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iRank93
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloNarrativeDarkOpen WorldHorrorModernExplorationFirst Person3D
Steam👍 93%· 11KIGDB93· 2
Year 2023Dev KOTAKE CREATE · PLAYISMOn Xbox · PS4 · Switch
10 Dark games like Platform 8 that you should try
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More about this game →Ranking compiled by Lluis Enric Mayans, Founder & Head of ContentHow this is calculatedOrdered by an attribute-similarity model, not editorial opinion.
We filtered the 49 games similar to Platform 8 down to the 10 that fit the “Dark” category. The Exit 8, Thief Gold and Fatum Betula top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Platform 8.
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Within the “Dark” category, the closest game to Platform 8 is The Exit 8 — scoring 87/100 on our similarity scale. Thief Gold and Fatum Betula follow close behind.
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The best dark games like Platform 8
10 similar games foundUpdated May 2026
Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Platform 8. Each one has been evaluated across 15 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.
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iRank91
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloStealthDarkNarrativeOpen WorldHorrorExplorationFirst Person
Steam👍 92%· 4.1KIGDB90· 1
Year 1999Dev Looking Glass Studios · Eidos InteractiveOn PC
✓ Both are open-world adventures — sharing adventure storytelling, deep simulation and horror tension
≠ Where it differs: brings melee combat, fantasy world and setting scifi, while skipping puzzle design
Where it drifts furthest from Platform 8: setting.
It predates Platform 8 by 25 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Game mode100Tone100World100Progression100Combat92
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloDarkNarrativeOpen WorldHorrorExplorationFirst Person
Steam👍 96%· 1.1KIGDB80· 1
Year 2020Dev Bryce BucherPlaytime ~1hOn PC
✓ Fits the open-world adventures cluster, with adventure storytelling, puzzle design and horror tension
≠ Its own twist: vibe casual, while skipping deep simulation
The GameFatum Betula is an atmospheric exploration game with light puzzle elements. A magical birch is the only thing dictating the future, and it is your job to find something appropriate to feed it with. There is a total of 10 unique endings and a plethora of secrets to uncover.
Genre100Game mode100World100Progression100Tone70Setting64
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloNarrativeDarkOpen WorldExplorationFirst Person
Steam👍 63%· 1.3KIGDB85· 7OC79· 50
Year 2019Dev Furious Bee Limited · Annapurna InteractiveOn PS4 · PC · iOS
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloNarrativeDarkOpen WorldHorrorExplorationFirst Person
Steam👍 88%· 9.0KIGDB82· 16OC79· 90
Year 2014Dev The AstronautsOn PS4 · PC · Xbox
✓ Both are open-world adventures — sharing adventure storytelling, puzzle design and horror tension
≠ Its own twist: combat magic and setting space, while skipping deep simulation
Where it drifts furthest from Platform 8: combat.
It predates Platform 8 by 10 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Game mode100Tone100World100Progression100Visuals61
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloNarrativeDarkOpen WorldHorrorExplorationFirst Person
Steam👍 91%· 97KIGDB79· 18OC80· 134
Year 2016Dev Campo Santo · PanicOn PS4 · Linux · PC
✓ Both are open-world adventures — sharing adventure storytelling, horror tension and strong narrative focus
≠ Stands apart with vibe casual, while skipping deep simulation
It predates Platform 8 by 8 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Game mode100World100Progression100Tone92Visuals61
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloNarrativeDarkOpen WorldHorrorExplorationFirst Person
Steam👍 68%· 6.8KIGDB65· 4OC68· 61
Year 2020Dev ONE-O-ONE GAMES · Daedalic EntertainmentOn PS4 · Linux · PC
✓ Both are open-world adventures — sharing adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and dark, oppressive atmosphere
≠ Where it differs: brings vibe casual, while skipping deep simulation
On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for Platform 8.
Genre100Game mode100World100Progression100Tone77Setting63
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloDarkNarrativeOpen WorldExploration
Steam👍 25%· 304
Year 2013Dev Actalogic · United Independent EntertainmentPlaytime ~1hOn PC
✓ Same family of open-world adventures: deep simulation, dark, oppressive atmosphere and strong narrative focus
≠ Where it differs: brings vibe casual, cozy, relaxing feel and vibe relaxing, while skipping adventure storytelling
Enjoy being a farmer between 1950 and 1970 in the Agricultural Simulator – Historical Farming. The game takes you to the good old days and you will experience the charming farming of the 60's and 70's.
Where it drifts furthest from Platform 8: setting and tone.
On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly negative, against very positive for Platform 8.
It predates Platform 8 by 11 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Game mode100World100Progression68Tone41Setting0
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloNarrativeDarkOpen WorldExploration
Steam👍 86%· 36KIGDB89· 7
Year 2011Dev Team Bondi · Take-Two InteractiveOn PlayStation 3 · PC
✓ Both are open-world adventures — sharing adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and dark, oppressive atmosphere
≠ Where it differs: brings sandbox freedom, sandbox world and ranged combat, while skipping deep simulation
Where it drifts furthest from Platform 8: combat and setting.
It predates Platform 8 by 13 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Game mode100Tone100Progression100World67Combat0
AdventureOpen World Action-Adventure
SoloDarkOpen WorldHorrorExploration
IGDB90
Year 2000Dev Nintendo EAD Software Development Group No.3 · Nintendo
✓ Both are open-world adventures — sharing adventure storytelling, puzzle design and dark, oppressive atmosphere
≠ Stands apart with ranged combat, fantasy world and visual third person, while skipping deep simulation
Where it drifts furthest from Platform 8: combat and visuals.
It predates Platform 8 by 24 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Game mode100World100Progression100Tone61Setting53
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