Tales from Candleforth

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Tales from Candleforth is hard to replace: few games combine horror tension, dark, oppressive atmosphere and horror setting in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 13 gameplay attributes and found 44 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Yume Nikki, Sally Face and The Supper lead the list, with Yume Nikki reaching a 95/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Tales from Candleforth special.

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GenreHorrorSubgenrePsychological Horror

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DarkNarrativeSolo

Year 2024Dev Under the Bed Games

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The closest game to Tales from Candleforth is Yume Nikki — scoring 95/100 on our similarity scale. Sally Face and The Supper follow close behind.

#1Yume Nikki95 #2Sally Face94 #3The Supper93 #4Rusty Lake Hotel94 #5Pony Island94

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Games like Tales from Candleforth

44 similar games found

95

iRank94

Yume Nikki

GenreHorrorSubgenrePsychological Horror

SoloNarrativeCasualDarkCozyHorrorExploration2D

Steam👍 94%· 10K

Year 2004Dev Kikiyama · DeNA Co., Ltd.On PC

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

≠ Its own twist: visual pixel, visual isometric and free to play, while skipping puzzle design

94

iRank97

Sally Face

GenreHorrorSubgenrePsychological Horror

SoloNarrativeDarkCasualHorror2D

Steam👍 97%· 27K

Year 2016Dev Portable MooseOn Xbox · PS4 · Linux

✓ Nearly identical: horror tension, adventure storytelling and puzzle design.

≠ Missing: cozy, relaxing feel.

93

iRank99

The Supper

GenreHorrorSubgenrePsychological Horror

SoloNarrativeCasualDarkHorror

Steam👍 99%· 4.4K

Year 2020Dev Octavi NavarroOn PC

✓ Same family of psychological horror: horror tension, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Its own twist: visual pixel and free to play, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

Steam GOG itch.io

#4Rusty Lake Hotel

94

iRank96

Rusty Lake Hotel

GenreHorrorSubgenrePsychological Horror

SoloNarrativeDarkCasualHorrorFirst Person2D

Steam👍 96%· 10K

Year 2015Dev Rusty LakeOn Android · PC · iOS

✓ Nearly identical: horror tension, puzzle design and adventure storytelling.

≠ Missing: cozy, relaxing feel.

Steam GOG itch.io

94

iRank92

Pony Island

GenreHorrorSubgenrePsychological Horror

SoloNarrativeDarkCozyHorror2D

Steam👍 95%· 18KIGDB92· 3OC85· 17

Year 2016Dev Daniel Mullins GamesOn Linux · PC · Mac

✓ Same family of psychological horror: horror tension, puzzle design and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation and visual pixel, while skipping vibe casual

94

iRank92

MiSide

GenreHorrorSubgenrePsychological Horror

SoloNarrativeCozyDarkHorrorFirst Person2D

Steam👍 98%· 138KRAWG👍 84%· 137

Year 2024Dev AIHASTO · IndieArkPlaytime ~5hOn PC

✓ Fits the psychological horror cluster, with horror tension, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Where it differs: brings deep simulation, deep RPG systems and setting anime, while skipping vibe casual

95

iRank85

Smile For Me

GenreHorrorSubgenrePsychological Horror

SoloNarrativeCozyCasualDarkHorrorFirst Person2D

Steam👍 96%· 3.0KRAWG👍 80%· 25IGDB80· 1OC73· 8

Year 2019Dev Gabe Lane · LimboLanePlaytime ~4hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Both are psychological horror — sharing horror tension, puzzle design and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: deep RPG systems, linear, story-driven structure and visual 3d, while skipping fantasy world

92

iRank97

Mad Father

GenreHorrorSubgenrePsychological Horror

SoloNarrativeDarkCasualHorrorExploration2D

Steam👍 97%· 6.5K

Year 2012Dev Sen · PLAYISMOn PC · Mac · Switch

✓ Fits the psychological horror cluster, with horror tension, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Its own twist: survival mechanics, setting anime and visual isometric, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

#9Rusty Lake: Roots

92

iRank97

Rusty Lake: Roots

GenreHorrorSubgenrePsychological Horror

SoloNarrativeDarkHorror2D

Steam👍 97%· 8.7K

Year 2016Dev Rusty LakeOn Android · PC · iOS

✓ Nearly identical: horror tension, puzzle design and adventure storytelling.

≠ Missing: cozy, relaxing feel.

Steam GOG itch.io

94

iRank90

Fran Bow

GenreHorrorSubgenrePsychological Horror

SoloNarrativeDarkHorrorFantasy2D

Steam👍 97%· 22KIGDB75· 1

Year 2015Dev Killmonday Games HBOn PS4 · Linux · Android

✓ Nearly identical: horror tension, adventure storytelling and puzzle design.

≠ Missing: cozy, relaxing feel.

#11The Cat Lady

93

iRank94

The Cat Lady

GenreHorrorSubgenrePsychological Horror

SoloNarrativeDarkHorrorExploration2D

Steam👍 94%· 6.1K

Year 2012Dev Harvester Games · Screen 7On Linux · PC

✓ Nearly identical: horror tension, adventure storytelling and puzzle design.

≠ Missing: cozy, relaxing feel.

#12Bonnie Bear Saves Frogtime

96

iRank80

Bonnie Bear Saves Frogtime

GenreHorrorSubgenrePsychological Horror

SoloNarrativeDarkCozyHorrorFantasy2D

Steam👍 87%· 1.0KRAWG👍 74%· 35IGDB72· 3

Year 2016Dev Exordium Games · LibrediaPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Nearly identical: horror tension, adventure storytelling and puzzle design.

≠ Missing: vibe casual.

#13The Witch's House MV

93

iRank90

The Witch's House MV

GenreHorrorSubgenrePsychological Horror

SoloCasualDarkNarrativeHorror2D

Steam👍 95%· 3.9KRAWG👍 91%· 45OC80· 5

Year 2018Dev Fummy · DANGEN EntertainmentPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Nintendo

✓ Same family of psychological horror: horror tension, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Where it differs: brings deep RPG systems, survival mechanics and setting anime, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

92

iRank93

Sanitarium

GenreHorrorSubgenrePsychological Horror

SoloNarrativeDarkHorrorIsometric

Steam👍 93%· 1.3KIGDB92· 1

Year 1998Dev DreamForge Intertainment · ASC GamesOn Android · PC · iOS

✓ Same family of psychological horror: horror tension, puzzle design and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings survival mechanics and visual isometric, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

92

iRank92

Iron Lung

GenreHorrorSubgenrePsychological Horror

SoloNarrativeDarkHorrorExplorationFirst Person

Steam👍 92%· 11K

Year 2022Dev David SzymanskiOn PC · PS5 · Switch

✓ Both are psychological horror — sharing horror tension, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, setting scifi and visual pixel, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Tales from Candleforth?: The closest game to Tales from Candleforth is Yume Nikki, scoring 95/100 on our similarity scale. They share 10 gameplay attributes, including horror tension, adventure storytelling and single-player focus. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like Tales from Candleforth?: The three closest games to Tales from Candleforth are: 1. Yume Nikki (95/100, 10 shared attributes) 2. Sally Face (94/100, 9 shared attributes) 3. The Supper (93/100, 8 shared attributes). All share Tales from Candleforth's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 44 candidates across 13 dimensions.
Is Sally Face similar to Tales from Candleforth?: Yes, very much so — Sally Face scores 94/100 similarity to Tales from Candleforth. They share 9 attributes, including horror tension and adventure storytelling. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What Horror games are similar to Tales from Candleforth?: The best Horror games similar to Tales from Candleforth are Yume Nikki, Sally Face, The Supper and Rusty Lake Hotel. All share the Horror genre alongside other key Tales from Candleforth attributes like horror tension, adventure storytelling and single-player focus.
How is similarity to Tales from Candleforth calculated?: We compare Tales from Candleforth against every game in our catalog using 13 gameplay attributes: genre, atmosphere, world structure, play modes, combat style, and more. Each category is weighted differently — genre matters more than visual style, for instance. The result is a 0-100 score reflecting how closely a game replicates the Tales from Candleforth experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.