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We filtered the 28 games similar to Getting Over It with Bennett Foddy down to the 9 that fit the “Dark” category. Little Misfortune, The End Is Nigh and Inmost top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Getting Over It with Bennett Foddy.

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The best dark games like Getting Over It with Bennett Foddy

9 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Getting Over It with Bennett Foddy. 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.

#1Little Misfortune

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GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloNarrativeCasualDarkHorror2D

Steam👍 92%· 14KIGDB61· 1

Year 2019Dev Killmonday Games HBOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Like Getting Over It with Bennett Foddy, it's known for precision platforming, horror tension and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, cozy, relaxing feel and fantasy world, while skipping deep simulation

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePrecision Platformer

SoloHardcoreDark2DMelee

Steam👍 94%· 3.4KIGDB74· 3OC82· 29

Year 2017Dev Tyler GlaielOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Both are precision platformers — sharing precision platforming, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty

≠ Where it differs: brings melee combat, post-apocalyptic world and visual pixel, while skipping horror tension

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#3Inmost

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SoloNarrativeDarkHorror2D

Steam👍 91%· 7.2KIGDB80· 1OC80· 25

Year 2019Dev Hidden Layer Games · Chucklefish GamesOn Android · PC · iOS

✓ Like Getting Over It with Bennett Foddy, it's known for precision platforming, adventure storytelling and horror tension

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, melee combat and exploration and discovery, while skipping deep simulation

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#4Save the Ninja Clan

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SoloDarkHardcore2DMelee

Steam👍 91%· 112IGDB74· 2

Year 2017Dev Sometimes YouPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Like Getting Over It with Bennett Foddy, it's known for precision platforming, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design and melee combat, while skipping horror tension

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#5Darq

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SoloDarkNarrativeHorrorThird Person2D

Steam👍 94%· 4.2KIGDB70· 1OC73· 19

Year 2019Dev Unfold GamesOn Xbox · PC · Switch

✓ Like Getting Over It with Bennett Foddy, it's known for precision platforming, horror tension and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, stealth mechanics and melee combat, while skipping deep simulation

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Steam GOG

#6Limbo

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GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloDarkNarrativeHorror2D

Steam👍 92%· 61KIGDB84· 10

Year 2010Dev Playdead · Microsoft Game StudiosOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Linux

✓ Shared with Getting Over It with Bennett Foddy: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and horror tension

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, while skipping deep simulation

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloNarrativeDarkHorrorThird Person2D

Steam👍 95%· 116KIGDB78· 18OC79· 137

Year 2017Dev Tarsier Studios · Bandai Namco EntertainmentOn PS4 · Android · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Getting Over It with Bennett Foddy, expect precision platforming, horror tension and adventure storytelling

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

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#8INSIDE

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SoloNarrativeDarkHorror2D

Steam👍 97%· 74KRAWG👍 90%· 2.6KMC87IGDB93· 39OC91· 169

Year 2016Dev PlaydeadPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Like Getting Over It with Bennett Foddy, it's known for precision platforming, adventure storytelling and horror tension

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

GenrePlatformerSubgenre3D Platformer

SoloNarrativeDarkThird PersonMelee

Steam👍 96%· 14KIGDB87· 9OC89· 168

Year 2021Dev Double Fine ProductionsOn Xbox · PS4 · Linux

✓ If you enjoyed Getting Over It with Bennett Foddy, expect precision platforming, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: melee combat, while skipping horror tension

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