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We filtered the 48 games similar to Shadow Man down to the 12 that fit the “PS5” category. Alone in the Dark, Senua's Saga: Hellblade II and Bendy and the Ink Machine top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Shadow Man.

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The best games like Shadow Man on PS5

12 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Shadow Man. 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.

#1Alone in the DarkClosest overall match

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GenreHorrorSubgenreAction Horror

SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkHorrorThird Person

Steam👍 79%· 4.6KIGDB75· 4

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

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

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design and survival mechanics

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Shadow Man.

Released 25 years after Shadow Man.

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#2Senua's Saga: Hellblade II

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GenreHorrorSubgenreAction Horror

SoloMeleeDarkNarrativeHorrorThird Person

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 and setting mythology

Released 25 years after Shadow Man.

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#3Bendy and the Ink Machine

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GenreHorrorSubgenreAction Horror

SoloMeleeDarkNarrativeHorror

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 dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, survival mechanics and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping visual third person

Where it drifts furthest from Shadow Man: visuals.

Released 18 years after Shadow Man.

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GenreHorrorSubgenreAction Horror

SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkHorror

Steam👍 77%· 9.2KIGDB82· 9OC78· 92

Year 2020Dev Frictional GamesOn Xbox · PS4 · Linux

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

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, survival mechanics and stealth mechanics, while skipping visual third person

Where it drifts furthest from Shadow Man: visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Shadow Man.

Released 21 years after Shadow Man.

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Steam GOG Epic

#5Still Wakes the Deep

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GenreHorrorSubgenreAction Horror

SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkHorror

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 strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with survival mechanics, stealth mechanics and fantasy world, while skipping visual third person

Where it drifts furthest from Shadow Man: visuals.

Released 25 years after Shadow Man.

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#6We Were Here Together

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GenreHorrorSubgenreAction Horror

SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkHorror

Steam👍 82%· 17KIGDB70· 1OC67· 10

Year 2019Dev Total Mayhem GamesOn PS4 · PC · PS5

✓ Same family of action horror games: horror tension, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, vibe casual and linear, story-driven structure, while skipping visual third person

Where it drifts furthest from Shadow Man: visuals and game mode.

Released 20 years after Shadow Man.

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GenreHorrorSubgenreAction Horror

SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkHorror

Steam👍 79%· 11KIGDB90· 1

Year 2018Dev Total Mayhem GamesOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Same family of action horror games: horror tension, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, vibe casual and linear, story-driven structure, while skipping visual third person

Where it drifts furthest from Shadow Man: visuals and game mode.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Shadow Man.

Released 19 years after Shadow Man.

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#8The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe

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GenreHorrorSubgenreAction Horror

SoloNarrativeHorrorCasualExploration

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 dark, oppressive atmosphere

Where it drifts furthest from Shadow Man: visuals and tone.

Released 23 years after Shadow Man.

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GenreHorrorSubgenrePsychological Horror

SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkHorrorThird Person

Steam👍 89%· 9.9KIGDB75· 17OC75· 196

Year 2021Dev Bloober TeamOn Xbox · PC · PS5

✓ If you enjoyed Shadow Man, expect horror tension, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design

Released 22 years after Shadow Man.

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GenreHorrorSubgenrePsychological Horror

SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkHorror

Steam👍 88%· 138K

Year 2021Dev Mob EntertainmentOn Xbox · PS4 · Android

✓ Like Shadow Man, it's known for horror tension, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

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

Where it drifts furthest from Shadow Man: visuals.

Released 22 years after Shadow Man.

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#11Until Dawn

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GenreHorrorSubgenrePsychological Horror

SoloNarrativeDarkHorrorThird Person

Steam👍 83%· 4.7KIGDB78· 5OC79· 93

Year 2024Dev Ballistic Moon · Sony Interactive EntertainmentOn PC · PS5

✓ Like Shadow Man, it's known for horror tension, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with survival mechanics, roguelike runs and exploration and discovery, while skipping melee combat

Released 25 years after Shadow Man.

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#12Indika

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GenreHorrorSubgenrePsychological Horror

SoloNarrativeDarkHorrorThird Person

Steam👍 90%· 8.0KIGDB85· 4OC79· 90

Year 2024Dev Odd Meter · 11 bit studiosOn Xbox · PC · PS5

✓ Like Shadow Man, it's known for horror tension, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, linear, story-driven structure and exploration and discovery, while skipping melee combat

Released 25 years after Shadow Man.

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Steam GOG Epic

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