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24 games like We Happy Few (2026)

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

Every game below overlaps with We Happy Few 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: The Evil Within 2, which both open world, survival, horror, psychological, stealth, story-rich and atmospheric.
We Happy Few is tagged Adventure, Open World, Action, Survival, Dystopian , First-Person, Indie, Psychological Horror 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 We Happy Few

The five things Steam players tag We Happy Few 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.

Adventure
Open World
Action
Survival
Dystopian

We Happy Few at a glance
Reception	Mostly Positive on Steam (77% of 13,772)
Watch-outs	no widespread problems reported by players
Price	$59.99

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
The Evil Within 2
Why it matched: both open world, survival, horror, psychological, stealth, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 8 player tags including Horror, Survival Horror and Psychological Horror; released around the same time (2017).
Detective Sebastian Castellanos has lost everything, including his daughter, Lily. To save her, he must descend into the nightmarish world of STEM. Horrifying threats emerge from every corner, and he must rely on his wits to survive. For his one chance at redemption, the only way out is in.
The Evil Within 2 at a glance
Released 2017 Studio Tango Gameworks
Player sentiment 92% positive of 30,959 Price $39.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.9/10 · Steam: Very Positive (92% of 30,959)
Matches We Happy Few on: 4 of 5 — Adventure, Open World, Action, Survival
Why players like it: Horror, Survival Horror, Psychological Horror, Story Rich, Open World — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs We Happy Few: $39.99 — $20.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with We Happy Few:HorrorSurvival HorrorPsychological HorrorStory RichStealthSurvivalFirst-PersonDark
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2
Metro Exodus
Why it matched: both open world, survival, horror, psychological, stealth, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 8 player tags including Story Rich, First-Person and Horror; released around the same time (2020).
Flee the shattered ruins of the Moscow Metro and embark on an epic, continent-spanning journey across the post-apocalyptic Russian wilderness. Explore vast, non-linear levels, lose yourself in an immersive, sandbox survival experience, and follow a thrilling story-line that spans an entire year in the greatest Metro adventure yet.
Metro Exodus at a glance
Released 2020 Studio 4A Games
Player sentiment 90% positive of 135,440 Price $29.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.2/10 · Steam: Very Positive (90% of 135,440)
Matches We Happy Few on: 4 of 5 — Adventure, Open World, Action, Survival
Why players like it: Post-apocalyptic, FPS, Singleplayer, Open World, Story Rich — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs We Happy Few: $29.99 — $30.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with We Happy Few:Story RichFirst-PersonHorrorSurvivalStealthExplorationSurvival HorrorPsychological Horror
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3
Kholat
Why it matched: both open world, survival, horror, psychological, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 9 player tags including Horror, Psychological Horror and Survival Horror; 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: Mixed (66% of 6,913)
Matches We Happy Few on: 4 of 5 — Adventure, Open World, Action, Survival
Why players like it: Horror, Atmospheric, Walking Simulator, Psychological Horror, Survival Horror — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs We Happy Few: $19.99 — $40.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with We Happy Few:HorrorPsychological HorrorSurvival HorrorIndieFirst-PersonExplorationSurvivalStory Rich
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4
The Evil Within
Why it matched: both open world, survival, horror, psychological, stealth, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including Horror, Survival Horror and Psychological Horror; released around the same time (2014).
Developed by Shinji Mikami -- creator of the seminal Resident Evil series -- and the talented team at Tango Gameworks, The Evil Within embodies the meaning of pure survival horror. Highly-crafted environments, horrifying anxiety, and an intricate story are combined to create an immersive world that will bring you to the height of tension.
The Evil Within at a glance
Released 2014 Studio Tango Gameworks
Player sentiment 85% positive of 33,579 Price $19.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.2/10 · Steam: Very Positive (85% of 33,579)
Matches We Happy Few on: 4 of 5 — Adventure, Open World, Action, Survival
Why players like it: Horror, Survival Horror, Psychological Horror, Gore, Atmospheric — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs We Happy Few: $19.99 — $40.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes, performance and stutter, will not launch or install, visual glitches (details)
Shared with We Happy Few:HorrorSurvival HorrorPsychological HorrorSurvivalDarkStealthStory Rich
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5
Prey
Why it matched: both open world, survival, horror, psychological, stealth, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including Horror, First-Person and Story Rich; 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: Very Positive (91% of 54,539)
Matches We Happy Few on: 3 of 5 — Adventure, Open World, Action
Why players like it: Sci-fi, Immersive Sim, Space, Singleplayer, Horror — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs We Happy Few: $29.99 — $30.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with We Happy Few:HorrorFirst-PersonStory RichExplorationSurvival HorrorStealthPsychological Horror
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6
Call of Cthulhu
Why it matched: both open world, survival, horror, psychological, stealth, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including Horror, Psychological 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: Mostly Positive (79% of 13,871)
Matches We Happy Few on: 2 of 5 — Adventure, Open World
Why players like it: Lovecraftian, Horror, Psychological Horror, Adventure, Detective — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs We Happy Few: $19.99 — $40.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with We Happy Few:HorrorPsychological HorrorStory RichFirst-PersonDarkSurvival HorrorStealth
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7
Amnesia: The Dark Descent
Why it matched: both survival, horror, psychological, stealth, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 9 player tags including Horror, Psychological Horror and Survival Horror.
Amnesia: The Dark Descent, a first person survival horror. A game about immersion, discovery and living through a nightmare. An experience that will chill you to the core.
Amnesia: The Dark Descent at a glance
Released 2010 Studio Frictional Games
Player sentiment 95% positive of 35,674 Price $1.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.1/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (95% of 35,674)
Matches We Happy Few on: 2 of 5 — Adventure, Action
Why players like it: Horror, Gore, Psychological Horror, Survival Horror, Atmospheric — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs We Happy Few: $1.99 — $58.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with We Happy Few:HorrorPsychological HorrorSurvival HorrorFirst-PersonDarkIndieStealthExploration
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8
Resident Evil Village
Why it matched: both open world, survival, horror, psychological, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including Survival Horror, Horror and First-Person; released around the same time (2021).
Experience survival horror like never before in the 8th major installment in the Resident Evil franchise - Resident Evil Village. With detailed graphics, intense first-person action and masterful storytelling, the terror has never felt more realistic.
Resident Evil Village at a glance
Released 2021 Studio CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Player sentiment 96% positive of 153,329 Price $39.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.5/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (96% of 153,329)
Matches We Happy Few on: 4 of 5 — Adventure, Open World, Action, Survival
Why players like it: Survival Horror, Horror, First-Person, Singleplayer, Action — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs We Happy Few: $39.99 — $20.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with We Happy Few:Survival HorrorHorrorFirst-PersonStory RichDarkSurvivalPsychological Horror
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9
Outlast 2
Why it matched: both survival, horror, psychological, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 9 player tags including Horror, Psychological Horror and Survival Horror; released around the same time (2017).
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: Very Positive (91% of 64,380)
Matches We Happy Few on: 3 of 5 — Adventure, Action, Survival
Why players like it: Horror, Psychological Horror, Survival Horror, First-Person, Gore — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs We Happy Few: $4.99 — $55.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with We Happy Few:HorrorPsychological HorrorSurvival HorrorFirst-PersonDarkMatureSurvivalStory Rich
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10
Friday the 13th: The Game
Why it matched: both open world, survival, horror, psychological, stealth and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including Horror, Survival Horror and Survival; released around the same time (2017).
Jason is back! Jason Voorhees is unleashed and stalking the grounds of Camp Crystal Lake! Take on the role as Jason Voorhees and Camp Crystal Lake counselors. This is the game you’ve been waiting for; the chance to kill or be killed on Friday the 13th!
Friday the 13th: The Game at a glance
Released 2017 Studio IllFonic
Player sentiment 80% positive of 76,840 Price Not listed
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.0/10 · Steam: Very Positive (80% of 76,840)
Matches We Happy Few on: 4 of 5 — Adventure, Open World, Action, Survival
Why players like it: Horror, Multiplayer, Survival Horror, Gore, Survival — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with We Happy Few:HorrorSurvival HorrorSurvivalStealthPsychological HorrorDarkMature
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11
Blair Witch
Why it matched: both survival, horror, psychological, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 9 player tags including Horror, Psychological Horror and Indie; released around the same time (2019).
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: Mostly Positive (79% of 8,116)
Matches We Happy Few on: 2 of 5 — Adventure, Survival
Why players like it: Adventure, Horror, Psychological Horror, Indie, First-Person — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs We Happy Few: $29.99 — $30.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with We Happy Few:HorrorPsychological HorrorIndieFirst-PersonDarkStory RichSurvival HorrorSurvival
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12
Amnesia: Rebirth
Why it matched: both survival, horror, psychological, stealth, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 8 player tags including First-Person, Story Rich and Exploration; released around the same time (2020).
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 We Happy Few on: 2 of 5 — Adventure, Action
Why players like it: Action-Adventure, First-Person, Puzzle, Story Rich, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs We Happy Few: $29.99 — $30.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with We Happy Few:First-PersonStory RichExplorationStealthHorrorSurvival HorrorDarkPsychological Horror
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13
Darkwood
Why it matched: both open world, survival, horror, psychological and atmospheric; shares 8 player tags including Horror, Survival Horror 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: Overwhelmingly Positive (95% of 24,890)
Matches We Happy Few on: 4 of 5 — Adventure, Open World, Action, Survival
Why players like it: Horror, Survival Horror, Top-Down, Atmospheric, Survival — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs We Happy Few: $3.99 — $56.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with We Happy Few:HorrorSurvival HorrorSurvivalDarkIndieExplorationCraftingPsychological Horror
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14
Subnautica: Below Zero
Why it matched: both open world, survival, horror, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 8 player tags including Survival, Horror and Exploration; released around the same time (2021).
Dive into a freezing underwater adventure on an alien planet. Below Zero is set two years after the original Subnautica. Return to Planet 4546B to uncover the truth behind a deadly cover-up. Survive by building habitats, crafting tools, & diving deeper into the world of Subnautica.
Subnautica: Below Zero at a glance
Released 2021 Studio Unknown Worlds Entertainment
Player sentiment 90% positive of 108,227 Price $29.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.1/10 · Steam: Very Positive (90% of 108,227)
Matches We Happy Few on: 4 of 5 — Adventure, Open World, Action, Survival
Why players like it: Open World Survival Craft, Survival, Underwater, Singleplayer, Open World — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs We Happy Few: $29.99 — $30.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with We Happy Few:SurvivalHorrorExplorationIndieCraftingFirst-PersonSurvival HorrorStory Rich
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15
Hello Neighbor
Why it matched: both open world, survival, horror, psychological, stealth and story-rich; shares 7 player tags including Horror, Stealth and First-Person; released around the same time (2017).
Hello Neighbor is a Stealth Horror Game about sneaking into your neighbor's house and figuring out what he's hiding in the basement. Play against an advanced AI that learns from your actions.
Hello Neighbor at a glance
Released 2017 Studio Not recorded
Player sentiment 86% positive of 32,548 Price $29.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.4/10 · Steam: Very Positive (86% of 32,548)
Matches We Happy Few on: 2 of 5 — Action, Survival
Why players like it: Horror, Sandbox, Stealth, First-Person, Story Rich — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs We Happy Few: $29.99 — $30.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with We Happy Few:HorrorStealthFirst-PersonStory RichSurvival HorrorSurvivalPsychological Horror
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16
Surrounded
Why it matched: both open world, survival, horror, psychological, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 8 player tags including Horror, Survival Horror and Dark.
A 6-player open world horror game. Explore a abandoned town, filled with mysteries, be chased around with your friends and survive creatures capable of ending your life. Uncover what really happened.
Surrounded at a glance
Released 2026 Studio Nightmare Studios
Player sentiment 44% positive of 571 Price $8.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 4.8/10 · Steam: Mixed (44% of 571)
Matches We Happy Few on: 2 of 5 — Open World, Action
Why players like it: Horror, Multiplayer, Survival Horror, Atmospheric, Open World — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs We Happy Few: $8.99 — $51.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with We Happy Few:HorrorSurvival HorrorDarkPsychological HorrorExplorationFirst-PersonEarly AccessStory Rich
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17
FIVE NIGHTS AT FREDDY'S: HELP WANTED
Why it matched: both survival, horror, psychological, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 8 player tags including Horror, Survival Horror and First-Person; released around the same time (2019).
Five Nights at Freddy’s: Help Wanted is a collection of classic and original mini-games set in the Five Nights universe. Experience the horror in flat (non-VR) mode or VR. Oculus Rift and HTC Vive are supported. A VR Headset is NOT required to play.
FIVE NIGHTS AT FREDDY'S: HELP WANTED at a glance
Released 2019 Studio Steel Wool Studios
Player sentiment 96% positive of 13,118 Price $29.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.0/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (96% of 13,118)
Matches We Happy Few on: 2 of 5 — Action, Survival
Why players like it: Horror, VR, Singleplayer, Robots, Survival Horror — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs We Happy Few: $29.99 — $30.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with We Happy Few:HorrorSurvival HorrorFirst-PersonPsychological HorrorDarkSurvivalStory RichIndie
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18
Little Nightmares
Why it matched: both survival, horror, psychological, stealth, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including Horror, Dark and Indie; released around the same time (2017).
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 We Happy Few on: 2 of 5 — Adventure, Action
Why players like it: Horror, Atmospheric, Adventure, Singleplayer, Puzzle-Platformer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs We Happy Few: $19.99 — $40.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with We Happy Few:HorrorDarkIndieStory RichStealthPsychological HorrorSurvival Horror
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19
Ultimate Custom Night
Why it matched: both survival, horror, psychological, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 8 player tags including Horror, Survival Horror and First-Person; released around the same time (2018).
Welcome to the ultimate FNAF mashup, featuring 50 selectable characters and custom difficulties!
Ultimate Custom Night at a glance
Released 2018 Studio Scott Cawthon
Player sentiment 95% positive of 62,777 Price Free
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.3/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (95% of 62,777)
Matches We Happy Few on: 2 of 5 — Action, Survival
Why players like it: Free to Play, Horror, Singleplayer, Survival Horror, Robots — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs We Happy Few: Free — free
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with We Happy Few:HorrorSurvival HorrorFirst-PersonSurvivalDarkIndiePsychological HorrorStory Rich
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20
Five Nights at Freddy's 2
Why it matched: both survival, horror, psychological, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 8 player tags including Horror, Survival Horror and Psychological Horror; released around the same time (2014).
Welcome back to the new and improved Freddy Fazbear's Pizza! As always, Fazbear Entertainment is not responsible for death or dismemberment.
Five Nights at Freddy's 2 at a glance
Released 2014 Studio Scott Cawthon
Player sentiment 94% positive of 26,115 Price $7.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.5/10 · Steam: Very Positive (94% of 26,115)
Matches We Happy Few on: 1 of 5 — Survival
Why players like it: Horror, Singleplayer, Survival Horror, Robots, Psychological Horror — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs We Happy Few: $7.99 — $52.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with We Happy Few:HorrorSurvival HorrorPsychological HorrorFirst-PersonIndieDarkSurvivalStory Rich
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21
Five Nights at Freddy's 4
Why it matched: both survival, horror, psychological, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 8 player tags including Horror, Survival Horror and First-Person; released around the same time (2015).
In this last chapter of the Five Nights at Freddy's original story, you must once again defend yourself against Freddy Fazbear, Chica, Bonnie, Foxy, and even worse things that lurk in the shadows.
Five Nights at Freddy's 4 at a glance
Released 2015 Studio Scott Cawthon
Player sentiment 93% positive of 16,924 Price $7.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.2/10 · Steam: Very Positive (93% of 16,924)
Matches We Happy Few on: 2 of 5 — Action, Survival
Why players like it: Horror, Survival Horror, Singleplayer, First-Person, Robots — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs We Happy Few: $7.99 — $52.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with We Happy Few:HorrorSurvival HorrorFirst-PersonDarkPsychological HorrorSurvivalIndieStory Rich
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22
Bendy and the Dark Revival
Why it matched: both survival, horror, stealth, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 8 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 We Happy Few on: 3 of 5 — Adventure, Action, Survival
Why players like it: Horror, Action, Singleplayer, First-Person, Survival Horror — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs We Happy Few: $5.99 — $54.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with We Happy Few:HorrorFirst-PersonSurvival HorrorIndieStory RichDarkSurvivalStealth
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23
Five Nights at Freddy's: Sister Location
Why it matched: both survival, horror, psychological, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 8 player tags including Horror, Survival Horror and First-Person; released around the same time (2016).
Welcome to Circus Baby's Pizza World, where family fun and interactivity go beyond anything you've seen at those *other* pizza places! Now hiring: Late night technician. Must enjoy cramped spaces and be comfortable around active machinery. Not responsible for death or dismemberment.
Five Nights at Freddy's: Sister Location at a glance
Released 2016 Studio Scott Cawthon
Player sentiment 90% positive of 12,642 Price $7.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.1/10 · Steam: Very Positive (90% of 12,642)
Matches We Happy Few on: 2 of 5 — Adventure, Survival
Why players like it: Horror, Survival Horror, Singleplayer, Robots, First-Person — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs We Happy Few: $7.99 — $52.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with We Happy Few:HorrorSurvival HorrorFirst-PersonDarkSurvivalIndieStory RichPsychological Horror
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DEVOUR
Why it matched: both survival, horror, psychological, stealth and atmospheric; shares 8 player tags including Horror, Survival Horror and Psychological Horror; released around the same time (2021).
DEVOUR is a co-op horror survival game for 1-4 players. Stop possessed cultists before they drag you to hell. Run. Scream. Hide. Just don't get caught.
DEVOUR at a glance
Released 2021 Studio Straight Back Games
Player sentiment 90% positive of 88,093 Price $9.99
Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.0/10 · Steam: Very Positive (90% of 88,093)
Matches We Happy Few on: 2 of 5 — Action, Survival
Why players like it: Horror, Online Co-Op, Multiplayer, Survival Horror, Sexual Content — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs We Happy Few: $9.99 — $50.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with We Happy Few:HorrorSurvival HorrorPsychological HorrorDarkSurvivalFirst-PersonIndieStealth
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The Evil Within 2 at a glance
Released	2017	Studio	Tango Gameworks
Player sentiment	92% positive of 30,959	Price	$39.99

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

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

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

Prey at a glance
Released	2017	Studio	Arkane Studios
Player sentiment	91% positive of 54,539	Price	$29.99

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

Amnesia: The Dark Descent at a glance
Released	2010	Studio	Frictional Games
Player sentiment	95% positive of 35,674	Price	$1.99

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

Outlast 2 at a glance
Released	2017	Studio	Red Barrels
Player sentiment	91% positive of 64,380	Price	$4.99

Friday the 13th: The Game at a glance
Released	2017	Studio	IllFonic
Player sentiment	80% positive of 76,840	Price	Not listed

Blair Witch at a glance
Released	2019	Studio	Bloober Team SA
Player sentiment	79% positive of 8,116	Price	$29.99

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

Darkwood at a glance
Released	2017	Studio	Acid Wizard Studio
Player sentiment	95% positive of 24,890	Price	$3.99

Subnautica: Below Zero at a glance
Released	2021	Studio	Unknown Worlds Entertainment
Player sentiment	90% positive of 108,227	Price	$29.99

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

Surrounded at a glance
Released	2026	Studio	Nightmare Studios
Player sentiment	44% positive of 571	Price	$8.99

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

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

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

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

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

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

DEVOUR at a glance
Released	2021	Studio	Straight Back Games
Player sentiment	90% positive of 88,093	Price	$9.99

Common questions

What game is most like We Happy Few?

The Evil Within 2, on the evidence we have. It both open world, survival, horror, psychological, stealth, 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 We Happy Few" 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 We Happy Few. 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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