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We filtered the 27 games similar to Barotrauma down to the 21 that fit the “PlayStation” category. Green Hell, Resident Evil: Revelations and Resident Evil: Revelations 2 top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Barotrauma.

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GenreSurvivalSubgenreHorror Survival
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DarkHardcoreMultiplayerCo-op
Year 2023Dev FakeFish

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Within the “PlayStation” category, the closest game to Barotrauma is Green Hell — scoring 61/100 on our similarity scale. Resident Evil: Revelations and Resident Evil: Revelations 2 follow close behind.

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The best games like Barotrauma on PlayStation

21 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Barotrauma. Each one has been evaluated across 19 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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Green Hell

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Green Hell
Closest on genre
SurvivalHorror Survival
MultiplayerSoloCo-opOnlineMeleeNarrativeHorror
Year 2019Dev Creepy JarOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

Genre puts it alongside Barotrauma, and so does strong narrative focus, melee combat and horror setting. The common ground extends to single-player focus. Where the two diverge is world and progression: exploration and discovery, and open world exploration.

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Resident Evil: Revelations

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Resident Evil: Revelations
Closest overall match
SurvivalHorror Survival
SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeDarkNarrativeHorrorSci-Fi
Year 2013Dev CapcomOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

The thread back to Barotrauma runs through dark, oppressive atmosphere, melee combat and horror setting. To that it adds online features. They part company on visuals: this one brings a third-person camera.

It predates Barotrauma by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

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Resident Evil: Revelations 2

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Resident Evil: Revelations 2
SurvivalHorror Survival
SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeDarkNarrativeHorror
Year 2015Dev CapcomOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

On paper it is what Barotrauma is — dark, oppressive atmosphere, melee combat and horror setting — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. The common ground extends to online features. Where the two diverge is visuals and setting: a third-person camera.

It predates Barotrauma by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

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Dead Space 2

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Dead Space 2
Closest on setting
SurvivalHorror Survival
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeNarrativeDarkHorrorSci-FiSpace
Year 2011Dev Electronic ArtsPlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox

Shelved next to Barotrauma for good reason: strong narrative focus, melee combat and horror setting. Both also lean on multiplayer gameplay. The distance is in progression and visuals — its own ground is loot and gear systems, and ranged combat.

It predates Barotrauma by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

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Obscure

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Obscure
SurvivalHorror Survival
SoloCo-opMultiplayerMeleeDarkNarrativeHorror
Year 2004Dev Hydravision Entertainment · Mighty Rocket StudioPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

The genre is the same as Barotrauma’s, and with it dark, oppressive atmosphere, melee combat and horror setting. To that it adds single-player focus. They part company on visuals and setting: this one brings a third-person camera.

It predates Barotrauma by 19 years, with what that implies technically.

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Resident Evil 0

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Resident Evil 0
Closest on tone
SurvivalHorror Survival
SoloMultiplayerMeleeDarkNarrativeHardcoreHorror
Year 2016Dev Capcom Production Studio 3 · CapcomOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

It comes from the same genre as Barotrauma and shares dark, oppressive atmosphere, melee combat and horror setting. The common ground extends to single-player focus. Where the two diverge is visuals and game mode: a third-person camera.

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The Dark Pictures Anthology: Little Hope

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The Dark Pictures Anthology: Little Hope
SurvivalHorror Survival
SoloMultiplayerCo-opNarrativeDarkHorror
Year 2020Dev Supermassive Games · Bandai Namco EntertainmentOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

Same family as Barotrauma: strong narrative focus, horror setting and single-player focus. The distance is in visuals and setting — its own ground is a mythological setting and a third-person camera.

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Resident Evil 2

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Resident Evil 2
SurvivalHorror Survival
SoloMultiplayerMeleeDarkNarrativeHardcoreHorror
Year 2019Dev CapcomPlaytime ~11hOn PC · PS · Xbox

Shelved next to Barotrauma for good reason: dark, oppressive atmosphere, melee combat and horror setting. Both also lean on single-player focus. The distance is in visuals and game mode — its own ground is ranged combat and a third-person camera.

Genre100Tone100Combat66Setting60Game mode53Visuals0
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Resident Evil

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Resident Evil
SurvivalHorror Survival
SoloMeleeDarkNarrativeHardcoreHorror
Year 2014Dev CapcomOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

The genre is the same as Barotrauma’s, and with it dark, oppressive atmosphere, melee combat and horror setting. The common ground extends to single-player focus. Where the two diverge is visuals and game mode: a third-person camera.

It predates Barotrauma by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Tone100Setting60Game mode26Visuals0
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Alien: Isolation

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Alien: Isolation
SurvivalHorror Survival
SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkHardcoreHorrorSci-FiSpace
Year 2014Dev The Creative Assembly · Feral InteractiveOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Linux

Shelved next to Barotrauma for good reason: strong narrative focus, melee combat and horror setting. The common ground extends to single-player focus. Where the two diverge is progression and visuals: stealth mechanics and crafting mechanics.

It predates Barotrauma by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

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Signalis

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Signalis
SurvivalHorror Survival
SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkHorrorSci-Fi
Year 2022Dev rose-engine · Humble GamesOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

It comes from the same genre as Barotrauma 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: a cyberpunk setting and a first-person view.

Genre100Combat100Tone82Setting68Game mode26Visuals0
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Silent Hill 2

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Silent Hill 2
SurvivalHorror Survival
SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkHorror
Year 2024Dev Bloober Team · KonamiOn Xbox · PC · PS5

On paper it is what Barotrauma 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 progression and visuals: exploration and discovery, and a third-person camera.

Genre100Combat100Tone82Setting60Game mode26Progression0
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The Evil Within

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The Evil Within
SurvivalHorror Survival
SoloMeleeDarkNarrativeHardcoreHorror
Year 2014Dev Tango Gameworks · Bethesda SoftworksOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

Shelved next to Barotrauma for good reason: dark, oppressive atmosphere, melee combat and horror setting. To that it adds single-player focus. They part company on visuals and game mode: this one brings stealth mechanics and a third-person camera.

It predates Barotrauma by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

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The Callisto Protocol

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The Callisto Protocol
SurvivalHorror Survival
SoloCo-opMeleeDarkNarrativeHorrorSci-FiSpace
Year 2022Dev Striking Distance Studios · KraftonOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

Shelved next to Barotrauma for good reason: dark, oppressive atmosphere, melee combat and horror setting. Both also lean on single-player focus. The distance is in world and visuals — its own ground is linear, story-driven structure and a third-person camera.

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Ad Infernum

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Ad Infernum
SurvivalHorror Survival
SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkHorror
Year 2023Dev Hekate · NaconPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

Same family as Barotrauma: strong narrative focus, melee combat and horror setting. The common ground extends to single-player focus. Where the two diverge is progression and visuals: exploration and discovery, and historical setting.

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