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18 Games like Outlast on Nintendo Switch that you should try

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We filtered the 42 games similar to Outlast down to the 18 that fit the “Nintendo Switch” category. Amnesia: A Machine for Pigs, Blair Witch and Kholat top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Outlast.

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GenreHorrorSubgenrePsychological Horror
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NarrativeDarkSoloMultiplayer
Year 2013Dev Red Barrels

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Within the “Nintendo Switch” category, the closest game to Outlast is Amnesia: A Machine for Pigs — scoring 86/100 on our similarity scale. Blair Witch and Kholat follow close behind.

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The best games like Outlast on Nintendo Switch

18 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Outlast. Each one has been evaluated across 11 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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Amnesia: A Machine for Pigs

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Amnesia: A Machine for Pigs
Closest overall match
HorrorPsychological Horror
SoloStealthMeleeNarrativeDarkHorrorFirst Person
Year 2013Dev The Chinese Room · Frictional GamesOn PS4 · Linux · PC

If Outlast worked for you because of strong narrative focus, stealth mechanics and horror setting, the same is here. To that it adds single-player focus and a first-person view. Its own ground is exploration and discovery, and puzzle design.

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Blair Witch

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Blair Witch
Closest on game mode
HorrorPsychological Horror
SoloMultiplayerNarrativeDarkHorrorFirst Person
Year 2019Dev Bloober TeamOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

It shares the essentials of what Outlast does: strong narrative focus, horror setting and single-player focus. Both also lean on a first-person view. What it adds of its own: exploration and discovery, and co-op play.

Released 6 years after Outlast.

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Kholat

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Kholat
HorrorPsychological Horror
SoloNarrativeDarkHorrorFirst Person
Year 2015Dev IMGN.PROOn PS4 · PC · Mac

What brings it close to Outlast is strong narrative focus, horror setting and single-player focus, and the two track each other on genre, tone and setting. Both also lean on a first-person view. What it adds of its own: exploration and discovery, and open world exploration.

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Dredge

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Dredge
HorrorPsychological Horror
SoloNarrativeDarkHorrorOpen World
Year 2023Dev Black Salt Games · Team17On Xbox · PS4 · Android

Its point of contact with Outlast is strong narrative focus, horror setting and single-player focus. They part company on visuals: this one brings an isometric view.

Released 10 years after Outlast.

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Detention

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Detention
HorrorPsychological Horror
SoloNarrativeDarkHorrorExploration
Year 2017Dev Red Candle Games · Coconut Island GamesOn PS4 · Linux · Android

With Outlast it shares strong narrative focus, horror setting and single-player focus. The distance is in visuals — its own ground is 2D presentation.

Released 4 years after Outlast.

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Mad Father

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Mad Father
HorrorPsychological Horror
SoloNarrativeDarkHorrorCasual
Year 2012Dev Sen · PLAYISMOn PC · Mac · Switch

Genre puts it alongside Outlast, and so does strong narrative focus, horror setting and single-player focus. They part company on visuals and setting: this one brings an anime aesthetic and an isometric view.

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Call of Cthulhu

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Call of Cthulhu
HorrorPsychological Horror
SoloNarrativeDarkHorrorFirst Person
Year 2018Dev Cyanide Studio · Focus EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

It shares the essentials of what Outlast does: strong narrative focus, horror setting and single-player focus. Both also lean on a first-person view. What it adds of its own: deep RPG systems.

Released 5 years after Outlast.

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Indika

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Indika
HorrorPsychological Horror
SoloNarrativeDarkHorrorFirst Person
Year 2024Dev Odd Meter · 11 bit studiosOn Xbox · PC · PS5

With Outlast it shares strong narrative focus, horror setting and single-player focus. The common ground extends to a first-person view. Where the two diverge is visuals: a third-person camera.

Released 11 years after Outlast.

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Mouthwashing

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Mouthwashing
HorrorPsychological Horror
SoloNarrativeDarkHorrorFirst Person
Year 2024Dev Wrong Organ · Critical ReflexOn Xbox · PC · PS5

Held in common with Outlast: strong narrative focus, horror setting and single-player focus. To that it adds a first-person view. Its own ground is exploration and discovery, and a space setting.

Released 11 years after Outlast.

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Close to the Sun

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Close to the Sun
HorrorPsychological Horror
SoloNarrativeDarkHorrorFirst Person
Year 2019Dev Storm in a Teacup · Wired ProductionsOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

The thread back to Outlast runs through strong narrative focus, horror setting and single-player focus. To that it adds a first-person view. Its own ground is a sci-fi setting.

Released 6 years after Outlast.

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Iron Lung

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Iron Lung
HorrorPsychological Horror
SoloNarrativeDarkHorrorFirst Person
Year 2022Dev David SzymanskiOn PC · PS5 · Switch

The thread back to Outlast runs through strong narrative focus, horror setting and single-player focus. The common ground extends to a first-person view. Where the two diverge is visuals: pixel art.

Released 9 years after Outlast.

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Layers of Fear 2

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Layers of Fear 2
HorrorPsychological Horror
SoloNarrativeDarkHorrorFirst Person
Year 2019Dev Bloober Team · Gun InteractiveOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

With Outlast it shares strong narrative focus, horror setting and single-player focus. Both also lean on a first-person view. What it adds of its own: puzzle design and a casual, approachable feel.

Released 6 years after Outlast.

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Observer

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Observer
HorrorPsychological Horror
SoloNarrativeDarkHorrorFirst Person
Year 2017Dev Bloober Team · Aspyr MediaOn PS4 · Linux · PC

With Outlast it shares strong narrative focus, horror setting and single-player focus. The common ground extends to a first-person view. Where the two diverge is setting: a cyberpunk setting.

Released 4 years after Outlast.

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Stories Untold

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Stories Untold
HorrorPsychological Horror
SoloNarrativeDarkHorrorSci-Fi
Year 2017Dev No Code · Devolver DigitalOn PS4 · PC · Mac

It meets Outlast on strong narrative focus, horror setting and single-player focus. It sets itself apart with puzzle design and a sci-fi setting.

Released 4 years after Outlast.

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Fran Bow

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Fran Bow
HorrorPsychological Horror
SoloNarrativeDarkHorrorFantasy
Year 2015Dev Killmonday Games HBOn PS4 · Linux · Android

With Outlast it shares strong narrative focus, horror setting and single-player focus. They part company on visuals: this one brings 2D presentation.

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