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Games like Boys in the dark

Games like Boys in the dark

Looking for games like Boys in the dark? Here are top survival shooter recommendations with a horror and mystery focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Barcha, Whispers of the Dead or Crimson Theory.

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  1. View Game
    57%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    92% User Score Based on 13 reviews

    PURPLE ACTION PUZZLES SOLUTIONS :   door code : 3004    door code 2 : 513    ground squares : bottom left - upper left - middle right    cyan lights rooms : rock - decors - tree - chair    elevator code : + - square - triangle - circles    morse code : admin    rocky wall code : top right - bottom right - bottom left use battery close to red light interrupter dice puzzle : top … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Barcha.

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  2. A psychological horror game that blurs the lines between love, fear, and reality. The story begins with Eve Levine, a college student caught in a nightmare after being abducted on a rainy evening in the shadowy St. Peters Park. Her fiancé, Adam Hale, a poet haunted by his own creations, must confront the darkness that emerges from his mysterious writings. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Whispers of the Dead.

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  3. Dr. Crimson suggests a different approach. He believes the key lies in prolonging the induced state, pushing the subject deeper into the convergence points. “Let them linger,” he wrote in his latest notes. “Let them witness.” What if the monsters you feared... were born from your own memories? Crimson Theory is a psychological horror game that blends mystery, survival, and dream logic in a surre… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crimson Theory.

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  4. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    82% User Score Based on 34 reviews

    Venatrix is a unique hybrid of action-packed and stealth-based horror game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Venatrix.

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  5. 60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, gameplay
    86% User Score Based on 21 reviews

    An ancient evil has descended upon the rural town of Rabbit Hole. Now Shaun Turner not only has to untangle a twisted web of supernatural events and mysteries to save his family but also escape from the hellish remains of his hometown. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rabbit Hole Chapter 1.

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  6. A late-night drive takes an unexpected turn when a mysterious little girl appears on the road. Moments later she vanishes, leaving only silence... and an abandoned house waiting in the darkness. What begins as a simple investigation quickly becomes a terrifying fight for survival. Explore the haunted house, uncover its tragic past, solve puzzles, and escape the evil that lurks within. As you pro… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Spooky Tales: Nini's Teddy.

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  7. Story Kyle wakes up with a headache, not realizing he has survived a helicopter crash. He finds himself alone on a farm, surrounded by wreckage. His team is dead, and he must recover the pilot's remains to complete their mission. As Kyle assesses his injuries, a bright flash of light envelops him. Suddenly, he is floating in space, wearing a space suit. Just then, a friend appears and tells hi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Nightmare of Pandemic - Kyle's Story.

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  8. Explore a haunted family home, uncover its secrets and face the horrors crossing the Veil. Evernoth: A Deep Descent combines third-person psychological horror, investigation and combat with swordplay and magic. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Evernoth A Deep Descent.

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  9. Majoris Nightmare is a dark narrative-driven puzzle-adventure built around investigation, tension, and consequence. After tragedy shatters his life, Majoris enters a seemingly ordinary house in search of answers, believing its owner may be connected to his daughter's disappearance. Solving puzzles requires close attention to notes and details. Overlook them and you may find yourself lost. Face rar… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Majoris Nightmare.

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  10. Immerse yourself in STATIC : THE BEGINNING , a horror adventure where Clara's quiet evening turns into a nightmare. Navigate a Moroccan riad, face sinister cultists, battle terrifying monsters, and uncover dark secrets. Can you help Clara escape the horrors that await? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Static: The Beginning.

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  11. Make your way through the chilling realm of survival horror, where immersive visuals, gripping first-person gameplay, and expertly crafted narratives converge to deliver a heightened sense of realism to the terror you'll encounter. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Silent Nightmares: A Christmas Story.

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  12. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, character development
    91% User Score Based on 68 reviews

    Solve the craziest case of your detective career by finding clues, battling zombie-like creatures and hair-raising bosses. Solve mind-challenging puzzles and explore a story of twists and turns. Opt for classic survival horror fixed camera, or over-the-shoulder. In this heart-pounding horror mystery puzzle game, you'll dive headfirst into a world of horror and intrigue, stepping into the twisted m… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Connection: The Nightmare Within.

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  13. View Game
    91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, character development
    91% User Score Based on 90 reviews

    The Vampire is a single-player PC game. The Vampire is a first-person horror adventure game. The levels consist of the Vampire Mansion, Cooper's House, and several dungeons. Defeat the vampire bride and the undead of hell summoned by the vampire. Discover the hidden world of the Vampire Mansion after dark and explore it as you battle fearsome vampires and defeat the undead … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Vampire.

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  14. View Game
    86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, music
    89% User Score Based on 47 reviews

    One night in a small town, Dave or the late-night shift delivery man took an order in an unfamiliar area. When he arrived, he found a strange house. After Dave puts the food ordered in the house, he gets stuck inside and discovers the house's terrifying secret. He must struggle to survive and find a way out of the house. This third-person survival horror game will challenge you to experience t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Delivery Man.

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  15. About This Game DeadTubbies 3 is a third-person horror game that parodies the once-popular children's animated television series "Teletubbies". This game is the definitive sequel to the sensational story DeadTubbies: The Last Mistake, designed to finally uncover the main secret behind this twisted universe. The story tells an alternative nightmare of a mad scientist who once conducted h… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DeadTubbies 3: The Requiem of Evil.

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  16. A retro-inspired PSX survival horror game set in the mysterious Noiret Mansion. Explore a cursed estate, solve puzzles, uncover the fate of the Noiret family, and survive the horrors lurking within its walls. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to VESSELS: Noiret Mansion.

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  17. She is the descendant of Christ — and the heir to a vampire's curse. Vambina was born of the bloodline of Jesus Christ, yet she also inherited the dark curse of a vampire. Two opposing natures — holy and demonic — coexist within a single girl. Tragic. Beautiful. Stronger than anyone. This is the story of a dark heroine who fights against fate to save the world. ■ The Seven Deadly Sins Walk Amon… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vambina.

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  18. A kidnapping, a desperate mother, and a shadow from the past. The final chapter of the trilogy reveals every secret behind the series most unsettling icon: the Red Nun. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Remothered: Red Nun's Legacy.

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  19. About This Demo Step into the nightmare. Your blood is your only guide. This official demo of Zouhri: The Cursed Blood plunges you into the opening chapter of a brutal descent into the darkness of Moroccan folklore. What begins as a desperate search for your missing sister near an isolated shrine turns into a fight for survival against forces once thought to be mere legends. The Story So F… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zouhri: The Cursed Blood.

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  20. BE LOST is a third-person survival horror game following three interconnected protagonists. Explore, fight, solve puzzles, manage scarce resources, and survive supernatural threats that cannot always be defeated by force. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BE LOST.

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  21. An isometric stealth-action adventure blending cosmic horror and mystery. Explore a dark city, face sound-sensitive monsters, solve puzzles, collect crystals to unlock abilities, and manage sanity in a fight to stop the Void God. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dark Matters.

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  22. Explore a cyberpunk world filled with cosmic horrors as Astrid, a mercenary, confronts the moral dilemmas of this dystopian reality. Your choices shape the destiny in this retro 3D horror game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Neon Goddess.

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  23. When your father goes missing with little more than a letter to clue you in, it's up to you to find him. His last known whereabouts? Ashmere Manor. Will you succeed in solving the mystery at the heart of the house and find your father, or will you succumb to its phantom call? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Night at Ashmere Manor.

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  24. Escape and explore a mystery puzzle adventure where you must manage sanity, solve challenges, and uncover the dark secrets of a cursed town. Navigate eerie environments, find hidden objects, and survive the witch's realm. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Witch's Realm.

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  25. Sleepover at Sam’s is a first-person psychological horror game inspired by cult hits like MADiSON and Visage, with a nostalgic twist drawn from Stranger Things and the creeping dread of Stephen King’s IT. You’re invited… to the Sleepover at Sam’s. It’s May 1985, and you’ve been invited to a birthday sleepover at your friend Sam’s new house. But when you wake up in the middle of the night, th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sleepover at Sam’s.

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  26. Scary Tales: Horror School – A Terrifying First-Person Horror AdventureTrapped in an abandoned school haunted by dark entities, you must find a way to escape before it’s too late. Eerie corridors, spine-chilling whispers, and a sinister past lurk around every corner—every step you take could be your last. Storyline - Chapter 1You were once a cheerful schoolboy, enjoying carefree days of laughte… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Scary Tales: Horror School.

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  27. "Jack - The Puppet" is a spine-chilling survival horror game that takes you on a journey into the heart of a cursed mansion. You play as a daring researcher who uncovers a lead to a priceless golden Shiva statue hidden in an abandoned mansion deep in the forest. Despite warnings of an evil doll named Jack that haunts the estate, you venture inside, only to find yourself trapped in a nigh… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Jack - The Puppet.

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  28. 1899: Secrets of the Maze "1899: Secrets of the Maze" is a thrilling adventure game that combines elements of horror and mystery. Players will embark on a suspense-filled journey as they unravel the dark and enigmatic story of Subject 3. StoryThe year is 1899. The game begins in a gothic mansion. The protagonist lives in this mansion. One day, they notice a strange Rubik's cube outside… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 1899: Secrets of the Maze.

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  29. Story: Classroom Whispers immerses you in the dark hallways of an Argentine school during the night shift, where nothing is as it seems. You take on the role of a janitor who, in the midst of his solitary routine, begins to experience strange events: children appearing in empty classrooms, shadows watching you from the corners, and a growing sense that something is terribly wrong. What starts as … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Classroom Whispers.

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  30. You are Ben Stevenson, a forest ranger in a provincial American town. You weren't prepared to combat monsters hunting humans, but preventing this nightmare is your duty. "The Great Hunt" is a third-person survival horror game inspired by horror classics. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Great Hunt.

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  31. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics
    100% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    Vicious Cycle is a first person Horror game where you venture into a dark forest by bike and on foot. The demo has two parts: Brave a ride on the bike trail and the traps the forest has laid for you. Next, Escape Ashford Stables by solving puzzles and hiding from the creatures that lurk within. Can you survive the bike trail? With only your Bicycle light as a guide, ride through the first… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vicious Cycle.

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  32. You are the prime suspect in the massacre of your squad during a clandestine rescue mission. An indie cinematic experience with an immersive psychological horror narrative and a retro visual style inspired by PS1-PS2 classics. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tales of The Nightmares™ Episode One.

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  33. After losing his daughter, a broken detective clings to the sound of her voice — until an accident pulls him into a twisted nightmare. Trapped in haunting echoes of her past, he must solve puzzles and uncover chilling clues to stop a deranged man from sacrificing his child... to bring back his own. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ALWAYS: ILL.

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  34. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization
    100% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    Step into the eerie, pixelated world of the 90s with Retro Horror Story, a chilling first-person survival horror game inspired by classic retro games. After playing a cursed cartridge, you find yourself stranded inside a maze-like liminal space that has claimed the lives of many before you! Navigate the twisted maze, solve puzzles, uncover the mystery of the labyrinth, and escape a terrifying en… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Retro Horror Story.

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  35. 38%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, atmosphere
    62% User Score Based on 13 reviews

    Join detective Michael in his psychological horror-filled adventure to gather evidence and find his mother on Epstein's dark island. In this single-player game, read notes carefully, collect equipment to protect yourself from aggressive test subjects, and uncover the truth... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Epstein 2.

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  36. — Japanese Horror × Monsters × Escape — “Where’s my mom…?” Yuni, the young protagonist, wakes up in a strange otherworld— a place she has never seen before. “Niraya of ■■” is a Japanese-style horror adventure where a powerless child must flee from monstrous beings and fight to return home. ◆ StoryYear 2000, late summer — During a ritual held at a small temple in rural Japan, Yuni suddenly loses… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Niraya of ■■.

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  37. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    100% User Score Based on 19 reviews

    Blood Hunting is a true survival horror experience that sets the stage on how dangerous revenge can be...if you can survive it. This first-person survival horror game will provide plenty of clues to help you uncover the story. You are Chase Jones, who lost his family when he was young. You will need to put the pieces together to understand what happened to them. As you uncover the truth you b… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blood Hunting.

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  38. 69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 20 reviews

    Whispers In Paradise Jump into a spine-tingling supernatural adventure that will immerse you in a world where the boundary between reality and the supernatural blurs. Follow the intertwining fates of Emily and Sydney as they navigate a chilling odyssey filled with dark secrets.Step into a world where powerful demons lurk in the shadows waiting for their chance to get their hands on you.The mansion… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Whispers In Paradise.

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  39. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    82% User Score Based on 33 reviews

    A dark history comes calling in this "African Mythology meets Survival-Horror and Souls-like" experience! You play as the soldier who mysteriously ends up in a supernatural realm, of which her only way out is to partake in an ancient ritual... or so she believes. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Outliver: Tribulation.

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  40. As Kiran Deshmukh, survive a decaying monolith in this classic survival horror. Uncover the psychological rot of a corrupt mega-corp and the grisly crimes of its Board. In this dystopian thriller, the bottom line is written in blood. Profit is temporary. Pain is eternal. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Corporate Board.

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  41. A narrative horror experience where violence is a trap. Unravel the secrets of a derelict mansion and its uncanny clown residents. Solve puzzles. Observe the clowns, deduct their needs and what angers them to survive. And never harm the residents of the Clown House. It has eyes. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Clown House: Lunacy.

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  42. Apartment 203: HongKong is a first-person horror adventure game set in the urban landscape of Hong Kong. The story follows a young man who returns from abroad to investigate his sister's mysterious disappearance by moving into her former residence in an old tenement building. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Apartment203:HongKong.

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  43. In the middle of the countryside lies an isolated religious community—oppressive, strict, and hiding secrets behind the façade of a simple farmhouse. When Melissa returns after receiving a single phone call from her sister, she quickly realizes this isn’t just a “missing person” case: the house lets you in… but it doesn’t let go easily. Blending survival horror and psychological tension with expl… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to UNAWAKEN.

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  44. The mission was supposed to be routine — a police raid on the lair of a dangerous cult. Instead, it unraveled into something far more sinister. The squad walked into a ritual gone wrong — or perhaps exactly as intended. Those who resisted were found unconscious and severely wounded. The rest vanished without a trace. REVEAL THE UNSPEAKABLE Now you are alone in a place where reality erodes and … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wall Of Insanity 2.

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  45. A cursed ancestral haveli. A forgotten bloodline. An entity that adapts to how you survive. Rahasya is a horror experience set inside an abandoned Indian haveli in 1992. After reclaiming your family’s ancestral estate, you enter a house that was sealed for decades — only to realize something inside has been waiting. Something moves through the halls. Something listens. Something learns. The hav… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rahasya.

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  46. Welcome to Astral Bullet — a thrilling, fast-paced action game set in an eerie, abandoned school teeming with monstrous creatures from another dimension! You play as Lily, a determined and fearless high school student with an extraordinary secret. Armed with a mysterious astral gun, she must battle nightmarish monsters while unraveling the mysteries of a haunted school. The school is no longe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Astral Bullet.

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  47. Your family and even the objects have turned into monsters. Survive the nightmare and fight to save them before the infection takes you too. Solve puzzles to uncover the truth behind the failed experiment. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MAZELOVE.

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  48. A first-person supernatural horror inspired by the legends of Bhangarh Fort. Explore India’s most haunted place, uncover your brother’s disappearance, and survive the ancient curse that still haunts the ruins. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to RATNAVATI: Curse of Bhangarh.

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    53%Game Brain Score
    53% User Score Based on 6 reviews

    Trapped in a school run by monsters, you must save your sister before the cult finishes their ritual Your teachers are monsters, the school is their hunting ground, and your sister is next. Explore Willby School in this first-person horror adventure, solve dangerous puzzles, and survive long enough to stop the cult’s ritual. Demo Details Short Demo Explore haunted classrooms and hid… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Peek A Doom.

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    Satanic is a first-person survival horror game about escaping a satanic cult's bunker network. Hunted by a relentless demon that responds to your actions, you must navigate your way out of an ex-soviet missile silo deep below the surface. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Satanic.

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