Games Like The Church in the Darkness ™

Dishonored is an immersive first-person action game that casts you as a supernatural assassin driven by revenge. With Dishonored’s flexible combat system, creatively eliminate your targets as you combine the supernatural abilities, weapons and unusual gadgets at your disposal.

Why similar: Stealth 49.5%, Multiple Endings 9.9%, Dark 9.1%, Action 9%, Story Rich 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: Offers deep infiltration mechanics and meaningful choices that impact the game's world and ending.

Outlast 2 introduces you to Sullivan Knoth and his followers, who left our wicked world behind to give birth to Temple Gate, a town, deep in the wilderness and hidden from civilization. Knoth and his flock are preparing for the tribulations of the end of times and you’re right in the thick of it.

Why similar: Violent 30.8%, Psychological Horror 21.3%, Dark 17.9%, Atmospheric 7.4%, Action 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: Features a terrifying cult-centric narrative that forces players to rely on stealth to survive.

Discover the open world of Hope County, Montana, besieged by a fanatical doomsday cult. Dive into the action solo or two-player co-op in the story campaign, use a vast arsenal of weapons and allies, and free Hope County from Joseph Seed and his cult.

Why similar: Stealth 28%, Open World 19.1%, Action-Adventure 11.7%, Story Rich 9%, Action 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the infiltration and dismantling of a dangerous religious cult in an open-world setting.

The Occupation is a fixed-time, investigative thriller set in North West England on Saturday 24th October, 1987.

Why similar: Stealth 27.3%, Alternate History 15.3%, Choices Matter 14.7%, Mystery 12.1%, Adventure 8%

Why You'll Like It: A time-sensitive investigative thriller that requires careful infiltration and stealth to uncover the truth.

You play as Adam Jensen, an experienced covert operative operating in a world that despises his kind: augmented humans. Choose from an arsenal of state-of-the-art weapons and augmentations to build your playstyle, and decide who you'll trust, to unravel a vast worldwide conspiracy.

Why similar: Stealth 42.3%, Great Soundtrack 16.5%, Story Rich 9.9%, Action 9.5%, Open World 9%

Why You'll Like It: Combines complex stealth gameplay with a choice-driven narrative in a dark, atmospheric world.

Darkwood - a new perspective on survival horror. Scavenge and explore a rich, ever-changing free-roam world by day, then hunker down in your hideout and pray for the morning light.

Why similar: Choices Matter 12.9%, Dark 12.6%, Multiple Endings 12.1%, Open World 10.5%, Psychological Horror 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric survival-horror game with deep narrative choices and a constant sense of dread.

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: Stealth 70.8%, Action 9.4%, Indie 8.4%, Adventure 4.6%, Singleplayer 2.3%

Why You'll Like It: A masterclass in 2D stealth mechanics that emphasizes observation and tactical infiltration.

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: Stealth 30.3%, Psychological Horror 12.3%, Open World 9.7%, Action 8.7%, Action-Adventure 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: Delivers high-tension stealth and exploration in a confined, hostile environment where every choice matters.

Saint Kotar is a psychological horror detective game set in a cursed valley in rural Croatia. Investigate the disappearance of your relative in the occult-ridden town of Sveti Kotar as you switch between conflicting realities through the eyes of two godly men.

Why similar: Choices Matter 19.1%, Multiple Endings 14.9%, Dark 14.1%, Psychological Horror 13.3%, Mystery 12.3%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, atmospheric mystery game centered around occult themes and investigation.

What you are about to do has not been approved by the Vatican. As a young priest, struggle against demons, cultists, and your own weakening faith in this pixel horror game inspired by the era of classic 8-bit gaming and the "Satanic Panic" of the 1980s.

Why similar: Violent 20.4%, Psychological Horror 16%, Great Soundtrack 13.7%, Dark 13.2%, Alternate History 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: Features a compelling religious horror theme with a retro aesthetic and narrative-driven gameplay.

Stalk your prey on the quest for stolen goods with your blackjack, sword, and an assortment of unique arrows. Steal for money and uncover the hidden agendas of your allies and enemies as you play through an unravelling story of deception and revenge.

Why similar: Stealth 69.1%, Atmospheric 8.3%, Dark 6%, Action 5.9%, Adventure 3.7%

Why You'll Like It: The definitive classic for players who enjoy pure stealth and navigating dark, dangerous environments.

Shadow Tactics is a hardcore tactical stealth game set in Japan around the Edo period. A new Shogun seizes power over Japan and enforces nationwide peace. In his battle against conspiracy and rebellion, he recruits five specialists with extraordinary skills for assassination, sabotage and espionage.

Why similar: Stealth 70.1%, Violent 10.5%, Indie 5.3%, Action 4.8%, Great Soundtrack 3.3%

Why You'll Like It: A tactical infiltration game that rewards patience and careful planning to bypass enemy patrols.

The film noir stealth game. Calvino Noir is the exploratory, sneaking adventure through the 1930s European criminal underworld. Architecture meets Noir as you become unwillingly entangled in a revolutionist plot.

Why similar: Stealth 58%, Adventure 24%, Indie 18.1%

Why You'll Like It: A stealth-focused game with a strong noir atmosphere and side-scrolling exploration.

Ushering in a new era for the METAL GEAR franchise with cutting-edge technology powered by the Fox Engine, METAL GEAR SOLID V: The Phantom Pain, will provide players a first-rate gaming experience as they are offered tactical freedom to carry out open-world missions.

Why similar: Stealth 39%, Great Soundtrack 16.2%, Open World 14.6%, Action 8.2%, Story Rich 8%

Why You'll Like It: Provides unparalleled freedom in how you approach infiltration and tactical stealth missions.

Lovecraft’s Untold Stories is an action roguelite with RPG elements. Explore randomly generated levels based in Lovecraft's stories, fight cultists and all kinds of monsters from the Mythos, improve your gear, solve puzzles, and find clues and knowledge to defeat the Great Old Ones.

Why similar: Roguelite 21.3%, Violent 16.9%, Action 16.7%, Adventure 15.2%, Indie 11.4%

Why You'll Like It: Features action-adventure gameplay with dark, occult themes and challenging exploration.

In this papercraft roguelite, explore a mysterious mansion floor by floor. Solve puzzles, battle enemies and complete quests as you unlock new abilities to aid you on each run as you solve the mystery behind the Paper Cut Mansion.

Why similar: Adventure 20.4%, Roguelite 19.3%, Indie 18.6%, Great Soundtrack 12.9%, Mystery 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, atmospheric roguelite that emphasizes exploration and uncovering narrative mysteries.

Stifled is a multi-award winning, Sound-based Stealth Thriller Mystery, where SOUND is the only way you SEE and the enemies HEAR your fear through your microphone input. Microphone input and VR Features are optional.

Why similar: Stealth 26.3%, Dark 13.9%, Psychological Horror 11.5%, Adventure 9.8%, Action 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: Uses unique sound-based stealth mechanics to build tension and horror.

Take control of Invisible's agents in the field and infiltrate the world's most dangerous corporations. Stealth, precision, and teamwork are essential in high-stakes, high-profit missions, where every move may cost an agent their life.

Why similar: Stealth 51.9%, Roguelite 24.2%, Choices Matter 21.7%, Singleplayer 2.2%

Why You'll Like It: A turn-based infiltration game where every decision carries significant risk and consequence.

The Initiate is a mystery puzzle game. You awake in a house full of traps and puzzles - This is your trial; complete it, or die!

Why similar: Adventure 20.4%, Great Soundtrack 20.1%, Indie 16.3%, Action 14.2%, Psychological Horror 10.7%

Why You'll Like It: A puzzle-heavy game that focuses on infiltration and uncovering the secrets of a mysterious organization.

Shame Legacy is a first-person survival-horror, set in a forsaken cultist village. You attempt to survive using stealth and escape. By solving puzzles, you unravel the mystery that's h(a)unting you.

Why similar: Stealth 20.4%, Dark 18.7%, Mystery 13.1%, Action-Adventure 12.1%, Adventure 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: A survival-horror game that emphasizes stealth while navigating a mysterious, cult-like village.

In this story focused horror game, you are a priest! And you need to help a family with their cursed house, explore, follow your visions, find the root, and exorcize it!

Why similar: Psychological Horror 17.7%, Dark 14.4%, Mystery 12.3%, Story Rich 10.2%, Exploration 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: A psychological horror game that blends investigative elements with a dark, atmospheric setting.

Pathologic 2 is a groundbreaking open-world horror RPG. Resist the plague. Make medicine. Heal people. Perform an autopsy. Trade to get what you need. Fight and kill if necessary. Survive. Struggle with an outbreak in a secluded rural town that is rapidly turning into hell.

Why similar: Choices Matter 22.5%, Dark 13.8%, Psychological Horror 13.6%, Story Rich 12.7%, Open World 12%

Why You'll Like It: A high-stakes, choice-driven survival game set in an oppressive, dark environment.

Doorways: The Underworld is an immersive horror adventure, featuring a complex story and deep atmosphere.

Why similar: Stealth 20.6%, Violent 20.4%, Dark 13.2%, Psychological Horror 10.4%, Action 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric horror-adventure game that focuses on exploration and uncovering dark secrets.

Explore a post-pandemic fictional Mediterranean island and confront your fears! Immerse yourself in a seemingly abandoned city and struggle to find a precious Banydebosc red wine bottle to cure your loved ones. But be aware; your Nemesis is hunting you. Indie Jumpscares included! :D

Why similar: Violent 19.9%, Stealth 18.2%, Dark 11.5%, Psychological Horror 9.9%, Mystery 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on atmospheric exploration and survival in a desolate, mysterious location.

Desperados III is a story-driven, hardcore tactical stealth game, set in a ruthless Wild West scenario. Play smart if you want to succeed. A good plan can make the difference between survival and finding yourself at the business end of a pistol.

Why similar: Stealth 67.7%, Violent 11.7%, Great Soundtrack 5.5%, Action 3.7%, Atmospheric 3.3%

Why You'll Like It: A tactical stealth game that requires precise coordination to infiltrate enemy-held areas.

Hello Neighbor is a Stealth Horror Game about sneaking into your neighbor's house and figuring out what he's hiding in the basement. Play against an advanced AI that learns from your actions.

Why similar: Stealth 43.3%, Psychological Horror 18.2%, Story Rich 13.6%, Action-Adventure 12.6%, Action 12.4%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the core mechanic of infiltrating a suspicious home while avoiding detection.

You seek untold riches, eternal life, divine powers - it leads to this accursed temple, a seemingly-infinite labyrinth of bottomless pits, deadly traps, and monsters.

Why similar: Roguelite 25.2%, Great Soundtrack 24.7%, Action 16.3%, Adventure 12.5%, Exploration 9%

Why You'll Like It: A challenging action-roguelite that features dark, occult-themed exploration.

Rebellion is a souls like and roguelite action game about your revenge saga. Unfairly imprisoned, you seek to cross swords with the King again, for the last time! Escape the jail, explore the castle and it's different areas and layouts, find and recruit allies, choose to fight or sneak from enemies.

Why similar: Choices Matter 27.2%, Roguelite 21.8%, Psychological Horror 19.4%, Exploration 14%, Action 13.2%

Why You'll Like It: A dark fantasy action game that emphasizes difficult combat and exploration.

This is Interesting is a psychological horror mystery based game with roguelite elements. You are being watched, and you aren't really sure why. Delve through the depths of memory to uncover the mystery behind the gray purgatory you find yourself in.

Why similar: Roguelite 17.2%, Psychological Horror 15.4%, Mystery 14.8%, Choices Matter 13.9%, Exploration 11.1%

Mists of Aiden is a first-person story driven horror game. You play as a thief trapped in an eerie mansion. Each choice can open a new mystery of the house and lead to a unique walkthrough and ending. Uncover final secret of the house. Uncover your own secrets.

Why similar: Violent 30.6%, Psychological Horror 10.3%, Adventure 10%, Choices Matter 9.5%, Action 8.2%

Jesus did not die on the cross, but came down and unleashed vengeance on all the nonbelievers. 1500 years later, an army of Inquisitors brutally enforce the faith. In this dark fantasy adventure you solve intricate cases and unveil abysmal secrets as Inquisitor Mordimer Madderdin.

Why similar: Alternate History 32.9%, Choices Matter 13.2%, Multiple Endings 11.7%, Mystery 10.2%, Action-Adventure 8.9%

Open the doors between your everyday reality and a dark unholy world to unveil the mystery of the disappearance of your child. Explore both worlds to find clues, solve puzzles, decide whether you infiltrate or fight brutal enemies and stand up to an aberrant establishment.

Why similar: Violent 24%, Stealth 23%, Dark 12.7%, Mystery 9.8%, Psychological Horror 9%

Castle In The Darkness is a fun and challenging shout out to the early days of video games! It's an action exploration platformer with some RPG elements, much like games from the Castlevania or Metroid series. It's super fast-paced, challenging, and full of secrets!

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 26.9%, Action 26.4%, Indie 22.9%, Adventure 21.8%, Singleplayer 2%

Why You'll Like It: A challenging action-adventure game that rewards exploration and mastery of mechanics.

You're Reyk, a highly trained interdimensional Agent. Pack yourself with deadly weapons and equipment, then journey through the portal to strange parallel worlds! Assassinate your targets, sneak in enemy bases and investigate on mysterious anomalies to uncover the odd link between these worlds...

Why similar: Violent 21.6%, Stealth 21%, Choices Matter 7.8%, Mystery 6.6%, Psychological Horror 6.5%

Get ready to explore a movie studio that vanished into thin air, only to find yourself trapped in a twisted, alternate dimension where creatures lurk in the shadows, waiting to ensure you never see the light of day again...

Why similar: Stealth 21.5%, Choices Matter 12.5%, Multiple Endings 11.7%, Dark 11.2%, Story Rich 6.6%

Father Giovanni, a devout priest, becomes entangled in mysteries and secrets while overseeing his local church. Explore the dark truths and menacing events behind the serene facade of the parish in the first episode of CURSED ENIGMA: Priest and Prayers

Why similar: Psychological Horror 32.6%, Action-Adventure 19.3%, Adventure 17.8%, Story Rich 13.7%, Exploration 13.7%

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: Stealth 28.2%, Dark 15.3%, Roguelite 14.4%, Action 8.8%, Story Rich 8.6%

THIEF’S SHELTER is a 3D Point and Click Psychological Adventure where the world mirrors a crumbling mind. Nothing stays still, and even your own thoughts can’t be trusted.

Why similar: Dark 20.7%, Choices Matter 12.8%, Adventure 12.6%, Psychological Horror 12.1%, Story Rich 12%

Embark on a touching and creepy journey about sacrifice and how sometimes a person pays for the sins of another

Why similar: Action 19.3%, Adventure 18.8%, Indie 15.1%, Violent 11.9%, Great Soundtrack 10.1%

In DarKnot, you’ll get to explore the streets of a foggy city, and exterminate the monsters within. Insidious opponents, dynamic battles, and challenging puzzles are waiting for you! Your fate is in your hands, the way you approach those challenges is up to you…

Why similar: Multiple Endings 21.7%, Psychological Horror 16.7%, Story Rich 12%, Action-Adventure 11.6%, Adventure 10.6%

Exit From - is a first-person horror-stealth game with quest and procedural generation elements where you have to get out of the old Soviet house, which changes every new game.

Why similar: Stealth 26.9%, Mystery 13.7%, Psychological Horror 13.1%, Multiple Endings 12.6%, Atmospheric 7.3%

A first-person exploration sim with unrestricted freedom of choice. Envelope is all about gathering supplies, completing quests for strange characters, and preparing yourself for the Final Mission.

Why similar: Violent 22.5%, Stealth 18.2%, Multiple Endings 12.5%, Mystery 11.2%, Psychological Horror 9.7%

Follow the fear of Benedek Dohnany and Nikolay Kalyakin and play the onset of a dark and chilling narrative adventure. Make decisions and affect the events that precede a macabre series of murders, allegedly related to devil worship and witchcraft.

Why similar: Dark 21.1%, Mystery 20.7%, Adventure 13.9%, Story Rich 12.1%, Psychological Horror 11.5%

Embark on a perilous journey through the haunting depths of the forest in Jorogumo, a gripping stealth and puzzle game. When your brother vanishes in the eerie woods, you must summon your courage and venture into the heart of darkness to unravel the enigma surrounding the ancient legend of Jorogumo.

Why similar: Violent 22.5%, Stealth 22.1%, Psychological Horror 11.6%, Multiple Endings 10.2%, Dark 9.3%

The Derailed is a first-person psychological horror game. Beneath the dusty arches of a nearly forgotten depot, shadows of the past tremble. Whether you want to or not, you will have to uncover the dark secrets of this place.

Why similar: Alternate History 26.2%, Violent 20.2%, Dark 15.2%, Psychological Horror 12.7%, Adventure 9%

Enter the abandoned arcade after your car has crashed, and the shelter you were looking for is trying to eat you alive in this dark mystery-horror adventure. Solve mysteries, keep JANITOR satisfied, and always be aware of what's behind your back.

Why similar: Multiple Endings 18.1%, Psychological Horror 14.6%, Mystery 14.4%, Dark 13.9%, Action 10.3%

Play as a fearsome knight on a journey filled with challenges. Use a variety of abilities and powerups to take down enemies in an abandoned, torn by war castle.

Why similar: Violent 22.7%, Adventure 18.8%, Great Soundtrack 17.6%, Indie 15.1%, Dark 11.6%

Join Sebastian Harrington, an archeology student, on a quest to find his missing professor. Explore ancient temple ruins, solve puzzles, and uncover hidden secrets in the Temple of Shadows.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 14.3%, Mystery 13.8%, Adventure 12.8%, Action 12.7%, Action-Adventure 11.8%

Tonight you're on a rescue mission, infiltrating a nightclub that was once a coffin factory. Will you succeed? Will you fail? Or will your night take an unexpected detour? Roll the Pizza Dice and find out!

Why similar: Choices Matter 26.2%, Roguelite 24.7%, Multiple Endings 22.8%, Exploration 15.4%, Atmospheric 10.9%

In this first-person horror mystery game, you set out to bury the horrible past of a tyrannical government. Retrieve and destroy the documents that unravel the secrets that lie beneath Oack Grove. Will you discover the terrifying truth and find your way out?

Why similar: Violent 18.6%, Dark 16.3%, Mystery 11.7%, Psychological Horror 11.5%, Adventure 11.2%

Enrobssyba is a dark fantasy roguelite that thrusts you into a shadowed, ever-changing dungeon, teeming with enemies, upgrades, and untold power.

Why similar: Roguelite 21.8%, Dark 16.7%, Adventure 14.3%, Action 13.6%, Action-Adventure 13.2%

A tense stealth game with super-powers, set in the 70s, filled with glorious fat pixels. Transform into enemies, dash, teleport, slow time and super-punch your way through this moody retro stealth game.

Why similar: Stealth 42.7%, Open World 13.8%, Mystery 13.2%, Action 8.9%, Exploration 7.2%

《SUFFOCATE》is a realistic 3D first-person survival horror game. The plot revolves around family relationships, cult, and the greed that permeates human nature. The game doesn't shy away from violence, gore, and faith in this one-of-a-kind survival horror experience, Taiwanese style.

Why similar: Stealth 22.2%, Violent 21.4%, Dark 12.9%, Psychological Horror 10.1%, Story Rich 6.8%

A narrative-driven exploration game where your choices shape the outcome as you traverse an ancient temple and confront the fate of an Old God's eternal slumber.

Why similar: Multiple Endings 21.4%, Choices Matter 20.4%, Action-Adventure 15.3%, Atmospheric 13.3%, Exploration 13.1%

Don't Be Afraid is an adventure horror game, that allows you to personate a boy, kidnapped by a psychopath. You have to survive, escape and find out how you were kidnapped. Exploring the gigantic, mysterious house of your torturer, you will soon reveal many secrets, hidden inside it’s walls…

Why similar: Violent 29.9%, Psychological Horror 12.5%, Story Rich 9.3%, Action 9%, Exploration 8.8%

Swirl W@tch is a tense stealth-action roguelite that takes place on an over-exploited gas giant. Infiltrate industrial installations, evade or eliminate guard ships, commit corporate sabotage and grow the movement to unlock new gear. Can your actions free this otherworldly world?

Why similar: Stealth 51%, Roguelite 23.1%, Atmospheric 12%, Action 11%, Singleplayer 2.9%

Enter Evil Nun's nightmare. Trapped in a cursed school, escape from Sister Madeline. She's cunning, searching every corner, luring and talking to you depending on your actions. Solve puzzles, craft items, and uncover the mystery in this horror game with different escape routes.

Why similar: Violent 22.7%, Stealth 22.6%, Multiple Endings 10.3%, Dark 9.8%, Psychological Horror 8.9%

A murky first-person immersive sim with tightly-wound melee combat and tangled, vertical levels to explore. Use your forked tail to tie your enemies in knots and climb impossible heights. Kill your mark with quickness and cunning, using whatever tools you see fit.

Why similar: Stealth 55.1%, Exploration 16.5%, Action 14.3%, Atmospheric 14%

Play as Nikolas, a 20-year-old guy who found himself lost in an abandoned city... or so he thought it was at first. Explore the city, defend yourself from monsters, and find answers to what is really going on.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 14.1%, Violent 13.9%, Adventure 12.1%, Action 11.9%, Indie 11.2%

The Familiar Stranger is a 3D psychological horror game where twisted memories and nightmares blur. Uncover dark secrets while evading a relentless entity that watches from the shadows. Can you escape the horrors of the past, or will they consume you?

Why similar: Action-Adventure 22.7%, Exploration 19.3%, Psychological Horror 16.3%, Indie 12.5%, Action 10.8%