11 Games like Alan Wake's American Nightmare on PS5 that you should try

What brings it close to Alan Wake's American Nightmare is strong narrative focus, melee combat and horror setting, and the two track each other on genre, game mode and tone. The common ground extends to single-player focus and a third-person camera. It sets itself apart with puzzle design.

The genre is the same as Alan Wake's American Nightmare’s, and with it strong narrative focus, melee combat and horror setting. The common ground extends to single-player focus. Where the two diverge is visuals and combat: stealth mechanics and a first-person view.

On paper it is what Alan Wake's American Nightmare is — dark, oppressive atmosphere, melee combat and horror setting — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. Both also lean on single-player focus. The distance is in visuals and setting — its own ground is fantasy world and a first-person view.

On paper it is what Alan Wake's American Nightmare is — strong narrative focus, melee combat and horror setting — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. The common ground extends to single-player focus. Where the two diverge is visuals and combat: stealth mechanics and fantasy world.

It meets Alan Wake's American Nightmare on horror tension, strong narrative focus and single-player focus. To that it adds a third-person camera. They part company on genre: this one brings roguelike runs.

What brings it close to Alan Wake's American Nightmare is dark, oppressive atmosphere, melee combat and horror setting, and the two track each other on genre, game mode and tone. Both also lean on single-player focus and a third-person camera. The distance is in setting — its own ground is fantasy world.

The genre is the same as Alan Wake's American Nightmare’s, and with it strong narrative focus, horror setting and single-player focus. The distance is in visuals and tone — its own ground is a casual, approachable feel and a first-person view.

It comes from the same genre as Alan Wake's American Nightmare and shares strong narrative focus, melee combat and horror setting. The common ground extends to single-player focus. Where the two diverge is visuals and game mode: co-op play and a first-person view.

Shelved next to Alan Wake's American Nightmare for good reason: strong narrative focus, melee combat and horror setting. The common ground extends to single-player focus. Where the two diverge is visuals and game mode: co-op play and a first-person view.

It meets Alan Wake's American Nightmare on horror tension, strong narrative focus and a sci-fi setting. Both also lean on single-player focus and a third-person camera. The distance is in genre — its own ground is puzzle design.

It is not Alan Wake's American Nightmare's genre, but it is after the same feeling: horror tension, strong narrative focus and a sci-fi setting. Both also lean on single-player focus. The distance is in visuals and genre — its own ground is puzzle design and a first-person view.