Obscure II (Obscure: The Aftermath) similar games & best alternatives

Obscure II (Obscure: The Aftermath)

Wii, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation Portable, PlayStation 2 • 2014

Should you play it?

Two years ago, a group of young teenagers found themselves trapped inside their school. They suffered through the longest night of their lives, chased by abominable creatures created by their principal. Some of them survived that terrible night, while others perished.

What works

  • Good cooperative gameplay
  • Unique character abilities
  • Atmospheric soundtrack
  • Engaging puzzles
  • Nostalgic horror experience

Things to keep in mind

  • Linear level design
  • Awkward camera controls
  • Limited character choice
  • Some technical bugs
  • Lack of widescreen support

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • Watchmen: The End is Nigh

  • The Devourer: Hunted Souls

  • F.E.A.R. 3

  • Obscure

  • Backrooms: Extractions

  • UNDERWARD

Less social

Games that feels like Obscure II (Obscure: The Aftermath) but with less teamwork and cooperation

  • 03.04

  • Resident Evil 2 (1998)

  • Condemned: Criminal Origins

  • Fear the Timeloop - Prologue

  • The Night of the Scissors

  • Dino Crisis

More autonomous

Games that feels like Obscure II (Obscure: The Aftermath) but with more freedom over how you play

  • Granny: Escape Together

  • Resident Evil 0

  • Malum

  • The Watchers

  • Project Unknown

  • Blood Typers

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How to read the map This is a polar difference map: direction = which motivation differs, and distance = how much (same units as the sidebar deltas).

Obscure II (Obscure: The Aftermath): Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Expression, Fellowship, Cooperation, Leadership. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Cooperation, Fellowship. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Autonomy.

Last update: 03/08/2026