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Games like Somewhere in the Shadow

If Somewhere in the Shadow is your kind of game, the closest matches are Creepless, Scary Ferry and Trust Me — 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.

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About Somewhere in the Shadow: Woke up in strange dark spot. Who has done it with you? And why? Try to get out from that scary place and stay alive...

2021IndieAdventureMassively Multiplayer2.99 USDWindowsby Aydy, Nikolay Kulesh
Somewhere in the Shadow — Steam game cover

Players who liked Somewhere in the Shadow also play

Steam players who put hours into Somewhere in the Shadow also tend to own these titles — a signal called collaborative filtering. imho.run cross-references millions of library ownership patterns to surface games whose real audiences overlap, regardless of whether their genre tags match.

  1. Creepless

    WHY THIS

    Top pick for Somewhere in the Shadow fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Somewhere in the Shadow.

    This is a multiplayer co-op horror game for 1-4 players. Collect items, repair car and get out! But monsters will bother you.

    2023IndieAdventureMassively Multiplayer3.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. Scary Ferry

    WHY THIS

    Second-strongest match for Somewhere in the Shadow fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure with Somewhere in the Shadow.

    Scary Ferry is a co-op horror game where you and your friends face monsters, traps, and treacherous waters. Complete challenging missions, explore dangerous dungeons, and uncover ISM's secrets.

    ActionAdventureEarly AccessSteam ↗
  3. Trust Me

    WHY THIS

    Third-strongest match for Somewhere in the Shadow fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Somewhere in the Shadow.

    Please repair the broken spacecraft according to the AI's guidance. AI is something that helps you. You don't have to doubt it. Trust me.

    2026IndieAdventure2.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. Escape From Monster

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #4 for Somewhere in the Shadow fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Somewhere in the Shadow.

    You woke up in a dusty room, in an unknown place, with no memory of how you got here. Your pockets are empty, and there is something outside the door producing frightening sounds.

    2022ActionIndieAdventure4.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. Sparky Marky Online: Do you see Sparky?

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #5 for Somewhere in the Shadow fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Somewhere in the Shadow.

    Do you see Sparky? is a multiplayer horror game 4 vs 1 where one player takes on the role of the traitor and controls a monster, and the other 4 players need to expose him or she in order to stay alive and catch the monster.

    IndieAdventureMassively MultiplayerSteam ↗
  6. Horrors of Space

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #6 for Somewhere in the Shadow fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Somewhere in the Shadow.

    An alien creature is loose on your spaceship and it’s out for blood. Run, hide, use the resources at your disposal and work with your fellow crew members to get off the ship before it’s too late.

    2022ActionIndieAdventure2.99 USDSteam ↗
  7. The Cesspit

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #7 for Somewhere in the Shadow fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Somewhere in the Shadow.

    The Cesspit is a first-person adventure horror game set in the sewers. You must explore the dark passageways and escape from the twisted inhabitants. You must find your way using candles and deal with the threats in the darkness.

    2024IndieAdventureSimulation4.99 USDSteam ↗
  8. Untangle

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #8 for Somewhere in the Shadow fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with Somewhere in the Shadow.

    Untangle is a first-person, single-player, school-violent-themed survival horror game. Though it's not a game based on a true story, it is built on an intention to raise awareness of school violence at the same time when you're playing a game.

    2021IndieAdventureCasual4.99 USDSteam ↗

Reviewers mention these as similar to Somewhere in the Shadow

Surfaced from review text: when other players write 'if you liked X, try Y', we catch the name and resolve it back to a Steam game.

  1. Tattletail

    WHY THIS

    Reviewers of Somewhere in the Shadow cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Indie with Somewhere in the Shadow.

    It’s Christmas 1998. The world’s most annoying toy just came out, and yours won’t stay in his box. Can you stop Tattletail from getting you in trouble before the bloodthirsty Mama Tattletail hunts you down? Story-driven first person horror. New DLC Included!

    2016ActionIndie7.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Witch Hunt

    WHY THIS

    Reviewers of Somewhere in the Shadow cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Indie and Adventure with Somewhere in the Shadow.

    Witch Hunt is a challenging horror themed hunting game that takes place in the 18th century. Main focus of the game is on exploration, non-linearity, and atmosphere.

    2018ActionIndieAdventure9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. SCP: Secret Laboratory

    WHY THIS

    Reviewers of Somewhere in the Shadow cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Indie with Somewhere in the Shadow.

    Deep within a secure underground facility, a sudden containment breach allows many of the secured anomalies to escape from their chambers. Assist the Foundation in re-securing the facility, help the Insurgency in their goal to capture it, or wreak havoc as an SCP in a frantic bid to escape.

    2017ActionIndieRPGFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Mr. Hopp's Playhouse

    WHY THIS

    Reviewers of Somewhere in the Shadow cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Indie with Somewhere in the Shadow.

    Every kid has that one toy that scares them, imagine if it came to life. You play as Ruby, a young girl who has a fear of her handmade toy called Mr. Hopp. Things take a dark turn when Ruby sees that Mr. Hopp, who usually sits motionless in the corner of her room, is gone.

    2019StrategyIndieFree To PlayFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. Mr. Hopp's Playhouse 2

    WHY THIS

    Reviewers of Somewhere in the Shadow cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Indie and Adventure with Somewhere in the Shadow.

    A young girl needs to find her friends, unravel a dark mystery and escape the clutches of her cursed toys.

    2021IndieAdventure3.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Mr. Hopp's Manor Escape

    WHY THIS

    Reviewers of Somewhere in the Shadow cross-mention this title as a similar play.

    Toys-turned-monsters are roaming the manor. Find a way out and don't get caught!

    2021ActionStrategy3.99 USDSteam ↗
  7. SCP – Containment Breach

    WHY THIS

    Reviewers of Somewhere in the Shadow cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Indie and Adventure with Somewhere in the Shadow.

    A procedural first-person horror adventure. You are on your own after something goes terribly wrong in this top-secret containment facility. Collect items to aid in your escape and try to uncover the truth, as horror lurks behind every door. Can you make it out alive?

    2026ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Somewhere in the Shadow at current Steam store prices.

  1. POSTAL 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under Somewhere in the Shadow on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with Somewhere in the Shadow.

    Live a week in the life of "The POSTAL Dude"; a hapless everyman just trying to check off some chores. Buying milk, returning an overdue library book, getting Gary Coleman's autograph, what could possibly go wrong?

    2012ActionIndieAdventure0.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Somewhere in the Shadow on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with Somewhere in the Shadow.

    A short story about what sort of challenges everyday little things can be. Help the girl buy milk, be the first not to disappoint her.

    2020IndieAdventure1.49 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Blood and Bacon

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under Somewhere in the Shadow on Steam right now. Shares Adventure with Somewhere in the Shadow.

    This Co-op Shooter , has Day and Night levels, multiple maps, players will take on 25 enemy types and numerous bosses, like Gargantuan Monsters and Minibosses every 10 days as you explore, shoot and run for your life against the onslaught of porcine monstrosities.

    2016ActionAdventureCasual0.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. shapez

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under Somewhere in the Shadow on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Somewhere in the Shadow.

    shapez is an easy-going, minimalistic factory building game about the automation of shapes through extraction and satisfying production lines. Adapt to increasingly complex shapes and grow your factory across an infinitely expanding map. Your only limitation is your creativity!

    2020StrategyIndieSimulation0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Shower With Your Dad Simulator 2015: Do You Still Shower With Your Dad

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under Somewhere in the Shadow on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Somewhere in the Shadow.

    "Shower With Your Dad Simulator 2015: Do You Still Shower With Your Dad?" is a fast paced shower-simulation where you shower with your 8-bit dad.It's good, clean fun!

    2015ActionIndieSimulation0.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Montaro

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under Somewhere in the Shadow on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Somewhere in the Shadow.

    Montaro is a DOGE.

    2016IndieCasual0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Bit Blaster XL

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under Somewhere in the Shadow on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Somewhere in the Shadow.

    Bit Blaster XL is a fast-paced, retro arcade shoot 'em up (shmup) inspired by the classic quarter-munchers of the ‘80s. Easy to pick up, hard to put down, boost, dodge, shoot, and chase high scores in this addictive, old-school action game!

    2016ActionIndieCasual0.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. Dictators:No Peace Countryballs

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under Somewhere in the Shadow on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Somewhere in the Shadow.

    Dictators : No Peace Countryballs is a war simulation and dictator game. This is a fun,simple and some say a funny countryballs game. If you like simulation games, you will love playing Dictators : No Peace. Play as a dictator of your favourite country and colonize the world.

    2020StrategyIndieSimulation0.99 USDSteam ↗

Free alternatives

Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.

  1. Doki Doki Literature Club!

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Somewhere in the Shadow.

    The Literature Club is full of cute girls! Will you write the way into their heart? This game is not suitable for children or those who are easily disturbed.

    2017IndieFree To PlayCasualFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Life is Strange - Episode 1

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Adventure with Somewhere in the Shadow.

    Episode 1 now FREE! Life is Strange is an award-winning and critically acclaimed episodic adventure game that allows the player to rewind time and affect the past, present and future.

    2015ActionAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Helltaker

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with Somewhere in the Shadow.

    Helltaker is a short game about sharply dressed demon girls.

    2020IndieAdventureFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Ultimate Custom Night

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Somewhere in the Shadow.

    Welcome to the ultimate FNAF mashup, featuring 50 selectable characters and custom difficulties!

    2018ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  5. Bongo Cat

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Massively Multiplayer with Somewhere in the Shadow.

    Bongo cat needs your help. Bongo cat needz more hatz!!! Every time you press a key, Bongo cat will punch your taskbar. Type, click, play, work to collect more points. Which hats will you find?

    2025IndieSimulationMassively MultiplayerFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. ENA: Dream BBQ

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with Somewhere in the Shadow.

    Experience surreal environments and inexplicable characters as ENA in a new wild world.

    2025IndieAdventureFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Indigo Park: Chapter 1

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Adventure with Somewhere in the Shadow.

    Explore the abandoned childhood wonder of Indigo Park! Guided by Rambley the Raccoon, help restore power to the destroyed amusement park while you run from the reason it shut down.

    2024ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. The Looker

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Somewhere in the Shadow.

    You wake up, alone, on a strangely familiar island full of puzzles that will frustrate and annoy you.

    2022IndieFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Somewhere in the Shadow

How much does Somewhere in the Shadow cost?
Somewhere in the Shadow is listed on Steam at 2.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does Somewhere in the Shadow have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — Somewhere in the Shadow supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op).
What games are most similar to Somewhere in the Shadow?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Somewhere in the Shadow are Creepless, Scary Ferry, Trust Me.
Who developed Somewhere in the Shadow?
Somewhere in the Shadow was developed by Aydy, Nikolay Kulesh and published by Aydy.

imho.run ranks Steam game alternatives using a mix of collaborative filtering (ALS / iALS / EASE / LightGCN), content scoring over genres, categories, Steam tags, developers, and publishers, plus AI-extracted vibes mined from review text. The page above is generated in seed mode anchored on Somewhere in the Shadow.

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