A Walk in the Dark similar games & best alternatives

A Walk in the Dark

PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One • 2013

Should you play it?

In this action platformer you play as a cat, Bast, running through a dark fantasy world. You’ll be running, jumping and sliding with smooth and precise controls designed to make you feel like a cat. But it wont be easy. In the dark you never know what lies in the shadows.

What works
  • Challenging and precise platforming
  • Beautiful atmospheric art and music
  • Varied gameplay with two characters
  • Short levels suitable for repeated attempts
  • Good value for price
Things to keep in mind
  • Frustrating controls and hitboxes
  • High difficulty may deter casual players
  • Some levels cause lag or technical issues
  • Lack of checkpoints increases frustration
  • Minimal narrative and character development

What to play next

Similar games, hidden gems, and fresh directions from this game.

Top picks

Games that feel the closest overall

  • Momodora III

  • Nuclear Blaze

  • NEON STRUCT

  • Lorn's Lure

  • Haste

  • Super Win the Game

  • Puddle

  • Bloo Kid 2

  • 404Sight
Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • Nuclear Blaze

  • Bloo Kid 2

  • Last Horizon
If you liked…

Recommendations by what you enjoyed most

  • Competence

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  • Autonomy

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  • Continuation

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A Walk in the Dark: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Fellowship, Violence, Survival, Cooperation. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Violence, Expression, Leadership.

Why this game works

A motivational profile of the game, with the closest similar game for each player motivation.

  • Autonomy

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    "Players choose from multiple characters with unique playstyles and decide how to approach levels and challenges, indicating high player control and freedom."

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    "Players control two characters with distinct mechanics and can choose how to approach levels, including optional challenges."

  • Competence

    Game with the same Competence vibe

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    "The game is challenging with precise platforming, difficult collectibles, and demanding time trials that reward skill and mastery."

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    "The game is highly challenging, requiring precise timing and skillful platforming, with achievements rewarding mastery."

  • Competition

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    "Focus is on personal skill improvement and self-set goals rather than direct competition or leaderboards."

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    "Focus is on personal skill improvement and self-set goals rather than direct competition or leaderboards."

  • Continuation

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    "Many players report addictive gameplay with long sessions and repeated attempts despite frustration."

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    "Many players report addictive gameplay with repeated attempts and long play sessions despite frustration."

  • Cooperation

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    "Single-player game with no cooperative or multiplayer elements."

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    "Single-player game with no cooperative or multiplayer elements."

  • Creativity

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    "Level design is varied and visually creative with dynamic backgrounds and music integration, though gameplay mechanics are consistent."

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    "Level design allows multiple approaches and includes different gameplay styles, but no player creation or modification."

  • Domination

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    "No elements of exerting control or superiority over others; purely individual experience."

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    "No elements of exerting control or superiority over others; purely individual experience."

  • Escapism

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    "Players use the game as a relaxing distraction and stress relief with immersive music and atmosphere."

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    "Players appreciate the atmospheric, immersive world and music as a form of stress relief and distraction."

  • Expectation

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    "Players engage voluntarily for intrinsic interest and challenge, not due to obligation or external pressure."

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    "Players engage voluntarily for intrinsic interest and challenge, not due to obligation or external pressure."

  • Experimenting

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    "Players explore different levels, mechanics, and strategies to overcome challenges."

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    "Players explore different mechanics between characters and try varied strategies to overcome levels."

  • Exploration

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    "Levels contain secrets and collectibles encouraging discovery within designed environments."

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    "Levels have varied design and backgrounds, encouraging discovery within a structured platforming environment."

  • Expression

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    "No character customization or cosmetic modifications; presentation is fixed and stylized."

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    "No character customization or cosmetic modifications; presentation is fixed and stylized."

  • Fantasy

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    "Game features catgirls and magical themes, providing an imaginative, fictional experience."

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    "Game features a dark fantasy atmosphere with silhouette art and a story about a cat and girl in a mystical world."

  • Fellowship

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    "No social or community features; entirely single-player experience."

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  • Growth

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    "Players develop skills in platforming, combat, and timing through repeated practice and challenges."

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    "Players develop platforming skills and learn precise timing through repeated practice and challenges."

  • Health

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    "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity or health-related features."

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  • Idle

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    "Requires focused attention and precise input; not suitable for casual or background play."

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    "Requires focused attention and precise input; not suitable for casual or background play."

  • Intimacy

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    "No social or emotional relationship-building features."

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  • Leadership

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    "No leadership or group management elements."

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    "No leadership or group management elements."

  • Progression

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    "Progression through levels and unlocking new challenges, with collectibles and achievements adding goals."

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    "Progression through levels and achievements, with collectibles and time challenges adding depth."

  • Relaxation

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    "Music and aesthetics provide a calming atmosphere, though gameplay can be tense and challenging."

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  • Sensation

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    "Enjoyable visual style and soothing soundtrack provide sensory pleasure, balanced with challenging moments."

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  • Status

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    "No social recognition or ranking systems present."

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    "No social recognition or ranking systems present."

  • Story

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    "Lighthearted narrative about a lost cat finding home with charming characters and dialogue."

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    "Minimal narrative about a cat and girl separated in a dark world, serving mostly as a backdrop."

  • Strategy

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    "Players must plan coordinated jumps and movements, requiring mental challenge and problem solving."

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  • Thrill

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    "Tension from precise timing and risk of failure creates suspense and excitement."

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    "High tension from precise timing and risk of failure creates suspense and excitement."

  • Value

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    "Players perceive good value from extensive content, replayability, and challenge for the price."

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    "Players find good value in the amount of content, challenge, and price point."

  • Violence

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    "No combat or destruction; gameplay focuses on avoidance and survival."

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    "No combat or destruction; gameplay focuses on avoidance and survival."

  • Survival

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    "Avoiding death and managing hazards is a core gameplay element."

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    "Avoiding death and overcoming hazards is core to gameplay, requiring careful resource of timing and skill."

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