Games like Fear of the Dark
If Fear of the Dark is your kind of game, the closest matches are Alan Sharp, ابو فانوس - Abu Fanous and YONESAWARA HOSPITAL — 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.
Get personalized picks →About Fear of the Dark: Fear of the Dark is a first person survival horror full of mystery. The actions are taking place in an abandoned dark building where there’s no one except for you… and someone else’s chilly presence. Explore the building and find the exit, but try not to catch the evil’s eye.
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Alan Sharp
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Top pick for Fear of the Dark fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure with Fear of the Dark.
Alan Sharp is a Detective, Mystery/Horror video game driven by immersive storyline and character development, focused on exploration, survival, puzzles, and open-world investigation.
ابو فانوس - Abu Fanous
WHY THIS
Second-strongest match for Fear of the Dark fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure with Fear of the Dark.
Wake up to a mysterious knocking in an empty house. Shadows, cryptic notes, and unsettling events blur the line between reality and fear. Can you uncover the truth, or will the darkness consume you?
YONESAWARA HOSPITAL
WHY THIS
Third-strongest match for Fear of the Dark fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure with Fear of the Dark.
In 1978, the clinic was closed due to the sudden disappearance of the director. Ten years later, a phone call to an investigator sets the story in motion. What happened to the director? The investigators go to the abandoned clinic to track down the disappearances that occurred in the past.
THE ILLUSION
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Ranked #4 for Fear of the Dark fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure with Fear of the Dark.
THE ILLUSION Is a Puzzle Game Where You Have To Pass Through A Different Set Of Tests For Your Brain, Memory, senses and interactivity with the environment While You Are Trapped In mysterious mansion surrounded With Unknown Dark Forces
Whispers in the Void
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Ranked #5 for Fear of the Dark fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure with Fear of the Dark.
The main hero John Eikts wakes up in a mysterious room for supernatural creatures. Anomalies escape, wreaking havoc. Eikts must navigate the chaos while uncovering his dark past. As he approaches freedom, a shocking twist reveals that he is not a victim, but one of them.
Wendigo's Outside
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Ranked #6 for Fear of the Dark fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure with Fear of the Dark.
Survive Wendigo and any other challenges that await you later in the adventure!
8AM: The Subway
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Ranked #7 for Fear of the Dark fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries.
"8AM: The Subway" is a suspense game set in the subway after midnight. Watch the security cameras as eerie events unfold and decide if it’s fatigue, malfunction, or something far darker until 8:00 a.m.
8AM
WHY THIS
Ranked #8 for Fear of the Dark fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries.
"8AM" is a suspense game where you find yourself trapped in a room, watching a family through cameras. Without explanations, you must decide if strange events occur night after night. Being correct extends the time, seeking your release by 8:00 a.m.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Fear of the Dark at current Steam store prices.
POSTAL 2
WHY THIS
Priced ~86% under Fear of the Dark on Steam right now. Shares Adventure with Fear of the Dark.
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?
GRIS
WHY THIS
Priced ~46% under Fear of the Dark on Steam right now. Shares Adventure with Fear of the Dark.
Gris is a hopeful young girl lost in her own world, dealing with a painful experience in her life. Her journey through sorrow is manifested in her dress, which grants new abilities to better navigate her faded reality.
The Test
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Priced ~72% under Fear of the Dark on Steam right now. Shares Adventure with Fear of the Dark.
You will answer a series of questions that will reveal truths from deep within. These questions may make you uncomfortable, but with great knowledge comes great sacrifice. Can you make it all the way through The Test, and if you do, are you sure you want the answers you seek?
Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk
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Priced ~79% under Fear of the Dark on Steam right now. Shares Adventure with Fear of the Dark.
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.
Blood and Bacon
WHY THIS
Priced ~86% under Fear of the Dark on Steam right now. Shares Adventure with Fear of the Dark.
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.
A Short Hike
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Priced ~43% under Fear of the Dark on Steam right now. Shares Adventure with Fear of the Dark.
Hike, climb, and soar through the peaceful mountainside landscapes of Hawk Peak Provincial Park as you make your way to the summit.
Sally Face - Episode One
WHY THIS
Priced ~57% under Fear of the Dark on Steam right now. Shares Adventure with Fear of the Dark.
Delve into a dark adventure following the boy with a prosthetic face and a tragic past. Unravel the sinister mysteries of Sally's world to find the truth that lies hidden beneath the shadows.
Streets of Rogue
WHY THIS
Priced ~43% under Fear of the Dark on Steam right now. Shares Adventure with Fear of the Dark.
Fight, sneak, and hack your way through randomly generated cities. It's like Nuclear Throne meets Deus Ex, mixed with the anarchy of GTA. Rogue-lite meets immersive sim, and goes completely insane.
Free alternatives
Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.
Doki Doki Literature Club!
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.
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.
Ultimate Custom Night
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.
Welcome to the ultimate FNAF mashup, featuring 50 selectable characters and custom difficulties!
ENA: Dream BBQ
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Adventure with Fear of the Dark.
Experience surreal environments and inexplicable characters as ENA in a new wild world.
Indigo Park: Chapter 1
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Adventure with Fear of the Dark.
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.
The Looker
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.
You wake up, alone, on a strangely familiar island full of puzzles that will frustrate and annoy you.
Counter-Strike:Global Offensive
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.
Counter-Strike:Global Offensive (CS:GO) expands upon the team-based action gameplay that it pioneered when it was launched over 2 decades ago. CS:GO features new maps, characters, weapons, and game modes, and delivers updated versions of the classic CS content (de_dust2, etc.).
Iron Snout
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.
Iron Snout is a fast, colorful and brutal fighting game in which you will be helping a piglet fight for its life against hordes of wolves.
Star Fetchers
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Adventure with Fear of the Dark.
The introduction to a wild ride with gangsters and deep state conspiracy theories
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Frequently asked about Fear of the Dark
- How much does Fear of the Dark cost?
- Fear of the Dark is listed on Steam at 6.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
- What games are most similar to Fear of the Dark?
- Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Fear of the Dark are Alan Sharp, ابو فانوس - Abu Fanous, YONESAWARA HOSPITAL.
- Who developed Fear of the Dark?
- Fear of the Dark was developed by UltramarineGames.
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