27 Dark games like Loco Motive that you should try

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We filtered the 48 games similar to Loco Motive down to the 27 that fit the “Dark” category. Beneath a Steel Sky, Kindergarten 2 and Blackwell Unbound top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Loco Motive.

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The best dark games like Loco Motive

27 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Loco Motive. 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.

#1Beneath a Steel SkyClosest overall match

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GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloNarrativeDarkExplorationPixel Art2D

Steam👍 89%· 567

Year 1994Dev Revolution Software · Virgin Interactive Entertainment (Europe) Ltd.On Linux · PC · iOS

✓ Like Loco Motive, it's known for puzzle design, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with setting cyberpunk, setting scifi and post-apocalyptic world, while skipping linear, story-driven structure

It predates Loco Motive by 30 years, with what that implies technically.

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#2Kindergarten 2Closest on visuals

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GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloDarkNarrativePixel Art2D

Steam👍 98%· 5.6K

Dev SmashGamesPlaytime ~7hOn PC · PS · Apple Macintosh

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

≠ Where it differs: brings deep RPG systems, horror tension and melee combat, while skipping linear, story-driven structure

Kindergarten 2 is the long awaited sequel to 2017's Kindergarten! After the events that occurred on Monday, the children have been rezoned to an all new school. Discover all new areas and new characters as you assist the children with their various assignments.

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SoloNarrativeDark2DPixel Art

Steam👍 94%· 774

Year 2007Dev Wadjet Eye GamesOn Linux · Android · PC

✓ Nearly identical: puzzle design, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus.

≠ Missing: linear, story-driven structure.

It predates Loco Motive by 17 years, with what that implies technically.

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GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloNarrativeDark2DPixel Art

Steam👍 92%· 4.0KIGDB81· 3OC81· 32

Year 2016Dev Clifftop Games · Raw FuryOn Android · PC · iOS

✓ Nearly identical: puzzle design, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus.

≠ Missing: linear, story-driven structure.

It predates Loco Motive by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

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#5The Blackwell Legacy

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GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloNarrativeDark2DPixel Art

Steam👍 90%· 1.6KIGDB70· 3

Year 2006Dev Wadjet Eye GamesOn Linux · Android · PC

✓ Nearly identical: puzzle design, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus.

≠ Missing: linear, story-driven structure.

It predates Loco Motive by 18 years, with what that implies technically.

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SoloNarrativeDark2DPixel Art

Steam👍 88%· 1.9KIGDB65· 2

Year 2011Dev Wadjet Eye GamesOn Linux · Android · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Loco Motive, expect puzzle design, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings deep RPG systems, stealth mechanics and setting scifi, while skipping linear, story-driven structure

It predates Loco Motive by 13 years, with what that implies technically.

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#7Leisure Suit Larry in the Land of the Lounge Lizards

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GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloNarrativeDark2DPixel Art

Steam👍 75%· 318

Year 1987Dev Sierra On-LineOn Linux · PC · Mac

✓ Nearly identical: puzzle design, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus.

≠ Missing: linear, story-driven structure.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Loco Motive.

It predates Loco Motive by 37 years, with what that implies technically.

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#8Indiana Jones and the Fate of Atlantis

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GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloNarrativeDark2DPixel Art

Steam👍 94%· 1.5KRAWG👍 85%· 113

Year 1992Dev LucasArts Entertainment · Disney InteractivePlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Like Loco Motive, it's known for puzzle design, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with fantasy world, historical setting and visual isometric, while skipping linear, story-driven structure

The Man With The Hat Is Back In His Greatest Adventure Yet! 1939 - The eve of World War II. Nazi agents are about to get their hands on a weapon more dangerous than the atom bomb. Only Indy can stop them before they unleash the deadly secret that sank Atlantis.

It predates Loco Motive by 32 years, with what that implies technically.

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GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloNarrativeDarkPixel Art2D

Steam👍 97%· 3.4KIGDB65· 3OC73· 18

Year 2012Dev Wormwood Studios · Wadjet Eye GamesOn Linux · PC · iOS

✓ Like Loco Motive, it's known for puzzle design, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings deep RPG systems, post-apocalyptic world and setting scifi, while skipping linear, story-driven structure

It predates Loco Motive by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

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GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloNarrativeDarkExploration2D

Steam👍 90%· 98IGDB75· 2

Year 1996Dev Revolution Software · THQOn PC · Mac

✓ If you enjoyed Loco Motive, expect puzzle design, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings fantasy world, historical setting and visual third person, while skipping linear, story-driven structure

Where it drifts furthest from Loco Motive: visuals.

It predates Loco Motive by 28 years, with what that implies technically.

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GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloDarkNarrativePixel Art2D

Steam👍 97%· 10KRAWG👍 71%· 26

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

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

≠ Stands apart with horror tension, punishing difficulty and horror setting, while skipping linear, story-driven structure

Kindergarten is an abstract puzzle adventure game. You play as a student in a school that’s a bit…off. The teacher is trying to get rid of her kids. the janitor is frequently seen cleaning up blood. The cafeteria is serving the same slop over and over again.

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#12Rusty Lake Paradise

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GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloNarrativeDark2DHorror

Steam👍 95%· 7.2K

Year 2018Dev Rusty LakeOn Android · PC · iOS

✓ Shared with Loco Motive: puzzle design, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings horror tension and horror setting, while skipping linear, story-driven structure

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#13Leisure Suit Larry: Love for Sail!

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GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloNarrativeDark2D

Steam👍 86%· 252

Year 1996Dev Sierra On-LineOn Linux · PC · Mac

✓ Nearly identical: puzzle design, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus.

≠ Missing: linear, story-driven structure.

It predates Loco Motive by 28 years, with what that implies technically.

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Steam GOG

#14Edna & Harvey: Harvey's New Eyes

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GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloNarrativeDark2DRanged

Steam👍 89%· 3.4KIGDB63· 3

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

✓ Shared with Loco Motive: puzzle design, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with turn-based strategy, ranged combat and horror setting, while skipping linear, story-driven structure

It predates Loco Motive by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

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#15Broken Sword: The Smoking Mirror

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GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloNarrativeDark2DFantasy

Steam👍 93%· 30

Year 1997Dev Revolution Software · Crave EntertainmentOn PC

✓ Shared with Loco Motive: puzzle design, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with fantasy world, historical setting and visual third person, while skipping linear, story-driven structure

Where it drifts furthest from Loco Motive: visuals.

It predates Loco Motive by 27 years, with what that implies technically.

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