What is the best game similar to Forewarned?

The closest game to Forewarned is Dead by Daylight, scoring 81/100 on our similarity scale. They share 12 gameplay attributes, including horror tension, survival mechanics and multiplayer gameplay. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.

What are the top games like Forewarned?

The three closest games to Forewarned are: 1. Dead by Daylight (81/100, 12 shared attributes) 2. Pacify (51/100, 13 shared attributes) 3. Deep Rock Galactic (50/100, 9 shared attributes). All share Forewarned's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 12 candidates across 15 dimensions.

Is Pacify similar to Forewarned?

Yes — Pacify scores 51/100 similarity to Forewarned. They share 13 attributes, including horror tension and adventure storytelling. There are some notable differences in pacing or mechanics.

What Horror games are similar to Forewarned?

The best Horror games similar to Forewarned are Dead by Daylight, Pacify, Deep Rock Galactic and We Were Here. All share the Horror genre alongside other key Forewarned attributes like horror tension, survival mechanics and multiplayer gameplay.

How is similarity to Forewarned calculated?

We compare Forewarned against every game in our catalog using 15 gameplay attributes: genre, atmosphere, world structure, play modes, combat style, and more. Each category is weighted differently — genre matters more than visual style, for instance. The result is a 0-100 score reflecting how closely a game replicates the Forewarned experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.

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Ranking compiled by Lluis Enric Mayans, Founder & Head of ContentUpdated May 19, 2026How this is calculatedOrdered by an attribute-similarity model, not editorial opinion.

If Forewarned left you wanting more, this list of 12 similar games is for you. Each one shares part of its essence — horror tension, dark, oppressive atmosphere and melee combat — and is ranked by a similarity score computed across 15 attributes. Dead by Daylight comes closest (81/100).

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Top games similar to Forewarned

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Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Forewarned. Each one has been evaluated across 15 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.

#1Dead by DaylightClosest overall match

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GenreHorrorSubgenreAsymmetric Horror

MultiplayerCo-opSoloPvPOnlineMeleeDarkNarrativeHorrorFirst Person

Steam👍 79%· 898KRAWG👍 58%· 990MC72IGDB67· 9OC70· 57

Year 2016Dev Behaviour Interactive · Koch MediaPlaytime ~10hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of asymmetric horror multiplayer: horror tension, survival mechanics and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Stands apart with stealth mechanics and visual third person, while skipping adventure storytelling

This asymmetric multiplayer horror game in which one of the players tries on the role of a brutal killer, while the other four try to escape. Survivors play with a third person perspective, and the killer uses the first-person camera. The game has no singleplayer.

Where it drifts furthest from Forewarned: combat.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Forewarned.

It predates Forewarned by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

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#2PacifyClosest on combat

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GenreHorrorSubgenrePsychological Horror

MultiplayerCo-opSoloOnlineMeleeDarkNarrativeHorrorExplorationFirst Person

Steam👍 86%· 42K

Year 2019Dev Shawn Hitchcock · SKH AppsOn PS4 · PC · Mac

✓ Like Forewarned, it's known for horror tension, adventure storytelling and survival mechanics

≠ Where it differs: brings deep simulation, vibe casual and procedural generation, while skipping PvP competition

Combat100Progression100Game mode93Setting93Visuals81Tone71

Co-opMeleeNarrativeDarkHorrorExplorationFirst Person

Steam👍 97%· 375KRAWG👍 85%· 689MC84IGDB82· 6OC85· 32

Year 2020Dev Ghost Ship Games · Coffee Stain StudiosPlaytime ~7hOn PC · PS

✓ Shared with Forewarned: survival mechanics, horror tension and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings procedural generation, ranged combat and setting scifi, while skipping adventure storytelling

Closed AlphaWant to try the game - earlier than early access? http://www.deeprockgalactic.com/ About the GameJoin a team of badass space dwarves and fight, dig and explore your way through enormous cave systems and uncover the greatest riches.

Where it drifts furthest from Forewarned: game mode and progression.

Tone100Genre84Visuals74Setting67Combat52Progression41

GenreHorrorSubgenrePsychological Horror

Co-opMultiplayerSoloOnlineMeleeDarkNarrativeHorrorExplorationFirst Person

Steam👍 90%· 32K

Year 2017Dev Total Mayhem GamesOn PS4 · PC · PS5

✓ Like Forewarned, it's known for horror tension, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, vibe casual and free to play, while skipping survival mechanics

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#5We Were Here Together

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GenreHorrorSubgenreAction Horror

Co-opOnlineMultiplayerSoloMeleeNarrativeDarkHorrorExplorationFirst Person

Steam👍 82%· 17KIGDB70· 1OC67· 10

Year 2019Dev Total Mayhem GamesOn PS4 · PC · PS5

✓ Like Forewarned, it's known for horror tension, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, vibe casual and linear, story-driven structure, while skipping survival mechanics

Combat100Setting100Progression100Game mode93Visuals81Tone72

GenreHorrorSubgenreAction Horror

Co-opOnlineMultiplayerSoloMeleeNarrativeDarkHorrorFirst Person

Steam👍 79%· 11KIGDB90· 1

Year 2018Dev Total Mayhem GamesOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Like Forewarned, it's known for horror tension, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, vibe casual and linear, story-driven structure, while skipping survival mechanics

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Forewarned.

Combat100Setting100Game mode93Visuals81Tone71Genre50

GenreHorrorSubgenreSurvival Horror

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeDarkNarrativeHorror

Steam👍 83%· 119KIGDB81· 10OC79· 185

Year 2020Dev Capcom Development Division 1 · CapcomOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Forewarned, expect horror tension, survival mechanics and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings shooter, third-person shooting and punishing difficulty, while skipping online features

Where it drifts furthest from Forewarned: visuals.

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GenreHorrorSubgenreAction Horror

Co-opSoloMultiplayerOnlineMeleeDarkNarrativeHorror

Steam👍 78%· 67KIGDB64· 12OC62· 37

Year 2012Dev CapcomOn PlayStation 3 · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Forewarned, expect horror tension, adventure storytelling and survival mechanics

≠ Where it differs: brings shooter, third-person shooting and first-person shooting, while skipping PvP competition

Where it drifts furthest from Forewarned: progression and visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Forewarned.

It predates Forewarned by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

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#9ObsCure: The Aftermath

iRank73

GenreHorrorSubgenreAction Horror

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeDarkNarrativeHorror

Steam👍 82%· 1.6KIGDB55· 4

Year 2007Dev Hydravision Entertainment · Playlogic EntertainmentOn PC

✓ Shared with Forewarned: horror tension, adventure storytelling and survival mechanics

≠ Stands apart with offline and visual third person, while skipping online features

Where it drifts furthest from Forewarned: visuals.

It predates Forewarned by 17 years, with what that implies technically.

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#10Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City

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GenreHorrorSubgenreAction Horror

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeDarkHorror

Steam👍 55%· 4.2KIGDB44· 9

Year 2012Dev Slant Six Games · CapcomOn PlayStation 3 · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Forewarned, expect horror tension, adventure storytelling and survival mechanics

≠ Its own twist: shooter, third-person shooting and first-person shooting, while skipping strong narrative focus

Where it drifts furthest from Forewarned: visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for Forewarned.

It predates Forewarned by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

Combat100Setting100Tone79Game mode70Genre50Visuals0

GenreHorrorSubgenrePsychological Horror

Co-opOnlineMultiplayerNarrativeDarkHorrorFirst Person

Steam👍 95%· 828KRAWG👍 78%· 434OC76· 13

Year 2020Dev Kinetic GamesPlaytime ~6hOn PC

✓ Nearly identical: horror tension, strong narrative focus and dark, oppressive atmosphere.

≠ Missing: adventure storytelling.

Phasmophobia is a 4 player online co-op psychological horror where you and your team members of paranormal investigators will enter haunted locations filled with paranormal activity and gather as much evidence of the paranormal as you can.

Tone100Setting100Game mode85Visuals75Genre50

GenreHorrorSubgenreAction Horror

SoloMultiplayerPvPMeleeNarrativeDarkHorrorExploration3D

Steam👍 48%· 234

Year 2016Dev GDNomadPlaytime ~3hOn PC

✓ If you enjoyed Forewarned, expect horror tension, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, battle royale tension and shooter, while skipping survival mechanics

You've inherited a small house. The documents say that you will only have a right to own it once you manage to live there for at least few days. But you must not go outside at night and shouldn't open the cellar door. Is there a chance to meet the conditions? Only time will show!

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for Forewarned.

It predates Forewarned by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Forewarned?: The closest game to Forewarned is Dead by Daylight, scoring 81/100 on our similarity scale. They share 12 gameplay attributes, including horror tension, survival mechanics and multiplayer gameplay. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like Forewarned?: The three closest games to Forewarned are: 1. Dead by Daylight (81/100, 12 shared attributes) 2. Pacify (51/100, 13 shared attributes) 3. Deep Rock Galactic (50/100, 9 shared attributes). All share Forewarned's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 12 candidates across 15 dimensions.
Is Pacify similar to Forewarned?: Yes — Pacify scores 51/100 similarity to Forewarned. They share 13 attributes, including horror tension and adventure storytelling. There are some notable differences in pacing or mechanics.
What Horror games are similar to Forewarned?: The best Horror games similar to Forewarned are Dead by Daylight, Pacify, Deep Rock Galactic and We Were Here. All share the Horror genre alongside other key Forewarned attributes like horror tension, survival mechanics and multiplayer gameplay.
How is similarity to Forewarned calculated?: We compare Forewarned against every game in our catalog using 15 gameplay attributes: genre, atmosphere, world structure, play modes, combat style, and more. Each category is weighted differently — genre matters more than visual style, for instance. The result is a 0-100 score reflecting how closely a game replicates the Forewarned experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.