Games like Lightout
Looking for games like Lightout? Here are top survival action adventure recommendations with a horror and mystery focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with The Hat Man: Shadow Ward, Horror Story: Hallowseed or Escape Room: The Sick Colleague.
1 View Game58%Game Brain Scorestory, atmospheregraphics, gameplay58% User Score 909 reviews"The Hat Man: Shadow Ward Awarded 'Scariest Game of 2014' is a survival horror game based on real-life accounts. Investigate the disappearance of your daughter in the Canton State Insane Asylum, now overrun by supernatural beings controlled by a mysterious Hat Man. With only a flashlight and the items you find, evade the Shadow Ward's dangers and uncover the truth in this procedurally generated, unpredictable experience."
View Game2 View Game73%Game Brain Scorestory, atmospheregameplay, stability71% User Score 222 reviewsCritic Score 80%1 reviewsIn "Horror Story: Hallowseed," players explore a frightening, AI-driven world after waking up alone in a mysterious place following a camping trip. As they search for their friends and uncover the dark secrets of Hallowseed, they must evade malevolent spirits and solve puzzles in this story-driven psychological horror adventure. The game features a rich narrative and beautiful, atmospheric environments.
View Game3 View Game80%Game Brain Scorestory, gameplaystability, grinding80% User Score 4,672 reviewsYou only wanted to make a visit to your sick colleague, but what you encounter is beyond your imagination. Discover the secrets of your colleague and find a way to escape the trap.
View Game4 View Game68%Game Brain Scoregameplay, atmospherestability, graphics68% User Score 2,088 reviews"Damned" is a horror action game that supports up to 5 players, including 4 survivors and 1 monster, in online co-op gameplay. Survivors must escape haunted places by finding keys and items, while avoiding the monster. The monster, with unique hunting styles, aims to kill survivors. However, the game is poorly optimized, very buggy, and has a lot of grinding, but it also offers a dense atmosphere and some humor.
View Game5 View Game58%Game Brain Scorestory, atmospheregameplay, stability51% User Score 714 reviewsCritic Score 68%12 reviewsUncanny Valley is a true survival horror indie game, available on Steam, that differentiates itself from action-oriented titles. Players control a security guard in a remote facility, where they must balance exploration, evasion, and engagement with various threats while uncovering a chilling mystery. The game is known for its unsettling atmosphere, multiple endings, and tough choices that impact the story.
View Game6 View Game47%Game Brain Scorestory, graphicsstability, grinding47% User Score 99 reviews"Eleusis" is a single-player 3D adventure game that utilizes the Unreal Engine for Windows. The player seeks refuge in a seemingly abandoned Greek village, only to find themselves in the midst of a cult's dark plans to revive a powerful force through an ancient ritual. The game features an interesting plot, ingenious graphics, and a splendid atmosphere, with a focus on exploration, information gathering, and puzzle-solving based on actual history, mythology, and technology.
View Game7 View Game81%Game Brain Scorestory, graphicsstability, grinding87% User Score 8,138 reviewsCritic Score 75%10 reviews"Bendy and the Ink Machine" is a first-person puzzle-action horror game. You play as Henry, a retired animator returning to his old studio, where he encounters creepy cartoon characters brought to life by the ink machine. The game is divided into five chapters, each with unique challenges and chilling discoveries about the studio's past.
View Game8 View Game77%Game Brain Scoregraphics, gameplaystory, stability77% User Score 398 reviewsIn "Granny Remake," players wake up in a barricaded room of an abandoned house and must escape before Granny, a merciless and terrifying character, catches them. The game features a dark and horror-filled atmosphere, where players must explore, solve puzzles, and avoid Granny's detection to escape. As the game progresses, players uncover the house's horrific secrets and learn about its dark past.
View Game9 View Game66%Game Brain Scorestory, graphicsstability, monetization66% User Score 116 reviewsPROZE: Enlightenment is a narrative-driven first-person psychological horror game. Players unravel a complex story as they explore an abandoned research facility, deciphering cryptic messages and solving puzzles. The game features intense atmospheric tension and a haunting soundtrack, emphasizing the psychological torment of the protagonist.
View Game10 View Game63%Game Brain Scoreatmosphere, graphicsgameplay, story63% User Score 62 reviewsIn "The Guard" , you work the night shift at a mall and must find your missing partner while exploring darkened rooms and unlocking doors. Use WASD for movement, left mouse button to pick up items, and right mouse button to examine them. The game features pleasant graphics, simple controls, and intriguing gameplay with horror elements. Remember to find batteries for your flashlight as you search for your partner and discover the source of the mysterious noises.
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