9 Dark games like Kona that you should try

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We filtered the 18 games similar to Kona down to the 9 that fit the “Dark” category. Shelter, Resident Evil 4 and Silent Hill f top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Kona.

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The best dark games like Kona

9 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Kona. Each one has been evaluated across 13 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.

#1Shelter

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GenreStrategySubgenreGrand Strategy

SoloNarrativeCasualDarkOpen WorldHorrorExploration

Steam👍 85%· 3.7KRAWG👍 62%· 128MC69IGDB75· 2

Year 2013Dev Might and Delight · 4EversGamesPlaytime ~2hOn PC · iOS · Apple Macintosh

✓ Shared with Kona: survival mechanics, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings deep simulation, turn-based strategy and roguelike runs, while skipping puzzle design

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SoloDarkNarrativeHorrorManagementExploration

Steam👍 97%· 250KRAWG👍 94%· 621IGDB95· 6OC82· 49

Year 2023Dev CapcomPlaytime ~24hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Its own twist: third-person shooting, shooter and melee combat, while skipping vibe casual

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SoloDarkNarrativeHorrorExplorationManagement

Steam👍 81%· 27KIGDB86· 5OC86· 178

Year 2025Dev NeoBards Entertainment · KonamiOn Xbox · PC · PS5

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

≠ Stands apart with linear, story-driven structure, melee combat and visual third person, while skipping survival mechanics

GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloDarkCasualHorrorTactical

Steam👍 98%· 152KRAWG👍 93%· 733MC87IGDB80· 1

Year 2010Dev PopCap Games · Electronic ArtsPlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ If you enjoyed Kona, expect puzzle design, survival mechanics and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Stands apart with tower defense planning, deep simulation and real-time strategy, while skipping adventure storytelling

GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloCasualDarkHorrorFantasy

Steam👍 58%· 60

Year 2010Dev Dust Devil Studios · Strategy FirstPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Shared with Kona: vibe casual, dark, oppressive atmosphere and horror setting

≠ Stands apart with tower defense planning, fantasy world and visual isometric, while skipping survival mechanics

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloNarrativeDarkOpen WorldHorrorExploration

Steam👍 83%· 9.5KIGDB85· 4OC81· 28

Year 2015Dev Failbetter GamesOn Linux · PC · iOS

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

≠ Stands apart with real-time strategy, deep RPG systems and roguelike runs, while skipping puzzle design

GenreStrategySubgenreColony Sim

SoloNarrativeDarkHorrorManagement

Steam👍 94%· 97KRAWG👍 83%· 1.2KMC83OC85· 57

Year 2014Dev 11 Bit Studios · 11 bit studiosPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · iOS

✓ Shared with Kona: survival mechanics, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

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

GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloCasualDarkHorrorManagement

Steam👍 82%· 638

Year 2014Dev Hammer LabsPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Xbox · Apple Macintosh

✓ If you enjoyed Kona, expect puzzle design, adventure storytelling and survival mechanics

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, tower defense planning and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping horror tension

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#9The Dig

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SoloDarkHorrorManagementSci-Fi

Year 2021Dev 1CreditOn Web

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

≠ Stands apart with setting scifi and visual isometric, while skipping survival mechanics

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