Computed from player tags · Not ranked by quality
24 games like SUNLESS SEA (2026)
Every game below overlaps with SUNLESS SEA 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 SUNLESS SEA on a map
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The short version
- Closest match: Darkwood, which both open world, survival, horror, atmospheric and difficult.
- SUNLESS SEA is tagged Exploration, Lovecraftian, Survival, Story Rich, Dark, Adventure, Atmospheric, Singleplayer by Steam players. Those tags are what the matching runs on.
- 24 games qualify, each with at least fifty player reviews behind its sentiment figure.
- 2 are free to download, so you can test the resemblance yourself at no cost.
Why players value SUNLESS SEA
The five things Steam players tag SUNLESS SEA 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.
- Exploration
- Lovecraftian
- Survival
- Story Rich
- Dark
| Reception | on Steam (83% of 9,554) |
|---|---|
| Watch-outs | no widespread problems reported by players |
| Price | $18.99 |
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
- 1
Darkwood
Why it matched: both open world, survival, horror, atmospheric and difficult; shares 9 player tags including Horror, Top-Down and Survival; released around the same time (2017).
Darkwood - a new perspective on survival horror. Scavenge and explore a rich, ever-changing free-roam world by day, then hunker down in your hideout and pray for the morning light.
Darkwood at a glance Released 2017 Studio Acid Wizard Studio Player sentiment 95% positive of 24,890 Price $3.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.0/10 · Steam: (95% of 24,890)
Matches SUNLESS SEA on: 4 of 5 — Exploration, Lovecraftian, Survival, Dark
Why players like it: Horror, Survival Horror, Top-Down, Atmospheric, Survival — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs SUNLESS SEA: $3.99 — $15.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with SUNLESS SEA:HorrorTop-DownSurvivalDarkIndieLovecraftianExplorationRPG
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Darkest Dungeon
Why it matched: both horror, atmospheric and difficult; shares 10 player tags including Rogue-like, RPG and Lovecraftian; released around the same time (2016).
Darkest Dungeon is a challenging gothic roguelike turn-based RPG about the psychological stresses of adventuring. Recruit, train, and lead a team of flawed heroes against unimaginable horrors, stress, disease, and the ever-encroaching dark. Can you keep your heroes together when all hope is lost?
Darkest Dungeon at a glance Released 2016 Studio Red Hook Studios Player sentiment 92% positive of 161,942 Price $3.74 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.9/10 · Steam: (92% of 161,942)
Matches SUNLESS SEA on: 2 of 5 — Lovecraftian, Dark
Why players like it: Turn-Based Combat, Dark Fantasy, Dungeon Crawler, Rogue-like, RPG — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs SUNLESS SEA: $3.74 — $15.25 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with SUNLESS SEA:Rogue-likeRPGLovecraftianDarkIndie2DRogue-liteHorror
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Don't Starve
Why it matched: both open world, survival, horror and difficult; shares 7 player tags including Survival, Indie and Exploration; released around the same time (2013).
Don’t Starve is an uncompromising wilderness survival game full of science and magic. Enter a strange and unexplored world full of strange creatures, dangers, and surprises. Gather resources to craft items and structures that match your survival style.
Don't Starve at a glance Released 2013 Studio Klei Entertainment Player sentiment 97% positive of 113,392 Price $9.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.0/10 · Steam: (97% of 113,392)
Matches SUNLESS SEA on: 2 of 5 — Exploration, Survival
Why players like it: Survival, Open World Survival Craft, Crafting, Adventure, Indie — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs SUNLESS SEA: $9.99 — $9.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with SUNLESS SEA:SurvivalIndieExplorationRogue-like2DTop-DownHorror
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Lobotomy Corporation | Monster Management Simulation
Why it matched: both horror, story-rich, atmospheric and difficult; shares 8 player tags including Story Rich, Horror and Great Soundtrack; released around the same time (2018).
A roguelite monster-management simulation inspired by the likes of the SCP Foundation, Cabin in the Woods, and Warehouse 13. Order your employees to perform work with the creatures and watch as it unfolds; harness greater energy, and expand the facility
Lobotomy Corporation | Monster Management Simulation at a glance Released 2018 Studio ProjectMoon Player sentiment 94% positive of 56,811 Price $24.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.2/10 · Steam: (94% of 56,811)
Matches SUNLESS SEA on: 2 of 5 — Lovecraftian, Story Rich
Why players like it: Management, Difficult, Psychological Horror, Story Rich, Simulation — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs SUNLESS SEA: $24.99 — $6.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with SUNLESS SEA:Story RichHorrorGreat SoundtrackIndie2DLovecraftianRogue-likeRogue-lite
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We Happy Few
Why it matched: both open world, survival, horror, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including Survival, Indie and Horror; released around the same time (2018).
From the independent studio that brought you Contrast, We Happy Few is an action/adventure game set in a drug-fuelled, retrofuturistic city in an alternative 1960s England. Hide, fight and conform your way out of this delusional, Joy-obsessed world.
We Happy Few at a glance Released 2018 Studio Compulsion Games Player sentiment 77% positive of 13,772 Price $59.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.6/10 · Steam: (77% of 13,772)
Matches SUNLESS SEA on: 4 of 5 — Exploration, Survival, Story Rich, Dark
Why players like it: Adventure, Open World, Action, Survival, Dystopian — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs SUNLESS SEA: $59.99 — $41.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with SUNLESS SEA:SurvivalIndieHorrorExplorationDarkStory Rich
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Kholat
Why it matched: both open world, survival, horror, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including Horror, Indie and Exploration; released around the same time (2015).
The most terrifying journey of your life set in the beautiful winter scenery of the Ural Mountains. Uncover the horrific mystery behind the Dyatlov Pass Incident. Narrated by the famous Sean Bean.
Kholat at a glance Released 2015 Studio IMGN.PRO Player sentiment 66% positive of 6,913 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.0/10 · Steam: (66% of 6,913)
Matches SUNLESS SEA on: 4 of 5 — Exploration, Survival, Story Rich, Dark
Why players like it: Horror, Atmospheric, Walking Simulator, Psychological Horror, Survival Horror — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs SUNLESS SEA: $19.99 — $1.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with SUNLESS SEA:HorrorIndieExplorationSurvivalStory RichDark
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DREDGE
Why it matched: both open world, survival, horror, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including Exploration, Lovecraftian 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 SUNLESS SEA on: 3 of 5 — Exploration, Lovecraftian, Story Rich
Why players like it: Exploration, Fishing, Lovecraftian, Adventure, Open World — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs SUNLESS SEA: $10.79 — $8.20 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with SUNLESS SEA:ExplorationLovecraftianHorrorRPGStory RichIndie
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The Evil Within
Why it matched: both open world, survival, horror, story-rich, atmospheric and difficult; shares 4 player tags including Horror, Survival and Dark; 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 SUNLESS SEA on: 3 of 5 — Survival, Story Rich, Dark
Why players like it: Horror, Survival Horror, Psychological Horror, Gore, Atmospheric — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs SUNLESS SEA: $19.99 — $1.00 pricier
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes, performance and stutter, will not launch or install, visual glitches (details)
Shared with SUNLESS SEA:HorrorSurvivalDarkStory Rich
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The Evil Within 2
Why it matched: both open world, survival, horror, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 5 player tags including Horror, Story Rich and Survival; 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 SUNLESS SEA on: 3 of 5 — Survival, Story Rich, Dark
Why players like it: Horror, Survival Horror, Psychological Horror, Story Rich, Open World — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs SUNLESS SEA: $39.99 — $21.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with SUNLESS SEA:HorrorStory RichSurvivalDarkGreat Soundtrack
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Prey
Why it matched: both open world, survival, horror, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 5 player tags including Horror, Story Rich and Exploration; released around the same time (2017).
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 SUNLESS SEA on: 2 of 5 — Exploration, Story Rich
Why players like it: Sci-fi, Immersive Sim, Space, Singleplayer, Horror — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs SUNLESS SEA: $29.99 — $11.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with SUNLESS SEA:HorrorStory RichExplorationRPGGreat Soundtrack
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Slender: The Arrival
Why it matched: both open world, survival, horror, atmospheric and difficult; shares 5 player tags including Horror, Indie and Dark; released around the same time (2013).
Slender Man returns more terrifying than ever. You're on your own. No one to help you. No one to hear you scream. Relive the horror all over again with cutting edge visuals for the 10th Anniversary Update and experience survival horror at its finest.
Slender: The Arrival at a glance Released 2013 Studio Blue Isle Studios Player sentiment 88% positive of 9,349 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.0/10 · Steam: (88% of 9,349)
Matches SUNLESS SEA on: 3 of 5 — Exploration, Survival, Dark
Why players like it: Horror, Survival Horror, First-Person, Multiplayer, Indie — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs SUNLESS SEA: $19.99 — $1.00 pricier
Watch-outs: players report performance and stutter (details)
Shared with SUNLESS SEA:HorrorIndieDarkSurvivalExploration
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Call of Cthulhu
Why it matched: both open world, survival, horror, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 5 player tags including Lovecraftian, Horror and Story Rich; 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: (79% of 13,871)
Matches SUNLESS SEA on: 3 of 5 — Lovecraftian, Story Rich, Dark
Why players like it: Lovecraftian, Horror, Psychological Horror, Adventure, Detective — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs SUNLESS SEA: $19.99 — $1.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with SUNLESS SEA:LovecraftianHorrorStory RichRPGDark
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Curious Expedition 2
Why it matched: both survival, horror, story-rich and difficult; shares 7 player tags including Exploration, Survival and Rogue-lite.
Curious Expedition 2 is a turn-based narrative roguelike set in a reimagined version of the late 19th century that uses procedural gameplay and story elements to create completely unique and epic adventures every time you play.
Curious Expedition 2 at a glance Released 2021 Studio Maschinen-Mensch Player sentiment 89% positive of 4,143 Price $4.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.3/10 · Steam: (89% of 4,143)
Matches SUNLESS SEA on: 4 of 5 — Exploration, Lovecraftian, Survival, Story Rich
Why players like it: Adventure, Simulation, Dynamic Narration, Alternate History, Hex Grid — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs SUNLESS SEA: $4.99 — $14.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with SUNLESS SEA:ExplorationSurvivalRogue-liteRogue-likeRPGLovecraftianStory Rich
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Far Cry
Why it matched: both open world, survival, horror, story-rich, atmospheric and difficult; shares 4 player tags including Story Rich, Horror and Great Soundtrack.
A tropical paradise seethes with hidden evil in Far Cry®, a cunningly detailed action shooter that pushes the boundaries of combat to shocking new levels. Freelance mariner Jack Carver is cursing the day he ever came to this island.
Far Cry at a glance Released 2004 Studio Not recorded Player sentiment 82% positive of 11,764 Price $9.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.6/10 · Steam: (82% of 11,764)
Matches SUNLESS SEA on: 2 of 5 — Survival, Story Rich
Why players like it: FPS, Action, Classic, Shooter, Open World — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs SUNLESS SEA: $9.99 — $9.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with SUNLESS SEA:Story RichHorrorGreat SoundtrackSurvival
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FIVE NIGHTS AT FREDDY'S: HELP WANTED
Why it matched: both survival, horror, story-rich, atmospheric and difficult; shares 5 player tags including Horror, Dark and Survival; 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: (96% of 13,118)
Matches SUNLESS SEA on: 3 of 5 — Survival, Story Rich, Dark
Why players like it: Horror, VR, Singleplayer, Robots, Survival Horror — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs SUNLESS SEA: $29.99 — $11.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with SUNLESS SEA:HorrorDarkSurvivalStory RichIndie
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The Binding of Isaac
Why it matched: both survival and difficult; shares 9 player tags including Rogue-like, Indie and Dark; released around the same time (2011).
Now 20% More Evil with the Free Halloween update!
The Binding of Isaac at a glance Released 2011 Studio Edmund McMillen Player sentiment 95% positive of 62,842 Price $4.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.3/10 · Steam: (95% of 62,842)
Matches SUNLESS SEA on: 2 of 5 — Survival, Dark
Why players like it: Action Roguelike, Rogue-like, Indie, Replay Value, Difficult — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs SUNLESS SEA: $4.99 — $14.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with SUNLESS SEA:Rogue-likeIndieDarkTop-DownGreat SoundtrackRogue-lite2DSurvival
- 17
Ultimate Custom Night
Why it matched: both survival, horror, story-rich, atmospheric and difficult; shares 5 player tags including Horror, Survival and Dark; 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: (95% of 62,777)
Matches SUNLESS SEA on: 3 of 5 — Survival, Story Rich, Dark
Why players like it: Free to Play, Horror, Singleplayer, Survival Horror, Robots — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs SUNLESS SEA: Free — free
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with SUNLESS SEA:HorrorSurvivalDarkIndieStory Rich
- 18
Five Nights at Freddy's 2
Why it matched: both survival, horror, story-rich, atmospheric and difficult; shares 5 player tags including Horror, Indie and Dark; 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: (94% of 26,115)
Matches SUNLESS SEA on: 3 of 5 — Survival, Story Rich, Dark
Why players like it: Horror, Singleplayer, Survival Horror, Robots, Psychological Horror — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs SUNLESS SEA: $7.99 — $11.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with SUNLESS SEA:HorrorIndieDarkSurvivalStory Rich
- 19
Five Nights at Freddy's 4
Why it matched: both survival, horror, story-rich, atmospheric and difficult; shares 5 player tags including Horror, Dark and Survival; 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: (93% of 16,924)
Matches SUNLESS SEA on: 3 of 5 — Survival, Story Rich, Dark
Why players like it: Horror, Survival Horror, Singleplayer, First-Person, Robots — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs SUNLESS SEA: $7.99 — $11.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with SUNLESS SEA:HorrorDarkSurvivalIndieStory Rich
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Metro: Last Light
Why it matched: both open world, survival, horror, story-rich, atmospheric and difficult; shares 3 player tags including Story Rich, Horror and Survival; released around the same time (2013).
It is the year 2034. Beneath the ruins of post-apocalyptic Moscow, in the tunnels of the Metro, the remnants of mankind are besieged by deadly threats from outside – and within. Mutants stalk the catacombs beneath the desolate surface, and hunt amidst the poisoned skies above.
Metro: Last Light at a glance Released 2013 Studio 4A Games Player sentiment 91% positive of 81,499 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: (91% of 81,499)
Matches SUNLESS SEA on: 2 of 5 — Survival, Story Rich
Why players like it: Post-apocalyptic, FPS, Atmospheric, Action, Story Rich — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs SUNLESS SEA: $19.99 — $1.00 pricier
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes, performance and stutter (details)
Shared with SUNLESS SEA:Story RichHorrorSurvival
- 21
Five Nights at Freddy's: Sister Location
Why it matched: both survival, horror, story-rich, atmospheric and difficult; shares 5 player tags including Horror, Dark and Survival; 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: (90% of 12,642)
Matches SUNLESS SEA on: 3 of 5 — Survival, Story Rich, Dark
Why players like it: Horror, Survival Horror, Singleplayer, Robots, First-Person — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs SUNLESS SEA: $7.99 — $11.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with SUNLESS SEA:HorrorDarkSurvivalIndieStory Rich
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Layers of Fear (2016)
Why it matched: both survival, horror, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including Horror, Story Rich and Indie; released around the same time (2016).
A first-person psychological horror with a strong emphasis on atmosphere and storytelling. Explore an ever-shifting Victorian mansion as a painter seeking to complete his masterpiece, even at the cost of his own sanity.
Layers of Fear (2016) at a glance Released 2016 Studio Bloober Team SA Player sentiment 88% positive of 27,676 Price $1.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.5/10 · Steam: (88% of 27,676)
Matches SUNLESS SEA on: 4 of 5 — Exploration, Lovecraftian, Story Rich, Dark
Why players like it: Horror, Psychological Horror, Atmospheric, Walking Simulator, First-Person — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs SUNLESS SEA: $1.99 — $17.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with SUNLESS SEA:HorrorStory RichIndieDarkExplorationGreat SoundtrackLovecraftian
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Dark Deception
Why it matched: both survival, horror, story-rich and difficult; shares 6 player tags including Horror, Indie and Survival; released around the same time (2018).
Death awaits you in Dark Deception, a story-driven first-person horror maze game. There's nowhere to hide & nowhere to catch your breath. Run or die - it's your choice. Trapped in a realm of nightmarish mazes with a mysterious woman, your only hope of survival is to find a way to escape.
Dark Deception at a glance Released 2018 Studio Glowstick Entertainment Player sentiment 88% positive of 24,220 Price Free Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.6/10 · Steam: (88% of 24,220)
Matches SUNLESS SEA on: 3 of 5 — Survival, Story Rich, Dark
Why players like it: Horror, Free to Play, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, First-Person — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs SUNLESS SEA: Free — free
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with SUNLESS SEA:HorrorIndieSurvivalStory RichRPGDark
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Metro Exodus
Why it matched: both open world, survival, horror, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 5 player tags including Story Rich, Horror and Survival.
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 SUNLESS SEA on: 3 of 5 — Exploration, Survival, Story Rich
Why players like it: Post-apocalyptic, FPS, Singleplayer, Open World, Story Rich — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs SUNLESS SEA: $29.99 — $11.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with SUNLESS SEA:Story RichHorrorSurvivalExplorationGreat Soundtrack
Common questions
What game is most like SUNLESS SEA?
Darkwood, on the evidence we have. It both open world, survival, horror, atmospheric and difficult. 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 SUNLESS SEA" 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 SUNLESS SEA. 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.