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Games like Locked in my Darkness

If Locked in my Darkness is your kind of game, the closest matches are Horror Prison, Blue Maiden and Alone in the Backrooms — 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 Locked in my Darkness: A tense, atmospheric descent into psychological horror—trapped in a place where reality fades and fear takes hold.

2022IndieSimulation5.99 USDDeck PlayableWindows · Linuxby Blusagi Team
Locked in my Darkness — Steam game cover

Players who liked Locked in my Darkness also play

Steam players who put hours into Locked in my Darkness 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. Horror Prison

    WHY THIS

    Top pick for Locked in my Darkness fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie with Locked in my Darkness.

    Uncover the secrets hidden in the shadows, confront the monstrous results of these experiments, and escape with your sanity intact.

    2024ActionIndieAdventure1.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. Blue Maiden

    WHY THIS

    Second-strongest match for Locked in my Darkness fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Simulation with Locked in my Darkness.

    A slow-burning, psychological horror walking sim set in a haunted Japanese neighborhood.

    2023IndieSimulation5.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Alone in the Backrooms

    WHY THIS

    Third-strongest match for Locked in my Darkness fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie with Locked in my Darkness.

    You were just trying to get home. Then you fell into the Backrooms. Explore what lies beyond reality, uncover its secrets, and find a way out.

  4. Level 13

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #4 for Locked in my Darkness fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Simulation with Locked in my Darkness.

    Escape your apartment corridor starting on Level 13. Look closely for anomalies to find the way out and avoid any unpleasant neighbors you find along the way.

    2025IndieSimulation3.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. 弃层凶谈

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #5 for Locked in my Darkness fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Simulation with Locked in my Darkness.

    Curse Of The Abandoned Floor is a first-person Chinese horror game. It starts with a paranormal video about an urban legend: "Beware the non-existent elevator mezzanine. If you enter it, you will be trapped forever."

    ActionIndieAdventureSteam ↗
  6. Unknown Host

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #6 for Locked in my Darkness fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Simulation with Locked in my Darkness.

    It's a short indie horror game where we step into the shoes of Alex, a student who, in search of more comfort, rents an apartment in the city that, at first glance, seems pretty decent — but upon arrival, he realizes something is not right.

    2025IndieSimulation2.99 USDSteam ↗
  7. Grandpa forgot his meds

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #7 for Locked in my Darkness fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie with Locked in my Darkness.

    Tomorrow, a commission is coming to inspect the renovation of an abandoned school. Tonight, you are the unlucky old man stuck working the night shift. Fix the lights, unlock new parts of the building, survive unhinged school staff

  8. Destined Corp: Awakening

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #8 for Locked in my Darkness fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie with Locked in my Darkness.

    Destined Corp, once a pioneer in AI-driven robotics, sees its creations evolve into self-aware beings who come to believe that humanity is "obsolete." These robots begin developing plans to create a new generation of humans—genetically engineered to be fully under their control.

    IndieAdventureSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Locked in my Darkness at current Steam store prices.

  1. POSTAL 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~83% under Locked in my Darkness on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Locked in my Darkness.

    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. Buckshot Roulette

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Locked in my Darkness on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Simulation with Locked in my Darkness.

    Play Russian roulette with a 12-gauge shotgun. Four enter. One leaves. Roll the dice with your life. Good luck!

    2024ActionIndieSimulation2.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. The Test

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under Locked in my Darkness on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Simulation with Locked in my Darkness.

    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?

    2020IndieAdventureSimulation1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~75% under Locked in my Darkness on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Locked in my Darkness.

    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 ↗
  5. Crypt of the NecroDancer

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Locked in my Darkness on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Locked in my Darkness.

    Crypt of the NecroDancer is an award winning hardcore roguelike rhythm game. Move to the music and deliver beatdowns to the beat! Groove to the epic Danny Baranowsky soundtrack, or select songs from your own MP3 collection!

    2015ActionIndieRPG2.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Super Hexagon

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Locked in my Darkness on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Locked in my Darkness.

    Super Hexagon is a minimal action game by Terry Cavanagh, with music by Chipzel.

    2012ActionIndie2.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Placid Plastic Duck Simulator

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~67% under Locked in my Darkness on Steam right now. Shares Simulation with Locked in my Darkness.

    The ultimate high-tech rubber duck simulation, Placid Plastic Duck brings you dangerous levels of relaxation. With chill music, dreamy 3D graphics, and many different happy ducks, your only priority is to float around. Zero Ducks given.

    2022SimulationCasual1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. Nodebuster

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Locked in my Darkness on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Simulation with Locked in my Darkness.

    Nodebuster is a short, experimental incremental game about busting nodes and destroying reality.

    2024StrategyIndieSimulation2.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

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 Locked in my Darkness.

    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.

    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. Ultimate Custom Night

    WHY THIS

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

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

    2018ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  4. ENA: Dream BBQ

    WHY THIS

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

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

    2025IndieAdventureFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Simulation with Locked in my Darkness.

    Sonic the Hedgehog...was murdered!? Get to the bottom of the mystery in this brand-new adventure!

    2023IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Indigo Park: Chapter 1

    WHY THIS

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

    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 ↗
  7. STRAFTAT

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

    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.

    2024ActionFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. The Looker

    WHY THIS

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

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

    2022IndieFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Locked in my Darkness

Does Locked in my Darkness run on Steam Deck?
Locked in my Darkness 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 Locked in my Darkness cost?
Locked in my Darkness is listed on Steam at 5.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Locked in my Darkness?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Locked in my Darkness are Horror Prison, Blue Maiden, Alone in the Backrooms.
Who developed Locked in my Darkness?
Locked in my Darkness was developed by Blusagi Team and published by indie.io.

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 Locked in my Darkness.

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