12 Dark games like The End of the Sun that you should try

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We filtered the 49 games similar to The End of the Sun down to the 12 that fit the “Dark” category. Fatum Betula, Firewatch and The Suicide of Rachel Foster top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to The End of the Sun.

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GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

The best dark games like The End of the Sun

12 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to The End of the Sun. Each one has been evaluated across 11 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.

#1Fatum BetulaClosest overall match

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GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloCasualDarkNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationFirst Person

Steam👍 96%· 1.1KIGDB80· 1

Year 2020Dev Bryce BucherPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Fits the open-world adventures cluster, with adventure storytelling, puzzle design and vibe casual

≠ Its own twist: horror tension and horror setting, while skipping setting mythology

The GameFatum Betula is an atmospheric exploration game with light puzzle elements. A magical birch is the only thing dictating the future, and it is your job to find something appropriate to feed it with. There is a total of 10 unique endings and a plethora of secrets to uncover.

Where it drifts furthest from The End of the Sun: setting.

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#2Firewatch

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GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloNarrativeDarkCasualOpen WorldExplorationFirst Person

Steam👍 91%· 97KIGDB79· 18OC80· 134

Year 2016Dev Campo Santo · PanicOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Both are open-world adventures — sharing adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Stands apart with horror tension and horror setting, while skipping puzzle design

Where it drifts furthest from The End of the Sun: setting.

It predates The End of the Sun by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

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#3The Suicide of Rachel Foster

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GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloNarrativeDarkCasualOpen WorldExplorationFirst Person

Steam👍 68%· 6.8KIGDB65· 4OC68· 61

Year 2020Dev ONE-O-ONE GAMES · Daedalic EntertainmentOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Both are open-world adventures — sharing adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Where it differs: brings horror setting, while skipping puzzle design

Where it drifts furthest from The End of the Sun: setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for The End of the Sun.

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#4Agricultural Simulator: Historical Farming

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GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloCasualDarkNarrativeOpen WorldExploration

Steam👍 25%· 304

Year 2013Dev Actalogic · United Independent EntertainmentPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Same family of open-world adventures: vibe casual, dark, oppressive atmosphere and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings deep simulation, cozy, relaxing feel and vibe relaxing, while skipping adventure storytelling

Enjoy being a farmer between 1950 and 1970 in the Agricultural Simulator – Historical Farming. The game takes you to the good old days and you will experience the charming farming of the 60's and 70's.

Where it drifts furthest from The End of the Sun: setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly negative, against very positive for The End of the Sun.

It predates The End of the Sun by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

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GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloNarrativeDarkOpen WorldExplorationFirst Person

Steam👍 63%· 1.3KIGDB85· 7OC79· 50

Year 2019Dev Furious Bee Limited · Annapurna InteractiveOn PS4 · PC · iOS

✓ Both are open-world adventures — sharing adventure storytelling, puzzle design and strong narrative focus

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

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for The End of the Sun.

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#6The Vanishing of Ethan Carter

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GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloNarrativeDarkOpen WorldExplorationFirst Person

Steam👍 88%· 9.0KIGDB82· 16OC79· 90

Year 2014Dev The AstronautsOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Both are open-world adventures — sharing adventure storytelling, puzzle design and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: horror tension, combat magic and horror setting, while skipping vibe casual

Where it drifts furthest from The End of the Sun: setting.

It predates The End of the Sun by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

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Steam GOG Epic

#7Scribblenauts Unlimited

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GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloCasualDarkOpen WorldFantasyExploration

Steam👍 94%· 12KIGDB72· 10

Year 2012Dev 5th Cell · WB GamesOn Android · PC · iOS

✓ Both are open-world adventures — sharing adventure storytelling, puzzle design and vibe casual

≠ Its own twist: precision platforming, sandbox freedom and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping strong narrative focus

Where it drifts furthest from The End of the Sun: visuals and setting.

It predates The End of the Sun by 13 years, with what that implies technically.

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GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloNarrativeDarkOpen WorldExplorationFirst Person

Steam👍 93%· 11KIGDB93· 2

Year 2023Dev KOTAKE CREATE · PLAYISMOn Xbox · PS4 · Switch

✓ Same family of open-world adventures: adventure storytelling, puzzle design and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with horror tension, deep simulation and linear, story-driven structure, while skipping vibe casual

Where it drifts furthest from The End of the Sun: setting.

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GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloDarkNarrativeOpen WorldFantasyExplorationFirst Person

Steam👍 92%· 4.1KIGDB90· 1

Year 1999Dev Looking Glass Studios · Eidos InteractiveOn PC

✓ Both are open-world adventures — sharing adventure storytelling, dark, oppressive atmosphere and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings deep simulation, horror tension and stealth mechanics, while skipping puzzle design

Where it drifts furthest from The End of the Sun: setting.

It predates The End of the Sun by 26 years, with what that implies technically.

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Steam GOG

#10L.A. Noire

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GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloNarrativeDarkOpen WorldExploration

Steam👍 86%· 36KIGDB89· 7

Year 2011Dev Team Bondi · Take-Two InteractiveOn PlayStation 3 · PC

✓ Both are open-world adventures — sharing adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Where it differs: brings sandbox freedom, sandbox world and ranged combat, while skipping puzzle design

Where it drifts furthest from The End of the Sun: setting and visuals.

It predates The End of the Sun by 14 years, with what that implies technically.

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#11The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask

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GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloDarkOpen WorldFantasyExploration

IGDB90

Year 2000Dev Nintendo EAD Software Development Group No.3 · Nintendo

✓ Both are open-world adventures — sharing adventure storytelling, puzzle design and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Stands apart with ranged combat, horror setting and visual third person, while skipping strong narrative focus

Where it drifts furthest from The End of the Sun: visuals and setting.

It predates The End of the Sun by 25 years, with what that implies technically.

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#12The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess

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GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloDarkOpen WorldFantasyExploration

IGDB96· 1

Year 2006Dev Nintendo EAD Software Development Group No.3 · Nintendo

✓ Both are open-world adventures — sharing adventure storytelling, puzzle design and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Stands apart with ranged combat, setting medieval and visual third person, while skipping strong narrative focus

Where it drifts furthest from The End of the Sun: visuals and setting.

It predates The End of the Sun by 19 years, with what that implies technically.

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