7 Dark games like The Last Campfire that you should try

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We filtered the 42 games similar to The Last Campfire down to the 7 that fit the “Dark” category. Submerged, Little Misfortune and Contrast top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to The Last Campfire.

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The best dark games like The Last Campfire

7 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to The Last Campfire. Each one has been evaluated across 12 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.

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SoloRelaxingNarrativeDarkFantasyThird Person

Steam👍 76%· 4.8KIGDB57· 9OC54· 52

Year 2015Dev Uppercut GamesOn PS4 · PC · iOS

✓ Same family of puzzle-platformers: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Stands apart with survival mechanics, vibe casual and open world exploration, while skipping deep RPG systems

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SoloNarrativeCozyDarkFantasy

Steam👍 92%· 14KIGDB61· 1

Year 2019Dev Killmonday Games HBOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Same family of puzzle-platformers: precision platforming, puzzle design and adventure storytelling

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

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SoloNarrativeDarkFantasyThird Person

Steam👍 91%· 5.7KIGDB57· 6OC60· 47

Year 2013Dev Compulsion Games · Focus EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and puzzle design.

≠ Missing: deep RPG systems.

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SoloNarrativeDarkFantasyThird Person

Steam👍 93%· 2.9KIGDB75· 9

Year 2012Dev MinorityOn PlayStation 3 · Linux · PC

✓ Fits the puzzle-platformers cluster, with precision platforming, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Its own twist: vibe casual, while skipping deep RPG systems

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SoloNarrativeDarkThird PersonMelee

Steam👍 95%· 19KRAWG👍 79%· 985MC87IGDB85· 6OC89· 8

Year 2005Dev Double Fine Productions · Microsoft StudiosPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of puzzle-platformers: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Stands apart with melee combat and exploration and discovery, while skipping deep RPG systems

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SoloNarrativeDarkFantasyCasual

Steam👍 87%· 4.3KIGDB69· 5OC73· 17

Year 2013Dev Ty Taylor & Mario Castañeda · The Quantum Astrophysicists GuildOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Linux

✓ Same family of puzzle-platformers: precision platforming, puzzle design and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings vibe casual, punishing difficulty and visual 2d, while skipping deep RPG systems

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#7Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 2

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SoloNarrativeDarkFantasyThird Person

Steam👍 67%· 1.1KIGDB95· 2

Year 2001Dev Crystal Dynamics · Eidos InteractiveOn PC

✓ Both are puzzle-platformers — sharing precision platforming, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Its own twist: melee combat and horror setting, while skipping deep RPG systems

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