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We filtered the 42 games similar to Don't Starve Together down to the 26 that fit the “Dark” category. Elden Ring Nightreign, Stranded Deep and FIVE NIGHTS AT FREDDY'S: HELP WANTED top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Don't Starve Together.

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GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

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Year 2016Dev Klei Entertainment

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Within the “Dark” category, the closest game to Don't Starve Together is Elden Ring Nightreign — scoring 87/100 on our similarity scale. Stranded Deep and FIVE NIGHTS AT FREDDY'S: HELP WANTED follow close behind.

#1Elden Ring Nightreign87 #2Stranded Deep95 #3FIVE NIGHTS AT FREDDY'S: HELP WANTED81 #4Alone in the Dark: The New Nightmare81 #5Silent Hill81

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The best dark games like Don't Starve Together

26 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Don't Starve Together. Each one has been evaluated across 18 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.

#1Elden Ring Nightreign

87

Elden Ring Nightreign

GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

Co-opOnlineSoloMultiplayerHardcoreDarkNarrativeOpen WorldExploration

Steam👍 82%· 183KIGDB85· 4OC80· 179

Year 2025Dev FromSoftware · Bandai Namco EntertainmentOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Both are PvE survival games — sharing survival mechanics, punishing difficulty and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, deep RPG systems and roguelike runs, while skipping deep simulation

#2Stranded Deep

95

Stranded Deep

GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineDarkNarrativeSandbox WorldOpen WorldHorrorExplorationCrafting

Steam👍 74%· 47KOC64· 14

Year 2015Dev Beam Team GamesOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Both are PvE survival games — sharing survival mechanics, adventure storytelling and deep simulation

≠ Stands apart with melee combat, resource management and visual first person, while skipping punishing difficulty

Steam Epic Xbox

#3FIVE NIGHTS AT FREDDY'S: HELP WANTED

81

FIVE NIGHTS AT FREDDY'S: HELP WANTED

GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloNarrativeDarkHorrorFirst Person

IGDB90· 1OC52· 10

Year 2020Dev Steel Wool Studios · Steel Wool GamesPlaytime ~2hOn Xbox · Nintendo

✓ Fits the PvE survival games cluster, with survival mechanics, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, deep RPG systems and visual first person, while skipping deep simulation

#4Alone in the Dark: The New Nightmare

81

Alone in the Dark: The New Nightmare

GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloNarrativeDarkHorrorThird Person

IGDB80· 1

Year 2001Dev Darkworks · InfogramesOn PlayStation 3

✓ Fits the PvE survival games cluster, with survival mechanics, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

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

81

Silent Hill

GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloDarkNarrativeHorrorRanged

IGDB82· 1

Year 1999Dev Team Silent · KonamiOn PlayStation 3

✓ Fits the PvE survival games cluster, with survival mechanics, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, ranged combat and visual third person, while skipping deep simulation

#6Silent Hill 2

81

Silent Hill 2

GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloNarrativeDarkHorrorExploration

IGDB90· 1OC87· 160

Year 2001Dev Team Silent · Konami

✓ Both are PvE survival games — sharing survival mechanics, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, melee combat and visual third person, while skipping deep simulation

80

Dino Crisis

GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloDarkNarrativeHorrorIsometric

IGDB60· 1

Year 1999Dev Capcom Planning Room 2 · CapcomOn PlayStation 3 · PC

✓ Both are PvE survival games — sharing survival mechanics, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, shooter and setting scifi, while skipping deep simulation

#8Jurassic Park: The Game

79

Jurassic Park: The Game

GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloDarkNarrativeHorrorMelee

Steam👍 69%· 2.1KRAWG👍 31%· 96MC54IGDB61· 4

Year 2011Dev Telltale GamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Xbox · iOS

✓ Fits the PvE survival games cluster, with survival mechanics, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, melee combat and setting scifi, while skipping deep simulation

#9Parasite Eve II

79

Parasite Eve II

GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloDarkNarrativeHorrorSci-Fi

Year 1999Dev Square Product Development Division 5 · SquareOn PlayStation 3

✓ Same family of PvE survival games: survival mechanics, dark, oppressive atmosphere and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with deep RPG systems, setting scifi and visual third person, while skipping deep simulation

#10Silent Hill 3

79

Silent Hill 3

GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloNarrativeDarkHorrorExploration

IGDB88· 3

Year 2003Dev Team Silent · KonamiOn PC

✓ Same family of PvE survival games: survival mechanics, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, stealth mechanics and melee combat, while skipping deep simulation

#11Minecraft: Story Mode

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Minecraft: Story Mode

GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloNarrativeDarkHorrorCrafting

Steam👍 77%· 8.3KIGDB66· 7

Year 2015Dev Mojang StudiosOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Android

✓ Same family of PvE survival games: survival mechanics, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, vibe casual and fantasy world, while skipping deep simulation

Steam GOG Nintendo

#12The Invincible

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The Invincible

GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloNarrativeDarkOpen WorldExploration

Steam👍 89%· 9.4KIGDB79· 5OC73· 85

Year 2023Dev Starward Industries · 11 bit studiosOn Xbox · PC · PS5

✓ Both are PvE survival games — sharing survival mechanics, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: setting scifi, setting space and visual first person, while skipping deep simulation

#13Animal Company

94

Animal Company

GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineDarkHorror

Year 2024

✓ Nearly identical: survival mechanics, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere.

≠ Missing: deep simulation.

#14Dying Light: The Beast

89

Dying Light: The Beast

GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloMultiplayerCo-opDarkHorror

Steam👍 87%· 68KIGDB82· 7OC81· 126

Year 2025Dev TechlandOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Fits the PvE survival games cluster, with survival mechanics, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Where it differs: brings deep RPG systems, post-apocalyptic world and visual first person, while skipping deep simulation

Steam Epic Xbox

#15Eternal Darkness: Sanity's Requiem

80

Eternal Darkness: Sanity's Requiem

GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloDarkHorrorThird Person

IGDB90· 1

Year 2002Dev Silicon Knights · Nintendo

✓ Fits the PvE survival games cluster, with survival mechanics, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design and visual third person, while skipping deep simulation

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