40 Dark games like Autumn Dream that you should try

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We filtered the 48 games similar to Autumn Dream down to the 40 that fit the “Dark” category. Outlast II, Buckshot Roulette and Alone in the Dark top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Autumn Dream.

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The best dark games like Autumn Dream

40 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Autumn Dream. Each one has been evaluated across 14 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.

#1Outlast II

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GenreHorrorSubgenreAction Horror

SoloMultiplayerMeleeNarrativeDarkHorror

Steam👍 91%· 63KIGDB78· 17OC75· 117

Year 2017Dev Red BarrelsOn PS4 · PC · Mac

✓ Same family of action horror games: horror tension, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: survival mechanics and visual first person, while skipping deep simulation

GenreHorrorSubgenreAction Horror

MultiplayerSoloMeleeDarkNarrativeHorror3D

Steam👍 95%· 118KRAWG👍 86%· 108OC83· 13

Year 2024Dev Mike Klubnika · CRITICAL REFLEXPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Linux

✓ Both are action horror games — sharing horror tension, deep simulation and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, roguelike runs and procedural generation, while skipping adventure storytelling

GenreHorrorSubgenreAction Horror

SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkHorror

Steam👍 79%· 4.6KIGDB75· 4

Year 2024Dev Pieces Interactive · THQ NordicOn Xbox · PC · PS5

✓ Fits the action horror games cluster, with horror tension, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, survival mechanics and visual third person, while skipping deep simulation

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#4The Walking Dead: Michonne

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GenreHorrorSubgenreAction Horror

SoloMeleeDarkNarrativeHorror

Steam👍 81%· 8.1KIGDB68· 4

Year 2016Dev Telltale GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Android

✓ Both are action horror games — sharing horror tension, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, survival mechanics and post-apocalyptic world, while skipping deep simulation

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Steam GOG Epic

#5Erica

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GenreHorrorSubgenreAction Horror

SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkHorror

Steam👍 78%· 1.7KIGDB72· 4OC71· 47

Year 2019Dev FlavourWorks · Sony Interactive EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · iOS

✓ Both are action horror games — sharing horror tension, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, vibe casual and visual first person, while skipping deep simulation

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#6The Walking Dead: The Final Season

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GenreHorrorSubgenreAction Horror

SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkHorror

Steam👍 95%· 21KIGDB71· 5OC78· 30

Year 2018Dev Telltale GamesOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Fits the action horror games cluster, with horror tension, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, survival mechanics and post-apocalyptic world, while skipping deep simulation

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Steam GOG Epic

#7Spooky's Jump Scare Mansion: HD Renovation

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GenreHorrorSubgenreAction Horror

SoloMeleeDarkNarrativeHorror

Steam👍 96%· 3.9K

Year 2017Dev Albino Moose Games · Screenwave MediaPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS

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

≠ Its own twist: survival mechanics, cozy, relaxing feel and visual first person, while skipping deep simulation

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#8The Walking Dead: A New Frontier

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GenreHorrorSubgenreAction Horror

SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkHorror

Steam👍 83%· 18KIGDB75· 13

Year 2016Dev Telltale Games · Skybound GamesOn PS4 · Android · PC

✓ Same family of action horror games: horror tension, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, survival mechanics and post-apocalyptic world, while skipping deep simulation

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Steam GOG Epic

#9Senua's Saga: Hellblade II

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GenreHorrorSubgenreAction Horror

SoloMeleeDarkNarrativeHorror

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 fantasy world, setting mythology and visual third person, while skipping deep simulation

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#10Bendy and the Ink Machine

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GenreHorrorSubgenreAction Horror

SoloMeleeDarkNarrativeHorror

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 dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, survival mechanics and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping deep simulation

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#11Alan Wake

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GenreHorrorSubgenreAction Horror

SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkHorror

Steam👍 90%· 57KRAWG👍 84%· 2.3KMC83IGDB83· 7

Year 2010Dev Remedy Entertainment · Microsoft StudiosPlaytime ~5hOn PC · Xbox

✓ Fits the action horror games cluster, with horror tension, adventure storytelling and shooter

≠ Stands apart with third-person shooting, survival mechanics and ranged combat, while skipping deep simulation

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Steam GOG Epic

#12Vital Shell

iRank94

GenreHorrorSubgenreAction Horror

SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkHorror

Steam👍 94%· 1.4K

Year 2023Dev CC Arts · CC ARTSPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Same family of action horror games: horror tension, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: roguelike runs, survival mechanics and procedural generation, while skipping deep simulation

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Steam

#13ObsCure: The Aftermath

iRank73

GenreHorrorSubgenreAction Horror

SoloMultiplayerMeleeDarkNarrativeHorror

Steam👍 82%· 1.6KIGDB55· 4

Year 2007Dev Hydravision Entertainment · Playlogic EntertainmentOn PC

✓ Both are action horror games — sharing horror tension, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Stands apart with survival mechanics, offline and co op, while skipping deep simulation

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Steam

#14Escape Dead Island

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GenreHorrorSubgenreAction Horror

SoloMultiplayerMeleeDarkNarrativeHorrorExploration

Steam👍 62%· 1.7KRAWG👍 24%· 58MC52IGDB35· 5OC44· 20

Year 2014Dev Deep SilverPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of action horror games: horror tension, adventure storytelling and deep simulation

≠ Its own twist: survival mechanics, action RPG combat and deep RPG systems, while skipping battle royale tension

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#15Alan Wake's American Nightmare

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GenreHorrorSubgenreAction Horror

SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkHorror

Steam👍 74%· 10KRAWG👍 58%· 828MC73IGDB79· 7

Year 2012Dev Remedy Entertainment · Microsoft StudiosPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Xbox

✓ Fits the action horror games cluster, with horror tension, adventure storytelling and shooter

≠ Its own twist: third-person shooting, survival mechanics and ranged combat, while skipping deep simulation

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Steam GOG Epic

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