Games Like We Happy Few

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 37.5%, Dystopian 19.1%, First-Person 12.5%, Action 6%, Atmospheric 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: This game offers the same high-stakes stealth and immersive sim gameplay set within a uniquely stylized, oppressive city.

BioShock is a shooter unlike any you've ever played, loaded with weapons and tactics never seen. You'll have a complete arsenal at your disposal from simple revolvers to grenade launchers and chemical throwers, but you'll also be forced to genetically modify your DNA to create an even more deadly weapon: you.

Why similar: Dystopian 28.6%, Horror 15.6%, First-Person 13%, Atmospheric 12.6%, Action 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: It is the definitive retro-futuristic dystopian immersive sim that shares the same eerie, atmospheric world-building found in We Happy Few.

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: Dystopian 22.7%, Survival 15.6%, Open World 13.6%, Psychological Horror 11.9%, Survival Horror 8%

Why You'll Like It: It captures the intense survival and psychological burden of living in a dying, oppressive town where every choice carries heavy consequences.

Reprise your role as a supernatural assassin in Dishonored 2. Declared a “masterpiece” by Eurogamer and hailed “a must-play revenge tale” by Game Informer, Dishonored 2 is the follow up to Arkane’s 1st-person action blockbuster & winner of 100+ 'Game of the Year' awards, Dishonored.

Why similar: Stealth 35.4%, First-Person 13.7%, Dystopian 13.2%, Open World 13%, Action 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: It refines the stealth and world-building of its predecessor, offering complex, dystopian environments that reward careful exploration.

In a mad and sublime utopian world, take part in explosive encounters. Adapt your fighting style to each opponent, use your environment and upgrade your equipment to fulfill your mission. If you want to reach the truth, you'll have to pay in blood.

Why similar: Open World 32.3%, Horror 16%, First-Person 14.9%, Adventure 13.2%, Action 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: It features a striking retro-Soviet aesthetic and dystopian narrative that mirrors the surreal, alternate-history vibe of the seed game.

In Prey, you awaken aboard Talos I, a space station orbiting the moon in the year 2032. You are the key subject of an experiment meant to alter humanity forever – but things have gone terribly wrong. The space station has been overrun by hostile aliens and you are now being hunted.

Why similar: Horror 13.8%, Stealth 13.6%, Open World 13.1%, First-Person 11.6%, Psychological Horror 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: This immersive sim excels at psychological tension and survival, forcing players to navigate a hostile environment with limited resources.

London, 1918. You are newly-turned Vampyr Dr. Jonathan Reid. As a doctor, you must find a cure to save the city’s flu-ravaged citizens. As a Vampyr, you are cursed to feed on those you vowed to heal.

Why similar: Open World 36%, Stealth 13.2%, Horror 12.1%, Atmospheric 8.5%, Action 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: This title emphasizes the moral weight of choices and the dark, atmospheric exploration of a city in crisis.

Indebted to the wrong people, with his life on the line, veteran of the U.S. Cavalry and now hired gun, Booker DeWitt has only one opportunity to wipe his slate clean. He must rescue Elizabeth, a mysterious girl imprisoned since childhood and locked up in the flying city of Columbia.

Why similar: Dystopian 40.1%, First-Person 17.9%, Adventure 9.7%, Atmospheric 9.7%, Action 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: The game provides a deeply narrative-driven experience set in a stylized, delusional society that feels like a spiritual cousin to the world of Joy.

DEATHLOOP is a next-gen FPS from Arkane Lyon, the award-winning studio behind Dishonored. In DEATHLOOP, two rival assassins are trapped in a mysterious timeloop on the island of Blackreef, doomed to repeat the same day for eternity.

Why similar: Stealth 45%, First-Person 22.9%, Action 12.9%, Adventure 7.1%, Story Rich 4.4%

Why You'll Like It: With its 1960s-inspired aesthetic and immersive sim mechanics, it captures the same stylish, time-bending, and rebellious spirit.

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: Open World 18%, Survival 16.5%, Psychological Horror 13.4%, Horror 10.3%, Survival Horror 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: This game excels at building a thick, oppressive atmosphere of dread and survival that is essential to the seed game's appeal.

A first‑person cyberpunk horror detective story set in a decaying, neon‑scarred future. As an Observer who invades minds to hunt for clues, you will sift through corrupted memories to track down a mysterious killer and confront your own dark past.

Why similar: Dystopian 28.5%, Stealth 24.3%, Psychological Horror 16.3%, Horror 14.5%, First-Person 12.4%

Why You'll Like It: This game focuses on psychological horror and dystopian investigation, mirroring the unsettling, drug-fueled reality of the seed game.

Trapped in a dark, Victorian city consumed by an ancient curse, you must plan your survival and daring escape using nothing but stealth, an arsenal of eccentric weapons, and your wit in this haunting adventure inspired by the immersive sims and survival horror greats of the late 90s and early 2000s.

Why similar: Stealth 35.3%, Survival Horror 19.6%, First-Person 14%, Atmospheric 8.7%, Dark 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: It is a masterclass in stealth and survival-horror that captures the same tense, first-person atmosphere as the seed game.

Sir, You Are Being Hunted is a freedom sandbox stealth experience, where each playthrough is unique, thanks to our British Countryside Generator. Escape from these robot-infested islands with violence, trickery and stealth. This brutally funny game is available for Windows, OSX, and Linux.

Why similar: Survival 26.9%, Stealth 26.2%, Open World 10.8%, First-Person 9.6%, Procedural Generation 7%

Why You'll Like It: It is a quintessential survival and stealth game that pits the player against a bizarre, hostile society in a first-person perspective.

From the creators of Amnesia: The Dark Descent comes SOMA, a sci-fi horror game set below the waves of the Atlantic ocean. Struggle to survive a hostile world that will make you question your very existence.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 18.9%, Horror 15.1%, Survival Horror 12%, First-Person 10.8%, Dark 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: It delivers a profound sense of existential dread and psychological horror within a confined, oppressive setting.

A first-person fight to the death in the depths of space!

Why similar: Horror 19%, Survival 14.3%, First-Person 14%, Survival Horror 13.5%, Adventure 12.6%

Why You'll Like It: As a foundational immersive sim, it provides the same sense of isolation and survival against a hostile, technologically advanced environment.

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 31.7%, Dystopian 21.8%, Open World 15.5%, First-Person 9%, Atmospheric 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a deep, dystopian world filled with social commentary and stealth-based gameplay that rewards player agency.

Flee the shattered ruins of the Moscow Metro and embark on an epic, continent-spanning journey across the post-apocalyptic Russian wilderness. Explore vast, non-linear levels, lose yourself in an immersive, sandbox survival experience, and follow a thrilling story-line that spans an entire year in the greatest Metro adventure yet.

Why similar: Open World 22.2%, Survival 15.2%, Stealth 11.9%, Horror 8.7%, First-Person 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: It combines survival mechanics with a bleak, narrative-heavy journey across a post-apocalyptic landscape.

Winner of over 80 awards, CONTROL is a visually stunning third-person action-adventure that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 19.8%, Horror 17.9%, Open World 14.9%, Action 13.4%, Adventure 12%

Why You'll Like It: The game features a surreal, weird, and highly atmospheric world that feels like a high-budget exploration of dystopian mystery.

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 15.7%, Survival 14.8%, Open World 11.5%, Psychological Horror 11.3%, Survival Horror 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: It focuses on high-tension survival and stealth in a claustrophobic, first-person environment where every sound matters.

Explore, fight, and survive as an awakened sleeper, in a fallen utopian city ravaged by a horrific disease. With an array of hi-tech weapons, highly immersive UI, full-body awareness, and much more, P.A.M.E.L.A. delivers an intense and unforgiving survival experience.

Why similar: Survival 23.9%, Open World 21.9%, Horror 10.4%, Survival Horror 10.2%, First-Person 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a sci-fi survival experience in an open-world setting that emphasizes scavenging and avoiding hostile inhabitants.

From Bethesda Game Studios, the award-winning creators of Starfield and The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, comes Fallout 4. A landmark in open-world RPG design and winner of over 200 ‘Best Of’ honors, including the DICE and BAFTA Game of the Year.

Why similar: Open World 45.1%, Survival 12.3%, First-Person 9.8%, Exploration 8.3%, Adventure 7%

Why You'll Like It: The retro-futuristic aesthetic and open-world survival elements provide a similar sense of scavenging in a broken, alternate-history society.

Generation Zero is a stealth-action shooter where you wage guerilla warfare against lethal mechanical enemies. Explore a vast open world map inspired by the Swedish Cold War era, take part in the resistance alone or with up to three friends in seamless co-op.

Why similar: Open World 25.5%, Survival 21.9%, Survival Horror 11.1%, Horror 11%, Crafting 10.9%

Why You'll Like It: The retro-aesthetic and open-world survival elements create a similar feeling of being an outsider in a hostile, controlled environment.

1924. Private Investigator Pierce is sent to look into the tragic death of the Hawkins family. Plunge into a world of creeping madness and cosmic horror. Cryptic clues, shadowy figures, and pure terror bar your way as you fight to retain your sanity and solve an otherworldly mystery.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 25.3%, Horror 21%, First-Person 11.1%, Adventure 9.8%, Atmospheric 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: The focus on psychological horror and investigation in a dark, narrative-heavy world aligns well with the seed game's tone.

Bendy and the Ink Machine® is the first person puzzle action horror game that will forever ruin your childhood love of cartoons.

Why similar: Horror 23.2%, First-Person 15.2%, Survival Horror 12.5%, Psychological Horror 10.9%, Dark 9%

Why You'll Like It: The stylized, cartoon-horror aesthetic and first-person exploration capture a similar sense of a world gone wrong.

Visage is a first-person psychological horror game. Explore a mysterious ever-changing house in a slow-paced, atmospheric world that combines both uncannily comforting and horrifyingly realistic environments, and enjoy a genuinely terrifying experience.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 27.6%, Horror 25.7%, Survival Horror 12%, First-Person 8.9%, Dark 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: This game provides a deep, psychological horror experience that forces players to confront a dark, oppressive reality.

A nuclear disaster has left an area of Britain in tatters. Atomfall, a new survival-action game, will see you explore, scavenge, craft, barter and fight your way through beautifully recreated scenery in search of answers.

Why similar: Open World 30.6%, Survival 17.4%, First-Person 12.1%, Adventure 10.5%, Action 8.7%

The era-defining first-person psychological horror in all its terrifying glory. All of the game’s chapters collected into one convenient package that allows you to plumb the depths of madness in pursuit of artistic revelation.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 25.3%, Horror 17.3%, First-Person 15.1%, Dark 9.6%, Adventure 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: It explores the fragility of the human mind through surreal, shifting environments that mirror the delusional nature of the seed game.

Deep in international waters, Tesla’s Helios stands still. An unbound utopia for scientific research, Rose Archer steps aboard in search of her sister, quickly to discover not all is as it seems. A single word covers the entrance… QUARANTINE!

Why similar: Adventure 28.5%, Horror 26.9%, First-Person 23%, Indie 13.6%, Atmospheric 4.8%

Why You'll Like It: The art deco, retro-futuristic setting provides a similar visual and thematic foundation to the world of We Happy Few.

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

Why similar: Stealth 40.9%, First-Person 18%, Adventure 12.9%, Exploration 6.7%, Indie 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: Set in the 1980s, this investigative thriller shares the narrative-heavy, stealth-focused gameplay and period-specific aesthetic.

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 19.7%, Survival 18.8%, Horror 17.2%, Psychological Horror 14.6%, Survival Horror 10.9%

Why You'll Like It: It utilizes first-person stealth and psychological tension to create a sense of unease within a seemingly normal suburban setting.

Explore Westminster, London on a journey to the ruins of Hanwell. Fight with whatever you can find or use the environment to defend yourself against an ever increasing scourge of Anomalies.

Why similar: Open World 23.4%, Psychological Horror 17.7%, Horror 12.9%, Survival Horror 11.2%, First-Person 9.7%

From the award-winning developers at Arkane® Studios comes Dishonored®: Death of the Outsider, the next standalone adventure in the critically-acclaimed Dishonored® series.

Why similar: Stealth 39.6%, First-Person 15.6%, Open World 12.7%, Action 8.5%, Atmospheric 6.8%

MADiSON is a first person psychological horror game that delivers an immersive and terrifying experience. With the help of an instant camera, connect the human world with the beyond, take pictures and develop them by yourself. Solve puzzles, explore your surroundings and most importantly, survive.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 19%, Horror 15.1%, Survival 13.6%, Survival Horror 9.7%, First-Person 8.9%

Bendy and the Dark Revival® is a first-person survival horror game set in the creepiest cartoon studio to ever exist. Discover the truth. Escape the studio. Above all, fear the Ink Demon…and survive.

Why similar: Survival 15.4%, Horror 14.9%, Stealth 14.1%, Survival Horror 12%, First-Person 11.9%

Motherland (A sad fairytale for adults) is an indie-game that allows you to immerse in the atmosphere of a provincial town during the epidemic.

Why similar: Open World 23.5%, Psychological Horror 13.6%, Stealth 11%, First-Person 10.5%, Horror 10.4%

Explore a hostile, living world: Uncover forgotten horrors, both man-made and supernatural, as you hunt for powerful weapons and exotic artifacts.

Why similar: Open World 21.4%, Stealth 16.5%, Horror 12.4%, Survival Horror 11.5%, Dark 8.9%

An immersive FPS adventure set in a dark and surreal sci-fi world

Why similar: Stealth 29.9%, Dystopian 26.7%, Horror 10.7%, First-Person 10.6%, Action 8.7%

Alice: Madness Returns is a third-person, single-player, action adventure platformer. Visit the grim reality of Victorian London and travel to the beautiful yet ghastly Wonderland to uncover the root of Alice's madness.

Why similar: Horror 35.6%, Atmospheric 17%, Adventure 16.3%, Action 14.4%, Story Rich 9.8%

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: Open World 18.8%, Survival 17.8%, Horror 11.5%, Survival Horror 11.2%, Psychological Horror 10.7%

Homefront®: The Revolution is an open-world first person shooter where you must lead the Resistance movement in guerrilla warfare against a superior military force.

Why similar: Open World 28.9%, Dystopian 15.4%, Stealth 13.4%, Survival 9.9%, Action 8.5%

Open world horror set in a city in which your worst nightmares have become an everyday part of life. Explore a dense open world of terror, every building a unique location with it's own story to tell. Strung together by the remenants of Hanwell.

Why similar: Open World 19.1%, Horror 18.7%, Survival Horror 13%, Adventure 12.4%, Psychological Horror 11.2%

Play the odds in Lost in Random™, a gothic-fairy-tale-inspired action-adventure where every citizen’s fate is determined by a roll of the dice.

Why similar: Adventure 29%, Action 21.8%, Exploration 16.7%, Indie 8.7%, Story Rich 8.1%

Winter Survival is a story-driven survival game where trauma turns reality into a reflection of your breaking mind. Battle cold, hunger, hallucinations, and adapt to the wilderness as it adapts to you.

Why similar: Open World 20.7%, Survival 19.7%, Stealth 13%, First-Person 9.3%, Survival Horror 7.8%

The cult-classic returns! Terrorize the people of 1950's Earth in the role of the evil alien Crypto-137. Harvest their DNA and bring down the US government in the faithful remake of the legendary alien invasion action adventure. Annihilate puny humans using an assortment of alien weaponry and psychic abilities.

Why similar: Open World 46%, Adventure 24.5%, Action 24.1%, Singleplayer 4.6%, Multiplayer 0.8%

The Blackout Club is a first-person co-op horror game centered around a group of teenage friends investigating a monstrous secret beneath the skin of their small town. 1-4 players explore procedurally-generated missions against a fearsome enemy you can only see with your eyes closed.

Why similar: Horror 25%, Stealth 15.7%, Psychological Horror 15.3%, Action 10.5%, First-Person 9.9%

Garrett, the Master Thief, steps out of the shadows into the City. In this treacherous place, where the Baron’s Watch spreads a rising tide of fear and oppression, his skills are the only things he can trust. Even the most cautious citizens and their best-guarded possessions are not safe from his reach.

Why similar: Stealth 53.1%, First-Person 10.9%, Open World 6.7%, Adventure 6.6%, Action 6.4%

Probably the most colorful horror game you've ever played. Hide from moaning disembodied eyeballs while facing existential dread, ambient music, and alternative medicine.

Why similar: Adventure 35.2%, Stealth 31.7%, Indie 17.2%, Horror 15.8%

Experience a Narrative Adventure where your choices and character growth truly matter. As a member of a 1793 secret society, live a tale of intrigue and manipulation on the hunt for your missing mother.

Why similar: Adventure 44.3%, Horror 18.8%, Story Rich 17.2%, Atmospheric 13.9%, Singleplayer 5.8%

Penumbra: Overture is a first person survival horror game, emphasizing on survival and problem solving instead of mindless violence and gore.

Why similar: Horror 20.6%, Psychological Horror 12.8%, Stealth 12.3%, First-Person 10.6%, Survival Horror 9.5%

Powered by Unreal Engine 5, The Sinking City Remastered brings the eerie, atmospheric world of Oakmont back to life with enhanced gameplay and fully relit environments, perfect for both newcomers and returning players.

Why similar: Open World 29%, Psychological Horror 20.8%, Horror 16.1%, Exploration 8.5%, Atmospheric 7.1%

Firewatch is a single-player first-person mystery set in the Wyoming wilderness, where your only emotional lifeline is the person on the other end of a handheld radio.

Why similar: Open World 23.6%, First-Person 16.1%, Adventure 13.5%, Atmospheric 13.3%, Exploration 8.5%

DESOLATE is a first person horror survival experience. Form a research team with up to 4 players and explore an open world filled with mysteries and unsolved questions, or do it all on your own.

Why similar: Open World 28.5%, Survival 28.3%, Horror 13.6%, First-Person 8.4%, Adventure 4.7%

Fight, build, explore, survive, while the dynamic player-caused hazardous fog is slowly changing the rules of the world around you.

Why similar: Open World 19.7%, Survival 19.2%, Survival Horror 12%, Horror 10.6%, Crafting 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: Survival 22%, Psychological Horror 16.1%, Stealth 12.7%, Horror 12.6%, Survival Horror 11.1%

Explore a strange island in this open-world survival horror. Use the Gravity Gun to manipulate objects and enemies, build a moving train base, fight giant creatures, catch critters, upgrade your gear, and uncover the dark secrets hidden within its abandoned facilities. Play alone or with friends.

Why similar: Open World 20.9%, Survival 16.4%, Horror 11.9%, Survival Horror 11.7%, Crafting 9.7%

In Bitardia you will experience all the rules of the Internet in action, and venture on a journey in the spirit of classic low-budget shooters, making your way through the obstacles of the fantastic world of an imageboard.

Why similar: Dystopian 26%, Open World 19%, Psychological Horror 14.7%, Horror 7.9%, First-Person 6.6%

Detective Sebastian Castellanos has lost everything, including his daughter, Lily. To save her, he must descend into the nightmarish world of STEM. Horrifying threats emerge from every corner, and he must rely on his wits to survive. For his one chance at redemption, the only way out is in.

Why similar: Open World 17%, Horror 15.1%, Psychological Horror 13.8%, Survival Horror 13%, Stealth 9.4%

Explore the last remnants of civilization in this vast, unforgiving, and interconnected world. Learn what is left of its history. Discover pockets of natural life in the perpetually expanding Omnistructure. Lose yourself in a journey unlike any other. Find your purpose in the world.

Why similar: Open World 23%, Survival 16.9%, Stealth 10.8%, Survival Horror 9.8%, Adventure 8.3%