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Games Like The Axis Unseen

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, Singleplayer, First-Person, Atmospheric.

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A heavy metal horror game where you hunt monsters from folklore in an open world. Discover enhanced sense powers, elemental arrows, magic and journals from people who came before you. Almost all of the UI exists in the world itself. Created by one of the developers of Skyrim and Fallout.

Reviews: Mostly Positive — 76% — of 319 reviews
Released: 2024-10-22
Developer: Just Purkey Games
Genres: Action, Indie, RPG, Simulation
Platforms: Windows
Median playtime: 3.0 hrs
Mean playtime: 3.6 hrs
Players ≥ 1 hr: 81%

Overview

The Axis Unseen stands out for its unique fusion of heavy metal aesthetics, immersive open-world hunting, and deep folklore-inspired horror. These recommendations focus on games that prioritize atmospheric exploration, survival mechanics, and the thrill of tracking supernatural or legendary creatures in hostile environments.

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    Why similar: Hunting 26.7%, Horror 10.7%, Open World 10.1%, Shooter 9.7%, FPS 8.6%

    Why You'll Like It: This game perfectly captures the tension of tracking and hunting cryptids in a vast, atmospheric wilderness.

  2. #2 Witch Hunt
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    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 76%

    Witch Hunt is a challenging horror themed hunting game that takes place in the 18th century. Main focus of the game is on exploration, non-linearity, and atmosphere.

    Why similar: Hunting 29.1%, Horror 14.9%, Open World 11.6%, FPS 11.3%, Shooter 10.1%

    Why You'll Like It: It offers a methodical, slow-burn approach to hunting supernatural entities in a dark, immersive forest setting.

  3. #3 Blood West
    96% matchVery Positive90% of 5,888 reviews2023
    Dev: HyperstrangePub: New Blood Interactive
    Windows
    Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 11.0 hrs≥1hr: 79%

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    Why similar: Stealth 15.8%, Souls-like 13.4%, FPS 11.6%, Open World 10.8%, Horror 9.8%

    Why You'll Like It: A stellar blend of stealth, archery, and supernatural horror set in a gritty, open-world western landscape.

  4. #4 BLACKTAIL
    95% matchVery Positive81% of 2,684 reviews2022
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    Windows
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 81%

    Forge the legend of Baba Yaga, a girl accused of witchcraft and expelled from her home. Live out the origins of the Slavic myth in this one-of-a-kind blend of intense archery combat and dark storytelling set in a vibrant fairy tale world.

    Why similar: Archery 43.8%, Mythology 20.2%, Action-Adventure 8.6%, Open World 8%, FPS 4.6%

    Why You'll Like It: Features a strong focus on archery and exploration deeply rooted in dark folklore and mythology.

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    Dev: Enigmatic MachinesPub: tinyBuild
    Windows

    Expedition Zero — survival horror set in the anomaly zone of the northern forest. Face the dreadful forest monster and find a way to defeat it. Reveal the secrets of the lost expedition and your mysterious enemy. It’s either hunt or be hunted.

    Why similar: Horror 23.5%, Action-Adventure 18.7%, Open World 15.7%, First-Person 11.5%, Exploration 10%

    Why You'll Like It: Combines survival horror with exploration and the need to manage resources while facing supernatural threats.

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    Windows
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    Why similar: Immersive Sim 12%, Stealth 11.6%, FPS 11.5%, Horror 10.7%, Shooter 10.6%

    Why You'll Like It: An immersive sim that encourages exploration and sandbox-style gameplay in a mysterious setting.

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    You are the Warden. Enter the dense cornfields and gather the resources your village desperately needs. But beware: you are not alone. Build a deck of abilities and choose your weapons to face the growing dangers of the night. With a relentless monster after you, will you make it out alive?

    Why similar: Hunting 33.5%, Stealth 18.3%, Horror 13.6%, First-Person 10.8%, Dark 9.5%

    Why You'll Like It: A tense, first-person survival horror game that centers on the mechanics of hunting and stealth.

  8. #8 HellSign
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    Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 10.0 hrs≥1hr: 71%

    HellSign is an investigative action RPG that pits you against the horrors of the afterlife, let loose on a small town. As a hunter, you’ll plan, hunt, and kill to pay the bills and piece together the fragments to your past. Just remember - a smart hunter is always prepared.

    Why similar: Hunting 49.7%, Horror 18.9%, Shooter 13.8%, RPG 8.9%, Atmospheric 7.2%

    Why You'll Like It: A unique RPG-horror hybrid that tasks players with investigating and hunting down supernatural entities.

  9. #9 Far Cry® Primal
    91% matchVery Positive86% of 39,079 reviews2016
    Dev: Ubisoft
    Windows
    Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 26.1 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    The award-winning Far Cry franchise returns with its innovative open world gameplay, bringing together massive beasts, breathtaking environments, and unpredictable savage encounters. Welcome to the Stone Age, a time of danger and adventure.

    Why similar: Hunting 38.2%, Open World 19.7%, Stealth 10.4%, FPS 6.8%, First-Person 6.6%

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    Windows
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    Why You'll Like It: Directly focuses on the tracking and hunting of legendary creatures from various folklore traditions.

  11. #11 Sons Of The Forest
    87% matchVery Positive88% of 299,895 reviews2024
    Dev: Endnight Games LtdPub: Newnight
    Windows
    Median: 14.9 hrsMean: 32.0 hrs≥1hr: 94%

    Sent to find a missing billionaire on a remote island, you find yourself in a cannibal-infested hellscape. Craft, build, and struggle to survive, alone or with friends, in this terrifying new open-world survival horror simulator.

    Why similar: Open World 28.3%, Horror 22.2%, Action-Adventure 9.7%, First-Person 9.5%, Exploration 7.7%

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    Windows
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    90% matchMostly Positive72% of 341 reviews2017
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    Windows
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    Windows · Mac · Linux
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    Windows · Mac · Linux
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    Windows
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    77% matchMixed58% of 50 reviews2023
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    Dev: Hitori De Productions
    Windows

    Bleak Haven is a cinematic survival horror where faith is twisted, every shot matters, and survival hangs on what you can build. Explore haunted ruins, abandoned villages, and face a cult preparing the world for a god no one should ever witness.

    Why similar: Horror 25%, Shooter 19.3%, First-Person 13%, Dark 12.2%, Atmospheric 9.8%

  51. #51 Incoming Evil
    70% matchMostly Positive80% of 59 reviews2019
    Dev: CodelessMan
    Windows

    A first-person horror game Incoming Evil, you will explore an unsolved event about 3 missing people. Nobody knows what happened to them, the police could not solve the case. You are an experienced detective; the case handed over to you.

    Why similar: Horror 26.8%, FPS 20.1%, Dark 15.6%, First-Person 15.4%, Atmospheric 8.2%

  52. #52 Witchfire
    64% matchVery Positive92% of 14,177 reviews2024
    Dev: The Astronauts
    Windows
    Median: 7.2 hrsMean: 16.7 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    Witchfire is a first-person dark fantasy RPG shooter in which you play as a wicked sinner turned witch hunter on his final mission to reach salvation.

    Why similar: Souls-like 29.7%, FPS 20.4%, Shooter 15.8%, Horror 10%, RPG 7.6%

  53. #53 Project Liminal 2
    65% matchVery Positive96% of 56 reviews2026
    Dev: AquaHeaven StudiosPub: TXC
    Windows

    Explore terrifying liminal spaces. Horror walking simulator with reality-bending platforming and supernatural threats. Get lost between dimensions.

    Why similar: Shooter 25.3%, FPS 20.6%, Action 14.9%, Exploration 10.9%, First-Person 10.2%

  54. #54 Unspoken
    66% matchVery Positive88% of 802 reviews2024
    Dev: Weeping studioPub: Weeping Studio
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 54 minMean: 3.0 hrs≥1hr: 46%

    You find yourself in the center of inexplicable nightmare. Make your way through the horror, come face to face with terrible events. Immerse yourself in the dark mystery of the events in which you found yourself an unwitting participant.

    Why similar: Horror 26.4%, Dark 15.1%, Shooter 14.2%, Action-Adventure 13.1%, Atmospheric 10.9%

  55. #55 The Evil Within
    68% matchVery Positive85% of 32,478 reviews2014
    Dev: Tango GameworksPub: Bethesda Softworks
    Windows
    Median: 6.5 hrsMean: 19.0 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    Developed by Shinji Mikami -- creator of the seminal Resident Evil series -- and the talented team at Tango Gameworks, The Evil Within embodies the meaning of pure survival horror. Highly-crafted environments, horrifying anxiety, and an intricate story are combined to create an immersive world that will bring you to the height of tension.

    Why similar: Horror 41.2%, Stealth 18.4%, Dark 11.5%, Atmospheric 9.8%, Shooter 8.2%

  56. #56 Chopped Up
    65% matchVery Positive96% of 52 reviews2026
    Dev: Dekaizen Studios LLC
    Windows

    A cozy horror cooking game with a deadly twist. Serve bizarre fantasy creatures and secretly eliminate targets as an assassin hiding in plain sight. Just keep an eye out for those out to get you.

    Why similar: Action-Adventure 19.7%, Immersive Sim 18.1%, Simulation 14.9%, Action 13.4%, Horror 12.3%

  57. #57 Creatures Of War
    67% matchMostly Positive75% of 60 reviews2024
    Dev: Chaos Entertainment
    Windows

    Embark on a survival horror saga set in a treacherous world ruled by primal terrors. Scour for invaluable treasures, fortify your arsenal to combat evolving threats, and unravel the chilling mystery shrouding Delta squad's fate. Can you survive amidst the lurking jaws of the ancient predators?

    Why similar: Horror 28.4%, Shooter 26.5%, Dark 19.7%, Atmospheric 11.2%, Action 10.3%

  58. #58 Unknightly
    70% matchMixed68% of 236 reviews2017
    Dev: Portal Studios
    Windows

    Unknightly is a medieval VR stealth game designed from the ground up for virtual reality. You assume the role of a retired master-thief as he is drawn back into a life once thought left behind.

    Why similar: Archery 43.1%, Stealth 16.8%, Action-Adventure 9.6%, Immersive Sim 8.4%, FPS 7.1%

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