9 Games with a horror setting like The Boba Teashop that you should try

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We filtered the 37 games similar to The Boba Teashop down to the 9 that fit the “Horror” category. Thief: Deadly Shadows, X Rebirth and Arma 2 top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to The Boba Teashop.

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The best games with a horror setting like The Boba Teashop

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

#1Thief: Deadly ShadowsClosest overall match

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GenreActionSubgenreImmersive Sim

SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkOpen WorldHorrorFirst Person

Steam👍 81%· 2.6KRAWG👍 77%· 230MC85IGDB83· 2

Year 2004Dev Ion Storm · Square EnixPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Xbox

✓ Fits the immersive sims cluster, with adventure storytelling, deep simulation and horror tension

≠ Its own twist: shooter, stealth mechanics and ranged combat, while skipping vibe casual

Thief 3: Deadly Shadows is a stealth-action game developed by Ion Storm Inc. It is the third installment in the Thief franchise. The game is set in a Steampunk world that resembles both the middle ages and the Victorian era. Besides that, there are several fantasy elements in the game.

Where it drifts furthest from The Boba Teashop: progression and combat.

It predates The Boba Teashop by 21 years, with what that implies technically.

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#2X RebirthClosest on combat

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GenreActionSubgenreImmersive Sim

SoloMeleeDarkOpen WorldHorrorManagementFirst Person

Steam👍 44%· 7.3KRAWG👍 23%· 40MC33IGDB39· 1OC31· 13

Year 2013Dev EgosoftPlaytime ~4hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Same family of immersive sims: deep simulation, dark, oppressive atmosphere and open world exploration

≠ Its own twist: shooter, real-time strategy and first-person shooting, while skipping horror tension

Collector's EditionThis Collector's Edition of X Rebirth includes the following items: DLC: The Teladi Outpost DLC: Home of Light (new!) Soundtrack Volume 1 (MP3) Exclusive: Soundtrack Volume 2 (MP3) Optional download: X - The Space Opera - Per Musica ad Albion (Video) Bonus download with artworks and X encyclopedia The bonus content will be placed in your X Rebirth installation folder: ...

Where it drifts furthest from The Boba Teashop: setting and tone.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for The Boba Teashop.

It predates The Boba Teashop by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

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#3Arma 2

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GenreActionSubgenreImmersive Sim

SoloMeleeDarkOpen WorldHorrorFirst Person

Steam👍 84%· 2.1K

Year 2009Dev Bohemia Interactive Studio · 505 GamesOn PC

✓ Fits the immersive sims cluster, with deep simulation, dark, oppressive atmosphere and open world exploration

≠ Its own twist: shooter, first-person shooting and sandbox freedom, while skipping horror tension

Where it drifts furthest from The Boba Teashop: progression and tone.

It predates The Boba Teashop by 16 years, with what that implies technically.

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#4Alone in the DarkClosest on setting

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GenreActionSubgenreOpen World Action

SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkOpen WorldHorrorFirst Person

Steam👍 40%· 1.5KIGDB45· 2

Year 2008Dev Eden Games · Atari InteractiveOn PC

✓ Like The Boba Teashop, it's known for adventure storytelling, horror tension and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: shooter, first-person shooting and puzzle design, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from The Boba Teashop: progression.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for The Boba Teashop.

It predates The Boba Teashop by 17 years, with what that implies technically.

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#5Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas - The Definitive Edition

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GenreActionSubgenreOpen World Action

SoloMeleeDarkNarrativeOpen WorldHorror

Steam👍 79%· 14K

Year 2021Dev Grove Street Games · Rockstar GamesOn Xbox · PS4 · Android

✓ If you enjoyed The Boba Teashop, expect adventure storytelling, horror tension and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Its own twist: shooter, third-person shooting and racing gameplay, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from The Boba Teashop: progression and visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for The Boba Teashop.

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Steam Epic PS

#6Control

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GenreActionSubgenreOpen World Action

SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkOpen WorldHorror

Steam👍 86%· 60KIGDB83· 15OC84· 183

Year 2019Dev Remedy Entertainment · 505 GamesOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Like The Boba Teashop, it's known for adventure storytelling, horror tension and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings shooter, third-person shooting and first-person shooting, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from The Boba Teashop: progression and visuals.

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#7Ghostwire: TokyoClosest on tone

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GenreActionSubgenreOpen World Action

SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkOpen WorldHorrorFirst Person

Steam👍 83%· 20KIGDB77· 7OC77· 208

Year 2022Dev Tango Gameworks · Bethesda SoftworksOn Xbox · PC · PS5

✓ Like The Boba Teashop, it's known for adventure storytelling, horror tension and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with shooter, first-person shooting and ranged combat, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from The Boba Teashop: progression.

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#8Hatred

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GenreActionSubgenreOpen World Action

SoloMeleeDarkNarrativeOpen WorldHorror

Steam👍 84%· 28KIGDB43· 3OC40· 30

Year 2015Dev Destructive CreationsOn Linux · PC · Switch

✓ If you enjoyed The Boba Teashop, expect horror tension, dark, oppressive atmosphere and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: shooter, first-person shooting and third-person shooting, while skipping adventure storytelling

Where it drifts furthest from The Boba Teashop: progression and visuals.

It predates The Boba Teashop by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

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GenreActionSubgenreOpen World Action

SoloMeleeDarkNarrativeOpen WorldHorror

Steam👍 69%· 2.9KIGDB69· 8

Year 2012Dev Ubisoft Shanghai · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PC

✓ Like The Boba Teashop, it's known for adventure storytelling, dark, oppressive atmosphere and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with survival mechanics, precision platforming and post-apocalyptic world, while skipping horror tension

Where it drifts furthest from The Boba Teashop: progression and visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for The Boba Teashop.

It predates The Boba Teashop by 13 years, with what that implies technically.

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Steam GOG

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