14 Horror games like SCP: Secret Laboratory that you should try

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We filtered the 49 games similar to SCP: Secret Laboratory down to the 14 that fit the “Horror” category. S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl, The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth and Cry of Fear top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to SCP: Secret Laboratory.

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The best horror games like SCP: Secret Laboratory

14 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to SCP: Secret Laboratory. Each one has been evaluated across 18 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.

#1S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl

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GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreArena FPS

MultiplayerMeleeNarrativeDarkHardcoreHorrorSci-FiFirst Person

Steam👍 95%· 48KRAWG👍 86%· 1.4KMC82IGDB80· 2

Year 2007Dev GSC Game WorldPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the arena shooters cluster, with shooter, first-person shooting and deep RPG systems

≠ Where it differs: brings sandbox freedom, open world exploration and sandbox world, while skipping vibe casual

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#2The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth

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GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreArena FPS

Co-opMultiplayerMeleeDarkHardcoreNarrativeHorror

Steam👍 97%· 392KRAWG👍 87%· 1.2KMC86IGDB95· 2OC87· 27

Year 2014Dev NicalisPlaytime ~31hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of arena shooters: shooter, first-person shooting and deep RPG systems

≠ Its own twist: roguelike runs, puzzle design and procedural generation, while skipping survival mechanics

GenreShooterSubgenreFPS

MultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeNarrativeDarkHorrorFirst PersonFree to Play

Steam👍 89%· 84K

Year 2013Dev Team PsykskallarOn PC

✓ If you enjoyed SCP: Secret Laboratory, expect shooter, first-person shooting and horror tension

≠ Its own twist: single-player focus, while skipping deep RPG systems

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#4Zombie Panic! Source

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GenreShooterSubgenreFPS

MultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeDarkCasualHorrorSci-FiFirst PersonFree to Play

Steam👍 85%· 7.8KRAWG👍 56%· 24

Year 2008Dev Zombie Panic TeamPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Like SCP: Secret Laboratory, it's known for shooter, first-person shooting and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: ranged combat, while skipping deep RPG systems

GenreShooterSubgenreFPS

Co-opMultiplayerOnlineMeleeDarkHorrorFirst Person

Steam👍 69%· 73KIGDB79· 10OC76· 138

Year 2021Dev Turtle Rock Studios · Warner Bros. Interactive EntertainmentOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Like SCP: Secret Laboratory, it's known for shooter, first-person shooting and survival mechanics

≠ Where it differs: brings roguelike runs, procedural generation and single-player focus, while skipping deep RPG systems

GenreShooterSubgenreFPS

MultiplayerCo-opOnlineDarkNarrativeSci-FiHorrorFirst Person

Steam👍 72%· 138KIGDB51· 14OC54· 149

Year 2018Dev Bethesda Game Studios · Bethesda SoftworksOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Shared with SCP: Secret Laboratory: shooter, first-person shooting and deep RPG systems

≠ Stands apart with open world exploration, post-apocalyptic world and single-player focus, while skipping adventure storytelling

GenreShooterSubgenreFPS

MultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeDarkHorrorFirst Person

Steam👍 83%· 31KIGDB74· 12OC71· 129

Year 2019Dev Saber Interactive · Focus EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Shared with SCP: Secret Laboratory: shooter, first-person shooting and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: third-person shooting, ranged combat and post-apocalyptic world, while skipping deep RPG systems

GenreShooterSubgenreFPS

MultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeDarkNarrativeHorrorSci-Fi

Steam👍 73%· 14KIGDB74· 15

Year 2013Dev Visceral Games · Electronic ArtsOn PlayStation 3 · PC · Xbox

✓ If you enjoyed SCP: Secret Laboratory, expect shooter, first-person shooting and horror tension

≠ Stands apart with third-person shooting, puzzle design and roguelike runs, while skipping deep RPG systems

GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreArena FPS

Co-opMultiplayerOnlineMeleeHardcoreDarkNarrativeHorrorSci-FiFirst Person

Steam👍 81%· 10KIGDB90· 19OC86· 201

Year 2021Dev Housemarque · Sony Interactive EntertainmentOn PC · PS5

✓ Same family of arena shooters: shooter, first-person shooting and horror tension

≠ Stands apart with roguelike runs, third-person shooting and action RPG combat, while skipping survival mechanics

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#10F.E.A.R. 3

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GenreShooterSubgenreFPS

Co-opMultiplayerOnlineMeleeDarkNarrativeHorrorSci-FiFirst Person

Steam👍 71%· 14KIGDB76· 5

Year 2011Dev Day 1 Studios · WB GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PC

✓ Shared with SCP: Secret Laboratory: shooter, first-person shooting and horror tension

≠ Where it differs: brings single-player focus, while skipping deep RPG systems

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#11Aliens: Colonial Marines

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GenreShooterSubgenreFPS

MultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeDarkNarrativeHorrorSci-FiFirst Person

Steam👍 62%· 12KIGDB45· 14

Year 2013Dev Gearbox Software · SegaOn PlayStation 3 · PC

✓ Like SCP: Secret Laboratory, it's known for shooter, first-person shooting and horror tension

≠ Its own twist: setting space, single-player focus and offline, while skipping deep RPG systems

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#12Doom

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GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreArena FPS

MultiplayerCo-opMeleeDarkHardcoreNarrativeHorrorSci-FiFirst Person

Steam👍 96%· 218KIGDB87· 28

Year 2016Dev id Software · Bethesda SoftworksOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Fits the arena shooters cluster, with shooter, first-person shooting and horror tension

≠ Where it differs: brings roguelike runs and single-player focus, while skipping deep RPG systems

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#13Postal

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GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreArena FPS

MultiplayerMeleeNarrativeHardcoreDarkHorror

Steam👍 92%· 14K

Year 1997Dev Running With Scissors · Ripcord GamesOn Linux · Android · PC

✓ Fits the arena shooters cluster, with shooter, first-person shooting and horror tension

≠ Its own twist: linear, story-driven structure, single-player focus and visual isometric, while skipping deep RPG systems

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#14Doom II: Hell on Earth

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GenreShooterSubgenreFPS

MultiplayerCo-opMeleeDarkHorrorSci-FiFirst Person

Steam👍 95%· 9.1KIGDB84· 2

Year 1994Dev id Software · ImagineerOn PC · Mac

✓ Shared with SCP: Secret Laboratory: shooter, first-person shooting and horror tension

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, post-apocalyptic world and single-player focus, while skipping deep RPG systems

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