5 Games with a horror setting like In Stars And Time that you should try

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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.

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We filtered the 39 games similar to In Stars And Time down to the 5 that fit the “Horror” category. Darkest Dungeon®, Defender's Quest: Valley of the Forgotten (DX edition) and Darkest Dungeon II top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to In Stars And Time.

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The best games with a horror setting like In Stars And Time

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Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to In Stars And Time. Each one has been evaluated across 12 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.

#1Darkest Dungeon®Closest overall match

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasyHorror2D

Steam👍 92%· 159KRAWG👍 86%· 1.4KMC84IGDB83· 10OC84· 80

Year 2016Dev Red Hook StudiosPlaytime ~8hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of turn-based CRPGs: deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and horror tension

≠ Its own twist: roguelike runs, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping setting cartoon

Darkest Dungeon is a roguelike RPG developed by Red Hook Studios. The works of Howard Lovecraft served as the main inspiration for the game which addresses the themes of fear and psychological trauma.

Where it drifts furthest from In Stars And Time: tone.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for In Stars And Time.

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#2Defender's Quest: Valley of the Forgotten (DX edition)Closest on visuals

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasyHorror2DPixel Art

Steam👍 95%· 3.5KRAWG👍 82%· 34

Year 2012Dev Level Up LabsOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of turn-based CRPGs: deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with tower defense planning, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping horror tension

Defender's Quest is a Tower-Defense/RPG Hybrid that focuses on tactical depth, customization, and story. That means no random encounters, no spikey-haired emo kids, no forced time sinks, and no tedious, repetitive battles.

Where it drifts furthest from In Stars And Time: setting.

It predates In Stars And Time by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasyHorror2D

Steam👍 75%· 26KIGDB83· 5OC81· 78

Year 2023Dev Red Hook StudiosOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Fits the turn-based CRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings roguelike runs, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping horror tension

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against overwhelmingly positive for In Stars And Time.

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#4Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeHorrorFantasy

Year 2004Dev AtlusOn PlayStation 3

✓ Fits the turn-based CRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with dark, oppressive atmosphere, setting scifi and visual third person, while skipping horror tension

Where it drifts furthest from In Stars And Time: visuals.

It predates In Stars And Time by 19 years, with what that implies technically.

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#5KeeperRLClosest on setting

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalFantasyHorrorDark

Steam👍 84%· 1.8K

Year 2015Dev Michal BrzozowskiPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Fits the turn-based CRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and combat tactical

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, roguelike runs and sandbox freedom, while skipping horror tension

KeeperRL is an ambitious dungeon simulator with roguelike and RPG elements. Take the role of an evil wizard and study the methods of black magic. Equip your minions and explore the world, murder innocent villagers and burn their homes.

Where it drifts furthest from In Stars And Time: tone and visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for In Stars And Time.

It predates In Stars And Time by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

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