13 Games with a horror setting like Catherine that you should try

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We filtered the 45 games similar to Catherine down to the 13 that fit the “Horror” category. Little Nightmares II, Little Nightmares III and Superliminal top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Catherine.

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The best games with a horror setting like Catherine

13 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Catherine. Each one has been evaluated across 10 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.

#1Little Nightmares II

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SoloCo-opDarkNarrativeHorror2D

Steam👍 93%· 57KIGDB82· 13OC83· 173

Year 2021Dev Tarsier Studios · Bandai Namco EntertainmentOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Fits the puzzle-platformers cluster, with precision platforming, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Its own twist: horror tension, stealth mechanics and melee combat, while skipping visual isometric

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#2Little Nightmares III

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SoloCo-opNarrativeDarkHorror2D

Steam👍 46%· 20KIGDB78· 4OC71· 136

Year 2025Dev Supermassive Games · Bandai Namco EntertainmentOn Xbox · PS4 · Switch

✓ Same family of puzzle-platformers: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Its own twist: stealth mechanics, multiplayer gameplay and exploration and discovery, while skipping visual isometric

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloCo-opNarrativeDarkHorror

Steam👍 95%· 33KIGDB80· 8OC75· 74

Year 2019Dev Pillow Castle GamesOn Xbox · PS4 · Linux

✓ Fits the puzzle-platformers cluster, with precision platforming, puzzle design and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings horror tension, multiplayer gameplay and exploration and discovery, while skipping visual isometric

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#4Limbo

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SoloDarkNarrativeHorror2D

Steam👍 92%· 61KIGDB84· 10

Year 2010Dev Playdead · Microsoft Game StudiosOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Linux

✓ Both are puzzle-platformers — sharing precision platforming, puzzle design and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: horror tension, while skipping co op

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#5Inmost

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SoloNarrativeDarkHorror2D

Steam👍 91%· 7.2KIGDB80· 1OC80· 25

Year 2019Dev Hidden Layer Games · Chucklefish GamesOn Android · PC · iOS

✓ Same family of puzzle-platformers: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Stands apart with horror tension, melee combat and exploration and discovery, while skipping co op

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#6Darq

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GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloDarkNarrativeHorror2D

Steam👍 94%· 4.2KIGDB70· 1OC73· 19

Year 2019Dev Unfold GamesOn Xbox · PC · Switch

✓ Same family of puzzle-platformers: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Its own twist: horror tension, survival mechanics and stealth mechanics, while skipping co op

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#7INSIDE

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SoloNarrativeDarkHorror2D

Steam👍 97%· 74KRAWG👍 90%· 2.6KMC87IGDB93· 39OC91· 169

Year 2016Dev PlaydeadPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of puzzle-platformers: precision platforming, puzzle design and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with horror tension, melee combat and stealth mechanics, while skipping co op

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloNarrativeDarkHorror2D

Steam👍 95%· 116KIGDB78· 18OC79· 137

Year 2017Dev Tarsier Studios · Bandai Namco EntertainmentOn PS4 · Android · PC

✓ Fits the puzzle-platformers cluster, with precision platforming, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Stands apart with horror tension, survival mechanics and stealth mechanics, while skipping co op

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#9Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 2

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SoloNarrativeDarkHorrorMelee

Steam👍 67%· 1.1KIGDB95· 2

Year 2001Dev Crystal Dynamics · Eidos InteractiveOn PC

✓ Both are puzzle-platformers — sharing precision platforming, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Its own twist: melee combat, fantasy world and visual third person, while skipping co op

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#10American McGee's Alice

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloDarkHorrorThird Person

Year 2000Dev Westlake Interactive · Aspyr MediaOn PlayStation 3 · PC · Mac

✓ Fits the puzzle-platformers cluster, with precision platforming, puzzle design and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings visual third person, while skipping strong narrative focus

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#11Deadlight

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GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloDarkNarrativeHorror2D

Steam👍 79%· 13KIGDB71· 7

Year 2012Dev Tequila Works · Microsoft StudiosOn PC

✓ Fits the puzzle-platformers cluster, with precision platforming, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Where it differs: brings survival mechanics, horror tension and melee combat, while skipping co op

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#12Bramble: The Mountain King

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SoloNarrativeDarkHorrorMelee

Steam👍 95%· 7.5KIGDB68· 1OC79· 38

Year 2023Dev Dimfrost StudioOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Both are puzzle-platformers — sharing precision platforming, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Its own twist: horror tension, survival mechanics and linear, story-driven structure, while skipping co op

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloNarrativeDarkHorror2D

Steam👍 92%· 14KIGDB61· 1

Year 2019Dev Killmonday Games HBOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Same family of puzzle-platformers: precision platforming, puzzle design and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings horror tension, vibe casual and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping co op

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