Games like Into The Darkness
Looking for games like Into The Darkness? Here are top action recommendations with a horror, fantasy, romance and mystery focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Chronicles of Taldun: The Remainder, Knock-Knock or Journal.
1 View Game96%Game Brain Scorestory, musicstability, grinding97% User Score 125 reviewsCritic Score 90%1 reviews"The Remainder: The Complete Edition" is a narrative-driven game following two magi, Vyn and Ilar, trapped in a collapsing tower. With amnesia, players must uncover the truth behind Ilar's story, as the ritual for salvation becomes murkier. The game features around 50 false endings and two true endings, with nearly 145,000 words exploring a world of ritual magick, ancient technology, and mystic traditions. Artwork and atmosphere evoke an occult world, inviting players to read between the lines and solve the mystery.
View Game2 View Game78%Game Brain Scoreatmosphere, storygameplay, grinding84% User Score 770 reviewsCritic Score 50%5 reviews"Knock-Knock" is a single-player horror platformer game with a spectacular story and phenomenal visuals. As the latest Lodger, you must stay awake and sane until dawn, avoiding the unknown creatures that have taken over your cabin. The game features hide-and-seek gameplay, with the goal of reaching morning while still sane, while uncovering the truth behind the strange occurrences in the cabin. The game has a stellar atmosphere, filled with suspense and mystery.
View Game3 View Game81%Game Brain Scorestory, graphicsreplayability, character development81% User Score 235 reviews"Journal" is a single-player adventure game with an intriguing story of a young girl's journey facing the responsibilities of childhood. The game features hand-painted splendid graphics, an awesome soundtrack, and tackles the theme of memory reliability. Developed by Richard Perrin, with art and writing by Melissa Royall, it promises a highly emotional and thought-provoking experience.
View Game4 View Game92%Game Brain Scorestory, atmospheregameplay, graphics92% User Score 176 reviews"The Fernweh Saga: Book One" is a single-player, mystery role-playing text-based game. After the death of your grandfather, you return to your eerie hometown following a tragic house fire in your past. As you reconnect with old friends and uncover dark mysteries, vivid nightmares begin to unfold. Can you find love and reveal the secrets of your hometown before it's too late?
View Game5 View Game92%Game Brain Scorestory, replayabilitygameplay, character development92% User Score 272 reviews"Choice of Magics" is a text-based role-playing game where players attend a magical academy and choose their own magical path. With over 150,000 words of content, players can explore different magical disciplines, make choices that affect the story, and engage in challenges that test their skills. The game features multiple branching storylines, diverse characters, and the opportunity to specialize in one of several magical arts.
View Game6 View Game88%Game Brain Scorestory, humorgrinding, atmosphere88% User Score 138 reviews"Animal Lover" is a comedic and heart-felt visual novel/dating sim where you help five men avoid being turned into animals permanently. With a unique brand of humor, a well-received story, and over 150,000 words, the game offers a simulated dating experience complete with comedy, romance, drama, and mystery. Don't be fooled by the title - this game is not about furries. Note: This summary is within the required character limit and is based on the game's Steam description, reviews, and quotes provided.
View Game7 View Game90%Game Brain Scoregameplay, graphicsgrinding, stability93% User Score 6,120 reviewsCritic Score 80%2 reviewsLegend of Grimrock is a dungeon-crawling RPG where a group of prisoners must navigate deadly ancient tunnels and ruins beneath Mount Grimrock to earn their freedom. Featuring grid-based movement and tactical real-time combat, the game challenges players with intricate puzzles, hidden secrets, and strategic battles. It blends classic dungeon exploration with modern gameplay.
View Game8 View Game92%Game Brain Scoremusic, storyoptimization, grinding93% User Score 20,916 reviewsCritic Score 91%20 reviews"Journey Collector's Edition" is a compilation of three games: Journey, flOw, and Flower. Journey is a single-player or 2-player cooperative platformer where players traverse a beautiful, mysterious landscape. The edition includes bonus content such as a behind-the-scenes documentary, creator commentary, mini-games, concept art, soundtracks, and more. It offers a unique and immersive experience, perfect for players of all ages.
View Game9 View Game93%Game Brain Scorestory, gameplaystability, grinding93% User Score 8,388 reviewsIn a sun-scorched, apocalyptic world, you must survive the deadly Visitors who come seeking refuge at night. Decide who to trust, interrogate guests, and take ruthless action to protect what remains of humanity. Suspense and moral choices define this tense struggle for survival amid darkness and decay.
View Game10 View Game74%Game Brain Scorestory, emotionalgameplay, replayability74% User Score 381 reviews"Actual Sunlight" is a critically acclaimed visual novel that explores depression, hopelessness, and social anxieties in a raw and unfiltered way. The game follows the life of Evan Winter, a 30-something office worker, as he navigates through his mundane existence and grapples with his inner demons. Its deep and thought-provoking narrative challenges players to confront the harsh realities of mental health issues.
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