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We filtered the 39 games similar to Deadlight down to the 8 that fit the “Horror” category. Submerged, Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 2 and Bramble: The Mountain King top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Deadlight.

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GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer
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Year 2012Dev Tequila Works
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Within the “Horror” category, the closest game to Deadlight is Submerged — scoring 92/100 on our similarity scale. Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 2 and Bramble: The Mountain King follow close behind.

#1Submerged92#2Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 295#3Bramble: The Mountain King94#4Little Misfortune92#5Little Nightmares90
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The best games with a horror setting like Deadlight

8 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Deadlight. 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.

#1Submerged
92
iRank66
Submerged
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloNarrativeDarkPost-ApocalypticHorrorFantasy
Steam👍 76%· 4.8KIGDB57· 9OC54· 52
Year 2015Dev Uppercut GamesOn PS4 · PC · iOS

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

≠ Stands apart with vibe relaxing, vibe casual and open world exploration, while skipping horror tension

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SteamEpicPS
#2Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 2
95
iRank76
Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 2
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkFantasyHorror
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: visual third person, while skipping survival mechanics

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SteamGOG
#3Bramble: The Mountain King
94
iRank84
Bramble: The Mountain King
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkHorrorFantasy
Steam👍 95%· 7.5KIGDB68· 1OC79· 38
Year 2023Dev Dimfrost StudioOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: linear, story-driven structure, setting mythology and exploration and discovery, while skipping post-apocalyptic world

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SteamEpicXbox
#4Little Misfortune
92
iRank82
Little Misfortune
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloNarrativeDarkHorrorFantasy2D
Steam👍 92%· 14KIGDB61· 1
Year 2019Dev Killmonday Games HBOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Same family of puzzle-platformers: precision platforming, puzzle design and horror tension

≠ Where it differs: brings vibe casual and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping survival mechanics

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SteamGOGXbox
#5Little Nightmares
90
iRank87
Little Nightmares
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkHorrorFantasy2D
Steam👍 95%· 116KIGDB78· 18OC79· 137
Year 2017Dev Tarsier Studios · Bandai Namco EntertainmentOn PS4 · Android · PC

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

≠ Stands apart with stealth mechanics and visual third person, while skipping post-apocalyptic world

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SteamGOGXbox
#6Inmost
94
iRank86
Inmost
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkHorror2D
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 exploration and discovery and visual pixel, while skipping survival mechanics

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SteamGOGNintendo
#7Limbo
94
iRank89
Limbo
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloDarkNarrativeHorror2D
Steam👍 92%· 61KIGDB84· 10
Year 2010Dev Playdead · Microsoft Game StudiosOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Linux

✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, puzzle design and adventure storytelling.

≠ Missing: survival mechanics.

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SteamEpicXbox
#8American McGee's Alice
92
American McGee's Alice
PlatformerPuzzle-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 survival mechanics

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