Rank 01Why this
Also Lovecraftian and Detective, like Alone in the Dark.
- $39.99 (Price checked Nov 3)
- Deck Playable
- 2021
Games like Alone in the Dark
- 30 games
- Updated Nov 3, 2026
Players who liked Alone in the Dark also play
The closest matches to Alone in the Dark: The Sinking City Remastered, Murdered: Soul Suspect, SILENT HILL 2, Alone in the Dark Prologue, and Call of Cthulhu®. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 02Why this
Also Noir and Supernatural, like Alone in the Dark.
- $19.99 (Price checked Nov 3)
- Deck Verified
- 2014
Rank 03Why this
Also Psychological and Cinematic, like Alone in the Dark.
- $69.99 (Price checked Nov 3)
- 2024
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Alone in the Dark Prologue
Why this: Also Lovecraftian and Noir, like Alone in the Dark.
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L.A. Noire
Why this: Also Noir and Detective, like Alone in the Dark.
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The full ranked list: top 24 games like Alone in the Dark
Best match first, as plain text. The same list for AI assistants:
- 1The Sinking City Remastered
Also Lovecraftian and Detective, like Alone in the Dark.
- 74% of 1,970 reviews
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- 9Alan Wake's American Nightmare
Also Detective and Cinematic, like Alone in the Dark.
- 76% of 3,464 reviews
- 10The Vanishing of Ethan Carter
Also Lovecraftian and Supernatural, like Alone in the Dark.
- 86% of 4,130 reviews
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- 17The Casting of Frank Stone™
Also Lovecraftian and Cinematic, like Alone in the Dark.
- 63% of 2,694 reviews
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- 21Static Dread: The Lighthouse
Also Lovecraftian and Psychological, like Alone in the Dark.
- 89% of 356 reviews
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- Released: 2024
- Developer: Pieces Interactive
- Price: $39.99checked Nov 3
- Steam Deck: Deck Playable
- 78% of 1,388 reviews
- Genres: Action, Adventure
- Platforms: Windows
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Reviewers mention these as similar to Alone in the Dark
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Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Alone in the Dark at current Steam store prices.
Alan Wake's American Nightmare
Why this: Also Detective and Cinematic, like Alone in the Dark.
The Vanishing of Ethan Carter
Why this: Also Lovecraftian and Supernatural, like Alone in the Dark.
Martha Is Dead
Why this: Also Psychological and Cinematic, like Alone in the Dark.
The Séance of Blake Manor
Why this: Also Noir and Supernatural, like Alone in the Dark.
Enigma of Fear
Why this: Also Supernatural and Detective, like Alone in the Dark.
Blues and Bullets
Why this: Also Noir and Detective, like Alone in the Dark.
Free alternatives
Free games the recommender matches to Alone in the Dark, limited to titles with at least 500 Steam reviews and 80% positive.
The Children of Clay
Why this: Also Lovecraftian and Detective, like Alone in the Dark.
The Test: Secrets of the Soul
Why this: Also Detective and Psychological, like Alone in the Dark.
If On A Winter's Night, Four Travelers
Why this: Also Supernatural and Psychological, like Alone in the Dark.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
Murdered: Soul Suspect
Why this: Also Noir and Supernatural, like Alone in the Dark.
Call of Cthulhu®
Why this: Also Lovecraftian and Detective, like Alone in the Dark.
INDIKA
Why this: Also Psychological and Cinematic, like Alone in the Dark.
About Alone in the Dark
The closest matches to Alone in the Dark: The Sinking City Remastered, Murdered: Soul Suspect, SILENT HILL 2, Alone in the Dark Prologue, and Call of Cthulhu®. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Alone in the Dark is your kind of game, the closest matches are The Sinking City Remastered, Murdered: Soul Suspect and SILENT HILL 2 — picked from the ranked list below. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
This reimagining of the 1992 cult classic sends players to Derceto Manor in 1920s Louisiana for a short, atmospheric solo adventure. Players describe the experience as immersive, with reviewers highlighting strong voice acting and a compelling narrative that blends Lovecraftian horror with classic detective investigation. The game combines third-person action, survival horror elements, and environmental puzzles in a realistic, cinematic noir setting. Developed by Pieces Interactive and published by THQ Nordic, it holds a 78% positive rating from over 1,300 Steam reviews. The experience is designed for normal difficulty and sits comfortably within the short session_shape category. It runs in Playable condition on Steam Deck, allowing players to explore the manor's dark secrets on the go.
About Alone in the Dark: Return to Derceto Manor in this reimagination of Alone in the Dark, a love letter to the 90’s cult classic horror game.
Is Alone in the Dark worth buying?
Mostly recommended
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 78% of 1,388 Steam reviews are positive.
- Last 30 days: 79% positive across 58 new reviews, in line with its all-time score.
- Price: $39.99 (checked Nov 8).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 11 h when they wrote their review.
- Critics had played a median of 8 h before their negative review.
- Steam Deck Playable: works, with some rough edges.
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“the game is a mess, stutter every time u open a door and transition to the next room and u will transition a lot in this game, i narrowly missed out on the 2hour refund period, would have refunded if i got a choice, its a shame because it…”
“I am enjoying the game and its atmosphere. But the save system is so utterly bad, it makes me wonder what the game designers are doing for a living. Just let people save when they want. If you insist on checkpoints, don't put them before…”
People who play it also play: The Sinking City Remastered, Murdered: Soul Suspect, SILENT HILL 2
Frequently asked about Alone in the Dark
Can I run it?
Does Alone in the Dark run on Steam Deck?
Alone in the Dark is rated Playable on Steam Deck — it runs, but expect some manual adjustments (control remapping, text size, or graphics settings) for the best experience.
How much does Alone in the Dark cost?
Alone in the Dark is listed on Steam at 39.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Alone in the Dark?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Alone in the Dark are The Sinking City Remastered, Murdered: Soul Suspect, SILENT HILL 2.
Who developed Alone in the Dark?
Alone in the Dark was developed by Pieces Interactive and published by THQ Nordic.