
Backrooms: Escape Together at a glance Released 2022 Studio Triiodide Studios Player sentiment 89% positive of 48,808 Price $9.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: (89% of 48,808)
Matches Shadow Man on: 4 of 5 — Action, Adventure, Action-Adventure, Horror
Why players like it: Multiplayer, Horror, Psychological Horror, Online Co-Op, Survival Horror — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Shadow Man: $9.99 — $6.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Shadow Man:HorrorExplorationPuzzle3DAction-Adventure
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REMNANT II
Why it matched: both horror and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including Third-Person Shooter, Shooter and Dark.
REMNANT II® pits survivors of humanity against new deadly creatures and god-like bosses across terrifying worlds. Play solo or co-op with two other friends to explore the depths of the unknown to stop an evil from destroying reality itself.
REMNANT II at a glance Released 2023 Studio Gunfire Games Player sentiment 82% positive of 68,419 Price $49.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.4/10 · Steam: (82% of 68,419)
Matches Shadow Man on: 4 of 5 — Action, Adventure, Action-Adventure, Horror
Why players like it: Souls-like, Co-op, Action, Adventure, Third-Person Shooter — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Shadow Man: $49.99 — $46.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Shadow Man:Third-Person ShooterShooterDarkAction-AdventureThird PersonCombatHorror
Common questions
What game is most like Shadow Man?
Tomb Raider II, on the evidence we have. It both atmospheric and puzzle. 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 Shadow Man" 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 Shadow Man. 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.