Rank 01Why this
Shares puzzle solving with Obscure.
- $9.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
- Deck Playable
- 2014
Games like Obscure
- 22 games
- Updated May 4, 2026
Players who liked Obscure also play
The closest matches to Obscure: Obscure II (Obscure: The Aftermath), Resident Evil, Daymare: 1998, SILENT HILL 2, and Amnesia: The Dark Descent. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 02Why this
Shares inventory management and puzzle solving with Obscure.
- $19.99 (Price checked Nov 3)
- Deck Verified
- 2015
Rank 03Why this
Also Zombies and Survival Horror, like Obscure.
- $29.99 (Price checked Nov 3)
- Deck Verified
- 2019
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SILENT HILL 2
Why this: Shares environmental storytelling and inventory management with Obscure.
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Amnesia: The Dark Descent
Why this: Also Survival Horror and Gore, like Obscure.
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Killing Floor
Why this: Shares cooperative play with Obscure.
The full ranked list: top 24 games like Obscure
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Shares environmental storytelling and inventory management with Obscure.
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- Released: 2014
- Developer: Hydravision Entertainment
- Price: $6.99checked Oct 31
- 93% of 1,055 reviews
- Genres: Action, Adventure
- Metacritic 63
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Interesting character dynamics
- Light mechanics are effective
- Nostalgic atmosphere
- Atmospheric
- Immersive
- Cooperative play
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Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Obscure.
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Why this: Same immersive mood as Obscure.
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Why this: Shares inventory management and puzzle solving with Obscure.
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Why this: Shares inventory management with Obscure.
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Why this: Shares environmental storytelling and puzzle solving with Obscure.
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Why this: Shares inventory management and puzzle solving with Obscure.
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Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Obscure.
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Why this: Shares puzzle solving with Obscure.
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Why this: Also Zombies and Survival Horror, like Obscure.
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Why this: Also Zombies and Gore, like Obscure.
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About Obscure
The closest matches to Obscure: Obscure II (Obscure: The Aftermath), Resident Evil, Daymare: 1998, SILENT HILL 2, and Amnesia: The Dark Descent. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Obscure is your kind of game, the closest matches are Obscure II (Obscure: The Aftermath), Resident Evil and Daymare: 1998 — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric and immersive, and single out its cooperative play and environmental storytelling. 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.
Obscure is a survival horror action-adventure released in 2014 by Hydravision Entertainment, set in a high school where players investigate unexplained disappearances. The game supports both solo play and local cooperative multiplayer, challenging players to manage inventory, solve puzzles, and utilize light-based combat mechanics within an atmospheric setting. Players describe the experience as immersive, with reviewers highlighting interesting character dynamics and effective light mechanics as notable strengths. The visual presentation receives praise for sharp graphics that have aged well, contributing to a nostalgic atmosphere. With a challenging difficulty level and medium-length campaign, Obscure holds a 93% positive rating from over 1,000 Steam reviews at a price of $6.99 USD, though it is not supported on Steam Deck.
About Obscure: For some time now, Leafmore High School has been the setting for unexplained disappearances. In this survival horror game, you take control of a group of 5 American students. With your friends, you try to unravel the mysterious happenings at this unremarkable-looking school. The night will be long and survival not will not be easy...
Is Obscure worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 93% of 1,055 Steam reviews are positive.
- Last 30 days: 90% positive across 60 new reviews, in line with its all-time score.
- Price: $6.99 (checked Nov 7).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 8 h when they wrote their review.
- Not supported on Steam Deck.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Interesting character dynamics
- Light mechanics are effective
- Nostalgic atmosphere
- Sharp graphics for its era
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“bought it right before installing linux and the steam version of this is one of the few things that just DONT WORK on this. was not fun trying to fix this and just pirating the gog version in the process then getting SOFTLOCKED BY GAME…”
People who play it also play: Obscure II (Obscure: The Aftermath), Resident Evil, Daymare: 1998
Frequently asked about Obscure
Can I run it?
Does Obscure work on Steam Deck?
Obscure is currently rated Unsupported on Steam Deck. It may not launch or may have significant issues that block normal play.
How much does Obscure cost?
Obscure is listed on Steam at 6.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does Obscure have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — Obscure supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player).
What games are most similar to Obscure?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Obscure are Obscure II (Obscure: The Aftermath), Resident Evil, Daymare: 1998.
Who developed Obscure?
Obscure was developed by Hydravision Entertainment and published by Mighty Rocket Studio.