Them and Us similar games & best alternatives

Them and Us

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2021

Should you play it?

Them and Us is a classic, survival horror game with a focus on atmosphere and player immersion. Discover the truth of Alicia’s past as she descends further into her strange, unending nightmare.

What works
  • Authentic classic survival horror experience
  • Multiple camera modes (fixed, over-the-shoulder, first person)
  • Large, atmospheric environments with puzzles
  • Multiple endings and replayability
  • Challenging combat and resource management
Things to keep in mind
  • Clunky combat and animations in places
  • Inventory management can be tedious
  • Some puzzles are obtuse or vague
  • Occasional performance issues and bugs
  • Limited story development and exposition

What to play next

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Top picks

Games that feel the closest overall

  • Haydee 2

  • Tormented Souls

  • Beyond Sunset

  • Eternal Evil

  • Beyond Hanwell

  • Cronos: The New Dawn

  • Resident Evil

  • The Evil Within

  • Night At the Gates of Hell
Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • Beyond Sunset

  • Eternal Evil

  • Beyond Hanwell
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Them and Us: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Fellowship, Violence, Survival, Cooperation. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Violence. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Relaxation, Leadership.

Why this game works

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