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Games like It Happened At Night

If It Happened At Night is your kind of game, the closest matches are What the House Remembers, What Happened to Lily? and The Stalked — 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 It Happened At Night: It Happened At Night is a short horror game where the player must complete basic objectives to advance the story and immerse themselves through the eyes of the protagonist.

2024IndieAdventure1.99 USDWindowsby Davidcrosdev
It Happened At Night — Steam game cover

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Steam players who put hours into It Happened At Night 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. What the House Remembers

    WHY THIS

    Top pick for It Happened At Night fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with It Happened At Night.

    A short psychological horror experience about guilt, memory, and a house that remembers more than it should. Explore a quiet home where reality fractures, sanity fades, and the truth reveals itself only if you’re willing to face it.

    IndieAdventureSteam ↗
  2. What Happened to Lily?

    WHY THIS

    Second-strongest match for It Happened At Night fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with It Happened At Night.

    What Happened to Lily? Is a real-time first-person horror game. Discover the secrets and spooky truths behind the mysterious event at Miller Farm.

    2025IndieAdventureCasual3.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. The Stalked

    WHY THIS

    Third-strongest match for It Happened At Night fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with It Happened At Night.

    Escaped from Liam's obsession, Kate seeks refuge in her grandpa's mansion. Strange occurrences raise questions about Liam's presence or another figure. Unraveling mysterious letters, Kate embarks on a journey, seeking peace.

    2024IndieAdventure2.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Clink

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #4 for It Happened At Night fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with It Happened At Night.

    You are a lonely woman, secluded in a house with your cat... and the secrets of the past. What hides within your mind — illness, or something otherworldly? Nightmares and reality intertwine… everything is so foggy. Do you have the courage to remember what happened?

    2025IndieAdventureSimulation4.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. Lonely Christmas

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #5 for It Happened At Night fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with It Happened At Night.

    It’s a story about an 8-year-old boy Kevin who was left alone at home at Christmas. Protect your house from a crazy robber and wait for your parents. Can you handle with it? We’ll find out.

    2024IndieAdventureSimulation3.49 USDSteam ↗
  6. Limoria

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #6 for It Happened At Night fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with It Happened At Night.

    Welcome to a world where you are lost between consciousness and dreams. As you wander the dark corridors of an old hotel, face the games your mind plays on you. Your memories linger like a shadow following you. But there's nowhere to escape... Are you ready to confront your darkest fears?

    2024IndieAdventure6.99 USDSteam ↗
  7. Fatal Midnight

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #7 for It Happened At Night fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with It Happened At Night.

    During the night, Dan is awakened by unusual sounds coming from deep inside the house. Concerned about his sister's condition, he decides to check on her. Upon entering her room, he discovers that she has disappeared. Fear grips him, and he starts rushing around the house looking for her.

    2024IndieAdventureSteam ↗
  8. The Stalked 2

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #8 for It Happened At Night fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Adventure with It Happened At Night.

    "The Stalked 2" is a standalone horror sequel to "The Stalked", where you play as Rachel, an avid hiker. What begins as a relaxing hike to a cabin turns into a nightmare filled with eerie interactions and unsettling events. Will you survive?

    2025IndieAdventure2.99 USDSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below It Happened At Night at current Steam store prices.

  1. POSTAL 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under It Happened At Night on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with It Happened At Night.

    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. Blood and Bacon

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under It Happened At Night on Steam right now. Shares Adventure with It Happened At Night.

    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.

    2016ActionAdventureCasual0.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. shapez

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under It Happened At Night on Steam right now. Shares Indie with It Happened At Night.

    shapez is an easy-going, minimalistic factory building game about the automation of shapes through extraction and satisfying production lines. Adapt to increasingly complex shapes and grow your factory across an infinitely expanding map. Your only limitation is your creativity!

    2020StrategyIndieSimulation0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Shower With Your Dad Simulator 2015: Do You Still Shower With Your Dad

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under It Happened At Night on Steam right now. Shares Indie with It Happened At Night.

    "Shower With Your Dad Simulator 2015: Do You Still Shower With Your Dad?" is a fast paced shower-simulation where you shower with your 8-bit dad.It's good, clean fun!

    2015ActionIndieSimulation0.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. Montaro

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under It Happened At Night on Steam right now. Shares Indie with It Happened At Night.

    Montaro is a DOGE.

    2016IndieCasual0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Bit Blaster XL

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under It Happened At Night on Steam right now. Shares Indie with It Happened At Night.

    Bit Blaster XL is a fast-paced, retro arcade shoot 'em up (shmup) inspired by the classic quarter-munchers of the ‘80s. Easy to pick up, hard to put down, boost, dodge, shoot, and chase high scores in this addictive, old-school action game!

    2016ActionIndieCasual0.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Dictators:No Peace Countryballs

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under It Happened At Night on Steam right now. Shares Indie with It Happened At Night.

    Dictators : No Peace Countryballs is a war simulation and dictator game. This is a fun,simple and some say a funny countryballs game. If you like simulation games, you will love playing Dictators : No Peace. Play as a dictator of your favourite country and colonize the world.

    2020StrategyIndieSimulation0.99 USDSteam ↗
  8. TYRONE vs COPS

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under It Happened At Night on Steam right now. Shares Indie with It Happened At Night.

    Awaken the latent power of your melanin and kill cops in this thought-provoking game on police brutality in America.

    2022ActionIndie0.99 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 It Happened At Night.

    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. Shares Adventure with It Happened At Night.

    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 It Happened At Night.

    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 and Adventure with It Happened At Night.

    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 with It Happened At Night.

    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 and Adventure with It Happened At Night.

    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 It Happened At Night.

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

    2022IndieFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Frequently asked about It Happened At Night

How much does It Happened At Night cost?
It Happened At Night is listed on Steam at 1.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to It Happened At Night?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside It Happened At Night are What the House Remembers, What Happened to Lily?, The Stalked.
Who developed It Happened At Night?
It Happened At Night was developed by Davidcrosdev.

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 It Happened At Night.

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