Occult similar games & best alternatives

Occult

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2022

Should you play it?

Occult is a dynamic cooperative game with elements of horror and quest. You are waiting for a variety of opponents, puzzles and endings!

What works
  • Fun and challenging co-op gameplay
  • Spooky atmosphere with jump scares
  • Large maps with multiple endings
  • Good value for low price
  • Strong social and teamwork focus
Things to keep in mind
  • Bugs and technical issues
  • Limited content and replayability
  • Some clunky controls and animations
  • Ai can be predictable or dumb
  • Requires friends for best experience

What to play next

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

Top picks

Games that feel the closest overall

  • Malum

  • KLETKA

  • Murky Divers

  • Subterror

  • A Day Out

  • Nuclear Nightmare

  • PIT OF GOBLIN

  • PILGRIM

  • Forsaken Frontiers
Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • Forsaken Frontiers

  • EXOME

  • Plains of Pain
If you liked…

Recommendations by what you enjoyed most

  • Cooperation

    Zombie Army 4: Dead War
  • Fellowship

    Delivery & Beyond
  • Escapism

    SEVERANCE

Similarity map

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Similarity map

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.

  • Purple star: this page’s game — everything on the map is relative to it.
  • Coloured chips: click to highlight games that mainly differ on that motivation; click again to reset.
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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).

Occult: Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Cooperation, Fellowship, Intimacy, Leadership. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Cooperation. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Relaxation, Progression.

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 can explore multiple maps, choose different gameplay modes (e.g. detective mode, survival mode), and solve puzzles with some freedom, though the game is somewhat linear in progression."

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    "Players can explore large maps, choose different objectives and endings, and decide their own strategies for completing puzzles and evading enemies."

  • Competence

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    "The game is challenging and requires skillful play, character builds, and strategic thinking, rewarding mastery and experimentation."

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    "The game is challenging, especially solo, requiring skillful evasion and puzzle solving, with difficulty modes and multiple endings providing feedback on performance."

  • Competition

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    "Focus is on cooperative play with a friend rather than competing against others; no mention of ranked modes or leaderboards."

    Capsule for Ship of Fools Ship of Fools

    "Focus is on cooperative play with friends rather than competing against others; no ranked modes or leaderboards mentioned."

  • Continuation

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    "Players report replaying to find secrets and multiple endings, but the game is short and some stop after completion."

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    "Players report multiple hours of play and replaying to find all endings, though some mention limited replay value after completion."

  • Cooperation

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    "Strong emphasis on 4-player co-op gameplay, teamwork, and shared objectives."

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    "Strong emphasis on 4-player co-op gameplay, teamwork, communication, and shared objectives."

  • Creativity

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    "Players engage in exploration and puzzle solving with some freedom, but within a structured environment and predefined puzzles."

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    "Players engage in puzzle solving and exploration with some freedom, but within predefined maps and objectives."

  • Domination

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    "Gameplay centers on shared challenges and cooperation rather than exerting control or superiority over others."

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    "Gameplay centers on cooperative survival and shared challenges rather than exerting control or superiority over others."

  • Escapism

    Game with the same Escapism vibe

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    "Players use the game as a fun, social distraction with jump scares and ghost hunting, escaping real life stress."

    Capsule for SEVERANCE SEVERANCE

    "Players use the game as a spooky, thrilling escape with jump scares and tense atmosphere, often playing with friends for fun and distraction."

  • Expectation

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    "Players engage voluntarily for fun and challenge, no indication of obligation or pressure to play."

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    "Players engage voluntarily for fun and challenge, with no indication of obligation or pressure to play."

  • Experimenting

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    "Players explore maps, try different weapons and strategies, and discover secrets and collectibles."

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    "Players explore maps, try different objectives and endings, and experiment with strategies to evade enemies and solve puzzles."

  • Exploration

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    "Large maps with many areas and secrets encourage discovery and curiosity-driven play."

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    "Large maps with hidden secrets, multiple endings, and puzzle elements encourage discovery and curiosity-driven play."

  • Expression

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    "Some character customization and outfit options exist, but limited and mostly cosmetic."

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    "Some character customization and cosmetic options exist, including outfits and character models, though limited."

  • Fantasy

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    "Game features supernatural horror elements and fictional scenarios."

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    "The game features supernatural horror elements, monsters, and fictional scenarios typical of horror fiction."

  • Fellowship

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    "Strong community and social play focus, with players enjoying shared experiences and group identity."

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    "Strong community and social play focus, with players enjoying shared experiences and group identity."

  • Growth

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    "Players learn enemy patterns and puzzle solutions, improving skills over time."

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    "Players learn maps, enemy behaviors, and puzzle solutions over time, improving skills and knowledge."

  • Health

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    -5

    "No physical activity involved; sedentary gameplay typical of PC horror games."

    Capsule for 98xx 98xx

    "No physical activity involved; sedentary gameplay typical of PC horror games."

  • Idle

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    -3

    "Requires active attention and focus during gameplay; not suited for passive or background play."

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    "Requires sustained attention and focus during gameplay; not suited for passive or background play."

  • Intimacy

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    "Players form close social bonds through cooperative play and shared experiences."

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    "Players form close social bonds through cooperative play and shared scary experiences with friends."

  • Leadership

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    "Some informal leadership may occur in team coordination, but no formal roles or authority."

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    "Some informal leadership may emerge in coordinating team strategies, but no formal leadership roles."

  • Progression

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    "Limited progression mainly through story advancement; no item collection or upgrades."

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    "Limited progression through unlocking outfits and completing endings; no extensive item collection or upgrades."

  • Relaxation

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    "Gameplay is tense and suspenseful with jump scares, creating emotional strain rather than relaxation."

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    "Gameplay is tense and challenging with jump scares, creating sustained alertness rather than relaxation."

  • Sensation

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    "The game delivers sensory stimulation through atmospheric audio, visual style, and jump scares."

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    "The game delivers sensory stimulation through atmospheric audio, jump scares, and visual horror elements."

  • Status

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    "Minimal social status or recognition systems; focus is on cooperative fun rather than social ranking."

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    "No social status or ranking systems; focus is on cooperative fun rather than recognition."

  • Story

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    "Some narrative elements and lore exist but focus is on gameplay rather than deep story immersion."

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    "There is some lore and narrative context, but the game emphasizes gameplay and atmosphere over deep story immersion."

  • Strategy

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    "Players must plan routes, timing, and puzzle solutions to progress."

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    "Players must plan routes, coordinate with teammates, and solve puzzles strategically to succeed."

  • Thrill

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    "Jump scares, time pressure, and sudden enemy encounters provide suspense and thrill."

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    "Jump scares, tense chases, and unpredictable enemy encounters provide suspense and excitement."

  • Value

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    "Players generally feel the game offers good entertainment value for its low price."

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  • Violence

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    "Game involves evading and being hunted by monsters; combat is limited or absent but danger and destruction implied."

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    "The game involves evading and being hunted by monsters, with some violent enemy attacks, though players cannot fight back."

  • Survival

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    "Core gameplay revolves around avoiding death, managing threats, and surviving hostile environments."

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