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2018 PCPlayStationXbox 👍 89 % Very positive, 21,231 reviews on Steam

A first-person horror game that plays like Pac-Man in a maze: you collect shards while fleeing murderous monsters such as knife-wielding toy monkeys. The tension comes from chases, pacing and close escapes.

What defines Dark Deception:

  • Challenging difficulty
  • Dark, serious atmosphere
  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
  • Distinctive, stylised art style
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The closest matches for Dark Deception are Five Nights at Freddy's: Help Wanted, Five Nights at Freddy's 2 and Heart of Darkness. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Dark Deception special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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Five Nights at Freddy's: Help Wanted

88 %

2019 PCPlayStationXboxNintendo Switch 24.99 € 👍 96 % Overwhelmingly positive, 12,463 reviews on Steam

  • Dark, serious atmosphere
  • Linear, curated structure
  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A collection of mini-games in the Five Nights universe where you survive killer animatronics using cameras, resource management and quick reactions. The jump-scare horror feels especially intense up close, particularly in VR.

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Five Nights at Freddy's 2

Dark, serious atmosphere

As a night guard in a pizzeria you watch cameras and survive until morning while a larger, more aggressive set of animatronics hunts you. Jump scares, limited resources and tense timing define it, with scattered lore hints on the side.

Heart of Darkness

Challenging difficulty

A dark cinematic platformer in the vein of Another World: as young Andy you venture into a nightmarish shadow realm to rescue your kidnapped dog. Lush hand-animated frames, an orchestral score and instant-death traps create a moody and punishing journey.

Ben and Ed

Linear, curated structure

A punishing 3D platformer where you play Ed the zombie running through deadly obstacle courses in a macabre game show to rescue your best friend Ben. Dark humor and precise jumping take center stage.

Eversion

Focus on a single character

A seemingly cute platformer that gradually turns into a disturbing horror trip as you 'evert' the world between layers. The contrast between colorful innocence and creeping dread is what makes it special.

Deadbolt

Challenging difficulty

A brutally tough 2D stealth shooter where you play the Reaper hunting the undead. Every mistake can be fatal, so you must carefully plan your stealth, takedowns and shooting.

Ultimate Custom Night

Challenging difficulty

The grand crossover finale of the Five Nights at Freddy's series: pick from 50 animatronics, set each one's difficulty, and juggle doors, vents and air hoses from your office to survive. Brutally demanding, with nearly endless challenge setups.

Five Nights at Freddy's 3

Linear, curated structure

A horror survival game where you play a night guard in a haunted attraction, juggling cameras, ventilation and audio lures to evade a single animatronic and fend off hallucinations. Tension comes from resource management, jump scares and hidden lore.

White Knuckle

Challenging difficulty

A first-person speed-climbing game where precise movement and scarce resources carry you up through a menacing, decaying concrete shaft. One slip can end the run, keeping the pace and tension high.

Emily Wants to Play

Dark, serious atmosphere

You play a pizza delivery guy trapped in an abandoned house, trying to survive hour after hour as another of Emily's toys comes to life and hunts you. Tense survival horror built on hiding, barricading and managing your resources.

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