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14 Games with a horror setting like BioShock Infinite that you should try

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We filtered the 39 games similar to BioShock Infinite down to the 14 that fit the “Horror” category. Singularity, Shadow Warrior 3 and BioShock top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to BioShock Infinite.

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Within the “Horror” category, the closest game to BioShock Infinite is Singularity — scoring 90/100 on our similarity scale. Shadow Warrior 3 and BioShock follow close behind.

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The best games with a horror setting like BioShock Infinite

14 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to BioShock Infinite. Each one has been evaluated across 15 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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Singularity

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Singularity
Closest on genre
ShooterFPS
SoloRangedMeleeDarkNarrativeSci-FiHorrorFantasyHistoricalLootSkill TreeFirst Person
Year 2010Dev Raven Software · ActivisonPlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox

If BioShock Infinite worked for you because of dark, oppressive atmosphere, ranged combat and a sci-fi setting, the same is here. Both also lean on loot and gear systems, and single-player focus. The distance is in game mode — its own ground is multiplayer gameplay.

Genre100Combat100Tone100Setting100Visuals100Progression86
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Shadow Warrior 3

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Shadow Warrior 3
Closest on game mode
ShooterFPS
SoloMeleeDarkNarrativeFantasyHorrorSci-FiFirst Person
Year 2022Dev Flying Wild Hog · Devolver DigitalOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

What brings it close to BioShock Infinite is dark, oppressive atmosphere, melee combat and fantasy world, and the two track each other on genre, game mode and tone. The common ground extends to single-player focus and a first-person view. It sets itself apart with deep RPG systems and a mythological setting.

Released 9 years after BioShock Infinite.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Visuals100Combat74Setting71
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BioShock

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BioShock
Closest overall match
ShooterFPS
SoloRangedMeleeNarrativeDarkHorrorSci-FiLootSkill TreeFirst Person
Year 2007Dev Digital Extremes · 2K GamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

If BioShock Infinite worked for you because of strong narrative focus, ranged combat and horror setting, the same is here. The common ground extends to loot and gear systems, and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is progression and setting: exploration and discovery.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Visuals100Combat77Setting68
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Half-Life 2: Episode One

90
NGL91
Half-Life 2: Episode One
ShooterFPS
SoloRangedMeleeDarkNarrativeSci-FiHorrorFirst Person
Year 2006Dev Valve Software · ValvePlaytime ~4hOn PC · Xbox · Android

If BioShock Infinite worked for you because of dark, oppressive atmosphere, ranged combat and a sci-fi 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 puzzle design.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone100Visuals100Setting69
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Half-Life 2: Episode Two

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NGL90
Half-Life 2: Episode Two
ShooterFPS
SoloRangedMeleeDarkNarrativeSci-FiHorrorFirst Person
Year 2007Dev Valve Software · ValvePlaytime ~5hOn PC · Xbox · Android

If BioShock Infinite worked for you because of dark, oppressive atmosphere, ranged combat and a sci-fi 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.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone100Visuals100Setting61
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Half-Life 2: VR Mod

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NGL92
Half-Life 2: VR Mod
ShooterFPS
SoloRangedMeleeDarkNarrativeSci-FiHorrorFirst Person
Year 2004Dev Valve Software · ValvePlaytime ~7hOn PC · Xbox · Android

What brings it close to BioShock Infinite is dark, oppressive atmosphere, ranged combat and a sci-fi setting, and the two track each other on genre, combat and tone. The common ground extends to single-player focus and a first-person view. Where the two diverge is setting: horror tension and multiplayer gameplay.

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

Genre100Combat100Tone100Visuals100Game mode82Setting69
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Thief

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NGL70
Thief
ShooterFPS
SoloMeleeRangedDarkNarrativeSci-FiHorrorFirst Person
Year 2014Dev Eidos Montréal · Square EnixOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

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

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Visuals100Setting58Combat57
8

Scorn

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NGL71
Scorn
ShooterFPS
SoloMeleeDarkNarrativeHorrorSci-FiFirst Person
Year 2022Dev Ebb Software · Kepler InteractiveOn Xbox · PC · PS5

What brings it close to BioShock Infinite 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 first-person view. The distance is in combat and setting — its own ground is horror tension.

Released 9 years after BioShock Infinite.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Visuals100Setting69Combat64
9

Metal: Hellsinger

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NGL89
Metal: Hellsinger
ShooterFPS
SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkFantasyHorrorFirst Person
Year 2022Dev The Outsiders · Level InfiniteOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

Same family as BioShock Infinite: strong narrative focus, melee combat and fantasy world. The common ground extends to single-player focus and a first-person view. Where the two diverge is setting and visuals: a medieval setting and 3D presentation.

Released 9 years after BioShock Infinite.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Combat72Visuals63Setting55
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System Shock

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NGL87
System Shock
ShooterFPS
SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkSci-FiHorrorFirst Person
Year 2023Dev Nightdive Studios · Prime MatterOn Xbox · PS4 · Linux

What brings it close to BioShock Infinite is strong narrative focus, melee combat and a sci-fi setting, and the two track each other on genre, game mode and tone. The common ground extends to single-player focus and a first-person view. Where the two diverge is setting: a cyberpunk setting.

Released 10 years after BioShock Infinite.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Visuals100Combat74Setting45
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Dead Space

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NGL91
Dead Space
ShooterFPS
SoloMeleeDarkNarrativeHorrorSci-Fi
Year 2023Dev Motive Studios · Electronic ArtsOn Xbox · PC · PS5

Same family as BioShock Infinite: dark, oppressive atmosphere, melee combat and horror setting. Both also lean on single-player focus. The distance is in visuals and setting — its own ground is a space setting and a third-person camera.

Released 10 years after BioShock Infinite.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Combat69Setting56Visuals0
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Red Dead Redemption

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NGL86
Red Dead Redemption
ShooterFPS
SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkHistoricalHorror
Year 2023Dev Rockstar GamesOn Xbox · PS4 · Switch

Genre puts it alongside BioShock Infinite, and so does strong narrative focus, melee combat and historical setting. Both also lean on single-player focus. The distance is in progression and visuals — its own ground is exploration and discovery, and a third-person camera.

Released 10 years after BioShock Infinite.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Setting72Combat70Progression0
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Killer7

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Killer7
ShooterFPS
SoloMeleeDarkNarrativeHorrorFirst Person
Year 2005Dev Grasshopper Manufacture · CapcomOn PC

It shares the essentials of what BioShock Infinite does: dark, oppressive atmosphere, melee combat and horror setting. To that it adds single-player focus and a first-person view. They part company on setting: this one brings an anime aesthetic.

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

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Visuals100Combat70Setting36
14

Resident Evil Survivor

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Resident Evil Survivor
ShooterFPS
SoloDarkHorrorFirst Person
Year 2000Dev Tose · Eidos InteractiveOn PC

Genre puts it alongside BioShock Infinite, and so does dark, oppressive atmosphere, horror setting and single-player focus. The common ground extends to a first-person view. Where the two diverge is setting and tone: puzzle design.

It predates BioShock Infinite by 13 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Tone60Setting40

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