5 Dark games like Crime Scene Cleaner that you should try

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We filtered the 28 games similar to Crime Scene Cleaner down to the 5 that fit the “Dark” category. Lake, Strange Horticulture and Beholder top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Crime Scene Cleaner.

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GenreSimulationSubgenreLife Sim

The best dark games like Crime Scene Cleaner

5 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Crime Scene Cleaner. Each one has been evaluated across 11 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.

#1Lake

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GenreSimulationSubgenreLife Sim

SoloRelaxingNarrativeCozyDarkExploration

Steam👍 87%· 5.7KIGDB67· 3OC68· 50

Year 2021Dev GamiousOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Fits the life sims cluster, with deep simulation, adventure storytelling and vibe relaxing

≠ Stands apart with deep RPG systems, open world exploration and visual third person, while skipping melee combat

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#2Strange Horticulture

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GenreSimulationSubgenreLife Sim

SoloNarrativeRelaxingDarkExploration

Steam👍 95%· 15KIGDB90· 1OC84· 16

Year 2022Dev Bad Viking · Iceberg InteractiveOn Xbox · PS4 · Android

✓ Fits the life sims cluster, with deep simulation, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, deep RPG systems and visual 2d, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

SoloStealthNarrativeDark2D

Steam👍 92%· 30KIGDB80· 3OC76· 27

Year 2016Dev Warm Lamp Games · Alawar EntertainmentOn Linux · Android · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Crime Scene Cleaner, expect deep simulation, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, deep RPG systems and visual 2d, while skipping vibe relaxing

GenreSimulationSubgenreVehicle SimSub-subgenreSim Racing

SoloMeleeNarrativeDark

Steam👍 97%· 361OC81· 10

Year 2021Dev Lo-Fi PeoplePlaytime ~1hOn PC · iOS · Android

✓ Shared with Crime Scene Cleaner: deep simulation, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings racing gameplay, while skipping vibe relaxing

GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

SoloNarrativeDarkFirst PersonHorror

Steam👍 78%· 5.1KIGDB82· 11OC76· 81

Year 2019Dev No Code · Devolver DigitalOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ If you enjoyed Crime Scene Cleaner, expect deep simulation, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, horror tension and horror setting, while skipping vibe relaxing

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