Evil Tonight similar games & best alternatives

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Evil Tonight

PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch • 2021

Should you play it?

Silvia never runs from evil—she makes it her business. Eccentric yet warm-hearted, this seasoned modern exorcist has mastered the art of confronting the supernatural, turning haunted places into tangible nightmares. But on this fateful night, nothing goes as planned.

What works

  • Beautiful pixel art and animation
  • Engaging survival horror atmosphere
  • Challenging combat and boss fights
  • Intriguing puzzles and exploration
  • Strong sound design and music

Things to keep in mind

  • Lack of in-game map causes navigation frustration
  • Short game length
  • Some unintuitive puzzles and difficulty spikes
  • Limited story depth and character development
  • Resource scarcity can be frustrating

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • Cathedral

  • MindSeize

  • Skautfold: Shrouded in Sanity

  • Cat in the Box

  • Lamentum

  • Diary of Lucie

More expressive

Games that feels like Evil Tonight but with more self-expression and customization

  • Drova - Forsaken Kin

  • Castle Of Alchemists

  • Lunavania

  • Chained Echoes

  • Intravenous 2: Mercenarism

  • Heaven Dust 2

More relaxing

Games that feels like Evil Tonight but with a more relaxing feel

  • Angeline Era

  • Crow Country

  • Into the Necrovale

  • Heaven Dust

  • The Mummy Demastered

  • The Count Lucanor

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Evil Tonight: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Violence, Survival, Fellowship, Intimacy. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Expression, Relaxation, Leadership.

Last update: 21/08/2026