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33 Dark games like DUSK that you should try

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We filtered the 50 games similar to DUSK down to the 33 that fit the “Dark” category. Quake, F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin and Resident Evil 7 Biohazard top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to DUSK.

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GenreShooterSubgenreFPS
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DarkNarrativeSoloMultiplayer
Year 2018Dev David Szymanski

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Within the “Dark” category, the closest game to DUSK is Quake — scoring 92/100 on our similarity scale. F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin and Resident Evil 7 Biohazard follow close behind.

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The best dark games like DUSK

33 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to DUSK. Each one has been evaluated across 12 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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Quake

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NGL92
Quake
Closest overall match
ShooterFPS
SoloMultiplayerPvPRangedMeleeDarkNarrativeHorrorFirst Person
Year 1996Dev id Software · SEGAPlaytime ~1hOn PC · PS · Xbox

What brings it close to DUSK is dark, oppressive atmosphere, ranged combat and horror setting, and the two track each other on genre, combat and tone. To that it adds PvP competition and a first-person view. They part company on setting: this one brings a sci-fi setting.

It predates DUSK by 22 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Tone100Visuals100Game mode79Setting55
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F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin

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F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin
Closest on setting
ShooterFPS
SoloMultiplayerRangedMeleeDarkNarrativeHorrorFirst Person
Year 2009Dev Warner Bros. InteractivePlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

It shares the essentials of what DUSK does: dark, oppressive atmosphere, ranged combat and horror setting. To that it adds single-player focus and a first-person view.

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

Genre100Combat100Tone100Setting100Visuals100Game mode78
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Resident Evil 7 Biohazard

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NGL89
Resident Evil 7 Biohazard
ShooterFPS
SoloMultiplayerMeleeRangedDarkNarrativeHorrorFirst Person
Year 2017Dev CapcomPlaytime ~10hOn PC · PS · Xbox

If DUSK worked for you because of dark, oppressive atmosphere, melee combat and horror setting, the same is here. To that it adds multiplayer gameplay and a first-person view. Its own ground is adventure storytelling and crafting mechanics.

Genre100Combat100Tone100Setting100Visuals100Game mode73
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F.E.A.R.

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NGL87
F.E.A.R.
ShooterFPS
SoloMultiplayerRangedMeleeDarkNarrativeHorrorFirst Person
Year 2005Dev Monolith Productions · Warner Bros. InteractivePlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

It shares the essentials of what DUSK does: 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 sci-fi setting and free-to-play access.

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

Genre100Combat100Tone100Visuals100Game mode77Setting74
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Quake 4

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NGL79
Quake 4
ShooterFPS
SoloMultiplayerRangedMeleeDarkNarrativeHorrorFirst Person
Year 2005Dev Aspyr Media · Bethesda SoftworksPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Xbox · Apple Macintosh

If DUSK worked for you because of dark, oppressive atmosphere, ranged combat and horror setting, the same is here. The common ground extends to single-player focus and a first-person view. It sets itself apart with a sci-fi setting.

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

Genre100Combat100Tone100Visuals100Game mode78Setting70
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Half-Life 2: VR Mod

86
NGL92
Half-Life 2: VR Mod
ShooterFPS
SoloMultiplayerRangedMeleeDarkNarrativeHorrorFirst Person
Year 2004Dev Valve Software · ValvePlaytime ~7hOn PC · Xbox · Android

If DUSK worked for you because of dark, oppressive atmosphere, ranged combat and horror setting, the same is here. To that it adds a first-person view and single-player focus. They part company on setting: this one brings a sci-fi setting.

It predates DUSK by 14 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Tone100Visuals100Game mode73Setting69
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Singularity

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NGL85
Singularity
ShooterFPS
SoloMultiplayerRangedMeleeDarkNarrativeHorrorFirst Person
Year 2010Dev Raven Software · ActivisonPlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox

What brings it close to DUSK is dark, oppressive atmosphere, ranged combat and horror 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: a sci-fi setting.

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

Genre100Combat100Tone100Visuals100Game mode78Setting43
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BioShock 2

85
NGL87
BioShock 2
ShooterFPS
SoloMultiplayerRangedMeleeNarrativeDarkHorrorFirst Person
Year 2010Dev Feral Interactive · 2K GamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

Held in common with DUSK: strong narrative focus, ranged combat and horror setting. The common ground extends to multiplayer gameplay and a first-person view. Where the two diverge is setting: a sci-fi setting.

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

Genre100Tone100Visuals100Combat87Game mode78Setting66
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DOOM 3

84
NGL85
DOOM 3
ShooterFPS
SoloMultiplayerMeleeRangedDarkNarrativeHorrorFirst Person
Year 2004Dev id Software · Bethesda SoftworksPlaytime ~1hOn PC · PS · Xbox

It shares the essentials of what DUSK does: dark, oppressive atmosphere, melee combat and horror setting. Both also lean on single-player focus and a first-person view. The distance is in game mode — its own ground is co-op play.

It predates DUSK by 14 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Tone100Visuals100Setting74Game mode60
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S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky

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NGL80
S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky
ShooterFPS
SoloMultiplayerRangedMeleeNarrativeDarkHorrorFirst Person
Year 2008Dev GSC Game WorldPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

What carries over from DUSK is strong narrative focus, ranged combat and horror setting. To that it adds single-player focus and a first-person view. They part company on setting: this one brings post-apocalyptic world.

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

Genre100Tone100Visuals100Combat78Game mode78Setting47
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S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Call of Pripyat

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NGL88
S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Call of Pripyat
ShooterFPS
SoloMultiplayerRangedMeleeNarrativeDarkHorrorFirst Person
Year 2009Dev GSC Game WorldPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

It meets DUSK on strong narrative focus, ranged combat and horror setting. Both also lean on single-player focus and a first-person view. The distance is in setting — its own ground is post-apocalyptic world.

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

Genre100Tone100Visuals100Combat78Game mode78Setting41
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Left 4 Dead

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NGL90
Left 4 Dead
ShooterFPS
SoloMultiplayerMeleeRangedDarkNarrativeHorrorFirst Person
Year 2008Dev Valve Software · Electronic ArtsPlaytime ~5hOn PC · Xbox · Apple Macintosh

It shares the essentials of what DUSK does: dark, oppressive atmosphere, melee combat and horror setting. Both also lean on single-player focus and a first-person view. The distance is in game mode — its own ground is co-op play.

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

Genre100Combat100Tone100Visuals100Setting72Game mode51
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Aliens vs. Predator

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NGL76
Aliens vs. Predator
ShooterFPS
SoloMultiplayerMeleeRangedDarkNarrativeHorrorFirst Person
Year 2010Dev SEGAPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

On paper it is what DUSK is — dark, oppressive atmosphere, melee combat and horror setting — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. To that it adds multiplayer gameplay and a first-person view. They part company on game mode and setting: this one brings a sci-fi setting and co-op play.

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

Genre100Tone100Visuals100Combat85Setting69Game mode58
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Killing Floor

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NGL77
Killing Floor
ShooterFPS
SoloMultiplayerRangedMeleeDarkNarrativeHorrorFirst Person
Year 2009Dev Tripwire InteractivePlaytime ~5hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

It comes from the same genre as DUSK and shares dark, oppressive atmosphere, ranged combat and horror setting. Both also lean on single-player focus and a first-person view. The distance is in game mode and setting — its own ground is a sci-fi setting and co-op play.

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

Genre100Combat100Tone100Visuals86Setting61Game mode47
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F.E.A.R. Extraction Point

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NGL87
F.E.A.R. Extraction Point
ShooterFPS
SoloMultiplayerMeleeDarkNarrativeHorrorFirst Person
Year 2006Dev TimeGate Studios · Vivendi Universal GamesOn PC

If DUSK worked for you because of dark, oppressive atmosphere, melee combat and horror setting, the same is here. Both also lean on single-player focus and a first-person view. The distance is in combat — its own ground is a sci-fi setting.

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

Genre100Tone100Visuals100Setting92Game mode77Combat43

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