# Games like 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.

## Similar games, ranked

The full ranked list, 24 games, best match first (the HTML page shows the top 8 as cards).

1. [Obscure II (Obscure: The Aftermath)](https://imho.run/games/254480/obscure-ii-obscure-the-aftermath) — Shares puzzle solving with Obscure. 450 Steam reviews, 77% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/254480/)
2. [Resident Evil](https://imho.run/games/304240/resident-evil) — Shares inventory management and puzzle solving with Obscure. 12,437 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/304240/)
3. [Daymare: 1998](https://imho.run/games/842100/daymare-1998) — Also Zombies and Survival Horror, like Obscure. 1,273 Steam reviews, 67% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/842100/)
4. [SILENT HILL 2](https://imho.run/games/2124490/silent-hill-2) — Shares environmental storytelling and inventory management with Obscure. 22,316 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2124490/)
5. [Amnesia: The Dark Descent](https://imho.run/games/57300/amnesia-the-dark-descent) — Also Survival Horror and Gore, like Obscure. 12,717 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/57300/)
6. [DreadOut](https://imho.run/games/269790/dreadout) — A frequent pick in Obscure players' libraries, and another Indie. 1,797 Steam reviews, 78% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/269790/)
7. [Penumbra Overture](https://imho.run/games/22180/penumbra-overture) — Also Survival Horror, like Obscure. 1,939 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/22180/)
8. [Killing Floor](https://imho.run/games/1250/killing-floor) — Shares cooperative play with Obscure. 21,597 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1250/)
9. [Them and Us](https://imho.run/games/915600/them-and-us) — A frequent pick in Obscure players' libraries, and another Action. 529 Steam reviews, 76% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/915600/)
10. [EBOLA VILLAGE](https://imho.run/games/2306030/ebola-village) — A frequent pick in Obscure players' libraries, and another RPG. 114 Steam reviews, 78% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2306030/)
11. [Silver Chains](https://imho.run/games/975470/silver-chains) — Also Gore, like Obscure. 220 Steam reviews, 62% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/975470/)
12. [Cold Fear™](https://imho.run/games/15270/cold-fear) — Shares inventory management with Obscure. 570 Steam reviews, 82% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/15270/)
13. [GTFO](https://imho.run/games/493520/gtfo) — Shares cooperative play with Obscure. 25,271 Steam reviews, 88% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/493520/)
14. [Ad Infinitum](https://imho.run/games/1234430/ad-infinitum) — Shares environmental storytelling and puzzle solving with Obscure. 384 Steam reviews, 78% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1234430/)
15. [Nightmare of Decay](https://imho.run/games/1848450/nightmare-of-decay) — Shares puzzle solving with Obscure. 2,813 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1848450/)
16. [The Evil Within](https://imho.run/games/268050/the-evil-within) — Also Zombies and Survival Horror, like Obscure. 7,495 Steam reviews, 78% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/268050/)
17. [Connection: The Nightmare Within](https://imho.run/games/2463620/connection-the-nightmare-within) — Shares inventory management and puzzle solving with Obscure. 52 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2463620/)
18. [Last Year: The Nightmare](https://imho.run/games/511440/last-year-the-nightmare) — Also Gore, like Obscure. 236 Steam reviews, 78% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/511440/)
19. [THE MUTE HOUSE](https://imho.run/games/2219890/the-mute-house) — Shares environmental storytelling and inventory management with Obscure. 169 Steam reviews, 85% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2219890/)
20. [Murder House](https://imho.run/games/1064460/murder-house) — Shares environmental storytelling and puzzle solving with Obscure. 1,383 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1064460/)
21. [The Forest](https://imho.run/games/242760/the-forest) — Also Survival Horror, like Obscure. 175,474 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/242760/)
22. [Left 4 Dead](https://imho.run/games/500/left-4-dead) — Also Zombies, like Obscure. 19,617 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/500/)
23. [The Beast Inside](https://imho.run/games/792300/the-beast-inside) — Shares puzzle solving with Obscure. 2,333 Steam reviews, 77% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/792300/)
24. [Darkwood](https://imho.run/games/274520/darkwood) — Also Survival Horror, like Obscure. 9,910 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/274520/)

## Machine-readable

The same ranked list as JSON from the imho.run API for AI assistants (GET, no key, same site as this page):

- Top 20: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=254460&n=20
- Co-op games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=254460&n=20&coop=true
- Free games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=254460&n=20&free=true
- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=254460
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/254460
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## About Obscure

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.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 254460
- **Developer:** Hydravision Entertainment
- **Publisher:** Mighty Rocket Studio
- **Genres:** Action, Adventure
- **Categories:** Multi-player, Partial Controller Support, Single-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Cloud, Shared/Split Screen, Remote Play Together, Family Sharing
- **Released:** Mar 10, 2014
- **Free to play:** no
- **Metacritic:** 63
- **Platforms:** windows

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/254460/obscure)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=254460&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/254460/)
- [Personalized recommendations](https://imho.run/) — sign in with Steam or paste a SteamID for a library-aware ranking

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