Games like Lurk in the Dark : Prologue

89% positive from 2,183 reviewsReleased 20191% finish itFree

What it is

Story-driven FPS horror prologue. Explore a town, uncover a mystery, and survive.

The catch

It crawls, with slow walking, slow mouse look and long waits during dialogue.

Why it is here

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 89% positive, but with 2,183 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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Six games like Lurk in the Dark : Prologue

Perfect Vermin

93% positive from 3,842 reviews202055% finish itDeck Playable

This is a short, first-person narrative exploration game with timed puzzles. Players use a sledgehammer to destroy office items and exterminate vermin under pressure.

What players likedPlayers praise its short, gruesome horror and intriguing story that tackles real-world struggles like illness and addiction.

The catchCrashes roughly every minute for many players, often before a level is finished.

Both are tagged Dark, Horror and Free to Play.

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Boo Men

87% positive from 2,648 reviews202247% finish itDeck Unsupported

Co-op stealth heist game with a light/dark mechanic and asymmetrical PvP. Players steal items while avoiding Boo Men, managing power, and can play solo or with friends.

The catchThe developer stopped updating it years ago and the thin content gets repetitive fast.

Both are tagged Dark, Horror and Multiplayer.

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DARQ: Complete Edition

94% positive from 4,180 reviews201944% finish itDeck Verified

Psychological horror puzzle game where you manipulate physics to navigate a lucid dream. Stealth and environmental puzzles are key to survival.

What players likedPlayers praise its unique horror atmosphere and interesting puzzle design, reminiscent of a puzzle game with horror elements.

The catchThe whole game plus both DLCs is over in about two hours.

Both are tagged Dark, Horror and Singleplayer.

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Finding Frankie

90% positive from 1,982 reviews202449% finish itDeck Playable

This is a survival horror parkour game where players compete in a deadly obstacle course against terrifying characters. The core loop involves navigating challenging parkour levels while avoiding enemies and other contestants.

What players likedPlayers praise this mascot horror game for its parkour gameplay, often compared to "Fall Guys," offering a fresh take on the genre.

The catchOnly about two hours long, which is thin at the full asking price.

Both are tagged Dark, Horror and Singleplayer.

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Backrooms: Lost Tape

82% positive from 1,391 reviews202223% finish itDeck Playable

This is a photorealistic walking simulator with a mystery narrative, featuring exploration of liminal spaces and puzzle-solving. Players uncover story through collectible tapes while avoiding entities.

What players likedPlayers praise its strong "Level 0" and balanced mix of unsettling liminal spaces, chases, and jumpscares, offering a smooth experience even on lower-end PCs.

The catchA recent engine update wrecked performance, dropping players to single digit frame rates.

Both are tagged Dark, Horror and Singleplayer.

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From The Darkness

89% positive from 3,487 reviews2021Deck Playable

First-person horror exploration game. Survive by confronting a dark entity in an abandoned apartment.

What players likedPlayers praise its short, intense horror with subtle scares and claustrophobic environments, delivering genuine frights.

The catchNothing can actually kill you, so the scares stop landing once that becomes obvious.

Both are tagged Dark, Horror and Multiplayer.

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