Games like Demonologist
If Demonologist is your kind of game, the closest matches are Phasmophobia, Dark Past and Heritage — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its cooperative ghost hunting thrills, exorcism mechanics feel unique and atmospheric. 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 →Demonologist is a 2023 horror game developed by Clock Wizard Games that tasks up to four players with identifying and exorcising supernatural entities across procedurally generated locations. Players use ghost-hunting equipment and work cooperatively on team-based objectives to survive increasingly challenging encounters, with mechanics centered on investigation and exorcism. The game runs at an $19.99 price point and is marked as playable on Steam Deck. According to player reviews on Steam, where it holds an 84% positive rating from over 10,000 reviews, the cooperative ghost-hunting experience delivers effective jump scares and a tense atmosphere, with exorcism mechanics standing out as particularly distinctive. Reviewers describe some maps as especially creepy, and the graphics receive praise compared to similar titles in the genre.
About Demonologist: Demonologist is a Co-Op horror game that can be played with at least 1 and up to 4 players. Your goal is to identify the type of evil spirit in cursed places and exorcise it using your equipment, either alone or with your team.
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Phasmophobia
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Shares an atmospheric mood with Demonologist.
Top pick for Demonologist fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Demonologist.
Phasmophobia is a 4 player online co-op psychological horror. Paranormal activity is on the rise and it’s up to you and your team to use all the ghost-hunting equipment at your disposal in order to gather as much evidence as you can.
Dark Past
WHY THIS
Second-strongest match for Demonologist fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Demonologist.
Dark Past is based on psychological horror by paranormal activity occurring during your investigations. Play solo or up to 4 players to try and solve the mystery of what entity is left behind.
Heritage
WHY THIS
Third-strongest match for Demonologist fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Demonologist.
Heritage is a psychological horror game where you dive into the dark secrets of a forgotten mansion. Explore shadowy rooms, solve puzzles, and uncover the hidden truth behind a family tragedy, all within a tense and eerie atmosphere.
Gluua
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Ranked #4 for Demonologist fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie with Demonologist.
first-person 1-4 multiplayer horror game. The game will allow players to take on the role of a spirit liberator who will be able to freely choose missions based on the difficulty and readiness they like or want to do. Players will encounter the supernatural and find the truth in that place.
Lost Lullabies: The Orphanage Chronicles
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Demonologist.
Ranked #5 for Demonologist fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Demonologist.
"Lost Lullabies - The Orphanage Chronicles" is a Co-Op horror game set in 1980, inspired by the real stories of an orphanage ruined by a fire in 1960 Lowell. Playable with 1-4 players, the goal is to identify and expel malevolent spirits alone or with your team.
Friki
WHY THIS
Shares cooperative investigation and an atmospheric mood with Demonologist.
Ranked #6 for Demonologist fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Demonologist.
Friki is an online co-op investigative horror. Solve how these supernatural beings have died, collect evidence to be paid, and survive the dangers that await you.
The Backrooms - Nightmare Dimension
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Ranked #7 for Demonologist fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Demonologist.
The Backrooms - Nightmare Dimension is a Co-op online horror game with up to 4 players, where you and your friends take on the roles of soldiers who are part of the SCP Foundation with the mission to eliminate the mysterious entities found in the infamous place called "the Backrooms".
Grinnel
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Ranked #8 for Demonologist fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Demonologist.
If you stop, the light dies. If you turn, darkness takes over. As a patient trapped in Grinnel, escape this psychological horror nightmare with Dr. Esin. Use your visor in the atmospheric labyrinth and never look back; in this surreal thriller, your gaze is your worst enemy.
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Phasmophobia
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Demonologist.
Reviewers of Demonologist cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Indie with Demonologist.
Phasmophobia is a 4 player online co-op psychological horror. Paranormal activity is on the rise and it’s up to you and your team to use all the ghost-hunting equipment at your disposal in order to gather as much evidence as you can.
RIFT
WHY THIS
Reviewers of Demonologist cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Adventure with Demonologist.
Dive into a world of epic adventure! Create your perfect hero thanks to a uniquely customizable class system. Collect, craft, and customize your gear. Go it alone or group up to challenge dungeons, raids, dynamic open-world content, and your fellow players.
Night Club Simulator
WHY THIS
Shares a tense mood with Demonologist.
Reviewers of Demonologist cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Indie with Demonologist.
Purchase an abandoned, run-down venue and transform it into the best nightclub in the country. Renovate, upgrade, and expand the space while dealing with troublesome customers. Work together with your friends to reach the pinnacle of nightlife!
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Demonologist at current Steam store prices.
Garry's Mod
WHY THIS
Priced ~75% under Demonologist on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Demonologist.
Garry's Mod is a physics sandbox. There aren't any predefined aims or goals. We give you the tools and leave you to play.
Lethal Company
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Priced ~50% under Demonologist on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Demonologist.
A co-op horror about scavenging at abandoned moons to sell scrap to the Company.
Left 4 Dead 2
WHY THIS
Priced ~50% under Demonologist on Steam right now. Shares Action with Demonologist.
Set in the zombie apocalypse, Left 4 Dead 2 is a co-operative action horror FPS takes you and your friends through the cities, swamps and cemeteries of the Deep South, from Savannah to New Orleans across five expansive campaigns.
People Playground
WHY THIS
Priced ~50% under Demonologist on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Demonologist.
Shoot, stab, burn, poison, tear, vaporise, or crush ragdolls in a large open space.
Fallout: New Vegas
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Priced ~50% under Demonologist on Steam right now. Shares Action with Demonologist.
Welcome to Vegas. New Vegas. Enjoy your stay!
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. Shares Indie with Demonologist.
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. Shares Action and Indie with Demonologist.
Welcome to the ultimate FNAF mashup, featuring 50 selectable characters and custom difficulties!
The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Demonologist.
Sonic the Hedgehog...was murdered!? Get to the bottom of the mystery in this brand-new adventure!
Indigo Park: Chapter 1
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Demonologist.
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.
STRAFTAT
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Demonologist.
STRAFTAT is a 1v1/2v2 ONLINE first person SHOOTER with quick rounds in over 350 MAPS ; Including all WEAPONS, proximity chat and 4 players FFA.
Counter-Strike:Global Offensive
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Demonologist.
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.).
The Expendabros
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Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Demonologist.
The Expendabros have assembled and set their sights on the forces of ruthless arms dealer Conrad Stonebanks in the forests of Eastern Europe.
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More from Clock Wizard Games
Other recommendable Steam games by Clock Wizard Games, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.
Haunt Chaser
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Demonologist.
Another title from Clock Wizard Games, the studio behind Demonologist. Shares Action and Indie with Demonologist.
Haunt Chaser is a 4 Player Co-Op horror game, can be played as a Single-Player too. Chasers need to use all the hunting equipment in order to banish the evil and save the poor souls from torment while uncovering deeply disturbing secrets. Also, there is a 4v1 party game mode.
Night Club Simulator
WHY THIS
Shares a tense mood with Demonologist.
Another title from Clock Wizard Games, the studio behind Demonologist. Shares Indie with Demonologist.
Purchase an abandoned, run-down venue and transform it into the best nightclub in the country. Renovate, upgrade, and expand the space while dealing with troublesome customers. Work together with your friends to reach the pinnacle of nightlife!
Night Club Simulator: Prolouge
WHY THIS
Another title from Clock Wizard Games, the studio behind Demonologist. Shares Indie with Demonologist.
Run a nightclub in this free Prologue! Renovate, upgrade, and manage rowdy customers. Get a taste of the full game’s challenges as you shape your club’s atmosphere and rise in nightlife!
Frequently asked about Demonologist
- Does Demonologist run on Steam Deck?
- Demonologist 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 Demonologist cost?
- Demonologist is listed on Steam at 19.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
- Does Demonologist have multiplayer or co-op?
- Yes — Demonologist supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op).
- What games are most similar to Demonologist?
- Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Demonologist are Phasmophobia, Dark Past, Heritage.
- Who developed Demonologist?
- Demonologist was developed by Clock Wizard Games.
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