86
iRank70
HorrorPsychological Horror
SoloNarrativeCasualDarkHorrorExplorationFirst Person
Steam👍 72%· 2.4KIGDB64· 11OC70· 101
Year 2019Dev Bloober Team · Gun InteractiveOn PS4 · PC · Xbox
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We filtered the 42 games similar to Tales from Candleforth down to the 16 that fit the “Xbox” category. Layers of Fear 2, Sally Face and Fran Bow top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Tales from Candleforth.
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Within the “Xbox” category, the closest game to Tales from Candleforth is Layers of Fear 2 — scoring 86/100 on our similarity scale. Sally Face and Fran Bow follow close behind.
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The best games like Tales from Candleforth on Xbox
16 similar games foundUpdated May 2026
Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Tales from Candleforth. Each one has been evaluated across 13 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.
HorrorPsychological Horror
SoloNarrativeDarkCasualHorror2D
Steam👍 97%· 27K
Year 2016Dev Portable MooseOn Xbox · PS4 · Linux
HorrorPsychological Horror
SoloNarrativeDarkHorrorFantasy2D
Steam👍 97%· 22KIGDB75· 1
Year 2015Dev Killmonday Games HBOn PS4 · Linux · Android
HorrorPsychological Horror
SoloNarrativeDarkHorrorExplorationFirst Person
Steam👍 70%· 12KIGDB73· 8
Year 2013Dev The Chinese Room · Frictional GamesOn PS4 · Linux · PC
✓ Both are psychological horror — sharing horror tension, adventure storytelling and puzzle design
≠ Where it differs: brings survival mechanics, stealth mechanics and melee combat, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel
On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for Tales from Candleforth.
It predates Tales from Candleforth by 11 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Game mode100Progression100Setting74Visuals71Tone63
HorrorPsychological Horror
SoloNarrativeDarkHorrorExplorationFirst Person
Steam👍 90%· 8.0KIGDB85· 4OC79· 90
Year 2024Dev Odd Meter · 11 bit studiosOn Xbox · PC · PS5
HorrorPsychological Horror
SoloNarrativeDarkHorrorExplorationFirst Person
Steam👍 88%· 27KIGDB76· 17OC75· 80
Year 2016Dev Bloober TeamOn PS4 · Linux · PC
HorrorPsychological Horror
SoloNarrativeDarkHorrorFirst Person
Steam👍 88%· 138K
Year 2021Dev Mob EntertainmentOn Xbox · PS4 · Android
HorrorPsychological Horror
SoloDarkNarrativeHorrorFirst Person
Steam👍 89%· 8.2KIGDB66· 11OC66· 42
Year 2014Dev Krillbite StudioOn PS4 · Linux · PC
✓ Fits the psychological horror cluster, with horror tension, adventure storytelling and puzzle design
≠ Where it differs: brings survival mechanics, stealth mechanics and melee combat, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel
It predates Tales from Candleforth by 10 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Game mode100Setting74Visuals71Tone59
HorrorPsychological Horror
SoloNarrativeDarkHorrorSci-Fi
Steam👍 87%· 5.4KIGDB78· 3OC80· 42
Year 2017Dev No Code · Devolver DigitalOn PS4 · PC · Mac
HorrorPsychological Horror
SoloDarkNarrativeHorrorMelee
Steam👍 48%· 3.9KRAWG👍 43%· 256MC64IGDB67· 3
Year 2008Dev Konami Digital Entertainment · KonamiPlaytime ~1hOn PC · PS · Xbox
✓ Same family of psychological horror: horror tension, adventure storytelling and puzzle design
≠ Stands apart with survival mechanics, melee combat and visual third person, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel
In Silent Hill Homecoming, Alex Shepherd has returned to his hometown of Shepherd's Glen to investigate the sudden disappearance of his brother. From Shepherd's Glen to the foggy streets of Silent Hill, Alex will face the darkest of horrors while struggling with his own grip on reality.
Where it drifts furthest from Tales from Candleforth: visuals.
On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for Tales from Candleforth.
It predates Tales from Candleforth by 16 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Game mode100Setting74Tone60Visuals0
#11The Medium
73
iRank82
HorrorPsychological Horror
SoloNarrativeDarkHorrorMelee
Steam👍 89%· 9.9KIGDB75· 17OC75· 196
Year 2021Dev Bloober TeamOn Xbox · PC · PS5
✓ Fits the psychological horror cluster, with horror tension, adventure storytelling and puzzle design
≠ Its own twist: melee combat and visual third person, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel
Where it drifts furthest from Tales from Candleforth: visuals.
Genre100Game mode100Setting71Tone61Visuals0
HorrorPsychological Horror
SoloNarrativeDarkFantasyHorror2D
Steam👍 91%· 12KIGDB79· 16OC81· 83
Year 2016Dev Night School StudioOn PS4 · Linux · Android
✓ Both are psychological horror — sharing horror tension, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus
≠ Its own twist: deep RPG systems and setting scifi, while skipping puzzle design
It predates Tales from Candleforth by 8 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Game mode100Setting83Visuals64Tone63
HorrorPsychological Horror
SoloNarrativeDarkHorrorExplorationFirst Person
Steam👍 66%· 6.9KIGDB66· 8OC61· 43
Year 2015Dev IMGN.PROOn PS4 · PC · Mac
✓ Both are psychological horror — sharing horror tension, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus
≠ Its own twist: survival mechanics and open world exploration, while skipping puzzle design
On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for Tales from Candleforth.
It predates Tales from Candleforth by 9 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Game mode100Progression100Setting74Visuals70Tone59
#14Mouthwashing
67
iRank90
HorrorPsychological Horror
SoloNarrativeDarkHorrorExplorationFirst Person
Steam👍 95%· 37KIGDB87· 1OC84· 27
Year 2024Dev Wrong Organ · Critical ReflexOn Xbox · PC · PS5
HorrorPsychological Horror
SoloNarrativeDarkHorrorFirst Person
Steam👍 79%· 14KIGDB65· 8OC67· 146
Year 2018Dev Cyanide Studio · Focus EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Xbox
✓ Both are psychological horror — sharing horror tension, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus
≠ Its own twist: deep RPG systems, while skipping puzzle design
On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Tales from Candleforth.
Genre100Game mode100Setting72Visuals71Tone61
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