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Games like Escape Darkness

Games like Escape Darkness

Games like Escape Darkness

Looking for games like Escape Darkness? Here are top survival shooter recommendations with a mystery, thriller and science fiction focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Without Salvation, The Mysterious Mansion or Spooky Tales: Nini's Teddy.

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  1. EN KISA ZAMANDA İNGİLİZCE DİL DESTEĞİ EKLENECEKTİR. HERKESE MERHABA! Bağımsız bir oyun geliştirme ekibi olarak, tutkuyla geliştirdiğimiz oyunumuz " Without Salvation "ı Steam'de yayınlamanın son aşamalarındayız . ✨ Bu süreçteki oyun desteği bizim için gerçekten paha biçilemez. Hayallerini dönüştüren bağımsız oyunlara ve geliştiricilere destek olmak isterseniz, bize bir kahve ismarlayarak bu yol… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Without Salvation.

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  2. The Mysterious Mansion puts the player in the shoes of an investigator investigating a mysterious disappearance. Following clues from an email, you find yourself in a mansion known for its dark past. However, the moment you step inside, the doors are locked, the lights are forced to go out, and you are to confront beings from another world. Dark, demon-like creatures, the restless spirit of the l… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Mysterious Mansion.

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  3. 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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  4. In the freezing mountains of Virelia, deep within the city of Nesgrad, lies a forgotten tragedy: Riverside Maternity Hospital. Sealed by the state in the 1990s and strictly forbidden to enter, this facility has left behind decades of dark, unanswered questions. Independent investigator Mikhail Markov decides to uncover the truth hidden behind these rusted, sealed doors. But the moment he steps in… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Birth Cry.

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  5. About This GameThe Ice is Watching is a first-person psychological horror experience that plunges you into a desolate, frozen nightmare. You don't play as a hero; you play as a woman driven by a single, desperate question: Where is he? As you trace your lover's last known location to a remote mountain cabin, the temperature drops, and the realization sets in you aren't alone. The Ice is here. And … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Ice is Watching.

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  6. Survive the alien arrival in DISTANT VISITANT, a top-down open-world sandbox. Master talents from marksmanship to cooking while managing hygiene and hydration. Adapt to seasons where winter freezes crops and lakes. Craft, build, hunt, and find survivors. Prepare for them, this is just the start. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DISTANT VISITANT.

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  7. You are Rudra, an explorer brave enough to enter an ancient cursed castle deep in the Western Ghats.This was once a place of royal beauty. Now it is a place of death, silence, and whispers in the dark. A forgotten woman’s spirit still roams here — Nilawanti. Solve puzzles, find lost relics, and uncover the truth behind her curse in this MYSTERY–HORROR ADVENTURE inspired by dark Indian legends. Loc… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nilawanti: A Cursed Story.

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  8. Step into a psychological thriller and mystery adventure that will challenge your mind! Face fear and uncertainty in three labyrinths, where each step reveals secrets and puzzles that lead you deeper into a maze. Walk the fine line between reality and imagination. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Dilemma.

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  9. 24%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    40% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Introduction: One morning, I woke up and was about to go to work, but upon leaving, I found myself in a strange place filled with dangerous monsters, You must find a way to escape here and return to the real world, but before that, you need to collect materials, food, and weapons to ensure that you can survive here. Gameplay: The game is a 3D horror survival game… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Floating Life Record.

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  10. The storm never stopped. Humanity wasn't ready. A worldwide blizzard has buried civilization beneath endless snow and ice. Most of the population froze to death. Those who survived turned to an experimental vaccine designed to help the human body withstand the cold. It worked. But survival came at a cost. The vaccine kept people alive while slowly destroying their memory, reason, and emotion. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Long Freeze.

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    An open-world survival horror game where you explore a mysterious island, build a base, hunt, craft, fight terrifying creatures, and repair a boat to escape. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to HellDay.

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  12. In this atmospheric horror game, you take on the role of a lone cyclist navigating through a deep, eerie forest at night. With only a broken bike light as your companion and a threatening presence behind you, there’s only one goal: Get home before it’s too late. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Last Ride Home.

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  13. Special Offer A Special Gift for Our O.A.C - World Begins Players! As a thank-you to our amazing community, all existing owners of O.A.C - World Begins will receive Universe Conflict completely free! Existing O.A.C - World Begins players will be notified soon on how to claim their free copy of Universe Conflict. Please don’t forget to follow the announcements. Important Notice: This opportu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Universe Conflict.

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  14. This cycle has destroyed most people. But can you be the one to break it? Can’t You Run? is a psychological horror game where escape is just an illusion. Trapped in an ever-shrinking, haunted space, you must collect essential items to survive. But no matter how many times you try, true escape remains just out of reach. An Unrelenting Loop: Every attempt pushes you deeper into an endless cycle… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Can't You Run?.

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    Explore abandoned environments, complete objectives, and survive an entity you cannot see with your own eyes. Your only advantage is a video camera that reveals what is hunting you. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Urbanism.

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  16. "Don't Breathe In" offers a thrilling survival-horror experience that traps you in a dark and dangerous laboratory. Your mission is to investigate the evacuated facility after a failed experiment caused an explosion while avoiding exposure to toxic gas. The only way out is to solve puzzles and find a way to escape the deadly atmosphere. But remember: Every breath you take brings you clo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Don't breathe in!.

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  17. A first-person survival shooter with apocalyptic simulation elements, focused on precision and headshot mechanics. Every shadow hides a deadly threat. Survive the night, manage your ammo, and fight off ever-increasing waves. Do you have what it takes to resist? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dead by Headshot.

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  18. Akolyta is a first-person horror adventure with a focus on storytelling. You will play as detective Marshall Gregory Prime and follow his journey towards justice in the City of Gorenwille for which there is a high price to pay. The game is currently in development. KEY FACTS 1st Person Horror Adventure Non-Linear Story Custom Soundtrack Original and Gritty Story Developed in CryENGINE V If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Akolyta.

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  19. Haunted Mines Haunted Mines is a psychological horror game set in dark, abandoned mines where a terrifying Monster powered by a unique Dual-Brain AI hunts you relentlessly. Gameplay Your main objective is to restore power by completing various tasks scattered across the map, all while being stalked by something that learns and adapts. Activate the power Find key items Earn money ba… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Haunted Mines.

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  20. Realm of Dread is a singleplayer, psychological horror game with survival mechanics. One night, you woke up in a world filled with supernatural entities. Once you realize your family is missing, you will go into the dark and look for them. As you walk in the dark forest, you will find abandoned places to explore and you will find new equipments to fight. With each fight, you will be one step close… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Realm of Dread.

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  21. Nightmares that wake you up in cold sweat. The world of dreams hides secrets and your sins. The game 'Bozalleth's Curse' tells you the story of Mary, who had an unfortunate accident eight years ago. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bozalleth's Curse.

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  22. 62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, gameplay
    84% User Score Based on 25 reviews

    The Absolutely Hilarious Cat Game is exactly what you would expect it to be, the only thing is, things take a dark turn when you wake up in a place you shouldn't be... Wrong place wrong time I suppose... Watch out, Felines are on the prowl in Ginger's Peak. Get the job DONE, then GET OUT! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Absolutely Hilarious Cat Game.

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  23. The kingdom of Frostwynd is dying. A dark necromancer has awakened an ancient dragon, and shadow spreads across the land. You are the last hope - a warrior destined to claim the Shadow Crown and end the curse. A love letter to 80s text adventures like Zork and Colossal Cave. Classic parser gameplay meets modern design: auto-saves, mobile support, rich combat. Explore crypts, decode ciphers, sl… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Shadow Crown - Frostwynd Chronicles.

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  24. 40%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:optimization, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, graphics
    54% User Score Based on 24 reviews

    Behold! You are a stranded nobody, a single soul with no outside connections that are relevant to this story. You start off in a clearing in a dark forest with nothing but a flashlight. As you look to signal for help, what you get is quite the opposite... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Survival Horror #8,436 (DISCONTINUED).

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  25. 53%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    90% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Early Access Disclaimer: Welcome Survivors, we started Frozen Below a while ago and want to use Early Access to make the best out of it. For that purpose the first launch will feature only the prologue with roughly 1 hour of gameplay and plan to release further progression over time while including changes and updates based on feedback. So we invite everyone to discuss and build a truly enjoyabl… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Frozen Below: Arctic Expedition.

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  27. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    72% User Score Based on 113 reviews

    Years after a tragic expedition, investigator Aleksei Morozov returns to the frozen mountains to uncover the truth. But some trails should never be followed... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tales Beyond the Tomb: White Silence.

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  28. 60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, stability
    60% User Score Based on 58 reviews

    The horror game Whispering Lane takes you to an abandoned house on Whispering Lane Street. Darkness reigns on the street, and strange noises stir unease among the neighbors. The main character, police officer Jackson Harrowfield, is sent to investigate the residents' report. Soon, he will uncover the secrets of this dark house. Enter the world of mysteries and dangers, experiencing two amazing sto… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Whispering Lane.

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    68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    68% User Score Based on 63 reviews

    Mothman is a phycological horror game in which you and up to three other players seek down and hunt a sinister demon known as Mothman. Your goal is to kill the demon, it is the only way you will survive. You have gone deep in the woods of Point Pleasant, West Virginia, USA armed with guns and traps in order to finally kill this monster. You must hunt down Mothman while ensuring you remain quiet, s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mothman.

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  30. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, music
    79% User Score Based on 1,442 reviews

    Maurice: In The Predator's Nest is a first-person horror, survival game where players take on the role of a survivor, or a predator. You and four other survivors will do everything possible to escape and survive while a predator tracks you down and hunt you. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Maurice: In The Predator's Nest.

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  31. 42%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization
    48% User Score Based on 40 reviews

    DESCRIPTION: Studios Sant Marc welcomes you to Watch Your Back, our first PC game for Steam made by Students! You are some small-time journalists, exploited by your boss. When an abandoned Cold War-era shelter is discovered, your boss sends you there to do the story of a lifetime. Only you two will know what awaits you in there... FEATURES: Explore! Discover the secrets of th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Watch Your Back.

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  32. Investigate a deceptive, unclassified threat in this atmospheric first-person survival horror thriller, featuring a dark and isolated SCP universe setting. You are an SCP Foundation field agent deployed to an isolated sector in post-Soviet territory. The Foundation's Analytics Department has no data regarding the nature of the entity. Your objective is to go into the epicenter of the anomaly, det… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SCP-939: With Many Voices.

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  33. Trapped in the Backrooms is a psychological horror experience across unsettling, interconnected levels. Navigate shifting environments, uncover hidden truths, and survive entities that adapt to your movement. Each map brings new rules, new threats, and deeper descent into the unknown. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Trapped in the Backrooms.

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    You are one of the last survivors of the apocalypse. Explore the dark forest, build shelters, craft weapons, and fight zombies and mutants in this realistic first-person survival simulator. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to FLOW.

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  35. Kiss Cargo is a chaotic co-op action-adventure where you and your friends play as four dwarves delivering Snow White to the Prince, so he can break the spell with a kiss! Carry her safely. No burning. No crushing. No dismemberment. Just don’t kill her for real, OK? A FAIRYTALE DELIVERY… GONE VERY WRONG From enchanted forests to frozen mountains, from dwarf mines to lava-filled ruins, ever… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kiss Cargo.

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  36. modavuj FOREST CAMPModavuj FOREST CAMP is an atmospheric exploration and survival experience that takes players deep into a mysterious and dangerous forest. Players arrive at an abandoned forest camp to investigate the remnants of a forgotten civilization. However, it quickly becomes clear that the forest is far from empty. The dark legacy of this ancient society is protected by humanoid creature… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to modavuj FOREST CAMP.

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  37. 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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  38. Below the Dream is a short indie psychological horror game about a young child trying to reach the Moon through dreams. What begins as a dreamlike journey slowly turns into a tense exploration filled with lost memories, unsettling places, and dark traces from the past. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Night Doner.

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  39. Build, expand, and customize your own office. In unique worlds blending Cyberpunk and Middle Eastern themes, sell your products, smuggle them through customs, and boost your profits. Use your wit and creativity to become the best in this exciting world! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Smuggler City Simulator.

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  40. Absylon7 - is a first-person survival-shooter with psychological thriller elements, in which you will have to find the culprits of a large-scale scientific disaster and save your family from death. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Absylon 7.

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  41. In the heart of a post-apocalyptic world, where civilization has crumbled and the dead roam the earth, lies the setting of our epic zombie game. This isn't just any ordinary survival horror experience; it's an immersive, adrenaline-fueled adventure where every decision could mean life or death. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Good Luck Citizen.

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  42. Welcome to the world after the Blackout.The year is 2005. Civilization collapsed after a global energy blackout. What remains of humanity now hides underground, sealed inside bunkers to escape the horrors roaming the surface. You are R2-P23H, an autonomous maintenance unit assigned to Bunker 01, buried deep within a forgotten forest. A disembodied voice gives you orders through a flickeri… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to In The Dark.

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  43. This is an exploration-based adventure game where you must identify anomalies and choose the correct path to progress. Set in an eerie, surreal space, you'll navigate a world inspired by Backrooms, liminal spaces, and the mysterious Exit 8. With dozens of anomalies to observe and interpret, your intuition and keen observation skills will be your greatest assets. In this unsettling environment, su… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Back rooms: The old Watcher.

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  44. SAVE THE HUMAN RACESeeking vengeance against the creatures that killed his family, embark on a journey to find the source and uncover the mystery of the creatures in this open-world light RPG with horror elements. EXPLORE AN OPEN-WORLDVenture through a post-apocalyptic earth from your homestead and uncover unearthly threats where danger lurks in every corner. Explore enemy encampments and abandon… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fallen Vestige.

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  45. You have awakened in a fog-shrouded forest. Evade the statues that roam the woods, and escape the misty forest safely. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Faded Forest.

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  46. Resident Fear 3 : Ascension is a thrilling story-driven horror adventure where three survivors fight through a world of infected chaos to stop the man behind it all. Dark secrets, intense action, and emotional twists await in this cinematic journey. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Resident Fear 3: Ascension.

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  47. 51%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability
    83% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    Experience a visually stunning solo survival horror built in Unreal Engine 5. Navigate through 17 unique levels filled with haunting environments, challenging parkour, and lurking entities. Immerse yourself in the chilling atmosphere as you fight to escape the horrors of the Backrooms If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Running Through Backrooms.

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  48. "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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    59%Game Brain Score
    59% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    You don't know where you are but you know you need to get out. Figuring how, managing your resources, solving puzzles and fighting/avoiding enemies. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to eXperiment.

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  50. DemoGet ready to experience the thrilling demo of Head North for free! Sign up at the website of Tobosoksini Games and be among the first to play once it's available. Brief OverviewEmbark on an adrenaline-fueled journey in Head North, where survival is your only option in a world torn apart by conflict. As a Russian pilot, you're thrust into chaos when your Sukhoi Su-25 fighter jet is hit b… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Head North: The Inevitable.

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