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30 Games with a horror setting like Aliens vs. Predator that you should try

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We filtered the 50 games similar to Aliens vs. Predator down to the 30 that fit the “Horror” category. S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Call of Pripyat, S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky and DOOM 3 top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Aliens vs. Predator.

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Within the “Horror” category, the closest game to Aliens vs. Predator is S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Call of Pripyat — scoring 89/100 on our similarity scale. S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky and DOOM 3 follow close behind.

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The best games with a horror setting like Aliens vs. Predator

30 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Aliens vs. Predator. Each one has been evaluated across 16 real attributes — from combat style and progression mechanics to world structure and visual perspective — so every recommendation is based on how the game actually plays, not just its genre label.

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S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Call of Pripyat

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S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Call of Pripyat
Closest overall match
ShooterFPS
SoloMultiplayerRangedStealthMeleeNarrativeDarkHorrorSci-FiFirst Person
Year 2009Dev GSC Game WorldPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

What brings it close to Aliens vs. Predator is strong narrative focus, ranged combat and horror setting, and the two track each other on genre, combat and tone. Both also lean on single-player focus and a first-person view. The distance is in setting — its own ground is post-apocalyptic world.

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S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky

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S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky
ShooterFPS
SoloMultiplayerRangedMeleeStealthNarrativeDarkHorrorSci-FiFirst Person
Year 2008Dev GSC Game WorldPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

If Aliens vs. Predator worked for you because of strong narrative focus, ranged combat and horror setting, the same is here. Both also lean on single-player focus and a first-person view. The distance is in setting — its own ground is post-apocalyptic world.

Genre100Combat100Tone100Visuals100Game mode71Setting64
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DOOM 3

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DOOM 3
Closest on game mode
ShooterFPS
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeRangedDarkNarrativeHorrorSci-FiFirst Person
Year 2004Dev id Software · Bethesda SoftworksPlaytime ~1hOn PC · PS · Xbox

What brings it close to Aliens vs. Predator is dark, oppressive atmosphere, melee combat and horror setting, and the two track each other on genre, game mode and tone. To that it adds co-op play and a first-person view. Its own ground is exploration and discovery, and tower defense planning.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Setting100Visuals100Combat86
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Dead Space 3

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Dead Space 3
ShooterFPS
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeStealthDarkNarrativeHorrorSci-Fi
Year 2013Dev Visceral Games · Electronic ArtsOn PlayStation 3 · PC · Xbox

What carries over from Aliens vs. Predator is dark, oppressive atmosphere, melee combat and horror setting. Both also lean on single-player focus. The distance is in visuals — its own ground is a third-person camera.

Released 3 years after Aliens vs. Predator.

Genre100Tone100Setting79Game mode78Combat73Visuals0
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Zombie Panic! Source

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Zombie Panic! Source
ShooterFPS
MultiplayerCo-opMeleeRangedDarkHorrorSci-FiFirst Person
Year 2008Dev Zombie Panic TeamPlaytime ~1hOn PC

With Aliens vs. Predator it shares dark, oppressive atmosphere, melee combat and horror setting. Both also lean on multiplayer gameplay and a first-person view. The distance is in tone — its own ground is a casual, approachable feel.

Genre100Setting100Visuals100Combat82Game mode79Tone57
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Killing Floor

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Killing Floor
ShooterFPS
Co-opSoloMultiplayerRangedMeleeDarkNarrativeHorrorSci-FiFirst Person
Year 2009Dev Tripwire InteractivePlaytime ~5hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

What carries over from Aliens vs. Predator is dark, oppressive atmosphere, ranged combat and horror setting. To that it adds single-player focus and a first-person view. Its own ground is post-apocalyptic world and online features.

Genre100Tone100Combat86Visuals86Game mode84Setting84
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Shadowgrounds

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Shadowgrounds
ShooterFPS
SoloMultiplayerCo-opRangedMeleeDarkSci-FiHorror
Year 2005Dev FrozenbytePlaytime ~2hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

Held in common with Aliens vs. Predator: dark, oppressive atmosphere, ranged combat and a sci-fi setting. Both also lean on single-player focus. The distance is in visuals — its own ground is a top-down view.

Genre100Setting100Game mode87Combat86Tone83Visuals0
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Half-Life 2: VR Mod

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Half-Life 2: VR Mod
ShooterFPS
SoloMultiplayerRangedMeleeDarkNarrativeSci-FiHorrorFirst Person
Year 2004Dev Valve Software · ValvePlaytime ~7hOn PC · Xbox · Android

What brings it close to Aliens vs. Predator is dark, oppressive atmosphere, ranged combat and a sci-fi setting, and the two track each other on genre, tone and setting. Both also lean on single-player focus and a first-person view. The distance is in game mode — its own ground is puzzle design.

Genre100Tone100Setting100Visuals100Combat86Game mode65
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BioShock 2

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BioShock 2
ShooterFPS
SoloMultiplayerRangedMeleeNarrativeDarkSci-FiHorrorFirst Person
Year 2010Dev Feral Interactive · 2K GamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

What brings it close to Aliens vs. Predator is strong narrative focus, ranged combat and a sci-fi setting, and the two track each other on genre, tone and setting. The common ground extends to single-player focus and a first-person view. It sets itself apart with deep RPG systems and open world exploration.

Genre100Tone100Setting100Visuals100Combat76Game mode71
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F.E.A.R. 3

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F.E.A.R. 3
ShooterFPS
Co-opSoloMultiplayerMeleeDarkNarrativeHorrorSci-FiFirst Person
Year 2011Dev Day 1 Studios · WB GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PC

If Aliens vs. Predator worked for you because of dark, oppressive atmosphere, melee combat and horror setting, the same is here. To that it adds a first-person view and co-op play. They part company on combat: this one brings online features.

Genre100Tone100Setting100Visuals100Game mode89Combat44
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Fallout 76

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Fallout 76
ShooterFPS
MultiplayerCo-opSoloDarkNarrativeSci-FiHorrorFirst Person
Year 2018Dev Bethesda Game Studios · Bethesda SoftworksOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

The thread back to Aliens vs. Predator runs through dark, oppressive atmosphere, a sci-fi setting and multiplayer gameplay. The common ground extends to a first-person view. Where the two diverge is setting: post-apocalyptic world.

Released 8 years after Aliens vs. Predator.

Genre100Tone100Game mode77Visuals72Setting62
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Singularity

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Singularity
ShooterFPS
SoloMultiplayerRangedMeleeDarkNarrativeSci-FiHorrorFirst Person
Year 2010Dev Raven Software · ActivisonPlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox

Its point of contact with Aliens vs. Predator is dark, oppressive atmosphere, ranged combat and a sci-fi setting. The common ground extends to single-player focus and a first-person view. It sets itself apart with puzzle design and fantasy world.

Genre100Tone100Visuals100Combat86Game mode71Setting70
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System Shock 2

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System Shock 2
ShooterFPS
SoloCo-opStealthMeleeNarrativeDarkHorrorSci-FiFirst Person
Year 1999Dev Looking Glass Studios · Electronic ArtsOn Linux · PC · Mac

The thread back to Aliens vs. Predator runs through strong narrative focus, stealth mechanics and horror setting. Both also lean on a first-person view and single-player focus. The distance is in setting — its own ground is a cyberpunk setting.

It predates Aliens vs. Predator by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Tone100Visuals100Game mode79Combat71Setting58
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Quake

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Quake
ShooterFPS
SoloMultiplayerCo-opRangedMeleeDarkNarrativeHorrorSci-FiFirst Person
Year 1996Dev id Software · SEGAPlaytime ~1hOn PC · PS · Xbox

The thread back to Aliens vs. Predator runs through dark, oppressive atmosphere, ranged combat and horror setting. The common ground extends to single-player focus and a first-person view. It sets itself apart with a medieval setting and PvP competition.

It predates Aliens vs. Predator by 14 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Tone100Visuals100Game mode88Combat86Setting83
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Quake 4

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Quake 4
ShooterFPS
SoloMultiplayerRangedMeleeDarkNarrativeHorrorSci-FiFirst Person
Year 2005Dev Aspyr Media · Bethesda SoftworksPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Xbox · Apple Macintosh

It shares the essentials of what Aliens vs. Predator does: dark, oppressive atmosphere, ranged combat and horror setting. Both also lean on single-player focus and a first-person view.

Genre100Tone100Setting100Visuals100Combat86Game mode71

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