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Looking for games like 5:37? Here are top action recommendations with a horror focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Always an After, Now and Then and Back Again or Like Gold Upon Her Tongue.
She wakes in darkness, with no memory of her identity, and only slowly begins to piece together why she is lying in a car trunk, wrapped in plastic... "Always an After" is a 3,200 word short story. It originally appeared in the 2021 anthology In Somnio: A Collection of Modern Gothic Horror, edited by Alex Woodroe. Cover photo: Valeriia Neganova. Content warning: Death, decomposition, memory los… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Always an After.
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Three friends, one time machine, and three attempts to change the political landscape. "Now and Then and Back Again: A Play of Three Acts" is a 2,200 word short story. It originally appeared in the anthology The Chorochronos Archives, edited by Jessica Augustsson. Cover photo: Heather Zabriskie. Content warning: references to 2016 U.S. politics, musing about a memory wipe that would parallel su… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Now and Then and Back Again.
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In her quest to lose weight, a patient with an eating disorder has the misfortune to encounter a strange nutritionist offering delicious food. "Like Gold Upon Her Tongue" is a 2,600 word short story. It originally appeared in the 2020 anthology Eighteen: Stories of Mischief & Mayhem, edited by Mark Teppo. Cover photo: Samuel Ramos. Content warnings: Eating disorders, body image, body dysmorphia… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Like Gold Upon Her Tongue.
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To her dismay, pilot and sometimes-criminal Xan has acquired a derelict spaceship full of tech, salvage, and corpses. Her adopted sister, sometimes-smuggler Baschimeh, may be the perfect person to offer advice and company on a visit to the ship. "The Relative Positions of Dead Things in the Dark" is a 6,900 word short story. It originally appeared in ParSec Issue 4 (Summer), July 2022, edited by … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Relative Positions of Dead Things in the Dark.
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Tracey is sufficiently content with her office job—even if she has to deal with being moved to a cubicle used by another worker on an evening shift. But the appearance of charming drawings brings a little magic to Tracey's routine, and becomes the catalyst to make a connection with her unknown deskmate. "Shared Space" is a 1,750 word short story. It originally appeared in the 2020 anthology Commu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shared Space.
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- 40%Game Brain Score40% User Score 1 reviews
A new medical procedure has the ability to resurrect the dead...but not for long. How do you grieve for someone who is still alive? How can you continue to go about your daily life? "Stages of Pre-Bereavement" is a 2,600 word short story. It was originally published in the 2023 anthology Darkness Blooms, edited by Alin Walker and Monica Louzon. Cover photo: Alexander Krivitskiy. Content warning… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stages of Pre-Bereavement.
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For Charlotte, 1890s London is filled with the intellectual stimulation of university classes, the freedom of bicycling, and the tantalizing taste of magic offered by an occult society. But does true magic lie hidden within a social hierarchy and a book of Egyptian rituals, or might it be closer than Charlotte believes? "When Mastered, a Graceful Accomplishment" is a 3,500 word short story. It wa… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to When Mastered, a Graceful Accomplishment.
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- 96%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:graphics, stability96% User Score 266 reviews
The ultimate 2D horror is back! Dive deep into the diverse world of horror movies! Nothing can prepare you for the R-rated challenges you will face! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lakeview Cabin 2.
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- 0%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned negative aspects:graphics, stability0% User Score 24 reviews
The Others are experiencing another trouble. Prevent the upcoming bloody conflict between the elves and vampires! Someone is trying to bring discord to the fragile world of the Others. Will they succeed? It depends on you. Are you up for the challenge? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Magic Сity Detective: Secret Desire Collector's Edition.
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- View Game64%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, humorMost mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story64% User Score 66 reviews
SURVIVAL HORROR in first person. We incarnate an investigator of paranormal events that only with the help of a paranormal activity detector (EMF DETECTOR) and a small oil lamp, we will try to perform an EXORCISM. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to EVIL POSSESSION.
- 54%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humorMost mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay79% User Score 19 reviews
Flesh Forest: After a meteorite crash into Rockwell national park, all is not well. As a park ranger within Rockwell, there are an unusual number of campers, likely coming to see the meteorite, then campers start going missing, and eventually you are called in to locate them by your dispatcher. Armed only with a single rifle and limited ammunition and health entering snowy bear ridden woods, thin… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Flesh Forest.
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- 55%Game Brain Score55% User Score 6 reviews
HAUNT HAUNT is a solo journaling game aiming to provide an impactful journey for the player. In HAUNT, the player takes on the role of a trapped ghost who aches to connect with the living. The ghost knows that their attempts to connect with the living may result in an exorcism, but they also know that failing to make a connection will cause them to wither away, unable to move on. HAUNT is built on… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to HAUNT.
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- 66%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:humorMost mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story86% User Score 28 reviews
THE THIRSTY DEAD 1974 film. PLOT: Beautiful young girls are kidnapped off the streets of Manila by a death cult that needs their blood to remain immortal. This is an interactive version of a classic COLOR film with multiple story paths or choices to be made throughout the viewing. Your choices & actions help create your own version of the film. You're the director now! ROUGH KUTS are all ab… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ROUGH KUTS: The Thirsty Dead.
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- 96%Game Brain Score96% User Score 290 reviews
Welcome to Deltarune: Lightners Live Plus, a fangame recreation of the rhythm game from Deltarune Chapter 3! Scroll down to the bottom of this description for the downloadable build. You can use the Itch App to get auto-updates if you want. Here's the link to the Custom Map Guide Here's the link to the GameBanana page, where you can download and upload custom maps Deltaurune: Lightners Live Pl… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deltarune: Lightners Live Plus.
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- 90%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:graphics, musicMost mentioned negative aspects:story, stability90% User Score 1,060 reviews
Slender like Horror game If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Slendrina: Asylum.
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- 95%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:humor, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:music, grinding95% User Score 940 reviews
A comically scary puzzle game paying homage to classic 1980's slasher films If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Slayaway Camp: Horror Puzzle.
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- 79%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, humorMost mentioned negative aspects:monetization, stability79% User Score 980 reviews
Uncover media's impact in Viral Cycle, inspired by We Become What We Behold If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Viral Cycle: The Behold Game.
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- 74%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding74% User Score 1,232 reviews
Victor Frankenstein, an old friend and a brilliant scientist has managed to resurrect the dead! However the border between life and death is fragile and Victor has learned the hard way that this balance should not be tempered with... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Frankenstein Master of Death.
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- 68%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:music, atmosphereMost mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization68% User Score 895 reviews
Passing Pineview Forest is a free mini-prequel set in the universe of Pineview Drive. Behind the abandoned house on Pineview Drive lies ominous Pineview Forest. The dark, foreboding forest trail leading directly to the Pineview property must be explored – but your every move and reaction is being watched. You must stay calm during your walk – or else IT will take you! To survive you will need stea… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Passing Pineview Forest.
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- 83%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:humor, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:graphics, stability83% User Score 521 reviews
Welcome to the Blood Party! Play together with up to 3 people and compete in deadly game shows. Customize your zombie, build your own levels, share them via Steam Workshop and die a lot. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ben and Ed: Blood Party.
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- 89%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:music, gameplay89% User Score 442 reviews
AchievementsAchievements are included in the first and second chapters only. The second chapter is paid-DLC. Future chapters will not feature achievements. Please note that per this post, Achievements are presently disabled as we work out a problem with the library we use. Featured DLC About the GameWhat is A Place in the West?Half-Life: A Place in the West is a fan-made comic book set within… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Half-Life: A Place in the West.
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- 93%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability93% User Score 4,698 reviews
The Cat Lady follows Susan Ashworth, a lonely 40-year old on the verge of suicide. She has no family, no friends and no hope for a better future. One day she discovers that five strangers will come along and change everything...By author Remigiusz Michalski (Harvester Games) this suspenseful psychological horror game features stylized artwork, a simple keyboard control method and English voice act… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Cat Lady.
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- 25%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, humorMost mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics27% User Score 44 reviews
Lost Base Escape - Sci-Fi horror with elements of shooter. Immerse yourself in the atmosphere of an abandoned space station. Hide from the monsters, and travel through the maze. And finally find the exit. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lost Base Escape.
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- 91%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, humorMost mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability91% User Score 644 reviews
The game's play is done through a point and click interface. Players must visit various locations within the game's fictional town of Harvest, which can be done via an overhead map. By speaking to various townspeople and clicking on special "hotspots", players can learn information and collect items that progress the game's story and play. Harvester also features a fighting system where players ca… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Harvester.
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- 57%Game Brain Score57% User Score 9 reviews
My Final Cursed Days is a fantasy, dungeon-crawling RPG made for the Game Boy! Play through your own story over the course of about 3-4 hours of play-time as you make your way through the period of your life left before the curse takes its nebulous effect. As your days go by, enjoy the following features in the game: Day and night life-sim-style time-management as you use your remaining days in … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to My Final Cursed Days.
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- 51%Game Brain Score51% User Score 2 reviews
ADULTS ONLY! Rxger Rxbbit meets Pxnk Flxmingos meets Xnimal Housx From the warped mind that brought you one of the internet's most hated games, here comes Sunny's Sissy Saga! A queer XXX-rated comedy horror musical adventure! All original story and soundtrack, along with a trove of fully voiced characters. Inspired by classic adult game classics, delivering a brand new package of fun & s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sunny's Sissy Saga.
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This is a lock and key, maze, and horror game made by using Bitsy with 160+ rooms. The objective of this game is to find the keys for each floor to traverse further throughout the game. Story:Your name is Victor James. One night, you are driving home from a bar and you come up to a dead end. You notice that there's a mansion that's never been there before. You get out of your car and head to the b… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to In the Dark V 1.0.
- 51%Game Brain Score51% User Score 2 reviews
50 Years of Text Games (2023) told the story of the first half century of interactive fiction in a whirlwind tour of fifty text-based computer games, one for each year between 1971 and 2020. Now available as a standalone volume is this companion book, stuffed with extra chapters and bonus materials that couldn't fit in the main volume. Inside you'll find twelve new chapters and 85 pages covering … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Further Explorations: 50 Years of Text Games.
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Fact Sheet Developer: Bannerless GamesLaunch: April 16, 2022Platform: Tabletop Role-Playing GamePrice: $10 Digital, $20 PrintAvailable at itch.io, Indie Press Revolution, DriveThruRPG, Exalted Funeral Game Description You are the cast and crew of a terrible paranormal investigation show on the verge of cancellation. The good news is you’ve secured the rights to film the season finale in “the most … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Killer Ratings Press Kit.
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- View Game90%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:replayability, gameplay90% User Score 127 reviews
It is the year 2175 and you are the pilot of a Guardian Mech. Gigantic war machines built to defend Earth from the Noxa, a ruthless alien race intent on conquering your planet. As a result of a mysterious experiment, you have been catapulted two centuries forward in time... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mech Academy.
- 97%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:grinding97% User Score 902 reviews
Despair. Fear, Madness, once again. An original work based on "Alice in Wonderland" and "Through the Looking-Glass." Dark Fairy Tale Fantasy x Psychological Horror RPG focusing on the themes of "Exploration of a Mad World" and "Life or Death Combat against Demonbeasts". ※Includes content from all 3 DLCs. ●Introduction In this work, you'll meet 45 Heroin… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BLACK SOULS II.
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- 83%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding89% User Score 362 reviewsCritic Score 63%2 reviews
A blood-soaked interactive horror FMV If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dead Reset.
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- 92%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, emotionalMost mentioned negative aspects:music, atmosphere92% User Score 1,384 reviews
The fate of Taylor is in your hands - Your choices shape the story as you play! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lifeline: Silent Night.
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- 82%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, musicMost mentioned negative aspects:gameplay93% User Score 40 reviews
CELL 0 is a prologue to CELL visual novel series. Humans are fragile. STORYThe humanity was destroyed by a quantum artificial intelligence - Omniscient, a global service program, the peak of technological advancement. The extinction occurred within a single day. No records remain of the events, as no survivors exist to recall them. Kenzo’s existence is a result of improbable circumstances. Ar… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CELL 0: Cyber Entertainment Leisure Lounge.
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- 80%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:humor, storyMost mentioned negative aspects:music, grinding89% User Score 2,356 reviewsCritic Score 57%3 reviews
You wake up to find your town in chaos. Everyone has gone crazy and is just attacking each other! A cryptic message is the secret to survival-- Press X to not die! Survive the streets, find your girlfriend, find out what happened, and get the hell out of town in this thrilling live-action interactive movie adventure! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Press X to Not Die.
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- 79%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, musicMost mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics79% User Score 275 reviews
The 98xx was an old computer OS from the 90s that’s recently been discovered after many years of being lost. There are still a few working files within the OS that can be explored, but there... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 98xx.
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- 90%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization90% User Score 92 reviews
GAME Rauniot is an isometric post-apocalyptic point and click adventure game full of intriguing puzzles with classical gameplay elements. Story takes place in beautiful and detailed scenary of Northern Finland. STORY In the year 1975 a massive natural disaster pushed the civilization over the edge. Riots, massive conflicts and wars occurred. Homo homini lupus. Main continents were drowned by … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rauniot.
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- 84%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:humor, storyMost mentioned negative aspects:character development, monetization84% User Score 219 reviews
A dating sim where you avoid cute babes instead of dating them?! You are Aya - a new transfer student that wants nothing more than to start fresh in your final year of high school. New school, new people, making friends will DEFINITELY work this time! But it seems like some of your new classmates want more than simple friendship... Survive highschool You don't want to graduate highschool without … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to I Just Want to be Single!! Season One.
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- 88%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, musicMost mentioned negative aspects:graphics88% User Score 100 reviews
This is a atmospheric horror game about a abandoned supermarket but... theres something eerie about this place could be haunted or maybe just squatters find out for yourself by playing this game If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Supermarket.
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- 73%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization73% User Score 157 reviews
The Interactive Adventures of Dog Mendonça and Pizzaboy is a point-n-click adventure. Put yourself in the shoes of Eurico, an ex-pizza delivery guy and unpaid apprentice of legendary occult detective Dog Mendonça, as you uncover the mysteries of the supernatural underworld. Together with your team of paranormal detectives you'll delve into the bizarre, wacky, and humorous world of Dog Mendonça & P… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Interactive Adventures of Dog Mendonça & Pizzaboy.
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- 82%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:humor, storyMost mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music82% User Score 134 reviews
Groundbreaking research is encrypted on a computer from the 80's. Look through the computer and search the internet to crack the encryption in this fully Kickstarter backed augmented reality puzzle game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to After Hours.
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- View Game65%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humorMost mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay65% User Score 329 reviews
This is a short physics game about escaping from a closed chamber. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SCP022.
- 74%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization74% User Score 387 reviews
Constant fun and excitement! Bloody fighting from the start. Epic battles within 30 seconds. An all-new game type is coming! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Battle for Blood.
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- 90%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humorMost mentioned negative aspects:monetization, stability90% User Score 9,965 reviews
Jason Voorhees is Back in this Scary Strategy Horror Game! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Friday the 13th: Killer Puzzle.
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- 95%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, emotionalMost mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics95% User Score 122 reviews
A first-person exploration game based on the actual memories of a 92-year-old grandmother, told to players in her own voice. Take pictures of what remains of her abandoned childhood home to uncover the dark, traumatic events that she had to fight through as a teenage girl. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Brukel.
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- 78%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:grinding, graphics78% User Score 294 reviews
After you purchase and install Archimedes, an old operating system appears to be running, and a strange man asks for your help as you start to discover the terrible secrets behind the game. You will be required to interact outside of the game, with instances ranging from steganography and cryptography to real-world geographical puzzles and use of various external applications. The deeper you go, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Archimedes.
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- 90%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, musicMost mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding90% User Score 704 reviews
You carved your soul to shreds in servitude to a dark god, but false promises and betrayal were your only reward. Now you have a score to settle and it will be measured in blood! Experience the madness in one carnage-soaked package! All the gore, all the unholy war! Zombies, gargoyles, hellhounds and blood-crazed hordes of horrors await! Crush loathsome evil of the mighty Tchernobog! Or condemn yo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blood: One Unit Whole Blood.
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- 75%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:monetization, stability75% User Score 1,717 reviews
The terror of Alien is brought to life on your mobile device in Alien: Blackout If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Alien: Blackout.
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- 88%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, replayabilityMost mentioned negative aspects:graphics, monetization88% User Score 1,629 reviews
Zombies rise again! A sequel to the apocalyptic smash-hit Zombie Exodus! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zombie Exodus: Safe Haven.
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- 83%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:stability, music83% User Score 231 reviews
The French government entrusts criminal investigations to citizens! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to PCI Agent.
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