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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 41 games similar to Opossession down to the 25 that fit the “Dark” category. Parasite Eve, FIVE NIGHTS AT FREDDY'S: HELP WANTED and Dino Crisis top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Opossession.

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Within the “Dark” category, the closest game to Opossession is Parasite Eve — scoring 79/100 on our similarity scale. FIVE NIGHTS AT FREDDY'S: HELP WANTED and Dino Crisis follow close behind.

#1Parasite Eve79 #2FIVE NIGHTS AT FREDDY'S: HELP WANTED73 #3Dino Crisis70 #4Parasite Eve II66 #5Jurassic Park: The Game66

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25 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Opossession. Each one has been evaluated across 8 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.

#1Parasite EveClosest overall match

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Parasite Eve

GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloDarkHorrorSci-FiStealth

IGDB60· 1

Year 1998Dev Squaresoft · Square Electronic ArtsOn PlayStation 3

✓ Same family of PvE survival games: survival mechanics, deep RPG systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: stealth mechanics, fantasy world and historical setting, while skipping visual isometric

Where it drifts furthest from Opossession: visuals.

It predates Opossession by 26 years, with what that implies technically.

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#2FIVE NIGHTS AT FREDDY'S: HELP WANTED

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FIVE NIGHTS AT FREDDY'S: HELP WANTED

GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloDarkHorrorNarrativeFirst Person

IGDB90· 1OC52· 10

Year 2020Dev Steel Wool Studios · Steel Wool GamesPlaytime ~2hOn Xbox · Nintendo

✓ Fits the PvE survival games cluster, with survival mechanics, adventure storytelling and deep RPG systems

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, strong narrative focus and visual first person, while skipping setting scifi

Five Nights at Freddy’s: Help Wanted is a collection of classic and original mini-games set in the Five Nights universe. Survive terrifying encounters with your favorite killer animatronics in a collection of new and classic FIVE NIGHTS AT FREDDY’S™ experiences. “Where fantasy and fun come to life!

Where it drifts furthest from Opossession: visuals.

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#3Dino CrisisClosest on setting

70

Dino Crisis

GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloDarkHorrorSci-FiIsometric

IGDB60· 1

Year 1999Dev Capcom Planning Room 2 · CapcomOn PlayStation 3 · PC

✓ Both are PvE survival games — sharing survival mechanics, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, shooter and strong narrative focus, while skipping deep RPG systems

It predates Opossession by 25 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Setting100Visuals100Tone79

#4Parasite Eve II

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Parasite Eve II

GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloDarkHorrorSci-FiNarrative

Year 1999Dev Square Product Development Division 5 · SquareOn PlayStation 3

✓ Same family of PvE survival games: survival mechanics, deep RPG systems and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Stands apart with strong narrative focus and visual third person, while skipping adventure storytelling

Where it drifts furthest from Opossession: visuals.

It predates Opossession by 25 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Setting100Tone79Visuals0

#5Jurassic Park: The Game

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Jurassic Park: The Game

GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloDarkSci-FiHorrorMelee

Steam👍 69%· 2.1KRAWG👍 31%· 96MC54IGDB61· 4

Year 2011Dev Telltale GamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Xbox · iOS

✓ Fits the PvE survival games cluster, with survival mechanics, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, strong narrative focus and melee combat, while skipping deep RPG systems

Security systems have failed and the creatures of the park roam free. Now, a rogue corporation will stop at nothing to acquire the dinosaur embryos stolen and lost by Dennis Nedry.

Where it drifts furthest from Opossession: visuals.

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

Genre100Game mode100Setting100Tone76Visuals0

#6Silent Hill 3

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Silent Hill 3

GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloDarkHorrorSci-FiStealth

IGDB88· 3

Year 2003Dev Team Silent · KonamiOn PC

✓ Same family of PvE survival games: survival mechanics, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, strong narrative focus and stealth mechanics, while skipping deep RPG systems

Where it drifts furthest from Opossession: visuals.

It predates Opossession by 21 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Setting100Tone71Visuals0

#7Dying Light: The Beast

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Dying Light: The Beast

GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloDarkHorrorMultiplayerCo-op

Steam👍 87%· 68KIGDB82· 7OC81· 126

Year 2025Dev TechlandOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Fits the PvE survival games cluster, with survival mechanics, deep RPG systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings post-apocalyptic world, multiplayer gameplay and co op, while skipping setting scifi

Where it drifts furthest from Opossession: visuals and game mode.

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#8Eternal Darkness: Sanity's Requiem

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Eternal Darkness: Sanity's Requiem

GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloDarkHorrorThird Person

IGDB90· 1

Year 2002Dev Silicon Knights · Nintendo

✓ Fits the PvE survival games cluster, with survival mechanics, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere

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

Where it drifts furthest from Opossession: visuals.

It predates Opossession by 22 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Setting69Visuals0

#9Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly

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Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly

GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloDarkHorrorFirst PersonThird Person

IGDB87· 2

Year 2003Dev TecmoOn PlayStation 3

✓ Fits the PvE survival games cluster, with survival mechanics, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Its own twist: visual first person and visual third person, while skipping deep RPG systems

Where it drifts furthest from Opossession: visuals.

It predates Opossession by 21 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Setting69Visuals0

63

Fatal Frame

GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloDarkHorrorFirst PersonThird Person

IGDB81· 1

Year 2001Dev Tecmo · Wanadoo EditionOn PlayStation 3

✓ Same family of PvE survival games: survival mechanics, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Stands apart with visual first person and visual third person, while skipping deep RPG systems

Where it drifts furthest from Opossession: visuals.

It predates Opossession by 23 years, with what that implies technically.

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#11Silent Hill: Origins

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Silent Hill: Origins

GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloDarkHorrorThird Person

IGDB80· 4

Year 2007Dev Climax LA · Konami Digital Entertainment

✓ Both are PvE survival games — sharing survival mechanics, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere

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

Where it drifts furthest from Opossession: visuals.

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

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#12Silent Hill: Shattered Memories

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Silent Hill: Shattered Memories

GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloDarkHorrorThird Person

IGDB75· 6

Year 2009Dev Climax Studios · Konami

✓ Same family of PvE survival games: survival mechanics, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Stands apart with visual third person, while skipping deep RPG systems

Where it drifts furthest from Opossession: visuals.

It predates Opossession by 15 years, with what that implies technically.

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#13Silent Hill 4: The Room

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Silent Hill 4: The Room

GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloDarkHorrorFirst PersonThird Person

IGDB72· 2

Year 2004Dev Team Silent · KonamiOn PlayStation 3 · PC

✓ Same family of PvE survival games: survival mechanics, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Where it differs: brings visual first person and visual third person, while skipping deep RPG systems

Where it drifts furthest from Opossession: visuals.

It predates Opossession by 20 years, with what that implies technically.

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#14Haunting Ground

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Haunting Ground

GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloDarkHorrorThird Person

IGDB70· 2

Year 2005Dev Capcom Production Studio 1 · CapcomOn PlayStation 3

✓ Same family of PvE survival games: survival mechanics, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere

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

Where it drifts furthest from Opossession: visuals.

It predates Opossession by 19 years, with what that implies technically.

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#15Silent Hill: Downpour

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Silent Hill: Downpour

GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloDarkHorrorThird Person

IGDB70· 8

Year 2012Dev Vatra Games · KonamiOn PlayStation 3

✓ Fits the PvE survival games cluster, with survival mechanics, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere

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

Where it drifts furthest from Opossession: visuals.

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

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Setting69Visuals0

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