5 Horror games like The Swapper that you should try

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We filtered the 40 games similar to The Swapper down to the 5 that fit the “Horror” category. The Fall, Carrion and ANIMAL WELL top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to The Swapper.

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GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

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

#1The Fall

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GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloNarrativeSci-FiHorrorExploration2D

Steam👍 88%· 3.7KIGDB78· 2OC74· 38

Year 2014Dev Over The MoonOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Same family of Metroidvanias: adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and puzzle design

≠ Its own twist: shooter, dark, oppressive atmosphere and melee combat, while skipping setting space

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#2Carrion

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GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloNarrativeHorrorSci-FiExploration2D

Steam👍 95%· 31KIGDB75· 9OC76· 118

Year 2020Dev Phobia Game Studio · Devolver DigitalOn PS4 · Linux · Android

✓ Both are Metroidvanias — sharing adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming

≠ Stands apart with dark, oppressive atmosphere, punishing difficulty and melee combat, while skipping setting space

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloNarrativeHorrorExploration2D

Steam👍 96%· 24KRAWG👍 83%· 77OC89· 57

Year 2024Dev Shared MemoryPlaytime ~7hOn PC · PS · Nintendo

✓ Fits the Metroidvanias cluster, with adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and puzzle design

≠ Stands apart with vibe relaxing, cozy, relaxing feel and open world exploration, while skipping setting scifi

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#4Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver

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GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloNarrativeHorrorExplorationMelee

Steam👍 74%· 1.9KRAWG👍 82%· 243MC91

Year 1999Dev Sony Interactive Entertainment · Square EnixPlaytime ~1hOn PC · PS · SEGA

✓ Fits the Metroidvanias cluster, with adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and puzzle design

≠ Its own twist: dark, oppressive atmosphere, melee combat and fantasy world, while skipping precision platforming

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#5A Castle Full of Cats

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GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloNarrativeHorrorExplorationCasual

Steam👍 99%· 4.4KRAWG👍 90%· 20

Year 2022Dev DevcatsPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Linux

✓ Fits the Metroidvanias cluster, with adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and puzzle design

≠ Stands apart with vibe casual, cozy, relaxing feel and vibe relaxing, while skipping precision platforming

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