Games like Monstrum

Procedural survival horror with permadeath and AI predators. Players must outwit or outrun a unique monster on a shifting ship.

91% positive from 3,719 · 2015 · 12% finish it · Steam Deck Verified · $17.99 $3.59 -80% · Lowest ever $0.99 (2021-09-29)

Horror Survival Horror Action RoguelikeIndieFirst-PersonRogue-like

Six games like Monstrum

Hell is Others

75% positive from 1,160 reviews20221% finish itDeck Playable

This is a hardcore extraction shooter with a unique blood-farming mechanic and a dark, noir atmosphere. Players must survive by hunting others and managing resources in a decaying city.

What players likedPlayers praise this unique extraction shooter for its dynamic non-static extraction points and engaging gameplay loop.

The catchThe multiplayer it is built around is empty, leaving long waits or no opponents at all.

Both are tagged Rogue-like, Horror and Indie.

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Eldritch

88% positive from 2,213 reviews20139% finish itDeck Verified

First-person action roguelike with stealth, combat, and exploration. Players use mystical powers and unlock shortcuts in randomly generated levels.

What players likedPlayers praise its Lovecraftian atmosphere and tense exploration, reminiscent of roguelikes with unique mechanics.

The catchThin, repetitive content means the novelty wears off within an hour or two.

Both are tagged Action Roguelike, First-Person and Rogue-like.

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Tattletail

95% positive from 4,985 reviews201637% finish itDeck Playable

A first-person horror game where you manage a demanding virtual pet while avoiding its dangerous mother. The core loop involves caring for the pet and stealthily navigating its environment.

What players likedPlayers praise this mascot horror game for its simple, tension-building resource management, comparing it to a "Furby game."

The catchConstantly grooming, feeding and charging the toy turns the horror into tedious chores.

Both are tagged Survival Horror, First-Person and Horror.

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Hello Neighbor Alpha 2

95% positive from 4,660 reviews2019Deck Unsupported

This is a stealth horror game where you sneak into a neighbor's house. Its core loop involves outsmarting an AI that learns your tactics.

What players likedPlayers praise its nostalgic Alpha style and peak gameplay, reminiscent of earlier versions, with multiple ways to reach the basement.

The catchIt is buggy, with objects falling through the map and scripted events repeating.

Both are tagged Survival Horror, First-Person and Horror.

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CASE: Animatronics

83% positive from 4,230 reviews201612% finish itDeck Playable

This is a survival horror game where you use a tablet to monitor security cameras and hide from animatronics. The core loop involves stealthily navigating a dark police station to survive the night.

What players likedNo recurring points about comparisons or praise can be extracted from the provided text.

The catchBugs disrupt play constantly, with animatronics stuck in doorways and dead flashlights.

Both are tagged Survival Horror, First-Person and Horror.

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Penumbra Overture

91% positive from 4,126 reviews2009Deck Playable

This is a first-person survival horror game focused on physics-based environmental interaction and puzzle-solving. It offers an immersive, atmospheric experience with a focus on exploration and discovery.

What players likedPlayers praise its masterful tension, atmosphere, and sound design, comparing it to other gripping survival horror games.

The catchClunky melee combat against repeated dog enemies wears down the horror fast.

Both are tagged Survival Horror, First-Person and Horror.

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More about Monstrum

What players liked

Players praise Monstrum as a classic, replayable horror game where escaping terrifying monsters on a ship remains thrilling.

The catch

Hunting randomly placed items in a huge ship of identical corridors gets stale fast.

Reviews: 91% positive from 3,719
Released: 2015
Finish it: 12% of players
Steam Deck: Steam Deck Verified
Price: $17.99 $3.59 -80% · Lowest ever $0.99 (2021-09-29)
Play: Single-playerFull controller support

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 91% positive, but with 3,719 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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