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Outlast II is hard to replace: few games combine horror tension, strong narrative focus and melee combat in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 10 gameplay attributes and found 48 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. City Car Driving, Spooky's Jump Scare Mansion: HD Renovation and Buckshot Roulette lead the list, with City Car Driving reaching a 97/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Outlast II special.

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GenreHorrorSubgenreAction Horror

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NarrativeDarkSoloMultiplayer

Year 2017Dev Red Barrels

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The closest game to Outlast II is City Car Driving — scoring 97/100 on our similarity scale. Spooky's Jump Scare Mansion: HD Renovation and Buckshot Roulette follow close behind.

#1City Car Driving97 #2Spooky's Jump Scare Mansion: HD Renovation92 #3Buckshot Roulette93 #4Vital Shell91 #5Killer Frequency91

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48 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

#1City Car Driving

97

City Car Driving

GenreHorrorSubgenreAction Horror

SoloMultiplayerHorrorFirst PersonOpen World

Steam👍 83%· 35KRAWG👍 84%· 66

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

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

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

#2Spooky's Jump Scare Mansion: HD Renovation

92

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 multiplayer gameplay

#3Buckshot Roulette

93

Buckshot Roulette

GenreHorrorSubgenreAction Horror

MultiplayerSoloMeleeDarkNarrativeHorrorFirst Person

Steam👍 95%· 118KRAWG👍 86%· 108OC83· 13

Year 2024Dev Mike Klubnika · CRITICAL REFLEXPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Linux

✓ Both are action horror games — sharing horror tension, dark, oppressive atmosphere and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings deep simulation, puzzle design and roguelike runs, while skipping adventure storytelling

91

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 multiplayer gameplay

#5Killer Frequency

91

Killer Frequency

GenreHorrorSubgenreAction Horror

SoloNarrativeHorrorFirst PersonExploration

Steam👍 93%· 5.9KRAWG👍 92%· 22OC79· 29

Year 2023Dev Team17 DigitalPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS

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

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation, puzzle design and exploration and discovery, while skipping survival mechanics

#6The Walking Dead: The Final Season

92

The Walking Dead: The Final Season

GenreHorrorSubgenreAction Horror

SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkHorror

Steam👍 95%· 21KIGDB71· 5OC78· 30

Year 2018Dev Telltale GamesOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

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

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, post-apocalyptic world and visual third person, while skipping multiplayer gameplay

#7Alone in the Dark

93

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 survival mechanics

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design and visual third person, while skipping multiplayer gameplay

#8Bendy and the Ink Machine

91

Bendy and the Ink Machine

GenreHorrorSubgenreAction Horror

SoloMeleeDarkNarrativeHorrorFirst Person

Steam👍 89%· 35KIGDB87· 2OC69· 25

Year 2017Dev TheMeatly Games, Ltd. · Rooster Teeth GamesOn Xbox · PS4 · Linux

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

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, cozy, relaxing feel and fantasy world, while skipping multiplayer gameplay

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 multiplayer gameplay

#10The Walking Dead: A New Frontier

92

The Walking Dead: A New Frontier

GenreHorrorSubgenreAction Horror

SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkHorror

Steam👍 83%· 18KIGDB75· 13

Year 2016Dev Telltale Games · Skybound GamesOn PS4 · Android · PC

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

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, post-apocalyptic world and visual third person, while skipping multiplayer gameplay

#11Senua's Saga: Hellblade II

91

Senua's Saga: Hellblade II

GenreHorrorSubgenreAction Horror

SoloMeleeDarkNarrativeHorror

Steam👍 87%· 9.2KIGDB73· 7OC81· 165

Year 2024Dev Ninja Theory · Xbox Game StudiosOn Xbox · PC · PS5

✓ Fits the action horror games cluster, with horror tension, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Where it differs: brings fantasy world, setting mythology and visual third person, while skipping survival mechanics

#12The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe

89

The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe

GenreHorrorSubgenreAction Horror

SoloNarrativeHorrorFirst PersonCasual

Steam👍 94%· 35KIGDB83· 3OC90· 43

Year 2022Dev Crows Crows CrowsOn Xbox · PS4 · Linux

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

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation, vibe casual and exploration and discovery, while skipping survival mechanics

#13The Walking Dead: Michonne

92

The Walking Dead: Michonne

GenreHorrorSubgenreAction Horror

SoloMeleeDarkNarrativeHorror

Steam👍 81%· 8.1KIGDB68· 4

Year 2016Dev Telltale GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Android

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

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, post-apocalyptic world and visual third person, while skipping multiplayer gameplay

92

Erica

GenreHorrorSubgenreAction Horror

SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkHorrorFirst Person

Steam👍 78%· 1.7KIGDB72· 4OC71· 47

Year 2019Dev FlavourWorks · Sony Interactive EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · iOS

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

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, vibe casual and visual third person, while skipping survival mechanics

#15Half-Life: Alyx - Final Hours

86

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 survival mechanics

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Outlast II?: The closest game to Outlast II is City Car Driving, scoring 97/100 on our similarity scale. They share 6 gameplay attributes, including horror tension, survival mechanics and single-player focus. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like Outlast II?: The three closest games to Outlast II are: 1. City Car Driving (97/100, 6 shared attributes) 2. Spooky's Jump Scare Mansion: HD Renovation (92/100, 9 shared attributes) 3. Buckshot Roulette (93/100, 8 shared attributes). All share Outlast II's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 48 candidates across 10 dimensions.
Is Spooky's Jump Scare Mansion: HD Renovation similar to Outlast II?: Yes, very much so — Spooky's Jump Scare Mansion: HD Renovation scores 92/100 similarity to Outlast II. They share 9 attributes, including horror tension and adventure storytelling. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What Horror games are similar to Outlast II?: The best Horror games similar to Outlast II are City Car Driving, Spooky's Jump Scare Mansion: HD Renovation, Buckshot Roulette and Vital Shell. All share the Horror genre alongside other key Outlast II attributes like horror tension, survival mechanics and single-player focus.
How is similarity to Outlast II calculated?: We compare Outlast II against every game in our catalog using 10 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 Outlast II experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.