14 Games with a horror setting like Superliminal that you should try

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We filtered the 47 games similar to Superliminal down to the 14 that fit the “Horror” category. Little Nightmares III, Little Nightmares II and Catherine top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Superliminal.

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The best games with a horror setting like Superliminal

14 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Superliminal. Each one has been evaluated across 12 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 Nightmares III

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SoloMultiplayerCo-opNarrativeDarkHorrorExploration

Steam👍 46%· 20KIGDB78· 4OC71· 136

Year 2025Dev Supermassive Games · Bandai Namco EntertainmentOn Xbox · PS4 · Switch

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

≠ Its own twist: stealth mechanics and visual 2d, while skipping horror tension

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#2Little Nightmares II

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SoloMultiplayerCo-opDarkNarrativeHorror

Steam👍 93%· 57KIGDB82· 13OC83· 173

Year 2021Dev Tarsier Studios · Bandai Namco EntertainmentOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: stealth mechanics, melee combat and visual 2d, while skipping exploration and discovery

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SoloCo-opNarrativeDarkHorror

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Year 2011Dev AtlusOn PlayStation 3

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

≠ Stands apart with visual isometric and visual 2d, while skipping horror tension

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMultiplayerDarkNarrativeHorror

Steam👍 87%· 11KIGDB80· 1OC78· 15

Year 2019Dev Atlus · SegaOn PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings deep RPG systems, punishing difficulty and setting anime, while skipping co op

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#5Inmost

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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 melee combat, visual pixel and visual 2d, while skipping multiplayer gameplay

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#6Limbo

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SoloDarkNarrativeHorror2D

Steam👍 92%· 61KIGDB84· 10

Year 2010Dev Playdead · Microsoft Game StudiosOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Linux

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

≠ Its own twist: visual 2d, while skipping multiplayer gameplay

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#7Darq

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SoloDarkNarrativeHorrorStealth

Steam👍 94%· 4.2KIGDB70· 1OC73· 19

Year 2019Dev Unfold GamesOn Xbox · PC · Switch

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

≠ Its own twist: survival mechanics, stealth mechanics and melee combat, while skipping multiplayer gameplay

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#8INSIDE

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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 melee combat, stealth mechanics and setting scifi, while skipping multiplayer gameplay

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloNarrativeDarkHorrorStealth

Steam👍 95%· 116KIGDB78· 18OC79· 137

Year 2017Dev Tarsier Studios · Bandai Namco EntertainmentOn PS4 · Android · PC

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

≠ Stands apart with survival mechanics, stealth mechanics and melee combat, while skipping multiplayer gameplay

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#10Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 2

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SoloNarrativeDarkHorrorMelee

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, fantasy world and visual third person, while skipping horror tension

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#11American McGee's Alice

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloDarkHorrorThird Person

Year 2000Dev Westlake Interactive · Aspyr MediaOn PlayStation 3 · PC · Mac

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

≠ Where it differs: brings visual third person, while skipping horror tension

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#12Bramble: The Mountain King

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SoloNarrativeDarkHorrorExploration

Steam👍 95%· 7.5KIGDB68· 1OC79· 38

Year 2023Dev Dimfrost StudioOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: survival mechanics, linear, story-driven structure and melee combat, while skipping multiplayer gameplay

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#13Deadlight

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SoloDarkNarrativeHorrorMelee

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 survival mechanics, melee combat and post-apocalyptic world, while skipping multiplayer gameplay

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloNarrativeDarkHorrorCasual

Steam👍 92%· 14KIGDB61· 1

Year 2019Dev Killmonday Games HBOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Same family of puzzle-platformers: precision platforming, puzzle design and horror tension

≠ Where it differs: brings vibe casual, cozy, relaxing feel and fantasy world, while skipping multiplayer gameplay

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