Those Who Remain similar games & best alternatives

Those Who Remain

PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, Nintendo Switch • 2020

Should you play it?

As the lights go out, the embers of darkness are stoked in the sleepy town of Dormont. Confront uncomfortable horrors, keep your sanity in check and survive the night in this story-driven first-person psychological-thriller.

What works

  • Strong atmospheric lighting and sound design
  • Engaging psychological horror narrative
  • Moral choice system with multiple endings
  • Interesting use of alternate dimension mechanic
  • Accessible puzzle difficulty

Things to keep in mind

  • Linear and sometimes repetitive gameplay
  • Frustrating checkpoint and save system
  • Limited player movement and stealth mechanics
  • Some graphical and animation inconsistencies
  • Lack of clear guidance leading to pixel hunting

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Last update: 17/10/2026