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Games Like When the Light Dies

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action Roguelike, Action, Singleplayer, Roguelite.

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Step into a world of shadow and obscurity as a lone survivor fighting to keep the darkness and the horrors that lurk within at bay. Seek out precious supplies, reinforce your arsenal, and uncover forbidden knowledge to unleash the terrifying powers of the ‘Old Ones’.

Reviews: Mostly Positive — 80% — of 84 reviews
Released: 2024-10-28
Developer: Electric Monkeys
Publisher: PQube
Genres: Action
Platforms: Windows

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    90% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 262,434 reviews2022
    Dev: poncle
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    Windows
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    Windows

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    75% matchVery Positive84% of 2,171 reviews2022
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    Windows
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 12.0 hrs≥1hr: 71%

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    Windows
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    73% matchMostly Positive78% of 166 reviews2023
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    70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 8,369 reviews2022
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    70% matchVery Positive88% of 6,216 reviews2024
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    72% matchMostly Positive74% of 1,315 reviews2022
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    69% matchMostly Positive74% of 170 reviews2026
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  52. #52 Netherworld Covenant
    66% matchVery Positive80% of 678 reviews2025
    Dev: MadGoat Game StudioPub: Infini Fun
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 64%

    In the abyss where the mortal realm and netherworld intertwine, become a warrior wielding the power of the Nether Lantern to fight along with the fallen souls. With hardcore, soulslike action and intriguing roguelike builds, shatter the cursed barriers and unveil the truth woven from blood and soul.

    Why similar: Gothic 29.9%, Action Roguelike 15.5%, Roguelite 14.8%, Roguelike 14.4%, Dark Fantasy 14.1%

  53. #53 GOD FORSAKEN
    66% matchMixed69% of 1,770 reviews2026
    Dev: insight studio
    Windows
    Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 16.3 hrs≥1hr: 80%

    The God - Forsaken Land is a roguelike survival adventure game that combines the features of Diablo. In this abandoned land of despair, you fend off endless monsters, light a fire in the darkness, and search for that faint glimmer of hope.

    Why similar: Action Roguelike 40.6%, Roguelike 30.7%, Dark Fantasy 20.6%, Action 5.7%, Singleplayer 2.4%

  54. #54 Never Forgotten
    68% matchVery Positive89% of 53 reviews2024
    Dev: Cody Hodge
    Windows

    A uniquely stylised survival-horror adventure game. Explore a dying world, averting enemies, managing your resources, and solving puzzles.

    Why similar: Survival Horror 45.6%, Horror 25%, Atmospheric 13.4%, Pixel Graphics 12.8%, Singleplayer 3.3%

  55. #55 Tower Survivors
    70% matchMixed67% of 54 reviews2023
    Dev: Final Screw
    Windows · Linux

    Fight an endless horde of evil minions and survive as long as you can. Collect loot and purchase new upgrades and magic abilities. Summon allies to stand along side you and survive the horde!

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 26.6%, Top-Down Shooter 14.9%, Action Roguelike 13.5%, Roguelite 11.6%, Procedural Generation 7.7%

  56. #56 Picayune Dreams
    66% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 4,388 reviews2023
    Dev: StepfordPub: 2 Left Thumbs
    Windows
    Median: 6.0 hrsMean: 13.3 hrs≥1hr: 78%

    Picayune Dreams is a roguelike blend of bullet heaven horde survival, and bullet hell gameplay. Adrift across the endless void, you must fend off thousands of nightmarish and otherwordly creatures. Uncover a mysterious and surreal story. And don't forget. You mu [TRANSMISSION INTERRUPTED...]

    Why similar: Bullet Heaven 45.9%, Top-Down Shooter 15.8%, Action Roguelike 11.3%, Procedural Generation 10.8%, Roguelike 7.9%

  57. #57 Repetendium
    68% matchVery Positive90% of 294 reviews2022
    Dev: Bearlex Games
    Windows
    Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 78%

    Repetendium is a top-down roguelike-lite shooter. Select from a rowdy group of characters to play as and wield an ever expanding variety of gear and items to conquer the underworld. Death awaits...

    Why similar: Bullet Heaven 41.6%, Top-Down Shooter 15.3%, Action Roguelike 11.6%, Roguelite 9.5%, Roguelike 8.2%

  58. #58 Eyes in the Dark
    68% matchVery Positive80% of 163 reviews2022
    Dev: Under the Stairs
    Windows
    Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    Fight with light against the dark in this "roguelight" platformer starring Victoria Bloom! Drive back the darkness that's overrun Bloom Manor and conquer swarms of creatures as you discover powerful new items to upgrade your arsenal. Are you ready to enter the ever-changing manor?

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 38.3%, Action Roguelike 18.8%, Roguelite 15.7%, Roguelike 12%, Horror 8.7%

  59. #59 Hell is Others
    67% matchMostly Positive75% of 1,158 reviews2022
    Dev: Strelka GamesPub: A List Games
    Windows
    Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 16.3 hrs≥1hr: 69%

    Hell is Others is an extraction top-down shooter combining roguelike elements. Outside the safety of your apartment lies the noir hellscape that is Century City. A city of endless night that straddles the line between reality and insanity. Explore, hunt, and loot in a place where blood is currency.

    Why similar: Twin Stick Shooter 22.9%, Top-Down Shooter 16%, Survival 12.4%, Roguelike 12.3%, Horror 10.2%

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