10 Games with a horror setting like Ib that you should try

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We filtered the 34 games similar to Ib down to the 10 that fit the “Horror” category. Paper Lily - Chapter 1, Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon and Kindergarten 2 top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Ib.

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GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

The best games with a horror setting like Ib

10 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Ib. Each one has been evaluated across 6 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.

#1Paper Lily - Chapter 1

iRank99

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloDarkHorrorIsometricPixel Art

Steam👍 99%· 8.3K

Year 2023Dev Leef 6010Playtime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Like Ib, it's known for puzzle design, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Stands apart with deep RPG systems, visual pixel and free to play

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Steam itch.io

#2Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon

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GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloDarkHorror2D

IGDB81· 12

Year 2013Dev Next Level Games · Nintendo

✓ If you enjoyed Ib, expect puzzle design, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Where it differs: brings visual 2d, while skipping visual isometric

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloDarkHorrorMeleeNarrative

Steam👍 98%· 5.6K

Dev SmashGamesPlaytime ~7hOn PC · PS · Apple Macintosh

✓ If you enjoyed Ib, expect puzzle design, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Where it differs: brings deep RPG systems, horror tension and strong narrative focus, while skipping visual isometric

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#4The Beast Within: A Gabriel Knight Mystery

iRank89

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloDarkHorrorNarrativeThird Person

Steam👍 92%· 302IGDB83· 1

Year 1995Dev Sierra On-LineOn PC · Mac

✓ Like Ib, it's known for puzzle design, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Stands apart with strong narrative focus and visual third person, while skipping visual isometric

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#5Kairo

iRank66

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloDarkHorrorNarrativeExploration

Steam👍 74%· 1.7KRAWG👍 35%· 48MC76IGDB80· 1

Year 2013Dev Locked Door Puzzle · Lupus StudiosPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Shared with Ib: puzzle design, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Its own twist: horror tension, strong narrative focus and exploration and discovery, while skipping visual isometric

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloDarkHorrorNarrativeHardcore

Steam👍 97%· 10KRAWG👍 71%· 26

Year 2017Dev Sean Young · SmashGamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Apple Macintosh

✓ If you enjoyed Ib, expect puzzle design, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Stands apart with horror tension, strong narrative focus and punishing difficulty, while skipping visual isometric

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#7Rusty Lake Paradise

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GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloDarkHorrorNarrative2D

Steam👍 95%· 7.2K

Year 2018Dev Rusty LakeOn Android · PC · iOS

✓ Shared with Ib: puzzle design, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Where it differs: brings horror tension, strong narrative focus and visual 2d, while skipping visual isometric

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Steam GOG itch.io

#8Edna & Harvey: Harvey's New Eyes

iRank80

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloDarkHorrorRangedNarrative

Steam👍 89%· 3.4KIGDB63· 3

Year 2012Dev rondomedia Marketing & Vertriebs GmbHOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Shared with Ib: puzzle design, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Stands apart with turn-based strategy, strong narrative focus and ranged combat, while skipping visual isometric

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloDarkHorrorCasual2D

Steam👍 93%· 13KIGDB65· 2

Year 2015Dev Jesse MakkonenOn PC

✓ Like Ib, it's known for puzzle design, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Stands apart with vibe casual and visual 2d, while skipping visual isometric

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Steam GOG

#10Thumper

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GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloDarkHorrorMeleeNarrative

Steam👍 92%· 4.4KIGDB84· 11OC84· 53

Year 2016Dev DroolOn PS4 · Android · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Ib, expect puzzle design, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Stands apart with horror tension, strong narrative focus and punishing difficulty, while skipping visual isometric

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