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24 games like Surrounded (2026)

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

Every game below overlaps with Surrounded 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: GhostWire: Tokyo, which both open world, survival, horror, psychological, story-rich and atmospheric.
Surrounded is tagged Horror, Multiplayer, Survival Horror, Atmospheric, Open World, 3D, Singleplayer, Dark 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 Surrounded

The five things Steam players tag Surrounded with most. This is the yardstick every game below is measured against: the closer a game matches these, the more it is likely to scratch the same itch.

Horror
Multiplayer
Survival Horror
Atmospheric
Open World

Surrounded at a glance
Reception	Mixed on Steam (44% of 571)
Watch-outs	no widespread problems reported by players
Price	$8.99

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
GhostWire: Tokyo
Why it matched: both open world, survival, horror, psychological, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 9 player tags including First-Person, Horror and Action-Adventure; released around the same time (2022).
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: Very Positive (83% of 21,047)
Matches Surrounded on: 4 of 5 — Horror, Survival Horror, Atmospheric, Open World
Why players like it: Singleplayer, Supernatural, Open World, First-Person, Horror — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Surrounded: $59.99 — $51.00 pricier
Watch-outs: players report performance and stutter (details)
Shared with Surrounded:First-PersonHorrorAction-AdventureStory RichMysteryExplorationRealisticPsychological Horror
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2
Hello Neighbor
Why it matched: both open world, survival, horror, psychological, story-rich and strategy; shares 9 player tags including Horror, First-Person and Story Rich.
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 Surrounded on: 2 of 5 — Horror, Survival Horror
Why players like it: Horror, Sandbox, Stealth, First-Person, Story Rich — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Surrounded: $29.99 — $21.00 pricier
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with Surrounded:HorrorFirst-PersonStory RichAction-AdventureSurvival Horror3DStrategyPsychological Horror
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3
Inside the Backrooms
Why it matched: both survival, horror, psychological, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 10 player tags including Horror, Survival Horror and Psychological Horror; released around the same time (2022).
Inside the Backrooms is a horror multiplayer game mixed with different mechanics that will make you spend an intense night with friends. Explore, think, interact, but be careful, it is rumored that there are several entities wishing to find you...
Inside the Backrooms at a glance
Released 2022 Studio MrFatcat
Player sentiment 80% positive of 46,767 Price $6.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.2/10 · Steam: Very Positive (80% of 46,767)
Matches Surrounded on: 4 of 5 — Horror, Multiplayer, Survival Horror, Atmospheric
Why players like it: Horror, Multiplayer, Survival Horror, Puzzle, Psychological Horror — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Surrounded: $6.99 — $2.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Surrounded:HorrorSurvival HorrorPsychological HorrorExplorationFirst-Person3DDarkMystery
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4
Five Nights at Freddy's 2
Why it matched: both survival, horror, psychological, story-rich, atmospheric and strategy; shares 8 player tags including Horror, Survival Horror and Psychological Horror.
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 Surrounded on: 3 of 5 — Horror, Survival Horror, Atmospheric
Why players like it: Horror, Singleplayer, Survival Horror, Robots, Psychological Horror — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Surrounded: $7.99 — $1.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Surrounded:HorrorSurvival HorrorPsychological HorrorFirst-PersonDarkStrategyStory RichMystery
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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.
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 Surrounded on: 3 of 5 — Horror, Survival Horror, Atmospheric
Why players like it: Horror, Survival Horror, Singleplayer, Robots, First-Person — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Surrounded: $7.99 — $1.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Surrounded:HorrorSurvival HorrorFirst-PersonDarkStrategyStory RichMysteryPsychological Horror
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6
We Happy Few
Why it matched: both open world, survival, horror, psychological, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 8 player tags including First-Person, Psychological Horror and Horror.
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: Mostly Positive (77% of 13,772)
Matches Surrounded on: 4 of 5 — Horror, Survival Horror, Atmospheric, Open World
Why players like it: Adventure, Open World, Action, Survival, Dystopian — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Surrounded: $59.99 — $51.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Surrounded:First-PersonPsychological HorrorHorrorExplorationDarkSurvival HorrorStory RichEarly Access
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7
Kholat
Why it matched: both open world, survival, horror, psychological, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 8 player tags including Horror, Psychological Horror and Survival Horror.
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: Mixed (66% of 6,913)
Matches Surrounded on: 4 of 5 — Horror, Survival Horror, Atmospheric, Open World
Why players like it: Horror, Atmospheric, Walking Simulator, Psychological Horror, Survival Horror — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Surrounded: $19.99 — $11.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Surrounded:HorrorPsychological HorrorSurvival HorrorFirst-PersonExplorationMysteryStory RichDark
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8
DREDGE
Why it matched: both open world, survival, horror, psychological, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including Exploration, Mystery and Psychological Horror; released around the same time (2023).
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: Overwhelmingly Positive (96% of 56,620)
Matches Surrounded on: 4 of 5 — Horror, Survival Horror, Atmospheric, Open World
Why players like it: Exploration, Fishing, Lovecraftian, Adventure, Open World — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Surrounded: $10.79 — $1.80 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Surrounded:ExplorationMysteryPsychological HorrorHorrorSurvival HorrorStory Rich3D
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9
Amnesia: Rebirth
Why it matched: both survival, horror, psychological, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 9 player tags including Action-Adventure, First-Person and Story Rich.
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: Mostly Positive (77% of 9,326)
Matches Surrounded on: 3 of 5 — Horror, Survival Horror, Atmospheric
Why players like it: Action-Adventure, First-Person, Puzzle, Story Rich, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Surrounded: $29.99 — $21.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Surrounded:Action-AdventureFirst-PersonStory RichExplorationHorrorSurvival HorrorDarkPsychological 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.
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 Surrounded on: 3 of 5 — Horror, Survival Horror, Atmospheric
Why players like it: Horror, VR, Singleplayer, Robots, Survival Horror — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Surrounded: $29.99 — $21.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Surrounded:HorrorSurvival HorrorFirst-PersonPsychological HorrorDarkStory RichStrategy
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11
Ultimate Custom Night
Why it matched: both survival, horror, psychological, story-rich, atmospheric and strategy; shares 7 player tags including Horror, Survival Horror and Strategy.
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 Surrounded on: 3 of 5 — Horror, Survival Horror, Atmospheric
Why players like it: Free to Play, Horror, Singleplayer, Survival Horror, Robots — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Surrounded: Free — free
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Surrounded:HorrorSurvival HorrorStrategyFirst-PersonDarkPsychological HorrorStory Rich
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12
Five Nights at Freddy's 4
Why it matched: both survival, horror, psychological, story-rich, atmospheric and strategy; shares 7 player tags including Horror, Survival Horror and First-Person.
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 Surrounded on: 3 of 5 — Horror, Survival Horror, Atmospheric
Why players like it: Horror, Survival Horror, Singleplayer, First-Person, Robots — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Surrounded: $7.99 — $1.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Surrounded:HorrorSurvival HorrorFirst-PersonDarkPsychological HorrorStrategyStory Rich
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13
Pacify
Why it matched: both survival, horror, psychological, atmospheric and strategy; shares 8 player tags including Horror, Psychological Horror and Survival Horror.
An online co-op horror game where you pacify, weaken and capture supernatural creatures for PAH Inc. Each level has a different story, unique monsters, and multiple endings. Play single player or together with up to 6 friends. Includes proximity voice chat with fun effects.
Pacify at a glance
Released 2019 Studio Shawn Hitchcock
Player sentiment 86% positive of 42,748 Price $2.19
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.6/10 · Steam: Very Positive (86% of 42,748)
Matches Surrounded on: 4 of 5 — Horror, Multiplayer, Survival Horror, Atmospheric
Why players like it: Horror, Online Co-Op, Multiplayer, Psychological Horror, Co-op — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Surrounded: $2.19 — $6.80 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Surrounded:HorrorPsychological HorrorSurvival HorrorExplorationFirst-PersonDarkMysteryAction-Adventure
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14
Strobophagia | Rave Horror
Why it matched: both survival, horror, psychological, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 9 player tags including Survival Horror, Multiple Endings and Mystery.
An occult forest rave ⸸ Strange rituals ⸸ Enigmatic organisers ⸸ An ancient evil ⸸ Pure Psychedelic Horror
Strobophagia | Rave Horror at a glance
Released 2020 Studio Green Tile Digital
Player sentiment 83% positive of 110 Price $19.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.1/10 · Steam: Very Positive (83% of 110)
Matches Surrounded on: 3 of 5 — Horror, Survival Horror, Atmospheric
Why players like it: Psychedelic, Adventure, Survival Horror, Choices Matter, Multiple Endings — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Surrounded: $19.99 — $11.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Surrounded:Survival HorrorMultiple EndingsMysteryPsychological HorrorColorful3DHorrorFirst-Person
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15
Call of Cthulhu
Why it matched: both open world, survival, horror, psychological, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including Horror, Psychological Horror and Story Rich.
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 Surrounded on: 4 of 5 — Horror, Survival Horror, Atmospheric, Open World
Why players like it: Lovecraftian, Horror, Psychological Horror, Adventure, Detective — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Surrounded: $19.99 — $11.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Surrounded:HorrorPsychological HorrorStory RichMysteryFirst-PersonDarkSurvival Horror
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16
Bendy and the Dark Revival
Why it matched: both survival, horror, story-rich, atmospheric and strategy; shares 7 player tags including Horror, First-Person and Survival Horror; released around the same time (2022).
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: Very Positive (92% of 16,194)
Matches Surrounded on: 3 of 5 — Horror, Survival Horror, Atmospheric
Why players like it: Horror, Action, Singleplayer, First-Person, Survival Horror — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Surrounded: $5.99 — $3.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Surrounded:HorrorFirst-PersonSurvival HorrorStory RichDarkAction-AdventureStrategy
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17
We Were Here Forever
Why it matched: both horror, psychological, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 9 player tags including 3D, Mystery and Exploration; released around the same time (2022).
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: Very Positive (91% of 18,807)
Matches Surrounded on: 3 of 5 — Horror, Multiplayer, Atmospheric
Why players like it: Escape Room, Online Co-Op, Puzzle, Co-op, Multiplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Surrounded: $17.99 — $9.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Surrounded:3DMysteryExplorationPsychological HorrorStory RichAction-AdventureDarkFirst-Person
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18
Backrooms: Escape Together
Why it matched: both survival, horror, psychological and atmospheric; shares 9 player tags including Horror, Psychological Horror and Survival Horror; released around the same time (2022).
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: Very Positive (89% of 48,808)
Matches Surrounded on: 4 of 5 — Horror, Multiplayer, Survival Horror, Atmospheric
Why players like it: Multiplayer, Horror, Psychological Horror, Online Co-Op, Survival Horror — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Surrounded: $9.99 — $1.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Surrounded:HorrorPsychological HorrorSurvival HorrorEarly AccessRealisticFirst-PersonExploration3D
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19
Silent Hill 2
Why it matched: both survival, horror, psychological, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 8 player tags including Psychological Horror, Horror and Survival Horror.
Investigating a letter from his late wife, James returns to where they made so many memories - Silent Hill. What he finds is a ghost town, prowled by disturbing monsters and cloaked in deep fog. Confront the monsters, solve puzzles, and search for traces of your wife in this remake of SILENT HILL 2.
Silent Hill 2 at a glance
Released 2001 Studio Team Silent
Player sentiment 95% positive of 64,270 Price $69.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.2/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (95% of 64,270)
Matches Surrounded on: 3 of 5 — Horror, Survival Horror, Atmospheric
Why players like it: Psychological Horror, Horror, Survival Horror, Story Rich, Atmospheric — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Surrounded: $69.99 — $61.00 pricier
Watch-outs: players report performance and stutter, crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with Surrounded:Psychological HorrorHorrorSurvival HorrorStory RichMultiple EndingsExploration3DAction-Adventure
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20
Outer Wilds
Why it matched: both open world, horror, psychological, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including Exploration, Mystery and Story Rich.
Named Game of the Year 2019 by Giant Bomb, Polygon, Eurogamer, and The Guardian, Outer Wilds is a critically-acclaimed and award-winning open world mystery about a solar system trapped in an endless time loop.
Outer Wilds at a glance
Released http Studio Mobius Digital
Player sentiment 96% positive of 107,214 Price $14.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.0/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (96% of 107,214)
Matches Surrounded on: 3 of 5 — Horror, Atmospheric, Open World
Why players like it: Exploration, Space, Mystery, Story Rich, Adventure — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Surrounded: $14.99 — $6.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Surrounded:ExplorationMysteryStory RichHorrorFirst-PersonPsychological Horror3D
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21
Resident Evil Village
Why it matched: both open world, survival, horror, psychological, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including Survival Horror, Horror and First-Person.
Experience survival horror like never before in the 8th major installment in the Resident Evil franchise - Resident Evil Village. With detailed graphics, intense first-person action and masterful storytelling, the terror has never felt more realistic.
Resident Evil Village at a glance
Released 2021 Studio CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Player sentiment 96% positive of 153,329 Price $39.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.5/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (96% of 153,329)
Matches Surrounded on: 5 of 5 — Horror, Multiplayer, Survival Horror, Atmospheric, Open World
Why players like it: Survival Horror, Horror, First-Person, Singleplayer, Action — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Surrounded: $39.99 — $31.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Surrounded:Survival HorrorHorrorFirst-PersonStory RichDarkPsychological Horror
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22
Little Nightmares
Why it matched: both survival, horror, psychological, story-rich, atmospheric and strategy; shares 6 player tags including Horror, Dark and Story Rich.
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: Overwhelmingly Positive (95% of 116,529)
Matches Surrounded on: 3 of 5 — Horror, Survival Horror, Atmospheric
Why players like it: Horror, Atmospheric, Adventure, Singleplayer, Puzzle-Platformer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Surrounded: $19.99 — $11.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Surrounded:HorrorDarkStory RichPsychological HorrorSurvival HorrorStrategy
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23
Freddy Fazbear's Pizzeria Simulator
Why it matched: both survival, horror, psychological, story-rich, atmospheric and strategy; shares 6 player tags including Horror, Survival Horror and First-Person.
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 Surrounded on: 3 of 5 — Horror, Survival Horror, Atmospheric
Why players like it: Free to Play, Horror, Singleplayer, Robots, Survival Horror — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Surrounded: Free — free
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Surrounded:HorrorSurvival HorrorFirst-PersonStrategyStory RichPsychological Horror
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24
The Evil Within 2
Why it matched: both open world, survival, horror, psychological, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 6 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: Very Positive (92% of 30,959)
Matches Surrounded on: 4 of 5 — Horror, Survival Horror, Atmospheric, Open World
Why players like it: Horror, Survival Horror, Psychological Horror, Story Rich, Open World — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Surrounded: $39.99 — $31.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Surrounded:HorrorSurvival HorrorPsychological HorrorStory RichFirst-PersonDark
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GhostWire: Tokyo at a glance
Released	2022	Studio	Tango Gameworks
Player sentiment	83% positive of 21,047	Price	$59.99

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

Inside the Backrooms at a glance
Released	2022	Studio	MrFatcat
Player sentiment	80% positive of 46,767	Price	$6.99

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

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

We Happy Few at a glance
Released	2018	Studio	Compulsion Games
Player sentiment	77% positive of 13,772	Price	$59.99

Kholat at a glance
Released	2015	Studio	IMGN.PRO
Player sentiment	66% positive of 6,913	Price	$19.99

DREDGE at a glance
Released	2023	Studio	Black Salt Games
Player sentiment	96% positive of 56,620	Price	$10.79

Amnesia: Rebirth at a glance
Released	2020	Studio	Frictional Games
Player sentiment	77% positive of 9,326	Price	$29.99

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

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

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

Pacify at a glance
Released	2019	Studio	Shawn Hitchcock
Player sentiment	86% positive of 42,748	Price	$2.19

Strobophagia | Rave Horror at a glance
Released	2020	Studio	Green Tile Digital
Player sentiment	83% positive of 110	Price	$19.99

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

Bendy and the Dark Revival at a glance
Released	2022	Studio	Joey Drew Studios
Player sentiment	92% positive of 16,194	Price	$5.99

We Were Here Forever at a glance
Released	2022	Studio	Total Mayhem Games
Player sentiment	91% positive of 18,807	Price	$17.99

Backrooms: Escape Together at a glance
Released	2022	Studio	Triiodide Studios
Player sentiment	89% positive of 48,808	Price	$9.99

Silent Hill 2 at a glance
Released	2001	Studio	Team Silent
Player sentiment	95% positive of 64,270	Price	$69.99

Outer Wilds at a glance
Released	http	Studio	Mobius Digital
Player sentiment	96% positive of 107,214	Price	$14.99

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

Little Nightmares at a glance
Released	2017	Studio	Tarsier Studios
Player sentiment	95% positive of 116,529	Price	$19.99

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

Common questions

What game is most like Surrounded?

GhostWire: Tokyo, on the evidence we have. It both open world, survival, horror, psychological, story-rich 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 Surrounded" 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 Surrounded. 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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