Games like Lonely Penguin

Make it through the darkness - or become a part of it. Brightfall is an open-world survival for 1 up to 4 players, set on a cursed 17th-century island erased from English maps. Build, craft, and push back the living darkness before it swallows the world. Welcome to the Isle the Crown Pretends Doesn’t ExistThe year is 1666. The Great Plague of London has just ended… But it seems your troubles are…

"The Long Dark is an exploration-survival game set in a frozen wilderness after a geomagnetic disaster. Players must manage resources and face the challenges of harsh weather and dangerous wildlife to survive. The game features both a stand-alone Survival Mode and a story-driven Wintermute Mode."

"Climber: Sky is the Limit" is a mountain walking simulator that challenges you to conquer the most dangerous peaks on earth. Carefully plan your journey, choose a trail, and prepare appropriate equipment to face extreme weather conditions and survive. Traverse dangerous trails, overcome obstacles like blizzards and icy slopes, and reach the summit to conquer your fears and limits.

"Distrust" is a horror action game that offers both single-player and multiplayer/co-op modes for 2 players. The game features good mechanics, delightful visuals, and good music, but can be very grinding and buggy. Players must guide a group of explorers stranded in the Arctic, fighting off exhaustion, nightmares, and a terrifying force that threatens their lives. The game's atmosphere is phenomenal, with random anomalies and a creepy abandoned research station adding to the suspense.

Frostpunk is a strategy game with a deep, intriguing story set in a fully frozen world. Players must develop steam-powered technology and adapt society to survive the cold, while enjoying beautiful graphics, a good soundtrack, and some humor. However, the game does have its share of bugs, grinding, and was not free of ads on some platforms. The game describes itself as a society survival game where players must oppose the overwhelming cold and adapt to the changing world.

"Dungeon of the ENDLESS™ is a rogue-like dungeon-defense game where players manage resources, explore levels, and battle enemies to survive. The Crystal Edition includes the 'Bookworm' add-on, original soundtrack, and exclusive badge for Games2Gether accounts. Players colonize the planet Auriga Prime, uncovering its mysterious past while defending their shipment of condemned criminals."

Sunless Sea is a literary role-playing game set in the Victorian-Gothic world of Fallen London. As the captain of a steamship, you explore a vast underground ocean filled with mystery and danger. Your choices shape your story as you face hunger, madness, and the constant threat of shipwreck.

"Insurmountable is a permadeath roguelike adventure game with a procedurally generated mountain climbing environment, dynamic weather system, and tough decisions that impact your climber's survival. Choose from three characters, each with unique skills and backgrounds, and scavenge for equipment while dealing with randomly generated events. As time passes, your climber will grow stronger through a sophisticated skill system, but one mistake could lead to your last."

Herdling is a single-player fantasy simulation game where you guide a lovable herd of Calicorns on a breathtaking alpine journey. Navigate stunning landscapes, overcome eerie dangers, and solve environmental puzzles in a masterfully atmospheric, wordless tale of trust, survival, and companionship. With compelling mechanics, stunning graphics, and an emotional soundtrack, Herdling offers an unforgettable adventure.

"The Red Lantern" is a narrative-driven, rogue-like survival game where you play as a musher and their dog sled team in the harsh Alaskan wilderness. Make difficult decisions, manage resources, and form bonds with your dogs as you navigate through unpredictable weather and terrain, all while trying to reach the safety of the nearest town. Each playthrough offers a unique story as you balance your survival and the emotional well-being of both yourself and your team.