Knock on the Coffin Lid

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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 45 games similar to Knock on the Coffin Lid down to the 24 that fit the “PlayStation” category. Inscryption, Oxenfree and Detention top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Knock on the Coffin Lid.

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GenreHorrorSubgenrePsychological Horror

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DarkNarrativeSolo

Year 2024Dev RED BOON FZE LLC

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Within the “PlayStation” category, the closest game to Knock on the Coffin Lid is Inscryption — scoring 63/100 on our similarity scale. Oxenfree and Detention follow close behind.

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The best games like Knock on the Coffin Lid on PlayStation

24 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Knock on the Coffin Lid. 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.

#1InscryptionClosest overall match

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Inscryption

GenreHorrorSubgenrePsychological Horror

NarrativeDarkProceduralHorror2D

Steam👍 97%· 145KRAWG👍 87%· 597MC86OC86· 83

Year 2021Dev Daniel Mullins Games · Devolver DigitalPlaytime ~8hOn PC · PS · Apple Macintosh

✓ Fits the psychological horror cluster, with card game strategy, roguelike runs and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with horror tension, puzzle design and visual first person, while skipping deep RPG systems

From the creator of Pony Island and The Hex comes the latest mind melting, self-destructing love letter to video games. Inscryption is an inky black card-based odyssey that blends the deckbuilding roguelike, escape-room style puzzles, and psychological horror into a blood-laced smoothie.

Where it drifts furthest from Knock on the Coffin Lid: visuals.

Genre100World100Tone80Setting68Visuals43

Steam GOG Nintendo

#2OxenfreeClosest on game mode

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Oxenfree

GenreHorrorSubgenrePsychological Horror

SoloNarrativeDarkFantasyHorror2D

Steam👍 91%· 12KIGDB79· 16OC81· 83

Year 2016Dev Night School StudioOn PS4 · Linux · Android

✓ Both are psychological horror — sharing adventure storytelling, deep RPG systems and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: horror tension and setting scifi, while skipping turn-based strategy

It predates Knock on the Coffin Lid by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Setting83Tone80

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Detention

GenreHorrorSubgenrePsychological Horror

SoloNarrativeDarkHorrorExploration2D

Steam👍 96%· 12KIGDB76· 3OC81· 33

Year 2017Dev Red Candle Games · Coconut Island GamesOn PS4 · Linux · Android

✓ Both are psychological horror — sharing adventure storytelling, deep RPG systems and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with horror tension, puzzle design and survival mechanics, while skipping turn-based strategy

Where it drifts furthest from Knock on the Coffin Lid: progression.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Tone79Setting70Progression44

Steam PS Nintendo

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Until Dawn

GenreHorrorSubgenrePsychological Horror

SoloNarrativeDarkHorrorExploration

Steam👍 83%· 4.7KIGDB78· 5OC79· 93

Year 2024Dev Ballistic Moon · Sony Interactive EntertainmentOn PC · PS5

✓ Same family of psychological horror: adventure storytelling, roguelike runs and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with horror tension, survival mechanics and visual third person, while skipping deep RPG systems

Where it drifts furthest from Knock on the Coffin Lid: visuals.

Genre100Game mode100Tone80Setting70Progression56Visuals0

#5Call of Cthulhu

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Call of Cthulhu

GenreHorrorSubgenrePsychological Horror

SoloNarrativeDarkHorrorFirst Person

Steam👍 79%· 14KIGDB65· 8OC67· 146

Year 2018Dev Cyanide Studio · Focus EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Both are psychological horror — sharing deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: horror tension and visual first person, while skipping turn-based strategy

Where it drifts furthest from Knock on the Coffin Lid: visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Knock on the Coffin Lid.

Genre100Game mode100Tone79Setting68Visuals0

#6DaylightClosest on tone

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Daylight

GenreHorrorSubgenrePsychological Horror

SoloCasualNarrativeDarkProceduralHorrorExploration

Steam👍 50%· 1.6KRAWG👍 22%· 45MC51IGDB50· 10OC50· 57

Year 2014Dev Atlus U.S.A · Zombie StudiosPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS

✓ Same family of psychological horror: adventure storytelling, vibe casual and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with horror tension, puzzle design and survival mechanics, while skipping deep RPG systems

You awake, trapped in an abandoned hospital. Your only source of light is your phone. You hit a dead-end and must turn around, but behind you lurks an eerie presence and strange noises... Experience Daylight, a procedurally generated psychological thriller for your PC.

Where it drifts furthest from Knock on the Coffin Lid: visuals and progression.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for Knock on the Coffin Lid.

It predates Knock on the Coffin Lid by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100World100Setting70Progression48

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Sally Face

GenreHorrorSubgenrePsychological Horror

SoloNarrativeDarkCasualHorror2D

Steam👍 97%· 27K

Year 2016Dev Portable MooseOn Xbox · PS4 · Linux

✓ Same family of psychological horror: adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Where it differs: brings horror tension and puzzle design, while skipping deep RPG systems

It predates Knock on the Coffin Lid by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Visuals100Setting70

#8Fran BowClosest on setting

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Fran Bow

GenreHorrorSubgenrePsychological Horror

SoloNarrativeDarkHorrorFantasy2D

Steam👍 97%· 22KIGDB75· 1

Year 2015Dev Killmonday Games HBOn PS4 · Linux · Android

✓ Fits the psychological horror cluster, with adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Its own twist: horror tension and puzzle design, while skipping deep RPG systems

It predates Knock on the Coffin Lid by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Setting100Visuals100Tone80

#9Layers of Fear 2

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Layers of Fear 2

GenreHorrorSubgenrePsychological Horror

SoloNarrativeCasualDarkHorrorExploration

Steam👍 72%· 2.4KIGDB64· 11OC70· 101

Year 2019Dev Bloober Team · Gun InteractiveOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Same family of psychological horror: adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and vibe casual

≠ Its own twist: horror tension, puzzle design and visual first person, while skipping deep RPG systems

Where it drifts furthest from Knock on the Coffin Lid: visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Knock on the Coffin Lid.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Setting70Progression54Visuals0

#10Layers of Fear

50

Layers of Fear

GenreHorrorSubgenrePsychological Horror

SoloNarrativeDarkHorrorExploration

Steam👍 88%· 27KIGDB76· 17OC75· 80

Year 2016Dev Bloober TeamOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Same family of psychological horror: adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Where it differs: brings horror tension, puzzle design and visual first person, while skipping deep RPG systems

Where it drifts furthest from Knock on the Coffin Lid: visuals and progression.

It predates Knock on the Coffin Lid by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Tone78Setting70Progression48Visuals0

#11Amnesia: A Machine for Pigs

50

Amnesia: A Machine for Pigs

GenreHorrorSubgenrePsychological Horror

SoloNarrativeDarkHorrorExploration

Steam👍 70%· 12KIGDB73· 8

Year 2013Dev The Chinese Room · Frictional GamesOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Both are psychological horror — sharing adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Where it differs: brings horror tension, puzzle design and survival mechanics, while skipping deep RPG systems

Where it drifts furthest from Knock on the Coffin Lid: visuals and progression.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for Knock on the Coffin Lid.

It predates Knock on the Coffin Lid by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Tone80Setting70Progression46Visuals0

#12I Have No Mouth, and I Must Scream

50

I Have No Mouth, and I Must Scream

GenreHorrorSubgenrePsychological Horror

SoloNarrativeDarkHorror2D

Steam👍 89%· 3.7K

Year 1995Dev The Dreamers Guild · Acclaim EntertainmentOn Xbox · PS4 · Linux

✓ Fits the psychological horror cluster, with adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Its own twist: horror tension, puzzle design and setting scifi, while skipping deep RPG systems

Where it drifts furthest from Knock on the Coffin Lid: setting.

It predates Knock on the Coffin Lid by 29 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Tone80Visuals60Setting42

49

Iron Lung

GenreHorrorSubgenrePsychological Horror

SoloNarrativeDarkHorrorExploration

Steam👍 92%· 11K

Year 2022Dev David SzymanskiOn PC · PS5 · Switch

✓ Both are psychological horror — sharing adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Stands apart with horror tension, puzzle design and deep simulation, while skipping deep RPG systems

Where it drifts furthest from Knock on the Coffin Lid: visuals.

Genre100Game mode100Tone80Setting57Progression50Visuals0

#14Mouthwashing

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Mouthwashing

GenreHorrorSubgenrePsychological Horror

SoloNarrativeDarkHorrorExploration

Steam👍 95%· 37KIGDB87· 1OC84· 27

Year 2024Dev Wrong Organ · Critical ReflexOn Xbox · PC · PS5

✓ Fits the psychological horror cluster, with adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Stands apart with horror tension, setting space and visual first person, while skipping deep RPG systems

Where it drifts furthest from Knock on the Coffin Lid: visuals.

Genre100Game mode100Tone81Setting55Progression50Visuals0

#15Stories Untold

48

Stories Untold

GenreHorrorSubgenrePsychological Horror

SoloNarrativeDarkHorrorSci-Fi

Steam👍 87%· 5.4KIGDB78· 3OC80· 42

Year 2017Dev No Code · Devolver DigitalOn PS4 · PC · Mac

✓ Fits the psychological horror cluster, with adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Where it differs: brings horror tension, puzzle design and setting scifi, while skipping deep RPG systems

Genre100Game mode100Tone80Setting57

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