38 Dark games like Erica that you should try

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We filtered the 46 games similar to Erica down to the 38 that fit the “Dark” category. We Were Here Together, We Were Here Too and Daylight top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Erica.

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The best dark games like Erica

38 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

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

#1We Were Here Together

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GenreHorrorSubgenreAction Horror

SoloMeleeNarrativeCasualDarkHorrorFirst Person

Steam👍 82%· 17KIGDB70· 1OC67· 10

Year 2019Dev Total Mayhem GamesOn PS4 · PC · PS5

✓ Same family of action horror games: horror tension, puzzle design and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings linear, story-driven structure, co op and online features, while skipping visual third person

GenreHorrorSubgenreAction Horror

SoloMeleeCasualNarrativeDarkHorrorFirst Person

Steam👍 79%· 11KIGDB90· 1

Year 2018Dev Total Mayhem GamesOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Same family of action horror games: horror tension, puzzle design and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: linear, story-driven structure, co op and online features, while skipping visual third person

GenreHorrorSubgenrePsychological Horror

SoloMeleeCasualNarrativeDarkHorrorFirst Person

Steam👍 50%· 1.6KRAWG👍 22%· 45MC51IGDB50· 10OC50· 57

Year 2014Dev Atlus U.S.A · Zombie StudiosPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS

✓ Like Erica, it's known for horror tension, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Stands apart with survival mechanics, procedural generation and exploration and discovery, while skipping visual third person

GenreHorrorSubgenrePsychological Horror

SoloNarrativeCasualDarkHorrorFirst Person

Steam👍 72%· 2.4KIGDB64· 11OC70· 101

Year 2019Dev Bloober Team · Gun InteractiveOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Like Erica, it's known for horror tension, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Its own twist: exploration and discovery, while skipping melee combat

GenreHorrorSubgenrePsychological Horror

SoloNarrativeDarkCasualHorrorFirst Person

Steam👍 96%· 10K

Year 2015Dev Rusty LakeOn Android · PC · iOS

✓ Like Erica, it's known for horror tension, puzzle design and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with visual 2d, while skipping melee combat

GenreHorrorSubgenreAction Horror

SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkHorrorThird Person

Steam👍 79%· 4.6KIGDB75· 4

Year 2024Dev Pieces Interactive · THQ NordicOn Xbox · PC · PS5

✓ Fits the action horror games cluster, with horror tension, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Stands apart with survival mechanics, while skipping vibe casual

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#7Spooky's Jump Scare Mansion: HD Renovation

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GenreHorrorSubgenreAction Horror

SoloMeleeDarkNarrativeHorrorFirst Person

Steam👍 96%· 3.9K

Year 2017Dev Albino Moose Games · Screenwave MediaPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS

✓ Fits the action horror games cluster, with horror tension, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Its own twist: survival mechanics and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping puzzle design

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#8The Walking Dead: Michonne

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GenreHorrorSubgenreAction Horror

SoloMeleeDarkNarrativeHorrorThird Person

Steam👍 81%· 8.1KIGDB68· 4

Year 2016Dev Telltale GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Android

✓ Both are action horror games — sharing horror tension, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Stands apart with survival mechanics and post-apocalyptic world, while skipping vibe casual

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Steam GOG Epic

#9The Walking Dead: The Final Season

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GenreHorrorSubgenreAction Horror

SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkHorrorThird Person

Steam👍 95%· 21KIGDB71· 5OC78· 30

Year 2018Dev Telltale GamesOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Fits the action horror games cluster, with horror tension, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Where it differs: brings survival mechanics and post-apocalyptic world, while skipping vibe casual

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#10The Walking Dead: A New Frontier

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GenreHorrorSubgenreAction Horror

SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkHorrorThird Person

Steam👍 83%· 18KIGDB75· 13

Year 2016Dev Telltale Games · Skybound GamesOn PS4 · Android · PC

✓ Same family of action horror games: horror tension, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Stands apart with survival mechanics and post-apocalyptic world, while skipping vibe casual

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Steam GOG Epic

#11Vital Shell

iRank94

GenreHorrorSubgenreAction Horror

SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkHorror

Steam👍 94%· 1.4K

Year 2023Dev CC Arts · CC ARTSPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Same family of action horror games: horror tension, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: roguelike runs, survival mechanics and procedural generation, while skipping puzzle design

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#12Alan Wake

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GenreHorrorSubgenreAction Horror

SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkHorrorThird Person

Steam👍 90%· 57KRAWG👍 84%· 2.3KMC83IGDB83· 7

Year 2010Dev Remedy Entertainment · Microsoft StudiosPlaytime ~5hOn PC · Xbox

✓ Fits the action horror games cluster, with horror tension, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with third-person shooting, shooter and survival mechanics, while skipping puzzle design

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Steam GOG Epic

#13Senua's Saga: Hellblade II

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GenreHorrorSubgenreAction Horror

SoloMeleeDarkNarrativeHorrorThird Person

Steam👍 87%· 9.2KIGDB73· 7OC81· 165

Year 2024Dev Ninja Theory · Xbox Game StudiosOn Xbox · PC · PS5

✓ Fits the action horror games cluster, with horror tension, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Where it differs: brings fantasy world and setting mythology, while skipping puzzle design

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#14Bendy and the Ink Machine

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GenreHorrorSubgenreAction Horror

SoloMeleeDarkNarrativeHorrorFirst Person

Steam👍 89%· 35KIGDB87· 2OC69· 25

Year 2017Dev TheMeatly Games, Ltd. · Rooster Teeth GamesOn Xbox · PS4 · Linux

✓ Same family of action horror games: horror tension, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Stands apart with survival mechanics, cozy, relaxing feel and fantasy world, while skipping vibe casual

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Steam GOG Epic

#15Outlast II

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GenreHorrorSubgenreAction Horror

SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkHorrorFirst Person

Steam👍 91%· 63KIGDB78· 17OC75· 117

Year 2017Dev Red BarrelsOn PS4 · PC · Mac

✓ Same family of action horror games: horror tension, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: survival mechanics and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping puzzle design

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Steam GOG Epic

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