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Games Like Heavy Metal Death Can

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Horror, Adventure, Survival Horror, Singleplayer.

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Heavy Metal Death Can is an old-school survival horror game set on a Swedish Cold War–era submarine. Trapped beneath the ocean, you must fight against the terrifying Sludge which has turned your crew into Zombies. Look for survivors and uncover the truth behind the madness.

Reviews: Very Positive — 93% — of 87 reviews
Released: 2026-05-28
Developer: Krufs Productions
Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie
Platforms: Windows, Mac, Linux

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    74% matchMixed68% of 75 reviews2021
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    70% matchMixed67% of 103 reviews2025
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    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    Tunnels of Despair is an atmospheric game with horror and survival elements, in which you are to explore the tunnels of an abandoned subway system, find a way out and escape the underground.

    Why similar: Survival Horror 30.3%, Zombies 24%, Horror 17.5%, Adventure 6.7%, Dark 5.7%

  57. #57 Hollowbody
    66% matchVery Positive86% of 1,603 reviews2024
    Dev: Headware Games
    Windows
    Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 79%

    A tech-noir survival horror short story, set in the urban decay of a long abandoned British city. Solve environmental puzzles, manage limited resources and fight for a way to escape beyond the wall.

    Why similar: Survival Horror 36.1%, Third Person 15.1%, Exploration 11.2%, Horror 9.1%, Action-Adventure 8.5%

  58. #58 Crisol: Theater of Idols
    63% matchVery Positive86% of 4,204 reviews2026
    Dev: Vermila StudiosPub: Blumhouse Games
    Windows
    Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 8.1 hrs≥1hr: 80%

    Crisol is a survival horror adventure set in a twisted version of Spain. As a soldier captured by religious dogmatism, you must use your own blood as ammunition, without draining to the point of death. Explore the cursed island of Tormentosa, uncover dark secrets, and battle horrifying enemies.

    Why similar: Survival Horror 23.9%, Horror 17%, Cinematic 13.3%, Dark 9%, Action-Adventure 8%

  59. #59 Amnesia: The Bunker
    64% matchVery Positive93% of 12,386 reviews2023
    Dev: Frictional Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 76%

    Amnesia: The Bunker is a first-person horror game set in a WW1 bunker. A relentless, AI-driven monster stalks you. Survival depends on finding tools, crafting items, and keeping the lights on.

    Why similar: Survival Horror 35.2%, Horror 19.8%, Exploration 11.4%, Action-Adventure 8.4%, Atmospheric 8%

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