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We filtered the 41 games similar to DEADBOLT down to the 17 that fit the “Horror” category. Hello Neighbor, Devil Daggers and Condemned: Criminal Origins top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to DEADBOLT.

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Year 2016Dev Hopoo Games

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Within the “Horror” category, the closest game to DEADBOLT is Hello Neighbor — scoring 98/100 on our similarity scale. Devil Daggers and Condemned: Criminal Origins follow close behind.

#1Hello Neighbor98 #2Devil Daggers95 #3Condemned: Criminal Origins95 #4The Binding of Isaac94 #5S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl89

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The best games with a horror setting like DEADBOLT

17 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to DEADBOLT. Each one has been evaluated across 13 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.

#1Hello Neighbor

98

Hello Neighbor

GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreArena FPS

SoloStealthMeleeNarrativeHardcoreDarkHorror

Steam👍 86%· 29KIGDB37· 8OC42· 53

Year 2017Dev DYNAMIC PIXELS · tinyBuildOn Xbox · PS4 · Android

✓ Same family of arena shooters: shooter, first-person shooting and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings horror tension, adventure storytelling and sandbox freedom, while skipping precision platforming

#2Devil Daggers

95

Devil Daggers

GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreArena FPS

SoloRangedMeleeHardcoreDarkNarrativeHorrorPixel Art

Steam👍 95%· 9.3KRAWG👍 78%· 160MC83IGDB78· 3OC83· 12

Year 2016Dev SorathPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Both are arena shooters — sharing shooter, first-person shooting and punishing difficulty

≠ Its own twist: horror tension, survival mechanics and combat magic, while skipping precision platforming

#3Condemned: Criminal Origins

95

Condemned: Criminal Origins

GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreArena FPS

SoloMeleeRangedNarrativeDarkHardcoreHorror

Steam👍 87%· 4.3KRAWG👍 78%· 423MC80IGDB74· 5

Year 2005Dev Monolith Productions · SEGAPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Xbox

✓ Fits the arena shooters cluster, with shooter, first-person shooting and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: horror tension, puzzle design and adventure storytelling, while skipping precision platforming

#4The Binding of Isaac

94

The Binding of Isaac

GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreArena FPS

SoloMeleeRangedDarkNarrativeHardcoreHorror2D

Steam👍 95%· 62KRAWG👍 76%· 1.2KMC84IGDB84· 2

Year 2011Dev Edmund McMillen and Florian Himsl · Edmund McMillenPlaytime ~5hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Both are arena shooters — sharing shooter, first-person shooting and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Its own twist: roguelike runs, deep RPG systems and adventure storytelling, while skipping precision platforming

#5S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl

89

S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl

GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreArena FPS

SoloRangedStealthMeleeNarrativeDarkHardcoreHorror

Steam👍 95%· 48KRAWG👍 86%· 1.4KMC82IGDB80· 2

Year 2007Dev GSC Game WorldPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the arena shooters cluster, with shooter, first-person shooting and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings deep RPG systems, survival mechanics and sandbox freedom, while skipping precision platforming

85

Postal

GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreArena FPS

SoloMeleeNarrativeHardcoreDarkHorror

Steam👍 92%· 14K

Year 1997Dev Running With Scissors · Ripcord GamesOn Linux · Android · PC

✓ Fits the arena shooters cluster, with shooter, first-person shooting and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: horror tension, linear, story-driven structure and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping precision platforming

#7Paint the Town Red

83

Paint the Town Red

GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreArena FPS

SoloMeleeRangedDarkHardcoreHorror

Steam👍 96%· 32KRAWG👍 80%· 68IGDB70· 2OC67· 13

Year 2015Dev South East GamesPlaytime ~4hOn PC · Xbox · Apple Macintosh

✓ Same family of arena shooters: shooter, first-person shooting and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, fighting mechanics and deep RPG systems, while skipping precision platforming

81

DOOM

GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreArena FPS

SoloRangedMeleeDarkHardcoreHorror

Steam👍 97%· 28KRAWG👍 91%· 837MC83IGDB90· 1

Year 1993Dev SEGAOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the arena shooters cluster, with shooter, first-person shooting and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Stands apart with setting scifi, multiplayer gameplay and co op, while skipping precision platforming

#9The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth

81

The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth

GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreArena FPS

SoloMeleeRangedDarkHardcoreNarrativeHorrorPixel Art2D

Steam👍 97%· 392KRAWG👍 87%· 1.2KMC86IGDB95· 2OC87· 27

Year 2014Dev NicalisPlaytime ~31hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of arena shooters: shooter, first-person shooting and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Its own twist: roguelike runs, deep RPG systems and puzzle design, while skipping precision platforming

80

Doom

GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreArena FPS

SoloMeleeDarkHardcoreNarrativeHorror

Steam👍 96%· 218KIGDB87· 28

Year 2016Dev id Software · Bethesda SoftworksOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Fits the arena shooters cluster, with shooter, first-person shooting and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Where it differs: brings roguelike runs, horror tension and setting scifi, while skipping precision platforming

#11The Evil Within 2

77

The Evil Within 2

GenreShooterSubgenreFPS

SoloStealthMeleeDarkNarrativeHorror

Steam👍 92%· 31KIGDB81· 15OC80· 156

Year 2017Dev Tango Gameworks · Bethesda SoftworksOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Like DEADBOLT, it's known for shooter, first-person shooting and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Where it differs: brings horror tension, survival mechanics and adventure storytelling, while skipping precision platforming

77

BioShock

GenreShooterSubgenreFPS

SoloRangedMeleeStealthNarrativeDarkHorror

Steam👍 94%· 32KRAWG👍 89%· 3.4KMC96IGDB93· 8

Year 2007Dev Digital Extremes · 2K GamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ If you enjoyed DEADBOLT, expect shooter, first-person shooting and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and puzzle design, while skipping precision platforming

77

Returnal

GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreArena FPS

SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkNarrativeHorror

Steam👍 81%· 10KIGDB90· 19OC86· 201

Year 2021Dev Housemarque · Sony Interactive EntertainmentOn PC · PS5

✓ Same family of arena shooters: shooter, first-person shooting and punishing difficulty

≠ Stands apart with roguelike runs, third-person shooting and horror tension, while skipping precision platforming

77

Thief

GenreShooterSubgenreFPS

SoloStealthMeleeRangedDarkNarrativeHorror

Steam👍 75%· 24KIGDB64· 14OC64· 75

Year 2014Dev Eidos Montréal · Square EnixOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

✓ Shared with DEADBOLT: shooter, first-person shooting and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, sandbox freedom and horror tension, while skipping precision platforming

#15Call of Cthulhu: Dark Corners of the Earth

76

Call of Cthulhu: Dark Corners of the Earth

GenreShooterSubgenreFPS

SoloStealthMeleeRangedDarkNarrativeHorror

Steam👍 68%· 3.3KRAWG👍 84%· 251MC76IGDB80· 2

Year 2005Dev Headfirst Productions · Bethesda SoftworksPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Xbox

✓ Shared with DEADBOLT: shooter, first-person shooting and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Where it differs: brings horror tension, adventure storytelling and puzzle design, while skipping precision platforming

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