7 Games with a fantasy setting like Alone in the Dark that you should try

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We filtered the 48 games similar to Alone in the Dark down to the 7 that fit the “Fantasy” category. Senua's Saga: Hellblade II, Larva Mortus and Bendy and the Ink Machine top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Alone in the Dark.

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GenreHorrorSubgenreAction Horror

The best games with a fantasy setting like Alone in the Dark

7 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Alone in the Dark. Each one has been evaluated across 12 real attributes — from combat style and progression mechanics to world structure and visual perspective — so every recommendation is based on how the game actually plays, not just its genre label.

#1Senua's Saga: Hellblade II

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GenreHorrorSubgenreAction Horror

SoloMeleeDarkHorrorFantasyThird Person

Steam👍 87%· 9.2KIGDB73· 7OC81· 165

Year 2024Dev Ninja Theory · Xbox Game StudiosOn Xbox · PC · PS5

✓ Fits the action horror games cluster, with horror tension, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Where it differs: brings strong narrative focus and setting mythology, while skipping puzzle design

GenreHorrorSubgenreAction Horror

SoloRangedMeleeDarkHorrorFantasy

Steam👍 76%· 750RAWG👍 0%· 21MC64IGDB70· 1

Year 2008Dev Meridian4Playtime ~1hOn PC

✓ Fits the action horror games cluster, with horror tension, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, deep RPG systems and roguelike runs, while skipping puzzle design

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Steam GOG Epic

#3Bendy and the Ink Machine

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GenreHorrorSubgenreAction Horror

SoloMeleeDarkHorrorFantasy

Steam👍 89%· 35KIGDB87· 2OC69· 25

Year 2017Dev TheMeatly Games, Ltd. · Rooster Teeth GamesOn Xbox · PS4 · Linux

✓ Same family of action horror games: horror tension, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Stands apart with strong narrative focus, cozy, relaxing feel and setting cartoon, while skipping ranged combat

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Steam GOG Epic

#4Strong Bad's Cool Game for Attractive People: Season 1

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GenreHorrorSubgenreAction Horror

SoloHorrorFantasyThird PersonNarrative

Steam👍 93%· 465RAWG👍 54%· 25MC82IGDB73· 3

Year 2008Dev Telltale GamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC · PS · Apple Macintosh

✓ Same family of action horror games: horror tension, puzzle design and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with sports simulation, strong narrative focus and vibe casual, while skipping survival mechanics

GenreHorrorSubgenreAction Horror

SoloMeleeDarkHorrorFantasy

Steam👍 77%· 9.2KIGDB82· 9OC78· 92

Year 2020Dev Frictional GamesOn Xbox · PS4 · Linux

✓ Both are action horror games — sharing horror tension, puzzle design and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings strong narrative focus, stealth mechanics and exploration and discovery, while skipping ranged combat

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Steam GOG Epic

#6Still Wakes the Deep

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GenreHorrorSubgenreAction Horror

SoloMeleeDarkHorrorFantasy

Steam👍 88%· 12KIGDB82· 3OC76· 83

Year 2024Dev The Chinese Room · Secret ModeOn Xbox · PC · PS5

✓ Both are action horror games — sharing horror tension, adventure storytelling and survival mechanics

≠ Stands apart with strong narrative focus, stealth mechanics and setting scifi, while skipping puzzle design

GenreHorrorSubgenrePsychological Horror

SoloDarkHorrorFantasyNarrative

Steam👍 97%· 22KIGDB75· 1

Year 2015Dev Killmonday Games HBOn PS4 · Linux · Android

✓ If you enjoyed Alone in the Dark, expect horror tension, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Its own twist: strong narrative focus and visual 2d, while skipping survival mechanics

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Steam GOG Xbox

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