13 Dark games like Submerged that you should try

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We filtered the 45 games similar to Submerged down to the 13 that fit the “Dark” category. Little Misfortune, Papo & Yo and The Last Campfire top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Submerged.

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The best dark games like Submerged

13 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.

#1Little Misfortune

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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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SoloCasualNarrativeDarkFantasyThird Person

Steam👍 93%· 2.9KIGDB75· 9

Year 2012Dev MinorityOn PlayStation 3 · Linux · PC

✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and puzzle design.

≠ Missing: survival mechanics.

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SoloNarrativeRelaxingDarkFantasyThird Person

Steam👍 98%· 19KIGDB88· 2OC78· 26

Year 2020Dev Hello GamesOn PS4 · PC · iOS

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

≠ Its own twist: deep RPG systems, cozy, relaxing feel and visual 3d, while skipping survival mechanics

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SoloCasualNarrativeDarkFantasy

Steam👍 87%· 4.3KIGDB69· 5OC73· 17

Year 2013Dev Ty Taylor & Mario Castañeda · The Quantum Astrophysicists GuildOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Linux

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

≠ Where it differs: brings punishing difficulty and visual 2d, while skipping survival mechanics

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SoloNarrativeDarkExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 95%· 19KRAWG👍 79%· 985MC87IGDB85· 6OC89· 8

Year 2005Dev Double Fine Productions · Microsoft StudiosPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Stands apart with melee combat, while skipping survival mechanics

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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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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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#8Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 2

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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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#9Darq

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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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#10Contrast

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SoloNarrativeDarkFantasyThird Person

Steam👍 91%· 5.7KIGDB57· 6OC60· 47

Year 2013Dev Compulsion Games · Focus EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and puzzle design.

≠ Missing: survival mechanics.

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#11Inmost

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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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#12INSIDE

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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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#13Save the Ninja Clan

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SoloDarkMeleeHardcore2D

Steam👍 91%· 112IGDB74· 2

Year 2017Dev Sometimes YouPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Stands apart with punishing difficulty, melee combat and visual 2d, while skipping survival mechanics

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