Propnight was recently released and players from all over the globe are trying their hand at escaping one another through a heart-racing adventure that mixes survival and deception elements into the ultimate game of hide and seek. Players band together, armed with the ability to transform into any prop they please, in the hopes of blending into their surroundings so that they can avoid a maniacal killer.
Those that become monsters are forced to hunt down the pack of players and put them down, before they have a chance to escape the area. It's a fun release that takes the idea of Prop Hunt and amps up the danger. Although, for some, it seems a bit "unpolished" in its current state, it's still a blast to play with friends. Here's a look at some other titles that players may enjoy if they're having a good time with Propnight.
Updated April 4th, 2022 by Russ Boswell: Propnight is a lot of fun and continues to update. Although it hasn't seen the same success as some games in its genre, it's definitely a unique premise that blends together elements from popular titles that players have come to know and love over the years. Those that enjoy the Propnight formula may want to branch out and check out other games that are like Propnight. Luckily, there are a lot of titles to explore in the same vein that are very similar, or at least somewhat so. To better showcase some of the best games available that are like Propnight, the following list has been updated with more entries.
9 In Silence
Propnight is a pretty unsettling game under the right circumstances, but those looking for the same "type" of gameplay, with an amped-up Horror feeling should check out In Silence. The concept is the same, showing four survivors attempting to escape the clutches of a predatory creature, but In Silence offers a twist for those that are playing the Monster. Completely blind, creature players will have to use the monster's additional senses and abilities to navigate their way around the area and discover their victims. Players will need to be as quiet as possible as they look around for parts to repair a nearby car and escape.
It's unsettling, incredibly dark, and downright horrifying thanks to the added addition of "silence."
8 SCP: Containment Breach Multiplayer
The world of SCP has grown exponentially over the years, thanks to tons of dedicated fans, writers, and artists implementing their own stories and creative works. It's one of the most expansive fanbases on the web, and there is a lot to explore for horror fans. Those that are looking to dive into the SCP adventure and try their hands at dealing with some of the most prominent creatures in the series (or becoming them) can load up SCP: Containment Breach Multiplayer.
It's a blast to play with friends, and each round sees players attempting to either escape the facility they are trapped in or become a monster and hunt other players down.
7 Hunt: Showdown
Although Propnight's main formula revolves around groups of players trying to outsmart a player-controlled monster, there are still some games out there that evoke Propnight-like feelings with a twist. Hunt: Showdown is a great example, as it's a competitive multiplayer first-person shooter that has teams of hunters battling against one another to take down all sorts of creepy and terrifyingly strong creatures.
It's a high-stress blast, as players will be forced to contend with one another in a vie for the hunt's ultimate prize, bagging whatever creature is on the slate. It's PvPvE, and a blast for cooperative players.
6 Dead By Daylight
This is probably the easiest "transition" for those that enjoy Propnight but are looking for something a little more in-depth. It's arguable that Propnight blends together gameplay elements from Prop Hunt and Dead By Daylight, with the latter having similar "repairing" mechanics and the central theme of trying to escape a killer.
It is important to note that Dead by Daylight is definitely a more "mature" game, featuring a heavier dose of violence, bloodshed, and far more disturbing monsters. Those that live and breathe the Horror genre (or are just looking for a good scare) will probably appreciate the world of Dead by Daylight even more than they do Propnight. It's been around for quite some time too, with the developers constantly updating and adding new characters and locations.
5 Monstrum 2
Those looking for fewer puzzle mechanics and strategy and more action-based running and escaping may want to give Monstrum 2 a try. It's important to note that this title is in Early Access (and has been since January of this year) but shows a lot of promise, with many players giving it a good review based on its elements rather than its current lack of polish.
Monstrum shares the same concept as Propnight but ditches the "prop-changing ability" and instead pits four gamers against a player-controlled monstrosity that must hunt them down before they can escape. It's scary solo and can be pretty entertaining with friends. The only downside at the moment is trying to find enough players to form a game for those that plan on going about it as a solo act.
4 Dark Home
One of the best parts of Propnight comes from the scares that players can inflict on one another. There are few things more frightening than being actively pursued by something and it can be a high-stress game of mental gymnastics when players are forced to keep their heads on a swivel while performing tasks.
Dark Home takes the tension of that concept and amplifies it tenfold by placing players into a dark and foreboding house, surrounding them with scary environments similar to those found in Phasmophobia. Pair that with some creepy spectral foes and it's a recipe for frightful fun that players of Propnight will likely enjoy.
3 PIGGY: Hunt
Part of Propnight's charm is that it's not nearly as bloody, gory, or over the top as a lot of other multiplayer "survival horror" style games. PIGGY: Hunt follows that same concept by offering players a game that is all about "spooky survival" but plays more like a release that gamers can enjoy with the whole family.
The concept is very similar and almost takes on an Among Us-style setup where players navigate via top-down view through a series of rooms and corridors, fixing items and finding useful tools. They'll do all of this while avoiding an "infected," a giant Piggy that will eliminate any players they manage to catch. It's a lot of fun and has some solid reviews on Steam.
2 Among Us
Speaking of Among Us, it's another great title for those that enjoy the multiplayer aspect of Propnight. Players won't have the same prop-wielding powers but the title very much rewards those who are good at blending in.
Among Us features many more players on a map at one time than Propnight and amplifies the need for deception by placing some players as Impostors and forcing them to eliminate the rest of the crew before they can finish a set number of tasks. It's a lot of fun and requires players to think quickly on their feet to avoid being ousted as an Imposter or, worse, being wrongly accused and sentenced to their doom by their peers.
1 Prop Hunt
Propnight feels like a blend of multiple games but its two most poignant influences are Dead by Daylight and Prop Hunt. Those that have never stepped into the world of Prop Hunt should definitely take a moment to visit the "original release."
Although there are some games floating around Steam that are meant to be standalone adventures, many players prefer the Garry's Mod version of Prop Hunt which acts like a giant twisted game of Hide and Seek. Those looking to join in on the fun can load up Garry's Mod and find a server that is participating in the madness.