Games like Boris and the Dark Survival

Survival horror game where you play as Boris the Wolf, scavenging for supplies while evading the Ink Demon. It features exploration, resource management, and stealth.

89% positive from 3,732 · 2020 · Steam Deck Verified

ActionAdventureIndieHorrorStrategyCasual

Six games like Boris and the Dark Survival

[Chilla's Art] The Closing Shift | 閉店事件

88% positive from 3,137 reviews2022Deck Unsupported

A walking simulator with puzzle elements, this Japanese psychological horror game features a VHS aesthetic and an immersive, unsettling atmosphere. The core loop involves navigating a closing shift while experiencing escalating dread.

What players likedPlayers praise its realistic horror and unsettling storylines, comparing it to Sally Face and FNAF for its impactful, suspenseful scares without relying on jump scares.

The catchMost of the runtime is repetitive coffee making with only cheap jumpscares for horror.

Both are tagged Strategy, Casual and Action.

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[Chilla's Art] Stigmatized Property | 事故物件

80% positive from 1,362 reviews201951% finish it

This is a short, atmospheric walking simulator with puzzle elements and a VHS aesthetic. It offers psychological horror in a Japanese apartment setting with two endings.

What players likedPlayers praise this cool, scary little horror game for its puzzle-solving page collection and atmospheric rural Japan night streets.

The catchGrain and motion blur cannot be turned off, leaving the dark rooms hard to see.

Both are tagged Horror, Strategy and Casual.

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[Chilla's Art] Aka Manto | 赤マント

88% positive from 1,175 reviews201913% finish itDeck Playable

This is a PSX-style survival horror game where players must evade a persistent hunter in claustrophobic environments. The core loop involves exploration and hiding to survive a challenging, single-life experience.

What players likedPlayers praise its masterful tension and atmospheric PS1-style horror, comparing it to "Granny" for its item collection and chase mechanics.

The catchNo save system, so every death sends you back to the very beginning.

Both are tagged Horror, Strategy and Casual.

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Doll Impostor

92% positive from 1,063 reviews202482% finish itDeck Playable

A psychological horror game where you deduce an impostor doll's identity by observing their complex behaviors and using environmental traps. The core loop involves clue gathering, analysis, and elimination before morning.

What players likedPlayers praise this murder mystery game for its replayability, comparing it to Phasmophobia and Demonologist.

The catchCrashes are frequent and multiplayer often breaks after a single round.

Both are tagged Horror, Strategy and Casual.

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CaseCracker

90% positive from 3,383 reviews202234% finish itDeck Playable

A detective simulation game where players actively search a database for clues to solve interconnected cases. It features a fragmented deduction system and requires thorough investigation to uncover the truth.

What players likedPlayers praise the engrossing, text-based investigations that feel like a satisfying wiki walk, where clues intertwine and logic is key.

The catchClue entry only accepts one exact phrase, so you get stuck guessing wording.

Both are tagged Strategy, Casual and Adventure.

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At Home Alone

85% positive from 1,901 reviews201816% finish itDeck Playable

A narrative adventure game with branching paths and subtle changes, focusing on exploration and interaction in a seemingly quiet home. It features a healing art style with uncanny developments and a focus on player observation.

What players likedNo comparisons to other games are present in the provided review.

The catchThe English translation is broken enough that the short story stops making sense.

Both are tagged Horror, Strategy and Casual.

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More about Boris and the Dark Survival

What players liked

Players praise its engaging randomness, making it a beloved game even after completion.

The catch

Every run is the same collect and hide loop, so it turns repetitive very fast.

Reviews: 89% positive from 3,732
Released: 2020
Steam Deck: Steam Deck Verified
Play: Single-playerFull controller support

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 89% positive, but with 3,732 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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