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Ranking compiled by Lluis Enric Mayans, Founder & Head of ContentHow this is calculatedOrdered by an attribute-similarity model, not editorial opinion.

We filtered the 40 games similar to Laughing to Die down to the 7 that fit the “Horror” category. Little Misfortune, Zup! X and Limbo top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Laughing to Die.

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GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer
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CasualNarrativeSolo
Year 2024Dev 大吉利制作组
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Within the “Horror” category, the closest game to Laughing to Die is Little Misfortune — scoring 84/100 on our similarity scale. Zup! X and Limbo follow close behind.

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The best horror games like Laughing to Die

7 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Laughing to Die. Each one has been evaluated across 9 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
Little Misfortune
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloNarrativeCasualHorror2D
Steam👍 92%· 14KIGDB61· 1
Year 2019Dev Killmonday Games HBOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Same family of puzzle-platformers: precision platforming, puzzle design and horror tension

≠ Where it differs: brings cozy, relaxing feel, dark, oppressive atmosphere and fantasy world

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Laughing to Die.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Setting85Tone68
#2Zup! X
Zup! X
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloCasualNarrativeHorror2D
Steam👍 96%· 6.8KRAWG👍 28%· 28
Year 2018Dev Quiet RiverPlaytime ~2hOn PC

✓ Both are puzzle-platformers — sharing precision platforming, puzzle design and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: vibe relaxing, cozy, relaxing feel and punishing difficulty

Minimal physical puzzle with explosions. The player's goal to keep the blue ball on the platform for 3 seconds in order to pass the level. ▪ 60+ Levels ▪ 2880 Achievements "Zup!" powered by Clickteam Fusion 2.

Genre100Game mode100Setting100Visuals100Tone58
Limbo
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloNarrativeHorror2DDark
Steam👍 92%· 61KIGDB84· 10
Year 2010Dev Playdead · Microsoft Game StudiosOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Linux

✓ Both are puzzle-platformers — sharing precision platforming, puzzle design and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping vibe casual

Where it drifts furthest from Laughing to Die: tone.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Laughing to Die.

It predates Laughing to Die by 14 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Setting100Visuals100Tone39
Inmost
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloNarrativeHorror2DMelee
Steam👍 91%· 7.2KIGDB80· 1OC80· 25
Year 2019Dev Hidden Layer Games · Chucklefish GamesOn Android · PC · iOS

✓ Same family of puzzle-platformers: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Stands apart with dark, oppressive atmosphere, melee combat and exploration and discovery, while skipping vibe casual

Where it drifts furthest from Laughing to Die: tone.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Laughing to Die.

Genre100Game mode100Setting100Visuals54Tone43
Little Nightmares
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloNarrativeHorror2DStealth
Steam👍 95%· 116KIGDB78· 18OC79· 137
Year 2017Dev Tarsier Studios · Bandai Namco EntertainmentOn PS4 · Android · PC

✓ Fits the puzzle-platformers cluster, with precision platforming, horror tension and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with survival mechanics, dark, oppressive atmosphere and stealth mechanics, while skipping vibe casual

Where it drifts furthest from Laughing to Die: tone.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Laughing to Die.

Genre100Game mode100Setting78Visuals69Tone44
INSIDE
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloNarrativeHorror2DMelee
Steam👍 97%· 74KRAWG👍 90%· 2.6KMC87IGDB93· 39OC91· 169
Year 2016Dev PlaydeadPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of puzzle-platformers: precision platforming, puzzle design and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with dark, oppressive atmosphere, melee combat and stealth mechanics, while skipping vibe casual

INSIDE is a platform adventure game that transfers the atmosphere of a dystopic world. Players assume the role of a lonely boy, who walks through the monochromatic 2.5D environment and solves various puzzles. By the time main antagonists of the character pursue him throughout the whole world.

Where it drifts furthest from Laughing to Die: tone.

It predates Laughing to Die by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Setting76Tone42
Darq
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloNarrativeHorror2DStealth
Steam👍 94%· 4.2KIGDB70· 1OC73· 19
Year 2019Dev Unfold GamesOn Xbox · PC · Switch

✓ Same family of puzzle-platformers: precision platforming, horror tension and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: survival mechanics, dark, oppressive atmosphere and stealth mechanics, while skipping vibe casual

Where it drifts furthest from Laughing to Die: tone.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Laughing to Die.

Genre100Game mode100Setting82Visuals69Tone40

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