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Madison is hard to replace: few games combine horror tension, strong narrative focus and stealth mechanics in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 13 gameplay attributes and found 47 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Soma, Penumbra Overture and Killer Frequency lead the list, with Soma reaching a 95/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Madison special.

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GenreHorrorSubgenreAction Horror

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Year 2022Dev Bloodious Games

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The closest game to Madison is Soma — scoring 95/100 on our similarity scale. Penumbra Overture and Killer Frequency follow close behind.

#1Soma95 #2Penumbra Overture97 #3Killer Frequency95 #4Still Wakes the Deep95 #5Amnesia: Rebirth96

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47 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

95

Soma

GenreHorrorSubgenreAction Horror

SoloMeleeStealthNarrativeDarkHorrorExplorationFirst Person

Steam👍 96%· 51KIGDB81· 15OC83· 94

Year 2015Dev Frictional GamesOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Both are action horror games — sharing horror tension, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Where it differs: brings setting scifi and post-apocalyptic world, while skipping deep simulation

#2Penumbra Overture

97

Penumbra Overture

GenreHorrorSubgenreAction Horror

SoloStealthMeleeDarkNarrativeHorrorFirst Person

Steam👍 91%· 4.1KRAWG👍 74%· 237MC73IGDB74· 4

Year 2007Dev Frictional GamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Nearly identical: horror tension, adventure storytelling and puzzle design.

≠ Missing: deep simulation.

#3Killer Frequency

95

Killer Frequency

GenreHorrorSubgenreAction Horror

SoloNarrativeHorrorExplorationFirst Person

Steam👍 93%· 5.9KRAWG👍 92%· 22OC79· 29

Year 2023Dev Team17 DigitalPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS

✓ Nearly identical: horror tension, deep simulation and adventure storytelling.

≠ Missing: survival mechanics.

#4Still Wakes the Deep

95

Still Wakes the Deep

GenreHorrorSubgenreAction Horror

SoloStealthMeleeNarrativeDarkHorrorFirst Person

Steam👍 88%· 12KIGDB82· 3OC76· 83

Year 2024Dev The Chinese Room · Secret ModeOn Xbox · PC · PS5

✓ Both are action horror games — sharing horror tension, adventure storytelling and survival mechanics

≠ Stands apart with fantasy world and setting scifi, while skipping deep simulation

Steam Epic Xbox

#5Amnesia: Rebirth

96

Amnesia: Rebirth

GenreHorrorSubgenreAction Horror

SoloMeleeStealthNarrativeDarkHorrorExplorationFirst Person

Steam👍 77%· 9.2KIGDB82· 9OC78· 92

Year 2020Dev Frictional GamesOn Xbox · PS4 · Linux

✓ Both are action horror games — sharing horror tension, puzzle design and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings fantasy world, while skipping deep simulation

#6The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe

93

The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe

GenreHorrorSubgenreAction Horror

SoloNarrativeHorrorExplorationFirst Person

Steam👍 94%· 35KIGDB83· 3OC90· 43

Year 2022Dev Crows Crows CrowsOn Xbox · PS4 · Linux

✓ Both are action horror games — sharing horror tension, adventure storytelling and deep simulation

≠ Its own twist: vibe casual and visual 3d, while skipping puzzle design

90

Vital Shell

GenreHorrorSubgenreAction Horror

SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkHorror

Steam👍 94%· 1.4K

Year 2023Dev CC Arts · CC ARTSPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Same family of action horror games: horror tension, adventure storytelling and survival mechanics

≠ Its own twist: roguelike runs, procedural generation and setting scifi, while skipping deep simulation

#8Spooky's Jump Scare Mansion: HD Renovation

89

Spooky's Jump Scare Mansion: HD Renovation

GenreHorrorSubgenreAction Horror

SoloMeleeDarkNarrativeHorrorFirst Person

Steam👍 96%· 3.9K

Year 2017Dev Albino Moose Games · Screenwave MediaPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS

✓ Fits the action horror games cluster, with horror tension, adventure storytelling and survival mechanics

≠ Its own twist: cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping deep simulation

#9City Car Driving

91

City Car Driving

GenreHorrorSubgenreAction Horror

SoloHorrorExplorationFirst PersonMultiplayer

Steam👍 83%· 35KRAWG👍 84%· 66

Year 2016Dev Forward Development · Forward Global GroupPlaytime ~3hOn PC

✓ Both are action horror games — sharing horror tension, deep simulation and survival mechanics

≠ Where it differs: brings racing gameplay, open world exploration and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping adventure storytelling

95

Lucius

GenreHorrorSubgenreAction Horror

SoloStealthMeleeNarrativeDarkHorror

Steam👍 81%· 11KIGDB45· 1

Year 2012Dev Shiver Games · Lace Mamba GlobalOn PC

✓ Both are action horror games — sharing horror tension, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Stands apart with combat magic and visual third person, while skipping deep simulation

93

Manhunt

GenreHorrorSubgenreAction Horror

SoloStealthMeleeDarkNarrativeHorror

Steam👍 71%· 9.0KRAWG👍 79%· 352MC75IGDB72· 2

Year 2003Dev Rockstar North · Rockstar GamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the action horror games cluster, with horror tension, survival mechanics and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Stands apart with shooter, third-person shooting and punishing difficulty, while skipping deep simulation

90

Alan Wake

GenreHorrorSubgenreAction Horror

SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkHorror

Steam👍 90%· 57KRAWG👍 84%· 2.3KMC83IGDB83· 7

Year 2010Dev Remedy Entertainment · Microsoft StudiosPlaytime ~5hOn PC · Xbox

✓ Fits the action horror games cluster, with horror tension, adventure storytelling and survival mechanics

≠ Stands apart with third-person shooting, shooter and ranged combat, while skipping deep simulation

#13Half-Life: Alyx - Final Hours

88

Half-Life: Alyx - Final Hours

GenreHorrorSubgenreAction Horror

SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkHorrorFirst Person

Steam👍 98%· 104KRAWG👍 87%· 507MC93

Year 2020Dev Valve Software · ValvePlaytime ~5hOn PC

✓ Both are action horror games — sharing horror tension, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: ranged combat and setting scifi, while skipping deep simulation

#14Half-Life: Alyx

88

Half-Life: Alyx

GenreHorrorSubgenreAction Horror

SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkHorrorFirst Person

Steam👍 98%· 104KRAWG👍 87%· 507MC93OC93· 78

Year 2020Dev Valve Software · ValvePlaytime ~5hOn PC

✓ Fits the action horror games cluster, with horror tension, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings ranged combat and setting scifi, while skipping deep simulation

#15Alone in the Dark

91

Alone in the Dark

GenreHorrorSubgenreAction Horror

SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkHorror

Steam👍 79%· 4.6KIGDB75· 4

Year 2024Dev Pieces Interactive · THQ NordicOn Xbox · PC · PS5

✓ Both are action horror games — sharing horror tension, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Where it differs: brings visual third person, while skipping deep simulation

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Madison?: The closest game to Madison is Soma, scoring 95/100 on our similarity scale. They share 12 gameplay attributes, including horror tension, adventure storytelling and puzzle design. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like Madison?: The three closest games to Madison are: 1. Soma (95/100, 12 shared attributes) 2. Penumbra Overture (97/100, 11 shared attributes) 3. Killer Frequency (95/100, 9 shared attributes). All share Madison's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 47 candidates across 13 dimensions.
Is Penumbra Overture similar to Madison?: Yes, very much so — Penumbra Overture scores 97/100 similarity to Madison. They share 11 attributes, including horror tension and adventure storytelling. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What Horror games are similar to Madison?: The best Horror games similar to Madison are Soma, Penumbra Overture, Killer Frequency and Still Wakes the Deep. All share the Horror genre alongside other key Madison attributes like horror tension, adventure storytelling and puzzle design.
How is similarity to Madison calculated?: We compare Madison against every game in our catalog using 13 gameplay attributes: genre, atmosphere, world structure, play modes, combat style, and more. Each category is weighted differently — genre matters more than visual style, for instance. The result is a 0-100 score reflecting how closely a game replicates the Madison experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.