10 Games like The Headliners on PS5 that you should try

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We filtered the 45 games similar to The Headliners down to the 10 that fit the “PS5” category. Bendy and the Ink Machine, Alone in the Dark and Amnesia: Rebirth top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to The Headliners.

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GenreHorrorSubgenreAction Horror

The best games like The Headliners on PS5

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

#1Bendy and the Ink MachineClosest on genre

iRank83

GenreHorrorSubgenreAction Horror

SoloMeleeDarkNarrativeHorrorFirst Person

Steam👍 89%· 35KIGDB87· 2OC69· 25

Year 2017Dev TheMeatly Games, Ltd. · Rooster Teeth GamesOn Xbox · PS4 · Linux

✓ Same family of action horror games: horror tension, adventure storytelling and survival mechanics

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, cozy, relaxing feel and fantasy world, while skipping action RPG combat

Where it drifts furthest from The Headliners: game mode.

It predates The Headliners by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

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Steam GOG Epic

#2Alone in the DarkClosest on setting

iRank78

GenreHorrorSubgenreAction Horror

SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkHorror

Steam👍 79%· 4.6KIGDB75· 4

Year 2024Dev Pieces Interactive · THQ NordicOn Xbox · PC · PS5

✓ Fits the action horror games cluster, with horror tension, adventure storytelling and survival mechanics

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design and visual third person, while skipping action RPG combat

Where it drifts furthest from The Headliners: visuals and game mode.

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

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GenreHorrorSubgenreAction Horror

SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkHorrorFirst Person

Steam👍 77%· 9.2KIGDB82· 9OC78· 92

Year 2020Dev Frictional GamesOn Xbox · PS4 · Linux

✓ Both are action horror games — sharing horror tension, adventure storytelling and survival mechanics

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, stealth mechanics and fantasy world, while skipping action RPG combat

Where it drifts furthest from The Headliners: game mode and combat.

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

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Steam GOG Epic

#4Still Wakes the Deep

iRank84

GenreHorrorSubgenreAction Horror

SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkHorrorFirst Person

Steam👍 88%· 12KIGDB82· 3OC76· 83

Year 2024Dev The Chinese Room · Secret ModeOn Xbox · PC · PS5

✓ Both are action horror games — sharing horror tension, adventure storytelling and survival mechanics

≠ Stands apart with stealth mechanics, fantasy world and setting scifi, while skipping action RPG combat

Where it drifts furthest from The Headliners: game mode.

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#5Resident Evil 3Closest on tone

iRank82

GenreHorrorSubgenreSurvival Horror

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeDarkNarrativeHardcoreHorror

Steam👍 83%· 119KIGDB81· 10OC79· 185

Year 2020Dev Capcom Development Division 1 · CapcomOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ If you enjoyed The Headliners, expect horror tension, survival mechanics and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings shooter, third-person shooting and visual third person, while skipping action RPG combat

Where it drifts furthest from The Headliners: visuals.

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#6We Were Here TogetherClosest overall match

iRank75

GenreHorrorSubgenreAction Horror

Co-opOnlineMultiplayerSoloMeleeNarrativeDarkHorrorFirst Person

Steam👍 82%· 17KIGDB70· 1OC67· 10

Year 2019Dev Total Mayhem GamesOn PS4 · PC · PS5

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

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, vibe casual and linear, story-driven structure, while skipping action RPG combat

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GenreHorrorSubgenreAction Horror

Co-opOnlineMultiplayerSoloMeleeNarrativeDarkHorrorFirst Person

Steam👍 79%· 11KIGDB90· 1

Year 2018Dev Total Mayhem GamesOn PS4 · Linux · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, vibe casual and linear, story-driven structure, while skipping action RPG combat

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

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Steam Epic PS

#8Senua's Saga: Hellblade II

iRank82

GenreHorrorSubgenreAction Horror

SoloMeleeDarkNarrativeHorror

Steam👍 87%· 9.2KIGDB73· 7OC81· 165

Year 2024Dev Ninja Theory · Xbox Game StudiosOn Xbox · PC · PS5

✓ Fits the action horror games cluster, with horror tension, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Where it differs: brings fantasy world, setting mythology and visual third person, while skipping action RPG combat

Where it drifts furthest from The Headliners: visuals and game mode.

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Steam Xbox PS

#9The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe

iRank90

GenreHorrorSubgenreAction Horror

SoloNarrativeHorrorFirst PersonCasual

Steam👍 94%· 35KIGDB83· 3OC90· 43

Year 2022Dev Crows Crows CrowsOn Xbox · PS4 · Linux

✓ Both are action horror games — sharing horror tension, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation, vibe casual and exploration and discovery, while skipping action RPG combat

Where it drifts furthest from The Headliners: game mode and tone.

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GenreHorrorSubgenrePsychological Horror

Co-opMultiplayerSoloOnlineMeleeDarkNarrativeHorrorFirst Person

Steam👍 90%· 32K

Year 2017Dev Total Mayhem GamesOn PS4 · PC · PS5

✓ Like The Headliners, it's known for horror tension, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, vibe casual and exploration and discovery, while skipping action RPG combat

It predates The Headliners by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

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