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We filtered the 41 games similar to The Upturned down to the 10 that fit the “Horror” category. Deadlight, Submerged and Bramble: The Mountain King top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to The Upturned.

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The best games with a horror setting like The Upturned

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Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to The Upturned. Each one has been evaluated across 14 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.

#1DeadlightClosest on genre

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GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMeleeDarkNarrativeHorrorPost-Apocalyptic

Steam👍 79%· 13KIGDB71· 7

Year 2012Dev Tequila Works · Microsoft StudiosOn PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings fantasy world, historical setting and visual 2d, while skipping exploration and discovery

Where it drifts furthest from The Upturned: visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against overwhelmingly positive for The Upturned.

It predates The Upturned by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

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#2SubmergedClosest on progression

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GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloNarrativeDarkPost-ApocalypticHorrorExplorationThird 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 vibe relaxing, vibe casual and open world exploration, while skipping horror tension

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against overwhelmingly positive for The Upturned.

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#3Bramble: The Mountain KingClosest overall match

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GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkHorrorExplorationThird Person3D

Steam👍 95%· 7.5KIGDB68· 1OC79· 38

Year 2023Dev Dimfrost StudioOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: linear, story-driven structure, fantasy world and setting mythology, while skipping post-apocalyptic world

Where it drifts furthest from The Upturned: setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for The Upturned.

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GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkHorrorThird Person

Steam👍 95%· 116KIGDB78· 18OC79· 137

Year 2017Dev Tarsier Studios · Bandai Namco EntertainmentOn PS4 · Android · PC

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

≠ Stands apart with stealth mechanics, fantasy world and visual 2d, while skipping post-apocalyptic world

Where it drifts furthest from The Upturned: visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for The Upturned.

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#5Inmost

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GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkHorrorExploration

Steam👍 91%· 7.2KIGDB80· 1OC80· 25

Year 2019Dev Hidden Layer Games · Chucklefish GamesOn Android · PC · iOS

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

≠ Stands apart with visual pixel and visual 2d, while skipping survival mechanics

Where it drifts furthest from The Upturned: visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for The Upturned.

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Steam GOG Nintendo

#6INSIDE

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GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkHorror

Steam👍 97%· 74KRAWG👍 90%· 2.6KMC87IGDB93· 39OC91· 169

Year 2016Dev PlaydeadPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Stands apart with stealth mechanics, setting scifi and visual 2d, while skipping survival mechanics

INSIDE is a platform adventure game that transfers the atmosphere of a dystopic world. Players assume the role of a lonely boy, who walks through the monochromatic 2.5D environment and solves various puzzles. By the time main antagonists of the character pursue him throughout the whole world.

Where it drifts furthest from The Upturned: visuals.

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Steam GOG Epic

#7Limbo

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SoloDarkNarrativeHorror2D

Steam👍 92%· 61KIGDB84· 10

Year 2010Dev Playdead · Microsoft Game StudiosOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Linux

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

≠ Its own twist: visual 2d, while skipping survival mechanics

Where it drifts furthest from The Upturned: visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for The Upturned.

It predates The Upturned by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

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#8Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 2

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GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkHorrorThird 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: fantasy world, while skipping survival mechanics

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against overwhelmingly positive for The Upturned.

It predates The Upturned by 20 years, with what that implies technically.

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GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloNarrativeDarkHorrorCasual

Steam👍 92%· 14KIGDB61· 1

Year 2019Dev Killmonday Games HBOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Same family of puzzle-platformers: precision platforming, puzzle design and horror tension

≠ Where it differs: brings vibe casual, cozy, relaxing feel and fantasy world, while skipping survival mechanics

Where it drifts furthest from The Upturned: visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for The Upturned.

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Steam GOG Xbox

#10American McGee's Alice

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloDarkHorrorThird Person

Year 2000Dev Westlake Interactive · Aspyr MediaOn PlayStation 3 · PC · Mac

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

≠ Missing: survival mechanics.

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

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