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We filtered the 40 games similar to DEADBOLT down to the 16 that fit the “Xbox” category. Hello Neighbor, Hotline Miami and Condemned: Criminal Origins top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to DEADBOLT.

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Year 2016Dev Hopoo Games

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Within the “Xbox” category, the closest game to DEADBOLT is Hello Neighbor — scoring 77/100 on our similarity scale. Hotline Miami and Condemned: Criminal Origins follow close behind.

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The best games like DEADBOLT on Xbox

16 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to DEADBOLT. Each one has been evaluated across 13 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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Hello Neighbor

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Hello Neighbor
Closest overall match
ShooterFPSArena FPS
SoloStealthMeleeNarrativeHardcoreDarkHorror
Year 2017Dev DYNAMIC PIXELS · tinyBuildOn Xbox · PS4 · Android

It shares the essentials of what DEADBOLT does: strong narrative focus, stealth mechanics and horror setting. The common ground extends to single-player focus. Where the two diverge is visuals: a first-person view.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Setting100Combat87Visuals0
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Hotline Miami

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Hotline Miami
ShooterFPSArena FPS
SoloMeleeRangedDarkHardcoreNarrativePixel Art2D
Year 2012Dev Devolver DigitalPlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox

Shelved next to DEADBOLT for good reason: dark, oppressive atmosphere, melee combat and single-player focus. To that it adds pixel art. They part company on combat and visuals: this one brings an isometric view.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Visuals64Combat57
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Condemned: Criminal Origins

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Condemned: Criminal Origins
ShooterFPSArena FPS
SoloMeleeRangedNarrativeDarkHardcoreHorror
Year 2005Dev Monolith Productions · SEGAPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Xbox

What brings it close to DEADBOLT is strong narrative focus, melee combat and horror setting, and the two track each other on genre, game mode and tone. To that it adds single-player focus. They part company on visuals and combat: this one brings a first-person view.

It predates DEADBOLT by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Setting100Combat59Visuals0
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S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl

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S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl
Closest on combat
ShooterFPSArena FPS
SoloRangedStealthMeleeNarrativeDarkHardcoreHorror
Year 2007Dev GSC Game WorldPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

On paper it is what DEADBOLT is — strong narrative focus, ranged 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 setting: post-apocalyptic world and multiplayer gameplay.

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

Genre100Combat100Tone100Game mode56Setting32Visuals0
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Hotline Miami 2: Wrong Number

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Hotline Miami 2: Wrong Number
ShooterFPSArena FPS
SoloMeleeDarkHardcoreNarrativePixel Art2D
Year 2015Dev Dennaton Games · Devolver DigitalOn Xbox · PlayStation 3 · PS4

On paper it is what DEADBOLT is — dark, oppressive atmosphere, melee combat and single-player focus — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. Both also lean on 2D presentation. The distance is in combat and visuals — its own ground is an isometric view.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Visuals67Combat35
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The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth

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The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth
Closest on visuals
ShooterFPSArena FPS
SoloMeleeRangedDarkHardcoreNarrativeHorrorPixel Art2D
Year 2014Dev NicalisPlaytime ~31hOn PC · PS · Xbox

Genre puts it alongside DEADBOLT, and so does dark, oppressive atmosphere, melee combat and horror setting. Both also lean on single-player focus and pixel art. The distance is in game mode and combat — its own ground is magic-based combat and fantasy world.

Genre100Tone100Visuals81Setting67Combat48Game mode29
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Paint the Town Red

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Paint the Town Red
ShooterFPSArena FPS
SoloMeleeRangedDarkHardcoreHorror
Year 2015Dev South East GamesPlaytime ~4hOn PC · Xbox · Apple Macintosh

Same family as DEADBOLT: 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 multiplayer gameplay and a first-person view.

Genre100Setting100Tone85Combat61Game mode35Visuals0
8

Ruiner

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NGL83
Ruiner
ShooterFPSArena FPS
SoloMeleeDarkHardcoreNarrative
Year 2017Dev Reikon Games · Devolver DigitalOn PS4 · Linux · PC

It comes from the same genre as DEADBOLT and shares dark, oppressive atmosphere, melee combat and single-player focus. They part company on setting and visuals: this one brings a cyberpunk setting and an isometric view.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Combat35Setting0Visuals0
9

BioShock

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NGL93
BioShock
ShooterFPS
SoloRangedMeleeStealthNarrativeDarkHorror
Year 2007Dev Digital Extremes · 2K GamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

The thread back to DEADBOLT runs through shooting mechanics, strong narrative focus and ranged combat. To that it adds single-player focus and horror setting. They part company on visuals and setting: this one brings a sci-fi setting and a first-person view.

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

Combat100Game mode100Genre75Tone75Setting61Visuals0
10

DOOM

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NGL92
DOOM
ShooterFPSArena FPS
SoloRangedMeleeDarkHardcoreHorror
Year 1993Dev SEGAOn PC · PS · Xbox

Shelved next to DEADBOLT for good reason: dark, oppressive atmosphere, ranged combat and horror setting. The common ground extends to single-player focus. Where the two diverge is visuals and game mode: a sci-fi setting and multiplayer gameplay.

It predates DEADBOLT by 23 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Tone82Combat66Setting59Game mode35Visuals0
11

Thief

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Thief
ShooterFPS
SoloStealthMeleeRangedDarkNarrativeHorror
Year 2014Dev Eidos Montréal · Square EnixOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

The thread back to DEADBOLT runs through shooting mechanics, dark, oppressive atmosphere and stealth mechanics. To that it adds single-player focus and horror setting. They part company on visuals and tone: this one brings a first-person view.

Combat100Game mode100Genre75Setting70Tone66Visuals0
12

Call of Cthulhu: Dark Corners of the Earth

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Call of Cthulhu: Dark Corners of the Earth
ShooterFPS
SoloStealthMeleeRangedDarkNarrativeHorror
Year 2005Dev Headfirst Productions · Bethesda SoftworksPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Xbox

It meets DEADBOLT on shooting mechanics, dark, oppressive atmosphere and stealth mechanics. Both also lean on horror setting and single-player focus. The distance is in visuals — its own ground is a first-person view.

It predates DEADBOLT by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

Game mode100Combat89Genre75Tone72Setting70Visuals0
13

The Evil Within 2

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The Evil Within 2
ShooterFPS
SoloStealthMeleeDarkNarrativeHorror
Year 2017Dev Tango Gameworks · Bethesda SoftworksOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

Held in common with DEADBOLT: shooting mechanics, dark, oppressive atmosphere and stealth mechanics. The common ground extends to horror setting and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is visuals: a first-person view.

Game mode100Setting100Combat87Genre75Tone74Visuals0
14

SuperHot: Mind Control Delete

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NGL83
SuperHot: Mind Control Delete
ShooterFPSArena FPS
SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeCyberpunk
Year 2020Dev SUPERHOT TeamOn Xbox · PS4 · Linux

It comes from the same genre as DEADBOLT and shares punishing difficulty, melee combat and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is setting and visuals: a cyberpunk setting and a first-person view.

Released 4 years after DEADBOLT.

Genre100Game mode100Tone82Combat37Setting0Visuals0
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Enter the Gungeon

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NGL87
Enter the Gungeon
ShooterFPSArena FPS
SoloRangedMeleeHardcorePixel Art2D
Year 2016Dev Dodge Roll · Devolver DigitalPlaytime ~6hOn PC · PS · Xbox

The genre is the same as DEADBOLT’s, and with it punishing difficulty, ranged combat and single-player focus. Both also lean on 2D presentation. The distance is in setting and game mode — its own ground is cozy, relaxing feel and fantasy world.

Genre100Visuals73Combat63Tone60Game mode29Setting0

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