Skip to main content
Games like In the Dark

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 Soul's Spectrum, Embers of Mirrim or Frankendice.

Change display type

Skip Platform filter

Skip Play Mode filter

Skip Price filter
  1. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization
    93% User Score Based on 29 reviews

    Immerse yourself in this dark fantasy adventure where death is not the end but an incentive to keep going: several puzzles await you while a unique story will slowly unfold as you explore this mysterious supernatural place. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Soul's Spectrum.

    View Game
  2. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    88% User Score Based on 32 reviews
    Critic Score 71%Based on 11 reviews

    To save their world from an alien threat, two proud races must set aside their differences and come together... literally. Embers of Mirrim is an adventure-platformer featuring a mystical creature with the ability to split into light and dark embers, each independently controlled by the analog sticks. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Embers of Mirrim.

    View Game
  3. Cast your dice through the mad Frankenstein's lair! Escape his clutches using your wits and cunning in a variety of stunning locales. Save the day by navigating 3D environments, increasing in complexity and mechanical finesse - offering a unique blend of complex movements, strategic face tearing, and a plethora of intriguing obstacles.Complex Movement in a 3D Grid: Navigate a challenging 3D grid a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Frankendice.

    View Game
  4. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Dear Players, Thank you all for your support and love! This game is the very first one I’ve developed, filled with my dreams and hard work. As an independent developer, I hope to bring you a world full of adventure, challenges, and fun. Whether it’s exploring levels, solving puzzles, avoiding enemies, or unlocking new items, I want every player to enjoy each and every detail. For me, this ga… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ninja Frog.

    View Game
  5. View Game
    50%Game Brain Score
    100% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    When you wake up, you find yourself trapped in a mysterious laboratory... This laboratory is filled with unknown dangers. You must utilize the capabilities of the Telemorpher to overcome obstacles and uncover the truth behind the laboratory. Each level presents its unique challenges and hidden secrets, waiting for you to discover and unlock. In addition to using the Telemorpher for teleportat… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to TeleMorpher.

    View Game
  6. View Game

    Fuu is a high-octane 2D Platformer Runner experience set in a gothic world governed by shadows and forgotten secrets. The game rewards fast reflexes, flawless timing, and a heart that welcomes challenge. Take control of Fuu, our mysterious character whose eyes glow with light, and try to survive this eerie, seemingly endless, and trap-filled forest. Gameplay Mechanics and Content DetailsThe game… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fuu.

    View Game
  7. 52%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    73% User Score Based on 22 reviews

    Chornobyl Breakout is a first-person shooter where you become a survivor pilot whose helicopter has crashed in the Chornobyl Exclusion Zone. You must find a way to safe place. Will you overcome all obstacles and escape from Chornobyl, or will you become just another lost soul in this dead world? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chornobyl Breakout.

    View Game
  8. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, character development
    90% User Score Based on 52 reviews

    Feature List About the Game Apocalyptic Cat is an atmospheric and hardcore platformer that tells the story of a little black cat journeying through a toxic and desolate post-apocalyptic world, devoid of all life. The player's goal is to guide the cat upwards towards the heavens, navigating through toxic clouds, dangerous spikes, and stone obstacles to fulfill the cat's final and only dream of re… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Apocalyptic cat.

    View Game
  9. Unravel the mystery of a fallen tear on its journey back to the surface! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tears Fall Low.

    View Game
  10. View Game
    31%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, monetization
    45% User Score Based on 20 reviews

    VVVVV is a colorful, dynamic platform action with puzzle elements, made in retro style. You have to go through many obstacles, solving various puzzles. A considerable arsenal of weapons will come to your aid, which will turn the enemy into minced meat, as well as magic that will not let your enemies get bored. Use the acrobatic abilities of the protagonist to deftly and quickly overcome deadly tra… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to VVVVV.

    View Game
  11. 98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 60 reviews
    Critic Score 85%Based on 1 reviews

    An atmospheric platformer with co-op play in single-player mode. Immerse yourself in the ethnic world of two heroes, solve puzzles and overcome obstacles together, explore the fairy forest and other locations, help each other in battles against bosses. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hand In Hand.

    View Game
  12. Get Ready for the Challenge in Loopsters – A Game Like No Other!Start your adventure deep in a dangerous underworld, tied together by a rope with your teammates as you try to escape. The only way out? Climb as high as you can, mastering every jump and working together to reach the top. Whether you play alone or with friends, your goal is simple: climb out of the inferno and face the tricky worlds… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Loopsters.

    View Game
  13. View Game
    49%Game Brain Score
    82% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    Get ready for an enigmatic and challenging adventure with O.W.L Projekt, a 3D isometric puzzle game that will test your mind and logic skills. Controlling Elysion, a young being created in a mysterious experiment, you will face the enigmatic Watchers in a journey to escape and uncover secrets. Armed with the powerful Sanctum Staff, Elysion can move objects and overcome obstacles, offering a uniqu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to O.W.L Projekt.

    View Game
  14. Wisp: Echoes of the Afterlight Embark on a mystical adventure in "Wisp," a 2D pixel-art game set in a captivating underworld. As a newly graduated Grim Reaper, guide lost souls to peace and uncover the secrets of a corrupt realm. With a unique time-stopping watch, engage in strategic gameplay, face challenging boss battles, and navigate a dynamic world. Delve into a world of adventure, puzzles, a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wisp.

    View Game
  15. «Permanent: Hope & Vacuum» is a disturbing first-person psychological horror indie game with adventure, puzzle, platformer, dungeon crawler and action gameplay. This is a one-person development, so please let me introduce the game to you. Thanks! Discover a story that will take you through a world that is as terrifying as it is intriguing, where you will encounter numerous obstacles and ir… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Permanent: Hope & Vacuum.

    View Game
  16. Run. Rescue. Survive. In the depths of the forest, a small community of slimes live in hiding. Moved by a stirring sense of curiosity, they set out on a journey, eager to unravel the secrets that lay hidden in the dark recesses beyond the safety of their village. However, unbeknownst to them, a treacherous trap lay in wait, threatening to ensnare them and shatter their… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Slime Hero.

    View Game
  17. 60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    100% User Score Based on 11 reviews
    Critic Score 61%Based on 4 reviews

    Travel through a world of neon, overcoming obstacles and traps. This experience requires focus, concentration, and timing to let the ball rolling as fast as you can. Remember... in a world made of neons... you will need balls to survive. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Neonwall.

    View Game
  18. Take on the role of a dog who, as a puppy, was the victim of scientific experiments that extended his life but turned him blue. Years have passed since the dog managed to escape from the laboratory, and he now is trying to move on by traveling the world. He learns from his dog friend, Frank, that the laboratory has now become an advanced robotics lab, and that a treasure is hidden there. So, the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dangerous Walk.

    View Game
  19. Backrooms: Last Chance is a single-player horror and puzzle game in first-person perspective. Inspired by the Backrooms universe, the game takes place across three different levels. In the first level, you are trapped in maze-like corridors and must collect 25 keys to reach the exit. In the second level, you need to find one keycard to progress. In the third and most intense stage, you try to esca… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Backrooms: Last Chance.

    View Game
  20. View Game
    60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    93% User Score Based on 15 reviews

    Unlock the Secrets of Your Subconscious in Skyward Dream Skyward Dream is a first-person platforming adventure where you’ll explore the surreal, interconnected layers of your own mind. As part of a groundbreaking new experiment—the Skyward Dream Project—you’ve chosen to dive deep into your subconscious through an experimental form of therapy. This method promises to unlock your hidden potential… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Skyward Dream.

    View Game
  21. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability
    95% User Score Based on 37 reviews

    An adventure platformer where a precious letter journeys across time and continents in search of the one still waiting. Each world tells a unique story, and each quest reveals a clue to the greater secret. From a quiet moonlit garden to raging tornadoes in the Wild West - what a journey for a tiny piece of paper! And the letter? That’s you. Origament is your escape after a long day - a l… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Origament: A Paper Adventure.

    View Game
  22. Backrooms Escape Protocol Work together with your team to explore abandoned industrial zones, navigate mysterious liminal spaces, and survive terrifying entities lurking in the shadows. Survive the Unknown You and your friends take on the role of scavengers sent into a series of procedurally generated Backrooms levels, each with unique environments and dangers. Your mission is to explore, collec… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Backrooms Escape Protocol.

    View Game
  23. In this challenging puzzle game, you will be the guide of a swarm of up to 4 groups of bees. Your goal will be to collect pollen from the flowers and take it safe and sound to the honeycomb, facing different obstacles on the way. Control each group with the number keys and direct their movements with the directional arrows. Plan carefully and coordinate your swarm's movements to avoid dangers and… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bee careful!.

    View Game
  24. View Game
    73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    93% User Score Based on 29 reviews

    Trapventure is a tough but fun medieval adventure where you’ll be solving tricky puzzles, dodging deadly traps, and battling skeletons. Play as an archer and test your reflexes and brainpower as you jump across floating platforms, face off against enemies, and work your way through dangerous environments. It's a challenge, but that’s all part of the fun! Key Features: Traps & Puzzles: Solve… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Trapventure.

    View Game
  25. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, graphics
    92% User Score Based on 39 reviews

    JOIN OUR DISCORD FOR BETA TESTING About the GameEvery dungeon you step into presents its own set of challenges. To stand a chance against the odds, your equipment selection is key. Choose wisely, for your survival depends on it. Set off on exciting adventures through randomly generated dungeons. Each trip brings fresh surprises. Seek the most valuable hidden treasures and overcome different… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Treasure Hunters: Raid Together.

    View Game
  26. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability
    97% User Score Based on 29 reviews

    Power Sink is a Puzzle-Platformer, set in the depths of an underwater hydrothermal power plant. Explore and repair the station before it falls to pieces from the pressure of the sea and the heat from below. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Power Sink.

    View Game
  27. Reclaim Your Corrupted MemoriesDive into a captivating world where fragmented memories await discovery! In this side-scroller adventure, navigate the remains of a once thriving civilization and piece together your scattered past. Between classical jump-n-run and puzzle solving, you have to keep a close eye on your surroundings. Explore the depths as you uncover forgotten stories and concealed corr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MOONY:Black_Lotus.

    View Game
  28. Step right up to the most twisted carnival you’ll ever encounter! In The Carnival Killer, players find themselves trapped in a nightmarish amusement park where laughter turns to terror. The colorful lights and cheerful music mask a sinister secret: a killer clown stalks the grounds, hunting down anyone who dares to wander too close. Key Features: Stealth and Strategy: Use shadows and distractio… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Carnival Killer.

    View Game
  29. Backrooms: A Creative Playground to Fuel Your Work The Backrooms is a concept that has surged in popularity in recent years, becoming a staple of internet culture. It provides an immense opportunity for creative expression, whether you're developing compelling stories, immersive games, or audiovisual works. At its core, the Backrooms are an idea of an alternative reality where people accidental… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bad Backrooms 2 (pipe dreams).

    View Game
  30. 66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    100% User Score Based on 17 reviews

    Guide your anglerfish through intricate underwater mazes. Collect stars, solve puzzles, and avoid perilous obstacles. Experience a captivating deep-sea adventure filled with hidden treasures and mysteries in this immersive aquatic world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to AquaDream.

    View Game
  31. 63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, character development
    100% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    Strandzha Adventures 3D is an action-adventure game that allows you to embark on an epic journey to help, the Thracian warrior Catos find and rescue his fiancé Theana, who has been kidnapped in the jungles of the Strandzha Mountain. Explore the uncharted lands, a world filled with many dangers, puzzles and secrets. Fight vicious monsters, and discover hidden treasures to help you on your quest. U… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Strandzha Adventures 3D.

    View Game
  32. View Game
    95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    95% User Score Based on 74 reviews

    KnightLight is a 2D puzzle platformer where you light your own way through the darkness. You play as the Light, exploring a seemingly abandoned civilization where you find a suit of armor that seems to have some magical properties. Suit up, using the powers of the suit to channel your own light magic to see what (or who) else this strange and beautiful place is hiding. Use the suit to protect y… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to KnightLight.

    View Game
  33. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    100% User Score Based on 22 reviews

    Get ready for an exciting 2D Puzzle Platformer Adventure In Excelios, you become Lexi, a self aware file living inside a computer. The computer belongs to a company in big trouble because its data got messed up. As Lexi, you're a smart piece of data who needs to fix things. To save the day, you'll solve puzzles and explore the computer world to find out what's causing all the trouble. You'll be… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Excelios.

    View Game
  34. Squares of Hell  (Demo Version) A dark humor puzzle-platformer set in a bizarre steampunk hell. Welcome to Squares of Hell — a hand-crafted indie puzzle-platformer with black humor, surreal levels, and a steampunk vision of Hell. Here, sinners are punished not with fire, but with twisted machines, absurd logic, and mechanical demons. One moment you’re solving a code on a rusty control panel… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Squares of Hell.

    View Game
  35. BLOCKBUSTIN’ MAKES YOU FEEL GOOD! Embark on an epic adventure to save the kingdom of Blockbusteria from the clutches of the wicked Dark Masters! Solve puzzles, outsmart enemies and gather gems to complete 56 stages that test your wits and reflexes. 1 tutorial stage, 41 regular stages, 3 boss stages (each one featuring a unique enemy type), 10 bonus stages and 1 final stage: the ultimate challen… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Super Blockbuster.

    View Game
  36. View Game
    95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    95% User Score Based on 151 reviews

    WITH EACH PASSING MOMENT, THEIR DIMENSION GROWS. WHERE ONCE WAS STRUCTURE BORN OF HUMAN INTUITION, WITHIN ARE WARPED, UNRECOGNIZABLE MAZES, FILLED WITH BEINGS OF ARCANE AND UNKNOWABLE ORIGIN. FREAKHUNTER is a dungeon-crawler-rail-shooter-action-hybrid for sickos, developed on vibes, and created as an exercise in actually finishing a video game. It's designed for modern controllers, and will … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to FREAKHUNTER.

    View Game
  37. Embark on a thrilling adventure in Aztek Tiki Talisman! Explore 50 challenging levels in the mystical Aztec jungle, battle foes, solve puzzles, and confront epic bosses. Will you find the blue talisman and unlock the portal to the next level? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Aztec Tiki Talisman.

    View Game
  38. View Game
    86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music
    91% User Score Based on 45 reviews

    Gray Destiny is an indie precision platformer that offers an atmospheric and captivating experience. Take control of the young boy as he navigates through a series of meticulously crafted levels, each more challenging than the last. The game's visuals blend hauntingly beautiful landscapes with dark, foreboding environments, immersing players in a gripping tale of self-discovery. Intense Prec… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gray Destiny.

    View Game
  39. A 2d Cave Escape game. Having people on their phone all day long is damaging the relationships. Instead of talking to someone face-to-face and hanging out, people prefer just texting or going on a social network. This is making everyone alone. In this game, the negative impact of using a phone all day long is highlighted. Once upon a time, there was a small town. People of the town were … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Heartless.

    View Game
  40. 56%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, character development
    92% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    Boarding on this adventure with Guazu in a wide forest of dangers, where you will rescue your friends who have been captured. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Guazu: The Rescue.

    View Game
  41. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization
    90% User Score Based on 42 reviews

    Jump into a neon-filled platformer world as Q and overcome a gauntlet of tricky platform challenges. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Q: A Neon Platformer.

    View Game
  42. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, gameplay
    76% User Score Based on 66 reviews

    Wishlist our friends' new game: About the GameSATANIC PANIC 666 is an acrobatic platfomer with wall-jumping. Leap and dash of walls, escape all obstacles and destroy the cursed tapes with occult music known as †HEAVY METAL† to save our children's souls. Leap and dash off walls, fight your way through all obstacles and achieve mastery in this 2D arcade platformer. • Unique aestethic. • Fa… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SATANIC PANIC 666.

    View Game
  43. 49%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, stability
    82% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    Help Cassandra uncover the truth behind her family's betrayal in this action packed adventure game full of intricate puzzles, vicous enemies and deadly traps. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fragments Of A Mind.

    View Game
  44. 63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability
    94% User Score Based on 18 reviews

    Extreme! Multitasking Run and Gun with a colorful twist! Team up with PixelBot, shoot up everything in your way and master an unique color-based destruction! Show what you've got and help the Bot breaking out of the Forbidden Factory! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to pixelBOT EXTREME!.

    View Game
  45. View Game
    45%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, story
    67% User Score Based on 18 reviews

    Haxor is an old-school action platformer inspired by the greatest hits of the 80s and 90s. Take the role of Kla, a member of a research expedition, and the only survivor of their vessel’s encounter with a black hole. Face hostile beasts and rediscover your true identity! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Haxor.

    View Game
  46. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    81% User Score Based on 88 reviews
    Critic Score 67%Based on 6 reviews

    Created with heart, culture and character, ANOTHER SIGHT is the story of Kit and Hodge. Whilst exploring the London Underground during its construction in 1899, Kit, a bold teenager is caught in a tunnel collapse. When Kit wakes up, her sight is gone, and she’s left helpless in the dark world below London. Hodge, a mysterious cat finds Kit, and becomes her companion on a journey through a surreal … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Another Sight.

    View Game
  47. 36%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    53% User Score Based on 19 reviews

    Crossbow Warrior has 29 exciting levels with 4 different game types like classical Jump'n'run-, Sniper-, TempleRun-, Boat-Levels! Experience the whole story behind the legend of William Tell with a multitude of lovely graphics! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crossbow Warrior: The Legend of William Tell.

    View Game
  48. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    83% User Score Based on 24 reviews

    A Brief Introduction In Loot Express Delivery Service, a top-down 2D pixel art game, you will take on the role of a commander tasked with capturing valuable items from an alien planet. As the founder of your own company, you will lead a team of mercenaries and utilize drones to deploy turrets, rocket launchers, and other equipment to complete your missions. However, be sure to keep an eye on your … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Loot Express Delivery Service.

    View Game
  49. 42%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    63% User Score Based on 19 reviews
    Critic Score 40%Based on 1 reviews

    A labyrinth fades into view; a space you control but that holds you. Completely lost with nowhere else you could be. Helped or harried, you are not alone here – there is someone calling, caring and crying for you. The voices you hear will guide you through the unnavigable and teach you the importance of perspective. You must use every obstacle to your advantage to escape the tunnels and discover … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to StandPoint.

    View Game
  50. Horned Knight is a challenging 2D action-platformer where you must overcome all fears, enemies, and traps as the Hero Knight. Rewrite destiny, with your trusty sword, young Knight! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Horned Knight.

    View Game