Computed from player tags · Not ranked by quality
24 games like Silent Hill 2 (2026)
Every game below overlaps with Silent Hill 2 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 Silent Hill 2 on a map
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The short version
- Closest match: Resident Evil 4, which both survival, horror, psychological and story-rich.
- Silent Hill 2 is tagged Psychological Horror, Horror, Survival Horror, Story Rich, Atmospheric, Psychological, Remake, Great Soundtrack 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.
Why players value Silent Hill 2
The five things Steam players tag Silent Hill 2 with most. This is the yardstick every game below is measured against: the closer a game matches these, the more it is likely to scratch the same itch.
- Psychological Horror
- Horror
- Survival Horror
- Story Rich
- Atmospheric
| Reception | on Steam (95% of 64,270) |
|---|---|
| Watch-outs | players report performance and stutter, crashes and freezes |
| Price | $69.99 |
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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Resident Evil 4
Why it matched: both survival, horror, psychological and story-rich; shares 9 player tags including Horror, Survival Horror and Story Rich; released around the same time (2005).
Survival is just the beginning. Six years have passed since the biological disaster in Raccoon City. Leon S. Kennedy, one of the survivors, tracks the president's kidnapped daughter to a secluded European village, where there is something terribly wrong with the locals.
Resident Evil 4 at a glance Released 2005 Studio Capcom Player sentiment 97% positive of 274,646 Price $39.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.7/10 · Steam: (97% of 274,646)
Matches Silent Hill 2 on: 4 of 5 — Psychological Horror, Horror, Survival Horror, Story Rich
Why players like it: Horror, Action, Survival Horror, Third-Person Shooter, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Silent Hill 2: $39.99 — $30.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: players report performance and stutter (details)
Shared with Silent Hill 2:HorrorSurvival HorrorStory RichCinematicRemakeThird PersonViolentAction-Adventure
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The Dark Pictures Anthology: Man of Medan
Why it matched: both survival, horror, psychological, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 8 player tags including Horror, Cinematic and Story Rich.
The Dark Pictures Anthology is a series of stand-alone, branching cinematic horror games that can also be played online with a friend. In Man of Medan, five friends set sail on a holiday diving trip that soon changes into something much more sinister.
The Dark Pictures Anthology: Man of Medan at a glance Released 2019 Studio Supermassive Games Player sentiment 77% positive of 13,909 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.9/10 · Steam: (77% of 13,909)
Matches Silent Hill 2 on: 5 of 5 — Psychological Horror, Horror, Survival Horror, Story Rich, Atmospheric
Why players like it: Choices Matter, Co-op, Horror, Adventure, Multiplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Silent Hill 2: $19.99 — $50.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Silent Hill 2:HorrorCinematicStory RichViolentSurvival HorrorPsychological HorrorThird PersonSexual Content
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Resident Evil 3
Why it matched: both survival, horror, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 9 player tags including Horror, Survival Horror and Remake.
Jill Valentine is one of the last remaining people in Raccoon City to witness the atrocities Umbrella performed. To stop her, Umbrella unleashes their ultimate secret weapon: Nemesis! Also includes Resident Evil Resistance, a new 1 vs 4 online multiplayer game set in the Resident Evil universe.
Resident Evil 3 at a glance Released 2020 Studio CAPCOM Co., Ltd. Player sentiment 83% positive of 125,534 Price $39.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.7/10 · Steam: (83% of 125,534)
Matches Silent Hill 2 on: 4 of 5 — Horror, Survival Horror, Story Rich, Atmospheric
Why players like it: Action, Zombies, Horror, Female Protagonist, Multiplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Silent Hill 2: $39.99 — $30.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Silent Hill 2:HorrorSurvival HorrorRemakeThird PersonViolentStory RichSexual ContentClassic
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Max Payne
Why it matched: both horror, psychological, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 8 player tags including Classic, Story Rich and Third Person; released around the same time (2001).
Max Payne is a man with nothing to lose in the violent, cold urban night. A fugitive undercover cop framed for murder, hunted by cops and the mob, Max is a man with his back against the wall, fighting a battle he cannot hope to win. Prepare for pain…
Max Payne at a glance Released 2001 Studio Not recorded Player sentiment 89% positive of 15,818 Price $3.49 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.0/10 · Steam: (89% of 15,818)
Matches Silent Hill 2 on: 4 of 5 — Psychological Horror, Horror, Story Rich, Atmospheric
Why players like it: Action, Noir, Classic, Third-Person Shooter, Bullet Time — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Silent Hill 2: $3.49 — $66.50 cheaper
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes, will not launch or install, audio and subtitles, performance and stutter (details)
Shared with Silent Hill 2:ClassicStory RichThird PersonGreat SoundtrackViolentCinematicPsychological HorrorHorror
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DREDGE
Why it matched: both survival, horror, psychological, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including Exploration, Psychological Horror and Horror.
DREDGE is a single-player fishing adventure with a sinister undercurrent. Sell your catch, upgrade your boat, and dredge the depths for long-buried secrets. Explore a mysterious archipelago and discover why some things are best left forgotten.
DREDGE at a glance Released 2023 Studio Black Salt Games Player sentiment 96% positive of 56,620 Price $10.79 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.3/10 · Steam: (96% of 56,620)
Matches Silent Hill 2 on: 5 of 5 — Psychological Horror, Horror, Survival Horror, Story Rich, Atmospheric
Why players like it: Exploration, Fishing, Lovecraftian, Adventure, Open World — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Silent Hill 2: $10.79 — $59.20 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Silent Hill 2:ExplorationPsychological HorrorHorrorSurvival HorrorPsychologicalStory Rich3D
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Resident Evil 7 Biohazard
Why it matched: both survival, horror, psychological, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including Horror, Survival Horror and Psychological Horror.
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 Silent Hill 2 on: 5 of 5 — Psychological Horror, Horror, Survival Horror, Story Rich, Atmospheric
Why players like it: Horror, Survival Horror, First-Person, Singleplayer, Gore — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Silent Hill 2: $19.99 — $50.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Silent Hill 2:HorrorSurvival HorrorPsychological HorrorViolentStory RichExplorationClassic
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Chaos;Child
Why it matched: both horror, psychological, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 8 player tags including Story Rich, Violent and Psychological Horror.
From the creators of the critically acclaimed STEINS;GATE comes a sensational new visual novel: CHAOS;CHILD. Set in Shibuya in 2015, a group of high school students who survived an earthquake six years ago find themselves at the center of a new series of bizarre murders in the city.
Chaos;Child at a glance Released 2014 Studio 5pb. Inc. Player sentiment 93% positive of 4,083 Price $24.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.1/10 · Steam: (93% of 4,083)
Matches Silent Hill 2 on: 4 of 5 — Psychological Horror, Horror, Story Rich, Atmospheric
Why players like it: Visual Novel, Mystery, Anime, Story Rich, Gore — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Silent Hill 2: $24.99 — $45.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Silent Hill 2:Story RichViolentPsychological HorrorGreat SoundtrackHorrorMultiple EndingsPsychologicalSexual Content
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The Evil Within 2
Why it matched: both survival, horror, psychological, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including Horror, Survival Horror and Psychological Horror.
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 Silent Hill 2 on: 5 of 5 — Psychological Horror, Horror, Survival Horror, Story Rich, Atmospheric
Why players like it: Horror, Survival Horror, Psychological Horror, Story Rich, Open World — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Silent Hill 2: $39.99 — $30.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Silent Hill 2:HorrorSurvival HorrorPsychological HorrorStory RichThird PersonViolentGreat Soundtrack
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Alan Wake
Why it matched: both survival, horror, psychological, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including Horror, Third Person and Story Rich.
A Dark Presence stalks the small town of Bright Falls, pushing Alan Wake to the brink of sanity in his fight to unravel the mystery and save his love.
Alan Wake at a glance Released 2012 Studio Remedy Entertainment Player sentiment 90% positive of 59,228 Price $1.49 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.0/10 · Steam: (90% of 59,228)
Matches Silent Hill 2 on: 5 of 5 — Psychological Horror, Horror, Survival Horror, Story Rich, Atmospheric
Why players like it: Action, Horror, Third Person, Adventure, Story Rich — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Silent Hill 2: $1.49 — $68.50 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Silent Hill 2:HorrorThird PersonStory RichPsychological HorrorGreat SoundtrackCinematicSurvival Horror
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Metro Exodus
Why it matched: both survival, horror, psychological, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including Story Rich, Horror and Exploration.
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: (90% of 135,440)
Matches Silent Hill 2 on: 5 of 5 — Psychological Horror, Horror, Survival Horror, Story Rich, Atmospheric
Why players like it: Post-apocalyptic, FPS, Singleplayer, Open World, Story Rich — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Silent Hill 2: $29.99 — $40.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Silent Hill 2:Story RichHorrorExplorationSurvival HorrorGreat SoundtrackViolentPsychological Horror
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Blair Witch
Why it matched: both survival, horror, psychological, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including Horror, Psychological Horror and Violent.
A first-person, story-driven psychological horror game based on the cinematic lore of the Blair Witch. Explore the haunted grounds of the Black Hills Forest in a harrowing investigation that forces you to confront the evil that resides deep in the woods.
Blair Witch at a glance Released 2019 Studio Bloober Team SA Player sentiment 79% positive of 8,116 Price $29.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.8/10 · Steam: (79% of 8,116)
Matches Silent Hill 2 on: 5 of 5 — Psychological Horror, Horror, Survival Horror, Story Rich, Atmospheric
Why players like it: Adventure, Horror, Psychological Horror, Indie, First-Person — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Silent Hill 2: $29.99 — $40.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Silent Hill 2:HorrorPsychological HorrorViolentStory RichSurvival HorrorCinematicPsychological
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F.E.A.R.
Why it matched: both survival, horror, psychological, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including Horror, Classic and Psychological Horror; released around the same time (2005).
Experience the original F.E.A.R. along with F.E.A.R. Extraction Point and F.E.A.R. Perseus Mandate.
F.E.A.R. at a glance Released 2005 Studio Monolith Productions Player sentiment 94% positive of 19,502 Price $9.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.0/10 · Steam: (94% of 19,502)
Matches Silent Hill 2 on: 5 of 5 — Psychological Horror, Horror, Survival Horror, Story Rich, Atmospheric
Why players like it: Horror, FPS, Action, Bullet Time, Classic — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Silent Hill 2: $9.99 — $60.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: players report performance and stutter, crashes and freezes, will not launch or install (details)
Shared with Silent Hill 2:HorrorClassicPsychological HorrorStory RichGreat SoundtrackSurvival Horror
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GhostWire: Tokyo
Why it matched: both survival, horror, psychological, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including Horror, Action-Adventure and Story Rich.
Tokyo's population has vanished, and deadly supernatural forces prowl the streets. Use an arsenal of elemental abilities to unravel the truth behind the disappearance and save Tokyo.
GhostWire: Tokyo at a glance Released 2022 Studio Tango Gameworks Player sentiment 83% positive of 21,047 Price $59.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.1/10 · Steam: (83% of 21,047)
Matches Silent Hill 2 on: 5 of 5 — Psychological Horror, Horror, Survival Horror, Story Rich, Atmospheric
Why players like it: Singleplayer, Supernatural, Open World, First-Person, Horror — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Silent Hill 2: $59.99 — $10.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: players report performance and stutter (details)
Shared with Silent Hill 2:HorrorAction-AdventureStory RichExplorationPsychological HorrorSurvival Horror
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The Quarry
Why it matched: both survival, horror, psychological and story-rich; shares 8 player tags including Multiple Endings, Horror and Cinematic.
When the sun goes down on the last night of summer camp, nine teenage counselors are plunged into an unpredictable night of horror. The only thing worse than the blood-drenched locals and creatures hunting them are the unimaginable choices you must make to help them survive.
The Quarry at a glance Released 2022 Studio Not recorded Player sentiment 82% positive of 24,881 Price $59.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.8/10 · Steam: (82% of 24,881)
Matches Silent Hill 2 on: 4 of 5 — Psychological Horror, Horror, Survival Horror, Story Rich
Why players like it: Choices Matter, Multiple Endings, Horror, Multiplayer, Cinematic — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Silent Hill 2: $59.99 — $10.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Silent Hill 2:Multiple EndingsHorrorCinematicStory RichSexual ContentViolentSurvival HorrorPsychological Horror
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Amnesia: Rebirth
Why it matched: both survival, horror, psychological, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including Action-Adventure, Story Rich and Exploration.
A first-person horror adventure. Uncover your past and survive the Algerian desert. Fear is your enemy; stay calm to not succumb to an illness threatening you and your loved one. Avoid darkness, hide from monsters and solve puzzles. Adventure Mode available for a less scary experience.
Amnesia: Rebirth at a glance Released 2020 Studio Frictional Games Player sentiment 77% positive of 9,326 Price $29.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.9/10 · Steam: (77% of 9,326)
Matches Silent Hill 2 on: 5 of 5 — Psychological Horror, Horror, Survival Horror, Story Rich, Atmospheric
Why players like it: Action-Adventure, First-Person, Puzzle, Story Rich, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Silent Hill 2: $29.99 — $40.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Silent Hill 2:Action-AdventureStory RichExplorationHorrorSurvival HorrorPsychological Horror
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Resident Evil 2
Why it matched: both survival, horror, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including Survival Horror, Horror and Remake; 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 Silent Hill 2 on: 4 of 5 — Horror, Survival Horror, Story Rich, Atmospheric
Why players like it: Zombies, Survival Horror, Horror, Singleplayer, Remake — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Silent Hill 2: $39.99 — $30.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Silent Hill 2:Survival HorrorHorrorRemakeThird PersonStory RichViolentClassic
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Resident Evil
Why it matched: both survival, horror, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including Survival Horror, Horror and Classic; 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 Silent Hill 2 on: 4 of 5 — Horror, Survival Horror, Story Rich, Atmospheric
Why players like it: Survival Horror, Zombies, Horror, Classic, Remake — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Silent Hill 2: $19.99 — $50.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with Silent Hill 2:Survival HorrorHorrorClassicRemakeThird PersonStory RichGreat Soundtrack
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The Test
Why it matched: both survival, horror, psychological, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including Multiple Endings, Story Rich and Psychological Horror.
You will answer a series of questions that will reveal truths from deep within. These questions may make you uncomfortable, but with great knowledge comes great sacrifice. Can you make it all the way through The Test, and if you do, are you sure you want the answers you seek?
The Test at a glance Released 2020 Studio Randumb Studios Player sentiment 97% positive of 20,122 Price $1.19 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.2/10 · Steam: (97% of 20,122)
Matches Silent Hill 2 on: 5 of 5 — Psychological Horror, Horror, Survival Horror, Story Rich, Atmospheric
Why players like it: Choose Your Own Adventure, Simulation, Multiple Endings, Story Rich, Pixel Graphics — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Silent Hill 2: $1.19 — $68.80 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Silent Hill 2:Multiple EndingsStory RichPsychological HorrorPsychologicalHorrorSurvival Horror
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Steins;Gate 0
Why it matched: both horror, psychological, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including Story Rich, Great Soundtrack and Multiple Endings.
If you can't save the one you love… How can you save humanity? Sequel to the visual novel cult classic. Experience an alternate worldline of STEINS;GATE.
Steins;Gate 0 at a glance Released 2015 Studio Mages Player sentiment 96% positive of 8,409 Price $34.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.5/10 · Steam: (96% of 8,409)
Matches Silent Hill 2 on: 3 of 5 — Psychological Horror, Story Rich, Atmospheric
Why players like it: Visual Novel, Story Rich, Anime, Time Travel, Sci-fi — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Silent Hill 2: $34.99 — $35.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Silent Hill 2:Story RichGreat SoundtrackMultiple EndingsPsychological HorrorPsychologicalViolentSexual Content
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Resident Evil Village
Why it matched: both survival, horror, psychological, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including Survival Horror, Horror and Sexual Content.
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 Silent Hill 2 on: 5 of 5 — Psychological Horror, Horror, Survival Horror, Story Rich, Atmospheric
Why players like it: Survival Horror, Horror, First-Person, Singleplayer, Action — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Silent Hill 2: $39.99 — $30.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Silent Hill 2:Survival HorrorHorrorSexual ContentStory RichViolentPsychological Horror
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Little Nightmares
Why it matched: both survival, horror, psychological, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including Horror, Story Rich and Psychological Horror.
Take on the role of Six, a lone child lost in a massive metal vessel known as the Maw, surrounded by dangerous, distorted versions of adults. You’ll need to do your best to escape in one piece or your fate will be worse than you ever dared dream.
Little Nightmares at a glance Released 2017 Studio Tarsier Studios Player sentiment 95% positive of 116,529 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.3/10 · Steam: (95% of 116,529)
Matches Silent Hill 2 on: 5 of 5 — Psychological Horror, Horror, Survival Horror, Story Rich, Atmospheric
Why players like it: Horror, Atmospheric, Adventure, Singleplayer, Puzzle-Platformer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Silent Hill 2: $19.99 — $50.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Silent Hill 2:HorrorStory RichPsychological HorrorGreat SoundtrackThird PersonSurvival Horror
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Outlast 2
Why it matched: both survival, horror, psychological, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including Horror, Psychological Horror and Survival Horror.
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 Silent Hill 2 on: 5 of 5 — Psychological Horror, Horror, Survival Horror, Story Rich, Atmospheric
Why players like it: Horror, Psychological Horror, Survival Horror, First-Person, Gore — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Silent Hill 2: $4.99 — $65.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Silent Hill 2:HorrorPsychological HorrorSurvival HorrorViolentSexual ContentStory Rich
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Dead Space
Why it matched: both survival, horror, psychological and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including Horror, Survival Horror and Psychological Horror.
The sci-fi survival-horror classic returns, completely rebuilt to offer an even more immersive experience — including visual, audio, and gameplay improvements — while staying faithful to the original game’s thrilling vision.
Dead Space at a glance Released 2023 Studio Motive Studio Player sentiment 91% positive of 70,458 Price $59.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.9/10 · Steam: (91% of 70,458)
Matches Silent Hill 2 on: 4 of 5 — Psychological Horror, Horror, Survival Horror, Atmospheric
Why players like it: Horror, Third-Person Shooter, Sci-fi, Space, Survival Horror — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Silent Hill 2: $59.99 — $10.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: players report performance and stutter, crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with Silent Hill 2:HorrorSurvival HorrorPsychological HorrorAction-AdventureThird PersonRemakeViolent
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Prey
Why it matched: both survival, horror, psychological, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including Horror, Story Rich and Exploration.
In Prey, you awaken aboard Talos I, a space station orbiting the moon in the year 2032. You are the key subject of an experiment meant to alter humanity forever – but things have gone terribly wrong. The space station has been overrun by hostile aliens and you are now being hunted.
Prey at a glance Released 2017 Studio Arkane Studios Player sentiment 91% positive of 54,539 Price $29.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.0/10 · Steam: (91% of 54,539)
Matches Silent Hill 2 on: 5 of 5 — Psychological Horror, Horror, Survival Horror, Story Rich, Atmospheric
Why players like it: Sci-fi, Immersive Sim, Space, Singleplayer, Horror — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Silent Hill 2: $29.99 — $40.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Silent Hill 2:HorrorStory RichExplorationSurvival HorrorPsychological HorrorGreat Soundtrack
Common questions
What game is most like Silent Hill 2?
Resident Evil 4, on the evidence we have. It both survival, horror, psychological and story-rich. 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 Silent Hill 2" 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 Silent Hill 2. 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.