Games like They Breathe

This is a surreal, hand-drawn 2D survival game where players observe and learn patterns to navigate a dangerous ecosystem. It offers a wordless, atmospheric experience focused on discovery and emergent horror.

84% positive from 1,298 · 2014 · 6% finish it · Steam Deck Verified · $1.99 $0.99 -50% · Lowest ever $0.49 (2017-06-22)

IndieSurvival Horror SurvivalAdventureHand-drawn Dark

Six games like They Breathe

Visage

84% positive from 10,788 reviews20209% finish itDeck Playable

Visage is a first-person psychological horror game focused on slow-burn atmospheric exploration and environmental storytelling. It delivers a terrifying experience through surreal imagery and disturbing historical events.

What players likedVisage is the P.T. game we never got, praised for its terrifying atmosphere, excellent sound design, and unique, anxiety-inducing chapters.

The catchLittle direction on where to go or what to interact with

Both are tagged Survival Horror, Dark and Action.

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Pathologic Classic HD

88% positive from 4,539 reviews20153% finish itDeck Verified

Psychological survival horror game. Players manage resources and make difficult choices in a plague-ridden town.

What players likedIt's a unique, difficult, and atmospheric Russian literature-like misery simulator with amazing music and lore.

The catchMost of the game is slowly walking across town between short, cryptic conversations.

Both are tagged Dark, Survival and Action.

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MADiSON

87% positive from 3,354 reviews20225% finish itDeck Verified

MADiSON is a first-person psychological horror game where players use an instant camera to solve puzzles and survive. It features a dark narrative and unsettling atmosphere with randomly generated events.

What players likedPlayers praise MADiSON as a terrifying horror game with smooth controls and puzzles, comparable to Visage, Silent Hill, and Hereditary.

The catchObscure puzzles and no direction mean constant backtracking and looking up guides.

Both are tagged Survival Horror, Dark and Action.

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Labyrinth Of The Demon King

92% positive from 2,128 reviews202525% finish itDeck Playable

This is a first-person dungeon crawler with challenging combat and exploration. Players navigate a dark, retro-styled world inspired by feudal Japan.

What players likedPlayers praise its PSX-style horror atmosphere and combat, often comparing it to King's Field, Silent Hill, Resident Evil, and early FromSoft RPGs.

The catchCombat is sluggish and repetitive, and enemies respawn every time you re-enter a room.

Both are tagged Survival Horror, Action and Adventure.

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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 Survival Horror, Dark and Action.

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Suits: A Business RPG

87% positive from 1,048 reviews20167% finish it

This is a business-themed RPG with a core loop of taking on tasks for cash. It has a retro, action-oriented feel with a focus on combat and corporate loyalty.

The catchRandom battles are far too frequent and combat is shallow, with constant healing needed.

Both are tagged Hand-drawn, Action and Adventure.

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More about They Breathe

What players liked

Players praise its unique, atmospheric take on survival, akin to a meditative puzzle game in space.

The catch

It lasts about half an hour and the gameplay stays shallow and repetitive throughout.

Reviews: 84% positive from 1,298
Released: 2014
Finish it: 6% of players
Steam Deck: Steam Deck Verified
Price: $1.99 $0.99 -50% · Lowest ever $0.49 (2017-06-22)
Play: Single-playerCo-opMulti-playerRemote Play Together

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 84% positive, but with 1,298 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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