Evil Tonight similar games & best alternatives

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

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

Top picks

Games that feel the closest overall

  • Crow Country

  • Amnesia: The Bunker

  • Propagation: Paradise Hotel

  • Among Ashes

  • Tormented Souls

  • Astalon: Tears of the Earth

  • Magrunner: Dark Pulse

  • Lamentum

  • Eternal Evil
Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • Propagation: Paradise Hotel

  • Among Ashes

  • Lamentum
If you liked…

Recommendations by what you enjoyed most

  • Competence

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  • Escapism

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  • Exploration

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Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Why this game works” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

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Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers (hidden on purpose).

Evil Tonight: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Fellowship, Cooperation, Leadership, Violence. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Expression, Relaxation, Competition.

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 have freedom to explore, choose combat style, and figure out game mechanics without handholding."

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  • Competence

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    "The game requires skillful combat, timing, and coordination, with challenging boss fights and puzzles that reward mastery and problem solving."

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    "Game requires skillful resource management, combat timing, and puzzle solving with feedback from challenging boss fights."

  • Competition

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    "Single-player experience focused on personal progress without player-vs-player or leaderboard elements."

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    "Single-player experience focused on personal progress without leaderboards or player-vs-player elements."

  • Continuation

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    "Players express desire to replay modes and enjoy the challenge, though the game is short and some mention limited replayability after completion."

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    "Some players mention replay value with challenge modes and randomized puzzles, but overall game is short and can be completed in a few hours."

  • Cooperation

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    "Entirely single-player with no cooperative or multiplayer features."

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  • Creativity

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    "Players engage in puzzle solving and exploration but limited creation or modification of game elements."

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  • Domination

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    "No social or competitive dominance elements; gameplay is individual and cooperative."

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    "No social or competitive dominance elements; gameplay is individual and balanced."

  • Escapism

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    "Strong atmospheric horror and immersive gameplay provide an escape from reality and stress relief."

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    "Strong atmospheric horror setting and immersive gameplay provide escape from real life stress."

  • Expectation

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    "Players engage voluntarily out of interest and enjoyment; no external pressure or obligation noted."

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    "Players engage voluntarily out of interest and enjoyment; no external pressure or obligation noted."

  • Experimenting

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    "Players experiment with different strategies, stealth tactics, and puzzle approaches within randomized elements."

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    "Players experiment with combat strategies, resource conservation, and puzzle approaches; some randomized puzzle elements."

  • Exploration

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    "Exploration of school environments and discovery of ghost stories and secrets is a key gameplay element."

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    "Exploration of a haunted academy with backtracking and discovery of keys, puzzles, and secrets is core gameplay."

  • Expression

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    "No character customization or cosmetic expression; fixed protagonist and visuals."

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  • Fantasy

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    "Supernatural horror setting with imaginative entities, childhood fantasy themes, and mysterious lore."

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    "Supernatural horror setting with ghosts, curses, and paranormal themes; imaginative fiction."

  • Fellowship

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    "No social or community features; solo play only."

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  • Growth

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    "Players develop skills in combat, puzzle solving, and resource management; some learning curve present."

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  • Health

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

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  • Idle

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    "Requires focused attention and continuous engagement; not a casual or background game."

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  • Intimacy

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  • Leadership

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    "No leadership or group management elements; single-player experience."

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  • Progression

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    "Players collect weapons, keys, and items to unlock new areas and advance through the game."

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  • Relaxation

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    "Game can be tense and challenging with sustained pressure; some players find it stressful rather than relaxing."

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  • Sensation

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    "Rich visual and auditory atmosphere with striking pixel art and haunting soundtrack provide strong sensory stimulation."

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    "Strong atmospheric audio-visual design with detailed pixel art and haunting music enhances sensory experience."

  • Status
    -5

    No nearest game available

  • Story

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    "Narrative is present but shallow; some players find it engaging while others find it minimal."

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  • Strategy

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    "Requires planning, tactical combat, puzzle solving, and resource management."

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  • Thrill

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    "Tense combat encounters and boss fights provide suspense and challenge."

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    "Tense combat encounters and boss fights provide suspense and challenge, though not extreme horror scares."

  • Value

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    "Generally considered good value especially on sale; short story mode but multiple modes add replay."

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  • Violence

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    "Combat involves fighting monsters and enemies; violence is a core gameplay element."

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  • Survival

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    "Resource scarcity and health management create survival tension; players must avoid failure and manage limited supplies."

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