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We filtered the 22 games similar to Escape the Backrooms down to the 12 that fit the “Narrative” category. Lethal Company, Core Keeper and Chernobylite top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Escape the Backrooms.

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The best narrative games like Escape the Backrooms

12 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Escape the Backrooms. Each one has been evaluated across 21 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.

#1Lethal CompanyClosest overall match

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GenreRPGSubgenreDungeon Crawler

Co-opOnlineSoloMultiplayerMeleeDarkNarrativeHorrorExplorationLootFirst PersonEarly Access

Steam👍 97%· 507KRAWG👍 88%· 154

Year 2023Dev ZeekerssPlaytime ~8hOn PC

✓ Fits the dungeon crawlers cluster, with deep RPG systems, horror tension and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: roguelike runs, procedural generation and setting scifi, while skipping puzzle design

You are a contracted worker for the Company. Your job is to collect scrap from abandoned, industrialized moons to meet the Company's profit quota. You can use the cash you earn to travel to new moons with higher risks and rewards--or you can buy fancy suits and decorations for your ship.

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GenreRPGSubgenreDungeon Crawler

Co-opOnlineSoloMultiplayerNarrativeCasualExplorationLoot

Steam👍 93%· 64KIGDB86· 1OC86· 21

Year 2024Dev Pugstorm · Fireshine GamesOn Xbox · PS4 · Linux

✓ Both are dungeon crawlers — sharing deep RPG systems, survival mechanics and deep simulation

≠ Its own twist: sandbox freedom, vibe relaxing and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping horror tension

Where it drifts furthest from Escape the Backrooms: visuals and tone.

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#3ChernobyliteClosest on combat

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreFirst-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opStealthMeleeNarrativeDarkHorrorExplorationFirst Person

Steam👍 82%· 15KIGDB76· 3OC76· 104

Year 2021Dev The Farm 51 · All In! GamesOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Like Escape the Backrooms, it's known for deep RPG systems, survival mechanics and horror tension

≠ Where it differs: brings shooter, first-person shooting and open world exploration, while skipping puzzle design

Where it drifts furthest from Escape the Backrooms: progression and setting.

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#4Dead Rising 2Closest on setting

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeDarkNarrativeHorrorExplorationLoot

Steam👍 78%· 8.7KIGDB81· 9

Year 2010Dev Blue Castle Games · CapcomOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Linux

✓ If you enjoyed Escape the Backrooms, expect deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and survival mechanics

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, sandbox freedom and sandbox world, while skipping puzzle design

Where it drifts furthest from Escape the Backrooms: visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Escape the Backrooms.

It predates Escape the Backrooms by 15 years, with what that implies technically.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeDarkNarrativeHorrorExplorationLootFirst Person

Steam👍 77%· 20KIGDB76· 16OC78· 66

Year 2013Dev Capcom Game Studio Vancouver, Inc. · Microsoft StudiosOn PC · Xbox

✓ Like Escape the Backrooms, it's known for deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and survival mechanics

≠ Its own twist: sandbox freedom, open world exploration and sandbox world, while skipping puzzle design

Where it drifts furthest from Escape the Backrooms: visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Escape the Backrooms.

It predates Escape the Backrooms by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

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#6Warhammer: End Times - Vermintide

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreFirst-Person ARPG

Co-opOnlineSoloMultiplayerMeleeDarkNarrativeHorrorLootFirst Person

Steam👍 80%· 21KIGDB80· 8OC77· 45

Year 2015Dev FatsharkOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Like Escape the Backrooms, it's known for deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and survival mechanics

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, shooter and first-person shooting, while skipping puzzle design

Where it drifts furthest from Escape the Backrooms: progression and setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Escape the Backrooms.

It predates Escape the Backrooms by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreFirst-Person ARPG

Co-opMultiplayerOnlineSoloMeleeStealthDarkNarrativeHorrorExplorationFirst Person

Steam👍 95%· 486KRAWG👍 84%· 1.4KMC74IGDB72· 17OC74· 117

Year 2015Dev Techland · Warner Bros. InteractivePlaytime ~22hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Shared with Escape the Backrooms: deep RPG systems, survival mechanics and horror tension

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, first-person shooting and shooter, while skipping puzzle design

Dying Light is a first-person action horror game with the elements of survival. It is a first part of the Dying light series followed by Dying Light 2. The game is set in the open-world environment of fictional Harran city.

It predates Escape the Backrooms by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

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#8The Dark Pictures Anthology: The Devil in Me

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeNarrativeDarkHorror

Steam👍 55%· 5.9KIGDB74· 5OC72· 107

Year 2022Dev Supermassive Games · Bandai Namco EntertainmentOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Shared with Escape the Backrooms: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and horror tension

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat and visual third person, while skipping puzzle design

Where it drifts furthest from Escape the Backrooms: visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for Escape the Backrooms.

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#9Killing Floor 2Closest on tone

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreFirst-Person ARPG

MultiplayerCo-opOnlineSoloMeleeDarkNarrativeHorrorFirst Person

Steam👍 88%· 129KIGDB81· 13OC78· 62

Year 2016Dev Tripwire Interactive · Iceberg InteractiveOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Shared with Escape the Backrooms: deep RPG systems, survival mechanics and horror tension

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, shooter and first-person shooting, while skipping adventure storytelling

Where it drifts furthest from Escape the Backrooms: progression.

It predates Escape the Backrooms by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

Co-opSoloOnlineMultiplayerMeleeStealthNarrativeDarkExploration

Steam👍 67%· 25KIGDB68· 6OC68· 168

Year 2022Dev WB Games Montréal · WB GamesOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Like Escape the Backrooms, it's known for deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, open world exploration and skill tree progression, while skipping horror tension

Where it drifts furthest from Escape the Backrooms: visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for Escape the Backrooms.

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Steam Epic Xbox

#11Ghost of Tsushima DIRECTOR'S CUT

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeStealthNarrativeDarkExploration

Steam👍 94%· 91KRAWG👍 95%· 327IGDB92· 10OC87· 134

Year 2021Dev Sucker Punch Productions · Sony Interactive EntertainmentPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS

✓ Like Escape the Backrooms, it's known for deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, punishing difficulty and open world exploration, while skipping horror tension

Explore the brand new Iki Island, plus PS5-specific enhancements like DualSense haptic feedback, Japanese lip sync, and more.

Where it drifts furthest from Escape the Backrooms: setting and visuals.

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#12Content WarningClosest on visuals

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GenreRPGSubgenreDungeon Crawler

Co-opOnlineMultiplayerMeleeNarrativeHorrorExplorationLootFirst Person3D

Steam👍 94%· 159KRAWG👍 59%· 67

Year 2024Dev Philip · LandfallPlaytime ~3hOn PC

✓ Fits the dungeon crawlers cluster, with horror tension, adventure storytelling and survival mechanics

≠ Where it differs: brings procedural generation and setting scifi, while skipping deep RPG systems

Film your friends doing scary things to become SpöökTube famous! (strongly advised to not go alone).

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