Hell is Us similar games & best alternatives

Hell is Us

PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5 • 2025

Should you play it?

If war is the closest we get to hell on earth, it's because Earth harbours the worst of demons: humankind. In an isolated country ravaged by infighting, discover the secrets of your past and deal with the repercussions of a mysterious calamity.

What works
  • Immersive atmosphere and story
  • No hand-holding exploration
  • Engaging puzzles and lore
  • Good performance and graphics
  • Customizable combat and weapons
Things to keep in mind
  • Limited enemy and weapon variety
  • Combat can become repetitive
  • Lack of map can frustrate some players
  • Some abrupt or unsatisfying ending elements
  • Minor bugs and occasional crashes reported

What to play next

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

Top picks

Games that feel the closest overall

  • Svarog's Dream

  • Asterigos: Curse of the Stars

  • Eternal Edge+ Prologue

  • Zwei: The Arges Adventure

  • Chambers: The Outlaw

  • Assassin's Creed® Origins

  • Horizon Forbidden West™ Complete Edition

  • Gothic® 3

  • Sudeki
Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • Svarog's Dream

  • Zwei: The Arges Adventure

  • Twinsen's Little Big Adventure Classic
If you liked…

Recommendations by what you enjoyed most

  • Autonomy

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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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Hell is Us: Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Fellowship, Violence, Survival, Cooperation. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Story, Exploration. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Leadership.

Why this game works

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

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    "Players have full freedom to explore the world, solve quests in multiple ways, and make meaningful choices without handholding or quest markers."

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    "The game strongly emphasizes player freedom with no maps, no quest markers, and no hand-holding, requiring players to explore and solve puzzles independently."

  • Competence

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    "Combat involves skillful shooting, parrying, and mastering mechanics; some players find it challenging but rewarding."

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    "Combat is described as satisfying but not deep, with some skill required for timing and parrying; puzzles and exploration provide additional challenge."

  • Competition

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    "No evidence of competitive or ranked modes; focus is on personal exploration and story."

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    "No evidence of competitive modes or comparison to others; focus is on personal exploration and story."

  • Continuation

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    "Players report long playtimes, habitual revisits, and deep engagement with the game world and lore."

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    "Players report being hooked, eager to continue playing, and spending many hours exploring and uncovering lore."

  • Cooperation

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    "Game is single-player focused with no mention of cooperative play or teamwork."

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    "The game is single-player focused with no mention of cooperative play or teamwork."

  • Creativity

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    "Extensive weapon customization, crafting system, and player-driven exploration encourage creative problem solving and personalization."

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    "Players engage in note-taking, puzzle solving, and customizing weapons with glyphs, indicating creative problem solving and build customization."

  • Domination

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    "No indication of exerting control or superiority over others; interactions are individual and narrative-driven."

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    "No signs of exerting control or superiority over others; interactions are individual and narrative-driven."

  • Escapism

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    "Strong escapism through immersive, atmospheric world and emotional storytelling that transports players from reality."

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    "The dark, immersive world and story provide strong escapism from real life, with players deeply engaged in the atmospheric experience."

  • Expectation

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    "Players engage voluntarily out of intrinsic interest and desire to explore story and characters."

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    "Players engage voluntarily out of intrinsic interest and curiosity, enjoying the challenge and story without external pressure."

  • Experimenting

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    "Players experiment with different weapons, combos, and puzzle solutions within the game’s mechanics."

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    "Players experiment with different weapon types, glyphs, and puzzle approaches, exploring multiple ways to solve challenges."

  • Exploration

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    "Exploration is a core element with a large, detailed world full of secrets, no quest markers, and discovery-driven gameplay."

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    "Exploration is a core feature with no maps or markers, encouraging discovery of secrets, lore, and environmental storytelling."

  • Expression

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    "Character and weapon customization allow self-expression through appearance and playstyle."

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  • Fantasy

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    "The game features supernatural themes, curses, and mystery elements blending realistic and imaginative fiction."

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  • Fellowship

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    "The game is a solo experience with minimal social interaction or community involvement."

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    "The game is a solitary experience with minimal social interaction or community involvement."

  • Growth

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    "Players learn combat mechanics, puzzle solving, and game lore, showing personal development."

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    "Players learn to solve complex puzzles, master combat timing, and piece together lore, indicating personal development."

  • Health

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    "No indication of physical activity or health-related gameplay; typical sedentary gaming."

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  • Idle

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    "Requires focused attention for puzzles and combat; not designed for background or idle play."

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  • Intimacy

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    "No evidence of close social relationships or emotional sharing; interactions are limited to NPCs."

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  • Leadership

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  • Progression

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    "Players accumulate items, weapons, upgrades, and skill cards, progressing through the story and character development."

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    "Players accumulate weapon upgrades, glyphs, relics, and gear, progressing through the story and character build."

  • Relaxation

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    "Game balances tension and calm moments; suspenseful but also immersive and atmospheric."

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  • Sensation

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    "Strong atmospheric audio and visual effects provide sensory stimulation and emotional engagement."

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  • Status

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    "No social recognition or popularity mechanics; focus is on individual experience."

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  • Story

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    "Narrative immersion is a major focus, with engaging plot, characters, and lore."

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    "Narrative immersion is a major focus with deep lore, character interactions, and a dark, engaging plot."

  • Strategy

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    "Players must plan use of weapons, abilities, and traps; puzzle solving requires logical thinking; combat involves tactical positioning."

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  • Thrill

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    "Combat and exploration provide moments of tension and excitement, though not constant suspense."

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  • Value

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    "Players feel the game offers good return for time and money with engaging content and replayability."

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    "Players feel the game offers good return for time and money with rich content and immersive experience."

  • Violence

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    "Combat involves fighting enemies but is not gratuitous; violence serves narrative purpose."

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  • Survival

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    "Combat involves avoiding defeat and managing resources like stamina and skills, but no extreme survival mechanics."

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