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2013PC48 % positive

In this 2D sandbox survival game you crash-land on a planet shrouded in permanent darkness. You gather resources, craft weapons and technology, and use light as your key defense against shadow creatures.

  • Open world
  • Sci-fi setting
  • Lots to discover
  • Dark, serious atmosphere

The closest matches for Darkout are Environmental Station Alpha, AM2R: Return of Samus and Hidden Deep. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Darkout special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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Environmental Station Alpha

90 %Match

2015PCSteam Deck verified84 % positive7.99 €

  • Lots to discover
  • Sci-fi setting
  • Focus on a single character

A retro pixel-art Metroidvania where you play a robot exploring an abandoned space station to uncover what happened there. The focus is squarely on exploration and unlocking new abilities.

AM2R: Return of Samus

Sci-fi setting

A fan-made remake of Metroid II that blends classic Samus Aran gameplay with modern controls, expanded areas and punchy boss fights. Hunting the Metroids across planet SR388 is atmospheric and rewards thorough exploration.

Hidden Deep

Sci-fi setting

In this 2D action game you lead a team of explorers deep beneath the ocean floor to learn what happened to a lost expedition. Along the way you run into alien structures and deadly creatures in a tense sci-fi horror atmosphere.

Carrion

Sci-fi setting

You play a shapeless alien creature breaking out of a research facility and hunting humans in a reverse horror twist. Its Metroidvania structure, fluid tentacle movement and unlockable abilities make growing and devouring everything in your path the core thrill.

Robo's World: The Zarnok Fortress

Focus on a single character

An indie action platformer where you sabotage a vast interconnected fortress while an adaptive enemy works to repair each zone you hit. Tactical thinking blends with platforming action.

Outbuddies DX

Open world

An atmospheric Metroidvania where you shoot your way through a sprawling, alien undersea city with the help of companion buddies. It focuses on discovery, backtracking and 2D action combat.

Ghost Song

Lots to discover

An atmospheric 2D Metroidvania set on the lonely moon Lorian V, where you awaken as a Deadsuit, explore eerie caverns, gain new abilities and uncover cosmic secrets. Fluid combat and a moody sci-fi setting define the adventure.

MindSeize

Focus on a single character

A sci-fi 2D Metroidvania where you play a father exploring alien planets and blasting through enemies to rescue your daughter from a mysterious organization.

Axiom Verge

Lots to discover

A retro-styled Metroidvania in which a scientist wakes up in a strange biomechanical world. It thrives on a labyrinthine map, offbeat weapons and abilities, and the thrill of uncovering secrets.

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