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Games like In The Dark

Games like In The Dark

Looking for games like In The Dark? Here are top platformer recommendations, selected from player-similarity data — start with Light & Shadow, Minimal Escape or Hidden Fears.

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    95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization
    95% User Score Based on 101 reviews

    When a star falls in a nearby forest, it spurs Po onto a quest to find that light and bring it into their life. Light & Shadow is a shadow puppet platformer where you face your anxieties, push past depression, and seek moments of joy in a grey world. Finding your way isn't always easy, keep going! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Light & Shadow.

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    24%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, music
    25% User Score Based on 48 reviews

    A thrilling hidden object adventure... Having just married, a young couple decides to spend their unforgettable honeymoon at a charming mountain resort by the name of Creek Falls. But it becomes immediately clear that the resort is under the influence of dark forces and after meeting two mysterious strangers, the newlywed’s relationship begins to sour. Can they survive this hellish ordeal and prov… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hidden Fears.

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    53%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    76% User Score Based on 21 reviews

    Seal of Evil is a mythical take on the tumultuous time marking the fall of the Zhou imperial dynasty. Out of this chaos emerges an uncompromising ruler, Ying Zheng, who has vowed to either unify China or bury it in fire. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Seal of Evil.

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  6. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    85% User Score Based on 1,804 reviews

    The second instalment in the Tomb Raider series invites you to join Lara as she travels around the globe to retrieve a precious artefact before it falls into the wrong hands. The legendary artefact, the Dagger of Xian, is said to give its possessor the power of a fire breathing dragon. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tomb Raider II.

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  7. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    71% User Score Based on 73 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 2 reviews

    Selma and the Wisp is an astonishing platform game with a particularly eerie feel to it. Densely packed with logical puzzles and unexpected obstacles, the game incorporates innovative gameplay, low-poly models and an spectacular animations. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Selma and the Wisp.

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  8. Ironic "Hack and Slash" RPG bath filled with blood and gore! Go through the wall of enemies and defeat the mighty evil to become a mighty hero! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Great Story of a Mighty Hero - Remastered.

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    39%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    39% User Score Based on 656 reviews

    Hack_me is a hacker simulator game. The main objective in game – is to hack big companies's servers to show people that there is nothing in this world that protected on 100%. You’ll need to use your cmd, bruteforce, SQL-injectors and other programs to hack servers. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to hack_me.

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    45%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:replayability, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    59% User Score Based on 27 reviews

    Joy is a unique 2D horror game that blends unsettling mini-games with chilling cutscenes. What begins as an innocent experience quickly turns sinister, drawing you into a dark, unpredictable journey filled with unexpected scares. Immerse yourself in an atmosphere of tension and suspense that keeps you on edge from start to finish. Are you ready to face the fear and discover the hidden terrors with… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to JoY.

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  13. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization
    90% User Score Based on 31 reviews

    Solve programming puzzles on a fictional computer with radio-based communication and unique limitations. Competitively optimize to compete on leaderboards against friends and the global community. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to QuantumPulse 2A.

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  14. 54%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, stability
    79% User Score Based on 19 reviews

    Embark on a heart-pounding journey in Blackout, a riveting single-player endless zombies experience. Armed with a diverse arsenal of weapons, unique abilities, and a myriad of bullet types, players face relentless hordes of zombies. From the familiar walkers, to cunning, elusive enemy types with devious tactics, survival demands strategic thinking. Dive into an in-depth DnD-style progression syste… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blackout - Early Access.

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    91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, music
    91% User Score Based on 189 reviews

    Cervus Blade is an enchanting third-person action adventure game that takes players on an epic journey through a deer-worship desert world. Engage in high-octane combat, testing your skills in challenging encounters, unleash the power of the Blade and become a legend in this captivating adventure. DEER HUNT Step into the shoes of a Hunter on a mission to rid the land of corruption and filth le… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cervus Blade.

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    83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    83% User Score Based on 606 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 2 reviews

    In the dark and mysterious world of Closure, only what you see exists. Manipulate lights to phase objects in and out of reality in this multiple-award-winning puzzle game. Play as a strange spider-like demon who explores the stories of three human characters through beautiful, eerie environments such as a decrepit factory, a murky forest, an abandoned carnival, and the strange, surreal realm that … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Closure.

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  19. 58%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, story
    54% User Score Based on 39 reviews
    Critic Score 67%Based on 12 reviews

    A side-scrolling Metroidvania-style underwater shooter focused on hunting boss monsters in post-apocalyptic ocean. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Earth Atlantis.

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    69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    69% User Score Based on 94 reviews

    "Statues" released! Do not be afraid of what you see. Be afraid of what you left behind… Do you ever think that statues are alive? That there is a bit of a soul behind blank eyes of each... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Statues.

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  22. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    84% User Score Based on 50 reviews

    A heartwarming story in a world full of discovery Join Elowen in her journey to restore her companion, and help quirky characters and delicate creatures along the way in this relaxing and accessible game set in a procedurally generated world with beautiful pixel art and calming soundtrack coordinated with the day/night cycle.Story The main story has about 1 hour of content, where you help your lov… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Elowen's Light.

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    23%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    31% User Score Based on 26 reviews

    Fright or be frightened in Spectre, a haunted new multiplayer horror game with full VR integration. Now with Oculus CV1 Support! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Spectre.

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  24. 57%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, story
    57% User Score Based on 108 reviews

    Shadowcrypt is a challenging arcade game of strategic sword & shield combat. Quick reflexes, timing, and keen observation of enemies are key to survive the deadly catacomb! You play as a hero who is the last of an ancient order sworn to battle corrupted sorcerers. Pick up weapon upgrades along the way, find the Necromancer and defeat his horde of undead warriors through a series of labyrinthine ro… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shadowcrypt.

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  27. 58%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    79% User Score Based on 24 reviews

    Trails of the Black Sun is a first-person shooter and platformer hybrid, set in a digital simulation, where you, an Initiate, will have to find hidden artifacts and forbidden meanings. Use your acrobatic skills and defeat your enemies, fulfilling your ultimate Quest. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Trails of the Black Sun.

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  29. 96%Game Brain Score
    96% User Score Based on 290 reviews

    Welcome to Deltarune: Lightners Live Plus, a fangame recreation of the rhythm game from Deltarune Chapter 3! Scroll down to the bottom of this description for the downloadable build. You can use the Itch App to get auto-updates if you want. Here's the link to the Custom Map Guide Here's the link to the GameBanana page, where you can download and upload custom maps Deltaurune: Lightners Live Pl… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deltarune: Lightners Live Plus.

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  30. A tropical paradise turned into a warzone. One of our agents was on the mission to investigate a para militarized terrorist organization lead by a former german secret service agent. We lost his tracking signal. The last message we got was his coordinates and request for extraction. You are a member of the Strike Force Unit. Your objective is to rescue our agent and combat the terrorist organizati… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Strike Force 2: Terrorist Hunt.

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  31. 54%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, stability
    54% User Score Based on 180 reviews

    Match & Pop 3 colorful bubbles, clear levels & win amazing boosters & power-ups! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bubble Freedom.

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  38. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    94% User Score Based on 1,814 reviews
    Critic Score 82%Based on 8 reviews

    Join Momo, High Priestess of the village of Koho, as she embarks on a divine mission to save her people from imminent destruction at the hands of the demon hordes summoned by a malevolent bellringer. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Momodora: Moonlit Farewell.

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  39. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    84% User Score Based on 227 reviews

    Crush the forces of hell and get a high score in this addictive, action-packed, arcade-inspired twin-stick shooter! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Undercroft Warriors.

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    17%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization
    17% User Score Based on 120 reviews

    Cargo 3 is a futuristic action game set in science-fiction horror world, which links the best features of the genre: unusual dynamics and thrilling high intensity of the gameplay. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cargo 3.

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    69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, stability
    69% User Score Based on 85 reviews

    THIS GAME IS FREE TO PLAY. PLEASE MAKE SURE YOUR SYSTEM PERFORMANCE MEETS MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS. HEADS UP: THE GAME WAS CREATED BY A SINGLE DEVELOPER - IT HAS ROUGH SPOTS AROUND THE EDGES IN PLACES. SAVE REGULARLY. Player Reviews "The awesomeness of this game completely shocked me. Based on the bland title and screenshots, it looked like just another bad indie puzzle game that I woul… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Escapeworld Dilemma.

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    80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    80% User Score Based on 466 reviews

    Slash It is a 2D colorful arcade game. The goal is to match shapes, press letters and numbers in the right time and direction. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Slash It.

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  47. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    78% User Score Based on 121 reviews
    Critic Score 72%Based on 4 reviews

    In a place called Wind Peaks, mysteries happen, help the scouts find all the missing objects in this fun and relaxing adventure of treasure hunt. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wind Peaks.

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    89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    89% User Score Based on 71 reviews

    Set in the year 2078, CYBERDAD is a 2D cyberpunk gunfight dungeon crawler following a disgruntled father seeking to rescue his daughter, and exact his revenge. You are a former employee of The Company, they have kidnapped your daughter, baiting your return. As you fight through floors of robots to rescue her, you will discover many things about The Company, and uncover the dark, sinister truth th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CYBERDAD.

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  49. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    78% User Score Based on 704 reviews

    The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse lurk in the shadows before you. They are Death, Pestilence, Famine, and War. They are the root of all that is evil. They are the least of your worries. The last know Serpent Rider, Eidolon, lives. As the Necromancer, the Assassin, the Crusader, or the Paladin, you must defeat the dark generals and their Hell-spawned legions before you can face the Archfiend and … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to HeXen II.

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