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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, Blackout - Early Access or Seal of Evil.

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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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  2. 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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    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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    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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  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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    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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    82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    82% User Score Based on 1,494 reviews

    Navigate the beauty and hazards of the solar system while riding a wave of light through 100+ levels in this innovative action-puzzle game! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Waveform.

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    41%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, stability
    41% User Score Based on 257 reviews

    Get an accurate pickleball rating by recording your matches! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DUPR.

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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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  16. 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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  17. 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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    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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  19. 66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    66% User Score Based on 247 reviews

    Sometimes: Success Requires Sacrifice, the title says it all! You get thrown into a dark room, with no light to be found anywhere! Are you willing to end your life to light the way for the next generation to proceed further? Play it today and find out! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sometimes: Success Requires Sacrifice.

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  21. 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 an arcade-style dungeon crawler with tactical sword & shield combat. Find the Necromancer and defeat his horde of undead warriors through a series of labyrinthine rooms. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shadowcrypt.

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  25. 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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  26. 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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  27. 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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    65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, atmosphere
    65% User Score Based on 120 reviews

    Robert battles early Alzheimer's and nightly sleep paralysis. Each night reveals fragments of his past. Uncover the truth and help him solve the mysteries haunting his mind. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dream Cage.

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  34. 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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  36. 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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    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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  42. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    78% User Score Based on 121 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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  43. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    84% User Score Based on 2,692 reviews
    Critic Score 71%Based on 2 reviews

    They Bleed Pixels is a fiendishly difficult action platformer inspired by H.P. Lovecraft and classic horror. Rendered in a distinct visual style that blends pixel art with paper and ink textures, They Bleed Pixels is a singular mix of intense platforming and fierce beat-em-up action. At the core of its fighting system is a simple one-button combat scheme with surprising depth and versatility. Butt… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to They Bleed Pixels.

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    47%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, grinding
    56% User Score Based on 36 reviews

    Enemies will continue to appear from the right side of the screen. All enemies will have a word above their heads, and you need to use the keyboard to type the correct letter to kill them before they reach the edge of the screen. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to TYPER GIRL.

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  45. 42%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    42% User Score Based on 284 reviews

    Dark Matter is a 2.5D side-scrolling survival horror game, set in a derelict spaceship besieged by a sinister alien presence, and infested with deadly parasites. As the Ensign, you must explore fetid hallways and abandoned facilities, scavenging for parts and blueprints, expanding your arsenal to up to four deadly weapons and freely customize each to fit your combat style against intelligent, reac… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dark Matter.

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  46. 22%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    15% User Score Based on 107 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 1 reviews

    Vigil: Blood Bitterness plunges you into the dark and disturbing story of an ancient civilization where you must reveal the secrets of your past and exact revenge on the Evil destroying your universe. Ritualistic killings and blood lust blur the line between your own kind and the Evil you seek to annihilate. Your ultimate goal is to free yourself from this tormenting place and understand the origi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vigil: Blood Bitterness.

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    87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, replayability
    87% User Score Based on 105 reviews

    Scorch is a noir-inspired stealth, first-person shooter. Takedown thugs as you try to break away from your former life. Stalk the shadows, gather evidence, and get out of town. Scorch is first and foremost a stealth game before it is a shooter. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SCORCH.

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  48. 57%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    81% User Score Based on 26 reviews
    Critic Score 54%Based on 7 reviews

    The Forbidden Arts is an action adventure platformer with a focus on discovery and exploration. You play as Phoenix, a young boy who seeks to master the element of fire in a grand adventure of ancient magic. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Forbidden Arts.

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    Wild Runs is a 2D platformer enhanced with 3D graphics and stylised production, the game consists of 9 levels consecutively getting harder and harder to prove your mettle beat level 9 and prove you are the Wild Runner. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wild Runs.

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    74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    74% User Score Based on 50 reviews

    Marrow is a 2D, Cosmic-Horror themed, action-adventure game emphasizing challenge, puzzles, platforming, combat and navigation. Leap, crawl, slash and blast your way through the cavernous bowels of a menacing mountain in a quest to find your lost friends. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Marrow.

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