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2013 PC

A short fan-made horror platformer that twists Sonic's cheerful world into a nightmare: as Tails, Knuckles and Robotnik you flee a malevolent Sonic through eerie, lifeless levels.

What defines Sonic.EXE:

  • Dark, serious atmosphere
  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
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The closest matches for Sonic.EXE are Eversion, Splatterhouse and Manhunt 2. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Sonic.EXE special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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Eversion

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2008 PC 3.99 € 👍 91 % Very positive, 1,308 reviews on Steam

  • Dark, serious atmosphere
  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
  • 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.

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Splatterhouse

Dark, serious atmosphere

A classic arcade beat 'em up where you brawl through a cursed mansion as Rick, empowered by the Terror Mask. Gory horror in the vein of Friday the 13th and Evil Dead 2 meets tough, linear action.

Manhunt 2

Dark, serious atmosphere

As a traumatized asylum escapee you sneak through grim environments and dispatch enemies with brutal executions. This stealth horror game is notorious for its extreme violence and oppressive atmosphere.

Nightmare Creatures

Dark, serious atmosphere

A PlayStation-era gothic horror brawler in which you fight a cult's grotesque monsters through foggy 19th-century London using melee combos. Bleak atmosphere and linear levels define the experience.

The Dark Occult

Pure single-player experience

An indie survival horror game for PC that relies on psychological dread, constant tension and grotesque creatures to build toward panic. Your only goal is to stay alive.

Condemned: Criminal Origins

Dark, serious atmosphere

A grim first-person horror thriller where you hunt serial killers as detective Ethan Thomas. Gritty melee combat with pipes, lockers and other scavenged objects plus a oppressive atmosphere define the experience.

Perfect Vermin

Pure single-player experience

A small pixel-art indie adventure where you smash vermin and office furniture with a sledgehammer against a ticking clock. The office setting and mystery hints give it an odd, offbeat mood.

Until Dawn: Rush of Blood

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A PlayStation VR rail shooter set in the Until Dawn universe: you ride a rollercoaster through nightmarish settings, dual-wielding guns against hordes of monsters and clowns. It focuses on jump scares and arcade-style shooting.

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