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Also Lovecraftian and Survival Horror, like Darkwood.
- $19.99 (Price checked Nov 3)
- Deck Playable
- 2010
Games like Darkwood
- 27 games
- Updated May 4, 2026
Players who liked Darkwood also play
The closest matches to Darkwood: Amnesia: The Dark Descent, SOMA, The Forest, The Long Dark, and SUNLESS SEA. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 03Why this
Also Survival Horror and Crafting, like Darkwood.
- $19.99 (Price checked Nov 3)
- Deck Playable
- 2018
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SUNLESS SEA
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Darkwood.
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How to Survive
Why this: Shares day night cycle with Darkwood.
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Sons Of The Forest
Why this: Shares base defense with Darkwood.
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- Released: 2017
- Developer: Acid Wizard Studio
- Price: $19.99checked Nov 3
- Steam Deck: Deck Verified
- 94% of 9,910 reviews
- Genres: Action, Strategy, Adventure, RPG
- Metacritic 80
- Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Players highlight
- Cosmic horror feels palpable
- Daytime exploration is methodical and rewarding
- No jump scares pure tension
- Atmospheric
- Immersive
- Tense
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Reviewers mention these as similar to Darkwood
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SILENT HILL 2
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Darkwood.
Outlast
Why this: Same tense mood as Darkwood.
DREDGE
Why this: Also Lovecraftian and Survival Horror, like Darkwood.
Project Zomboid
Why this: Also Survival Horror and Crafting, like Darkwood.
Green Hell
Why this: Same immersive mood as Darkwood.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Darkwood at current Steam store prices.
The Alien Cube
Why this: Shares environmental exploration with Darkwood.
The Land of Pain
Why this: Also Lovecraftian and Survival Horror, like Darkwood.
Those Who Remain
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Darkwood.
Static Dread: The Lighthouse
Why this: Shares day night cycle with Darkwood.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
SOMA
Why this: Also Lovecraftian and Survival Horror, like Darkwood.
The Long Dark
Why this: Also Survival Horror and Crafting, like Darkwood.
How to Survive
Why this: Shares day night cycle with Darkwood.
About Darkwood
The closest matches to Darkwood: Amnesia: The Dark Descent, SOMA, The Forest, The Long Dark, and SUNLESS SEA. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Darkwood is your kind of game, the closest matches are Amnesia: The Dark Descent, SOMA and The Forest — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, immersive and tense, and single out its base defense and day night cycle. 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.
Darkwood is a survival horror game developed by Acid Wizard Studio, released in 2017 at $14.99. Players navigate a rich, open world that shifts between methodical daytime exploration and tense nighttime base defense. The day-night cycle drives gameplay, with limited resources and procedural events creating constant pressure to prepare before dark falls. Combat is deliberate and punishing, rewarding careful planning over reflexes. The game runs natively on Steam Deck, delivering a polished handheld experience. Players and reviewers describe the atmosphere as immersive and unsettling, noting the cosmic horror tone and sound design build genuine tension without relying on jump scares. Steam reviews report 94% positive from nearly ten thousand players.
About Darkwood: Darkwood - a new perspective on survival horror. Scavenge and explore a rich, ever-changing free-roam world by day, then hunker down in your hideout and pray for the morning light.
Is Darkwood worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 94% of 9,910 Steam reviews are positive.
- Last 30 days: 92% positive across 255 new reviews, in line with its all-time score.
- Price: $19.99 (checked Nov 9).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 26 h when they wrote their review.
- Steam Deck Verified.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Cosmic horror feels palpable
- Daytime exploration is methodical and rewarding
- No jump scares pure tension
- Sound design amplifies fear
People who play it also play: Amnesia: The Dark Descent, SOMA, The Forest
Frequently asked about Darkwood
Can I run it?
Is Darkwood verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — Darkwood is Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve has confirmed it runs well on the Deck with full controller, text legibility, and default configuration support.
How much does Darkwood cost?
Darkwood is listed on Steam at 19.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Darkwood?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Darkwood are Amnesia: The Dark Descent, SOMA, The Forest.
Who developed Darkwood?
Darkwood was developed by Acid Wizard Studio and published by Hooded Horse, Acid Wizard Studio.