Games Like Deadlight

A zombie outbreak eradicated all hope of returning life back to normal, now only survival lives on. Run, hide and fight your way through the undead as Randall searches for his family in this gorgeous, gritty, destroyed world.

Why similar: Zombies 40.7%, Platformer 14.3%, Post-apocalyptic 13.2%, Side Scroller 7.2%, Parkour 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: This is the definitive version of the seed game, offering improved controls and additional content for the core experience.

Hunted and alone, a boy finds himself drawn into the center of a dark project. INSIDE is a dark, narrative-driven platformer combining intense action with challenging puzzles. It has been critically acclaimed for its moody art style, ambient soundtrack and unsettling atmosphere.

Why similar: Platformer 33.9%, 2.5D 16.7%, Atmospheric 11.3%, Horror 8.2%, Action 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: This game perfectly captures the cinematic puzzle-platformer feel with a dark, oppressive atmosphere and high-stakes survival sequences.

Travel by train through a dying world. Look after your passengers, keep your train operational, and make sure you can always reach the next station. Make your way through swarms of infected at each station. Explore mysterious and abandoned stations looking for supplies and survivors.

Why similar: Zombies 34%, Post-apocalyptic 26.9%, Survival 6.8%, Side Scroller 5.1%, Platformer 4.8%

Why You'll Like It: It shares the post-apocalyptic side-scrolling survival theme, forcing players to manage resources while moving through a decaying world.

Take on the role of Six, a lone child lost in a massive metal vessel known as the Maw, surrounded by dangerous, distorted versions of adults. You’ll need to do your best to escape in one piece or your fate will be worse than you ever dared dream.

Why similar: Platformer 26.5%, Atmospheric 16.4%, Horror 15.2%, Adventure 9.4%, 2.5D 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: It emphasizes the same sense of vulnerability and tension found in Deadlight, requiring players to navigate dangerous environments through platforming and stealth.

In Mark of the Ninja, you'll know what it is to truly be a ninja. You must be silent, agile and clever to outwit your opponents in a world of gorgeous scenery and flowing animation. Marked with cursed tattoos giving you heightened senses, every situation presents you with options.

Why similar: Platformer 56.6%, Side Scroller 14.4%, Action 7.7%, Indie 7.1%, 2D 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: This game features excellent 2D side-scrolling mechanics that emphasize stealth and movement, much like the parkour elements in Deadlight.

FLASHBACK™, the hit action-adventure game with over 2.2 million units sold, is back!

Why similar: Platformer 54.3%, Action 21.6%, Adventure 19.7%, 2D 4.3%

Why You'll Like It: As a foundational title for the cinematic platformer genre, it shares the same deliberate movement and puzzle-solving mechanics that define Deadlight.

Uncertain of his sister's fate, a boy enters LIMBO

Why similar: Platformer 45.3%, Atmospheric 11.9%, Indie 8.9%, Side Scroller 8.4%, Horror 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: A masterclass in atmospheric puzzle-platforming, it mirrors the dark, monochromatic aesthetic and environmental storytelling of Deadlight.

Also known as Out Of This World™, Another World is a pioneer action/platformer that released across more than a dozen platforms since its debut in 1991. Along the years, Another World™ has attained cult status among critics and sophisticated gamers alike.

Why similar: Platformer 51.4%, Atmospheric 12.8%, Action 11.1%, Adventure 10%, 2D 6%

Why You'll Like It: This classic title pioneered the cinematic platforming style that Deadlight draws heavy inspiration from, focusing on environmental puzzles and survival.

The end is here. Life as you knew it has gone to hell after the mother of all zombie outbreaks. Now you and the few scattered survivors must band together to survive and rebuild in a 3rd-person action game set in a dynamic open world.

Why similar: Zombies 66.3%, Post-apocalyptic 16.5%, Survival 8.9%, Action 3.4%, Horror 1.4%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a deeper look at the zombie survival theme, focusing on the scarcity and tension that drives the narrative in Deadlight.

In a world torn between nature’s grace and cold machine invasion, one girl and her companion must rely on their bond to survive and protect what they hold dear. Their story of hope, loss, and love will stay with you long after the journey ends.

Why similar: Platformer 34.6%, Side Scroller 20.9%, Atmospheric 10.8%, Action 10.8%, Adventure 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a beautiful, cinematic side-scrolling experience that focuses on environmental puzzles and escaping overwhelming threats.

A Dark Presence stalks the small town of Bright Falls, pushing Alan Wake to the brink of sanity in his fight to unravel the mystery and save his love.

Why similar: Horror 20.6%, Action 20.2%, Atmospheric 19.9%, Adventure 14.3%, Great Soundtrack 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: While a third-person action game, it shares the same dark, cinematic, and psychological horror themes that define the world of Deadlight.

Three Heroes make their way through dangers untold in a fairytale world, featuring physics-based puzzles, beautiful sights and online co-op.

Why similar: Platformer 59.2%, Action 10.3%, Adventure 9%, Indie 5.3%, Puzzle 5%

Why You'll Like It: A polished puzzle-platformer that emphasizes environmental navigation and physics-based problem solving.

Guide two brothers on an epic fairy tale journey from visionary Swedish film director, Josef Fares and top-tier developer Starbreeze Studios. Control both brothers at once as you experience co-op play in single player mode, like never before.

Why similar: Atmospheric 24.9%, Adventure 21.1%, Platformer 16.4%, Indie 10.5%, Great Soundtrack 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: This game excels at atmospheric, narrative-driven platforming that relies on environmental interaction to tell a compelling story.

What if someone knew your mind better than you did? The Swapper is an award-winning, narrative driven puzzle game set in the furthest reaches of space.

Why similar: Platformer 39.7%, Atmospheric 17.1%, Puzzle 10.1%, Indie 8.4%, Great Soundtrack 6%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric puzzle-platformer that uses its unique mechanics to create a sense of isolation and mystery similar to the tone of Deadlight.

Experience the epic journey of Nuna and Fox as they search for the source of an eternal blizzard that threatens the survival of everything they have ever known.

Why similar: Platformer 43.9%, Side Scroller 12.3%, Atmospheric 12.2%, Indie 8.4%, Adventure 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: It combines atmospheric platforming with cultural storytelling, mirroring the narrative-focused progression found in Deadlight.

After decades of toil, an old machinist plots his escape from Communism, through manipulation and scheming. Along the road, he befriends the most unlikely creature, an abandoned robot. Could they solve the puzzles and flee this bleak world together?

Why similar: Platformer 27.8%, Side Scroller 15.2%, 2.5D 9.7%, Atmospheric 8.4%, Action 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: This cinematic puzzle-platformer features a dystopian setting and requires players to navigate through dangerous, oppressive environments.

A five-part adventure horror series set in the same universe as Robert Kirkman’s award-winning comic book series.

Why similar: Zombies 70.6%, Post-apocalyptic 10%, Adventure 5.1%, Horror 3.3%, Atmospheric 3.2%

Why You'll Like It: It captures the emotional weight and desperate survival choices inherent in a zombie-infested, post-apocalyptic narrative.

“A real Gem” – Destructoid at E3 “Offers a different experience for zombie game veterans” – Co-Optimus“Has a lot more going for it than smashing brains and gory, red goo ... With a surprisingly deep crafting system” – GamesRadarYou're shipwrecked on an isolated island, a desperate castaway in a total freakshow world. How will you survive?

Why similar: Zombies 71%, Survival 11.6%, Post-apocalyptic 9.5%, Action 4.4%, Adventure 2%

Why You'll Like It: This game leans into the survival and crafting aspects of the zombie genre, providing a more mechanical take on the post-apocalyptic setting.

DEADBOLT is an extremely challenging stealth-action hybrid that allows you to take control of the reaper to quell the recent undead uprising.

Why similar: Zombies 30.7%, Side Scroller 16.9%, Great Soundtrack 14%, Action 8.2%, Platformer 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: A stylish 2D side-scrolling action game that emphasizes stealth and tactical movement in a dark, supernatural setting.

Immerse yourself in a gorgeous hand-painted world on a search for your true identity. As the mysterious warrior, Dust, your action-packed journey will take you from peaceful glades to snowy mountaintops and beyond.

Why similar: Platformer 48.8%, Action 10.9%, Side Scroller 8.2%, Indie 7.1%, Great Soundtrack 7%

Why You'll Like It: A beautiful side-scrolling action-platformer that balances combat with exploration and narrative progression.

Giana Sisters: Twisted Dreams is a blistering hardcore platformer with contrasting worlds.

Why similar: Platformer 35.9%, Side Scroller 26.1%, 2.5D 12.7%, Action 6.4%, Adventure 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: This title offers challenging platforming mechanics that require quick reflexes and environmental awareness.

MURDERED: SOUL SUSPECT™ takes players into a whole new realm of mystery where the case is personal and the clues just out of reach, challenging gamers to solve the hardest case of all… their own murder.

Why similar: Atmospheric 22.3%, Adventure 20.5%, Horror 19.3%, Action 13.6%, Noir 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: It focuses on narrative-driven exploration and mystery-solving within a dark, supernatural atmosphere.

Dark Light is a post-apocalyptic cyberpunk action-platformer with intense hack'n slash combat. Explore the unknown, enhance your abilities with cyberwares, and face off against supernatural entities to seal the Dark Void and end the eternal darkness.

Why similar: Zombies 35.3%, Platformer 19.7%, Post-apocalyptic 16%, Action 6%, Atmospheric 4.9%

Resident Evil® Revelations returns redefined for PC complete with high quality HD visuals, enhanced lighting effects and an immersive sound experience.

Why similar: Zombies 69.2%, Horror 8.6%, Action 8.1%, Adventure 4.5%, Survival 3.7%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a more intense, action-oriented survival horror experience while maintaining a focus on limited resources and zombies.

Contagion isn't your average Zombie Shooter but instead takes a more realistic and different approach to the popular genre with unique characters, environments, weapons, items, and a built in system that makes every round completely unpredictable with resources, objectives, and paths ever changing.

Why similar: Zombies 58.5%, Post-apocalyptic 21.8%, Survival 5.3%, Atmospheric 4.3%, Horror 4.3%

Why You'll Like It: A cooperative zombie survival game that emphasizes the tension and scarcity found in the post-apocalyptic world of Deadlight.

Swing, climb, and jump your way through massive “gardens” of vibrant other-worldly plant-life in this truly organic platformer.

Why similar: Platformer 50.5%, Indie 13%, Atmospheric 11.5%, Great Soundtrack 10.9%, Action 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: It features fluid, momentum-based platforming that rewards players for mastering movement through complex environments.

A thrilling new storyline, hordes of creepy enemies, serious firepower and beautiful Arizona locations, combined with a fun and challenging new game mode!

Why similar: Action 32.8%, Horror 24%, Adventure 20.6%, Atmospheric 9.4%, Singleplayer 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: It continues the atmospheric, action-horror style of the original while providing a tighter, more focused gameplay loop.

Ray of Light is a horror game with awesome graphics, perfect sound and unexpected twists of plot. This game never lets you get bored.

Why similar: Indie 31.4%, Survival 18.1%, Horror 15.2%, Great Soundtrack 12.5%, Action 10.7%

Why You'll Like It: This game focuses on survival and exploration in a dark, atmospheric environment, mirroring the tension of navigating unknown threats.

In the dark and mysterious world of Closure, only what you see exists. Manipulate lights to phase objects in and out of reality in this multiple-award-winning puzzle game. Play as a strange spider-like demon who explores the stories of three human characters through beautiful, eerie environments such as a decrepit factory, a murky...

Why similar: Platformer 64.1%, Indie 10.4%, Puzzle 8.3%, Atmospheric 3.9%, Great Soundtrack 3.8%

Why You'll Like It: A unique puzzle-platformer that uses light and shadow mechanics to create a surreal and atmospheric experience.

Discover the secrets of the Calamity, a surreal catastrophe that shattered the world to pieces.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 27.9%, Action 16.9%, Post-apocalyptic 14.8%, Indie 14.7%, Adventure 7.9%

Can you survive the horror? … a retro-style survival horror game developed by the two-man indie team of Gonzossm and Iggy Zuk. Survive 30 days and nights in a zombie-infested world by recruiting companions, upgrading weaponry and fortifying your position.

Why similar: Zombies 60.4%, Action 8.5%, Side Scroller 7.8%, Indie 6.2%, Survival 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: A side-scrolling zombie survival game that focuses on defending positions and managing resources in a gritty environment.

Put on your wide-brimmed hat, grab your weapons and embark on an incredible adventure in the gothic-noir world of Borgovia, where mad science threatens the fragile peace between monster and mortal.

Why similar: Action 39.4%, Adventure 31.3%, Indie 22.5%, Singleplayer 6.7%

Three Heroes make their way through dangers untold in a fairytale world of great castles and strange machinery, featuring physics-based puzzles, beautiful sights and online co-op.

Why similar: Platformer 55%, Action 11.8%, Great Soundtrack 10.2%, Adventure 7.1%, Indie 5.4%

The End Is Nigh is a sprawling adventure platformer where you die a lot, but thats ok because you are probably already dead anyway.

Why similar: Platformer 51.8%, Post-apocalyptic 13.8%, Great Soundtrack 9%, Indie 7.6%, Adventure 5.5%

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Why similar: Indie 31.2%, Great Soundtrack 18.9%, Action 18.5%, Survival 11.5%, Adventure 9.6%

As Wei Shen, an undercover cop trying to take down the Triads, you'll have to fight your way up the organization without blowing your cover.

Why similar: Action 34.5%, Parkour 25.4%, Adventure 15%, Great Soundtrack 8.9%, Atmospheric 5.8%

The Vanishing of Ethan Carter is a first-person story-driven mystery. Purchase this game to get both the original and the Unreal Engine 4 remaster called The Vanishing of Ethan Carter Redux.

Why similar: Atmospheric 35.2%, Horror 16.8%, Adventure 13.9%, Great Soundtrack 10.2%, Indie 7.5%

A desperate, savage survival experience full of stunning visuals, dynamic creatures, and a haunting soundtrack.

Why similar: Platformer 44.4%, Action 18.3%, Indie 14.3%, Atmospheric 10%, 2D 4%

Guacamelee! is a Metroidvania-style action-platformer set in a magical Mexican-inspired world. The game draws its inspiration from traditional Mexican culture and folklore, and features many interesting and unique characters.

Why similar: Platformer 63.8%, Action 10.6%, Indie 7.7%, Adventure 5.8%, Side Scroller 4.3%

Insane mix of cars, speed, explosions, blood and zombies! Fight through an epic narrative campaign or test yourself in the Slaughter and Blood Race modes.

Why similar: Zombies 62.6%, Post-apocalyptic 36.2%, Singleplayer 1.2%

Experience the life, and afterlife of Ray LaMorte as you unlock the mystery behind his death in this heart-warming dark comedy action adventure!

Why similar: Zombies 53.5%, Platformer 20.2%, 2.5D 9.4%, Action 6.1%, Adventure 4.9%

The infamous, tough-as-nails platformer comes to Steam with a playable Head Crab character (Steam-exclusive)!

Why similar: Platformer 68%, Indie 9%, Great Soundtrack 8.4%, 2D 5%, Side Scroller 4.8%

In the dark days of the end of World War Two amidst the ruins of Berlin, one bullet can change history…

Why similar: Action 80.2%, Singleplayer 11.2%, Adventure 8.6%

Experience the rhythmic thrill of BIT.TRIP RUNNER! With its retro charm, simple controls, and award-winning visuals, this classic sets the standard for rhythm gaming. Don't miss the game that started it all in the acclaimed runner series.

Why similar: Platformer 39.4%, Side Scroller 24.7%, Atmospheric 10.1%, Action 8.2%, Indie 5.5%

The Bridge is a logic puzzle game that forces you to reevaluate your preconceptions of physics and perspective. It is Isaac Newton meets M. C. Escher. Manipulate gravity to redefine the ceiling as the floor while venturing through impossible architectures.

Why similar: Platformer 43.1%, Atmospheric 12.6%, 2D 12.2%, Puzzle 10.7%, Indie 10.6%

In this original and adult psychological survival horror, the masked protagonist must escape from a city ravaged by disease, by any means necessary.

Why similar: Zombies 32.1%, Horror 14.3%, Atmospheric 10.7%, Indie 9.3%, Adventure 8.4%

The Walking Dead: Season Two continues the story of Clementine, a young girl orphaned by the undead apocalypse. Left to fend for herself, she has been forced to learn how to survive in a world gone mad.

Why similar: Zombies 72.8%, Post-apocalyptic 8.7%, Adventure 4.9%, Atmospheric 3.8%, Horror 2.6%

A hilariously terrifying adventure filled with laughs, blood, insanity, and of course... hordes of the undead.

Why similar: Zombies 70.5%, Adventure 9.5%, Indie 6.5%, Horror 4.5%, Great Soundtrack 3.2%

** Please note: a remastered and improved edition of this game is now available in Zombie Army Trilogy.**Featuring a co-op campaign for 1 to 4 players, Nazi Zombie Army is a horrifying new stand-alone expansion of the award-winning Sniper Elite series.

Why similar: Zombies 87.3%, Action 5.5%, Survival 2.7%, Horror 2.6%, Adventure 1.3%

Valiant Hearts : The Great War is the story of 4 crossed destinies and a broken love in a world torn apart. Dive into a 2D animated comic book adventure, mixing exploration, action and puzzles. Lost in the middle of the trenches, play as each of the 4 strangers, relive the War and help a young German soldier find his love.

Why similar: Atmospheric 24.9%, Platformer 15.7%, Adventure 12.7%, Side Scroller 12.7%, Great Soundtrack 10.4%

Grab your headphones and play one of the most atmospheric horror games on Steam!

Why similar: Action 20%, Adventure 17.1%, Indie 16.8%, Horror 15.6%, Atmospheric 11.2%

"This is some of the most fun I've had with a game so far this year, and it will go down as one of the best side-scrolling shooters of all time." - 9/10, Destructoid

Why similar: Platformer 49.8%, Action 15.6%, Side Scroller 13.2%, Indie 11.2%, 2D 5.6%

Alien Zombie Megadeath is a gloriously intense platform shoot-em-up!

Why similar: Action 57.3%, Indie 42.7%

Dynamic, hardcore and explosive action on the passage with a bunch of weapons, enemies and bosses.

Why similar: Platformer 32.6%, Side Scroller 17.5%, Action 15.4%, Adventure 11.4%, Indie 10.9%

"DEADDAYLIGHT" is a side-scrolling platform action-adventure game.Developed independently by a single person. It tells the dark story of a protagonist who wakes up from a nightmare about the plague during a plague after the gods abandoned the earth, and then return to the Cathedral of Holy Light.

Why similar: Platformer 42.8%, Post-apocalyptic 33.3%, Action 10.4%, Adventure 9.1%, 2D 4.5%

After Death is a platform / exploration game in a dark and hostile world. With the help from lost souls, you will have to find a way to open a gate which seems to be the only exit from this mysterious world infected by monsters.

Why similar: Platformer 26.4%, Side Scroller 16.1%, Great Soundtrack 12.2%, Action 12.2%, Adventure 10.4%

CONTRAST is a puzzle/platform game where you can move between a fantastic 3D world and a mysterious shadowy universe in 2D in the blink of an eye. Delve into a dreamlike and surreal 1920s world, inspired by the performance art world of vaudeville and film noir, and cradled by a smooth and sultry jazz ambiance.

Why similar: Platformer 44.9%, Noir 10.4%, Atmospheric 9.9%, Adventure 9%, Indie 8.6%

The Rare Nine - ultrafast and explosive beat 'em up, in which you should break through the darkness and hordes of undead in a giant skyscraper. Also you can enjoy a lot of great chiptune music.

Why similar: Zombies 35.5%, Platformer 17.2%, Side Scroller 13%, Action 10%, Indie 7.7%

Super hardcore first-person game.

Why similar: Parkour 50.2%, Action 26.7%, Indie 19.9%, Singleplayer 3.2%