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We filtered the 45 games similar to Submerged down to the 8 that fit the “Horror” category. Deadlight, Little Misfortune and Little Nightmares top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Submerged.

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GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer
Tags
RelaxingNarrativeSolo
Year 2015Dev Uppercut Games
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Steam ↗Epic ↗PS ↗Nintendo ↗

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Within the “Horror” category, the closest game to Submerged is Deadlight — scoring 92/100 on our similarity scale. Little Misfortune and Little Nightmares follow close behind.

#1Deadlight92#2Little Misfortune92#3Little Nightmares91#4Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 291#5Zup! X91
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The best games with a horror setting like Submerged

8 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

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

#1Deadlight
92
iRank77
Deadlight
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloDarkNarrativeHorrorPost-ApocalypticFantasy
Steam👍 79%· 13KIGDB71· 7
Year 2012Dev Tequila Works · Microsoft StudiosOn PC

✓ Fits the puzzle-platformers cluster, with precision platforming, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Where it differs: brings horror tension, melee combat and historical setting, while skipping vibe relaxing

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Steam
#2Little Misfortune
92
iRank82
Little Misfortune
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloNarrativeCasualDarkHorrorFantasy
Steam👍 92%· 14KIGDB61· 1
Year 2019Dev Killmonday Games HBOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Same family of puzzle-platformers: precision platforming, puzzle design and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings horror tension, cozy, relaxing feel and visual 2d, while skipping survival mechanics

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SteamGOGXbox
#3Little Nightmares
91
iRank87
Little Nightmares
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloNarrativeDarkHorrorFantasyThird Person
Steam👍 95%· 116KIGDB78· 18OC79· 137
Year 2017Dev Tarsier Studios · Bandai Namco EntertainmentOn PS4 · Android · PC

✓ Fits the puzzle-platformers cluster, with precision platforming, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Stands apart with horror tension, stealth mechanics and melee combat, while skipping vibe relaxing

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SteamGOGXbox
#4Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 2
91
iRank76
Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 2
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloNarrativeDarkFantasyHorrorThird Person
Steam👍 67%· 1.1KIGDB95· 2
Year 2001Dev Crystal Dynamics · Eidos InteractiveOn PC

✓ Both are puzzle-platformers — sharing precision platforming, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Its own twist: melee combat, while skipping survival mechanics

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SteamGOG
#5Zup! X
91
iRank69
Zup! X
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloCasualRelaxingNarrativeHorrorExploration
Steam👍 96%· 6.8KRAWG👍 28%· 28
Year 2018Dev Quiet RiverPlaytime ~2hOn PC

✓ Both are puzzle-platformers — sharing precision platforming, puzzle design and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: horror tension, cozy, relaxing feel and punishing difficulty, while skipping survival mechanics

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Steam
#6Darq
90
iRank83
Darq
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloDarkNarrativeHorrorThird Person
Steam👍 94%· 4.2KIGDB70· 1OC73· 19
Year 2019Dev Unfold GamesOn Xbox · PC · Switch

✓ Same family of puzzle-platformers: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Its own twist: horror tension, stealth mechanics and melee combat, while skipping vibe relaxing

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SteamGOG
#7Inmost
90
iRank86
Inmost
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloNarrativeDarkHorrorExploration
Steam👍 91%· 7.2KIGDB80· 1OC80· 25
Year 2019Dev Hidden Layer Games · Chucklefish GamesOn Android · PC · iOS

✓ Same family of puzzle-platformers: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Stands apart with horror tension, melee combat and visual pixel, while skipping survival mechanics

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SteamGOGNintendo
#8INSIDE
90
iRank92
INSIDE
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloNarrativeDarkHorrorMelee
Steam👍 97%· 74KRAWG👍 90%· 2.6KMC87IGDB93· 39OC91· 169
Year 2016Dev PlaydeadPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of puzzle-platformers: precision platforming, puzzle design and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with horror tension, melee combat and stealth mechanics, while skipping survival mechanics

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SteamGOGEpic

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