10 Games like Dead Space (2008) on PS5 that you should try

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We filtered the 41 games similar to Dead Space (2008) down to the 10 that fit the “PS5” category. Resident Evil 3, Poppy Playtime and I Have No Mouth, and I Must Scream top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Dead Space (2008).

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GenreHorrorSubgenreSurvival Horror

The best games like Dead Space (2008) on PS5

10 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Dead Space (2008). Each one has been evaluated across 18 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.

Resident Evil 3

72 similarity to Dead Space (2008)

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Closest overall match

GenreHorrorSubgenreSurvival Horror

SoloMeleeDarkNarrativeHorrorThird Person

Year 2020Dev Capcom Development Division 1 · CapcomOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

The genre is the same as Dead Space (2008)’s, and with it dark, oppressive atmosphere, melee combat and horror setting. To that it adds a third-person camera and single-player focus. They part company on game mode and setting: this one brings multiplayer gameplay.

Released 12 years after Dead Space (2008).

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Poppy Playtime

37 similarity to Dead Space (2008)

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Closest on game mode

GenreHorrorSubgenrePsychological Horror

SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkHorror

Year 2021Dev Mob EntertainmentOn Xbox · PS4 · Android

Held in common with Dead Space (2008): horror tension, strong narrative focus and melee combat. To that it adds single-player focus. They part company on visuals and genre: this one brings a first-person view.

Released 13 years after Dead Space (2008).

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1/1 agree it's a good match

I Have No Mouth, and I Must Scream

36 similarity to Dead Space (2008)

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GenreHorrorSubgenrePsychological Horror

SoloNarrativeDarkHorrorSci-FiThird Person

Year 1995Dev The Dreamers Guild · Acclaim EntertainmentOn Xbox · PS4 · Linux

With Dead Space (2008) it shares horror tension, strong narrative focus and a sci-fi setting. To that it adds single-player focus and a third-person camera. They part company on genre and setting: this one brings post-apocalyptic world.

It predates Dead Space (2008) by 13 years, with what that implies technically.

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Iron Lung

35 similarity to Dead Space (2008)

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GenreHorrorSubgenrePsychological Horror

SoloNarrativeDarkHorrorSci-FiExploration

Year 2022Dev David SzymanskiOn PC · PS5 · Switch

What carries over from Dead Space (2008) is horror tension, strong narrative focus and a sci-fi setting. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery, and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is visuals and progression: deep simulation and a first-person view.

Released 14 years after Dead Space (2008).

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Until Dawn

35 similarity to Dead Space (2008)

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GenreHorrorSubgenrePsychological Horror

SoloNarrativeDarkHorrorExplorationThird Person

Year 2024Dev Ballistic Moon · Sony Interactive EntertainmentOn PC · PS5

Held in common with Dead Space (2008): horror tension, strong narrative focus and single-player focus. Both also lean on exploration and discovery, and a third-person camera. The distance is in progression and genre — its own ground is roguelike runs.

Released 16 years after Dead Space (2008).

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The Medium

35 similarity to Dead Space (2008)

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GenreHorrorSubgenrePsychological Horror

SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkHorrorThird Person

Year 2021Dev Bloober TeamOn Xbox · PC · PS5

What carries over from Dead Space (2008) is horror tension, strong narrative focus and melee combat. The common ground extends to single-player focus and a third-person camera. Where they diverge is genre and setting.

Released 13 years after Dead Space (2008).

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Indika

35 similarity to Dead Space (2008)

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GenreHorrorSubgenrePsychological Horror

SoloNarrativeDarkHorrorExplorationThird Person

Year 2024Dev Odd Meter · 11 bit studiosOn Xbox · PC · PS5

Held in common with Dead Space (2008): horror tension, strong narrative focus and single-player focus. To that it adds exploration and discovery, and a third-person camera. They part company on progression and genre: this one brings a first-person view.

Released 16 years after Dead Space (2008).

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Dredge

33 similarity to Dead Space (2008)

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GenreHorrorSubgenrePsychological Horror

SoloNarrativeDarkHorrorExploration

Year 2023Dev Black Salt Games · Team17On Xbox · PS4 · Android

What carries over from Dead Space (2008) is horror tension, strong narrative focus and single-player focus. Both also lean on exploration and discovery. The distance is in visuals and genre — its own ground is deep RPG systems and an isometric view.

Released 15 years after Dead Space (2008).

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0/1 agree it's a good match

Mouthwashing

31 similarity to Dead Space (2008)

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Closest on setting

GenreHorrorSubgenrePsychological Horror

SoloNarrativeDarkHorrorSpaceExploration

Year 2024Dev Wrong Organ · Critical ReflexOn Xbox · PC · PS5

Held in common with Dead Space (2008): horror tension, strong narrative focus and a space setting. To that it adds exploration and discovery, and single-player focus. They part company on visuals and progression: this one brings a first-person view.

Released 16 years after Dead Space (2008).

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Senua's Saga: Hellblade II

31 similarity to Dead Space (2008)

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GenreHorrorSubgenreAction Horror

SoloMeleeDarkNarrativeHorrorThird Person

Year 2024Dev Ninja Theory · Xbox Game StudiosOn Xbox · PC · PS5

The thread back to Dead Space (2008) runs through horror tension, dark, oppressive atmosphere and melee combat. The common ground extends to single-player focus and a third-person camera. Where the two diverge is setting and genre: fantasy world.

Released 16 years after Dead Space (2008).

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