Gloomwood similar games & best alternatives
Should you play it?
Trapped in a dark, Victorian city consumed by an ancient curse, you must plan your survival and daring escape using nothing but stealth, an arsenal of eccentric weapons, and your wit in this haunting adventure inspired by the immersive sims and survival horror greats of the late 90s and early 2000s.
What works
- Immersive stealth gameplay
- Excellent level design with multiple paths
- Atmospheric victorian horror setting
- Creative player freedom and experimentation
- Polished mechanics and sound design
Things to keep in mind
- Limited content in early access
- Slow update schedule
- Some ai inconsistencies
- Lack of cooperative or multiplayer modes
- Save system can be punishing
What to play next
Top picks
Games that feels the closest overall
Less expressive
Games that feels like Gloomwood but with less self-expression and customization
More relaxing
Games that feels like Gloomwood but with a more relaxing feel
From the same developer
From the same developer, ranked by motivational fit.
Similarity map
Gloomwood: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Violence, Survival, Fellowship, Intimacy. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Exploration. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Relaxation, Value.
Last update: 03/08/2026