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We filtered the 42 games similar to Penumbra: Black Plague Gold Edition down to the 17 that fit the “Xbox” category. Among the Sleep, Amnesia: A Machine for Pigs and Outlast top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Penumbra: Black Plague Gold Edition.

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Within the “Xbox” category, the closest game to Penumbra: Black Plague Gold Edition is Among the Sleep — scoring 92/100 on our similarity scale. Amnesia: A Machine for Pigs and Outlast follow close behind.

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The best games like Penumbra: Black Plague Gold Edition on Xbox

17 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Penumbra: Black Plague Gold Edition. 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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Among the Sleep

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NGL78
Among the Sleep
Closest overall match
HorrorPsychological Horror
SoloStealthMeleeDarkNarrativeHorrorFirst Person
Year 2014Dev Krillbite StudioOn PS4 · Linux · PC

If Penumbra: Black Plague Gold Edition worked for you because of dark, oppressive atmosphere, stealth mechanics and horror setting, the same is here. Both also lean on single-player focus and a first-person view.

Released 5 years after Penumbra: Black Plague Gold Edition.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone100Visuals100Setting79
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Amnesia: A Machine for Pigs

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NGL71
Amnesia: A Machine for Pigs
HorrorPsychological Horror
SoloStealthMeleeNarrativeDarkHorrorFirst Person
Year 2013Dev The Chinese Room · Frictional GamesOn PS4 · Linux · PC

If Penumbra: Black Plague Gold Edition worked for you because of strong narrative focus, stealth mechanics 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 exploration and discovery.

Released 4 years after Penumbra: Black Plague Gold Edition.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone100Visuals100Setting79
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Outlast

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NGL83
Outlast
HorrorPsychological Horror
SoloStealthMeleeNarrativeDarkHorrorFirst Person
Year 2013Dev Red BarrelsPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

It shares the essentials of what Penumbra: Black Plague Gold Edition does: strong narrative focus, stealth mechanics and horror setting. The common ground extends to a first-person view and single-player focus. It sets itself apart with multiplayer gameplay.

Released 4 years after Penumbra: Black Plague Gold Edition.

Genre100Combat100Tone100Visuals100Game mode84Setting79
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Stories Untold

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NGL83
Stories Untold
Closest on setting
HorrorPsychological Horror
SoloNarrativeDarkHorrorSci-Fi
Year 2017Dev No Code · Devolver DigitalOn PS4 · PC · Mac

What brings it close to Penumbra: Black Plague Gold Edition is strong narrative focus, horror setting and single-player focus, and the two track each other on genre, game mode and tone.

Released 8 years after Penumbra: Black Plague Gold Edition.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Setting100
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I Have No Mouth, and I Must Scream

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NGL89
I Have No Mouth, and I Must Scream
HorrorPsychological Horror
SoloNarrativeDarkHorrorSci-Fi
Year 1995Dev The Dreamers Guild · Acclaim EntertainmentOn Xbox · PS4 · Linux

What carries over from Penumbra: Black Plague Gold Edition is strong narrative focus, horror setting and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is visuals: a third-person camera.

It predates Penumbra: Black Plague Gold Edition by 14 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Setting81Visuals0
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Layers of Fear

72
NGL82
Layers of Fear
HorrorPsychological Horror
SoloNarrativeDarkHorrorFirst Person
Year 2016Dev Bloober TeamOn PS4 · Linux · PC

If Penumbra: Black Plague Gold Edition worked for you because of strong narrative focus, horror setting and single-player focus, the same is here. Both also lean on a first-person view. What it adds of its own: exploration and discovery.

Released 7 years after Penumbra: Black Plague Gold Edition.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Visuals100Setting79
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Kholat

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NGL65
Kholat
HorrorPsychological Horror
SoloNarrativeDarkHorrorFirst Person
Year 2015Dev IMGN.PROOn PS4 · PC · Mac

What brings it close to Penumbra: Black Plague Gold Edition is strong narrative focus, horror setting and single-player focus, and the two track each other on genre, game mode and tone. To that it adds a first-person view. Its own ground is exploration and discovery, and open world exploration.

Released 6 years after Penumbra: Black Plague Gold Edition.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Visuals100Setting79
8

Indika

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NGL86
Indika
HorrorPsychological Horror
SoloNarrativeDarkHorrorFirst Person
Year 2024Dev Odd Meter · 11 bit studiosOn Xbox · PC · PS5

The thread back to Penumbra: Black Plague Gold Edition runs through strong narrative focus, horror setting and single-player focus. To that it adds a first-person view. They part company on visuals: this one brings a third-person camera.

Released 15 years after Penumbra: Black Plague Gold Edition.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Setting78Visuals66
9

Layers of Fear 2

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NGL70
Layers of Fear 2
HorrorPsychological Horror
SoloNarrativeDarkHorrorFirst Person
Year 2019Dev Bloober Team · Gun InteractiveOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

The thread back to Penumbra: Black Plague Gold Edition runs through 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 casual, approachable feel.

Released 10 years after Penumbra: Black Plague Gold Edition.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Setting79Tone74
10

Dredge

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NGL90
Dredge
HorrorPsychological Horror
SoloNarrativeDarkHorrorOpen World
Year 2023Dev Black Salt Games · Team17On Xbox · PS4 · Android

Held in common with Penumbra: Black Plague Gold Edition: strong narrative focus, horror setting and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is visuals: an isometric view.

Released 14 years after Penumbra: Black Plague Gold Edition.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Setting76Visuals0
0/1 agree it's a good match
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Fran Bow

68
NGL90
Fran Bow
HorrorPsychological Horror
SoloNarrativeDarkHorrorFantasy
Year 2015Dev Killmonday Games HBOn PS4 · Linux · Android

On paper it is what Penumbra: Black Plague Gold Edition is — strong narrative focus, horror setting and single-player focus — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. Where the two diverge is visuals and setting: fantasy world and 2D presentation.

Released 6 years after Penumbra: Black Plague Gold Edition.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Setting65Visuals0
12

Sally Face

68
NGL97
Sally Face
HorrorPsychological Horror
SoloNarrativeDarkHorrorCasual
Year 2016Dev Portable MooseOn Xbox · PS4 · Linux

With Penumbra: Black Plague Gold Edition it shares strong narrative focus, horror setting and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is visuals: 2D presentation.

Released 7 years after Penumbra: Black Plague Gold Edition.

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1/1 agree it's a good match
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Close to the Sun

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NGL68
Close to the Sun
HorrorPsychological Horror
SoloNarrativeDarkSci-FiHorrorFirst Person
Year 2019Dev Storm in a Teacup · Wired ProductionsOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

It shares the essentials of what Penumbra: Black Plague Gold Edition does: strong narrative focus, a sci-fi setting and single-player focus. The common ground extends to a first-person view.

Released 10 years after Penumbra: Black Plague Gold Edition.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Setting100Visuals100
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Observer

65
NGL77
Observer
HorrorPsychological Horror
SoloNarrativeDarkHorrorSci-FiFirst Person
Year 2017Dev Bloober Team · Aspyr MediaOn PS4 · Linux · PC

It shares the essentials of what Penumbra: Black Plague Gold Edition does: strong narrative focus, horror setting and single-player focus. To that it adds a first-person view. They part company on setting: this one brings a cyberpunk setting.

Released 8 years after Penumbra: Black Plague Gold Edition.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Visuals100Setting64
15

Oxenfree

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NGL86
Oxenfree
HorrorPsychological Horror
SoloNarrativeDarkSci-FiHorror
Year 2016Dev Night School StudioOn PS4 · Linux · Android

The thread back to Penumbra: Black Plague Gold Edition runs through strong narrative focus, a sci-fi setting and single-player focus. They part company on visuals: this one brings 2D presentation.

Released 7 years after Penumbra: Black Plague Gold Edition.

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