Games like 5 Days a Stranger
Looking for games like 5 Days a Stranger? Here are top action recommendations with a horror and mystery focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with 5 Days a Stranger, Echoes Of Despair or Sinister Hospital.
- View Game46%Game Brain Score46% User Score 9 reviews
5 Days a Stranger is the first game in horror-adventure series by Ben "Yahtzee" Croshaw. Player controls Trilby, a master cat burglar, who gets trapped inside seemingly abandoned manor. Soon he finds out there are other captives as well and together they have to uncover shady past of the manor to be able to leave. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 5 Days a Stranger.
- 35%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned negative aspects:story, monetization60% User Score 10 reviews
"Echoes of Despair" invites you on a chilling journey into the heart of an abandoned psychiatric hospital. Take on the role of Sarah, an investigative journalist, and explore the mysteries surrounding the troubled past of the hospital. Uncover the truth behind inhumane experiments and long-buried secrets as you navigate through haunted corridors inhabited by supernatural entities and tor… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Echoes Of Despair.
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Sinister Hospital : Judge Harlan Story In the dark forests of Duskwood town, an abandoned hospital rises like a ghost. Although "Sinister Hospital" had been closed for years, it still harbors dreadful secrets within. The player steps into the hospital to trace the footsteps of a group of lost children from the town's outskirts. However, inside awaits only a dark adventure and a quest fo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sinister Hospital.
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- 43%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:music, atmosphereMost mentioned negative aspects:graphics, stability67% User Score 15 reviews
Escape all-new distant places in Faraway 3: Arctic Escape that are full of mind-bending puzzles and new exciting locations to explore. This room escape game will challenge your puzzle solving ability. Sequel to one of the all-time best escape games with over a million players! A room escape puzzle game that will completely challenge your mind, captivate you & offer hours of amazing mobile gaming e… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Faraway 3.
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- 87%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphereMost mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability96% User Score 372 reviewsCritic Score 55%2 reviews
The Consuming Shadow is a procedural survival horror adventure in which you must explore the land, fight your way through randomly-generated dungeons and try to stay sane in your quest to save the world from the invading Ancients. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Consuming Shadow.
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- 63%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:graphics76% User Score 34 reviews
In the Backrooms: Exit from Supermarket, you find yourself trapped in a labyrinth of endless, flickering aisles. Unearth dark secrets behind every shelf while evading lurking apparitions and supernatural terrors. Can you survive the haunted corridors and escape before the nightmare consumes? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Backrooms: Exit from Supermarket.
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- 57%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphereMost mentioned negative aspects:story, music92% User Score 13 reviews
Jolly JunctionYou amble along the halls of Nutcase inc. a long-abandoned children’s television studio. Only to uncover the true horrors that hid behind its closed doors. Navigate your surroundings and fight off the monsters that sent this place to closure. Try to piece together its horrific past, and discover the mystery of this once beloved studio. You only have to do one thing, destroy Jolly Jun… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Jolly Junction: Static Screams.
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You suddenly arrive in a strange facility. You and 14 others are made to compete in a series of challenges, hosted by the mysterious 'Lady Luck.' To survive they must complete all of Luck's Challenges. Unravel the truth of Lady Luck's game, and find your way out of this strange new world. Thief's Roulette is a 1st-person puzzle adventure with a cryptic story to unravel. At the core of… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Thief's Roulette.
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- 73%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, music91% User Score 32 reviews
Morphos is a psychological horror/adventure game in which you play as a man who has recently been discharged from a psychiatric hospital after losing his memory. Upon returning home, your wife, a research scientist, out of compassion and a desire to keep an eye on you, arranges for you to join her team. Your workplace turns out to be a gloomy and mysterious underground complex where experiments w… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Morphos.
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Urban UndergroundsFace the darkness. Find your friend. Escape the unknown. You are an experienced urban explorer, known for venturing into abandoned places where no one else dares to go. One day, your best friend Marcus invites you to investigate an old, decaying urban bunker hidden deep in a forest far from civilization. When you arrive, an overwhelming sense of dread overtakes you. A bone-chil… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Urban Undergrounds.
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- 67%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:character development, optimization67% User Score 51 reviews
WHAT IF HIDE AND SEEK WAS LIFE AND DEATH? It’s 1986, and you're stranded on a ship in the Bermuda Triangle. Everyone is missing — but you’re not alone. You’re trapped in a terrifying loop with a monster, and you’ll have to stay one step ahead to survive. Ready or not, here it comes. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ire: A Prologue.
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- 62%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:music, optimization79% User Score 29 reviews
SKUF BACKROOMS is a psychological horror game that takes the player to the Backrooms level, consisting of intertwining transition zones of post-Soviet living spaces.Key Features: Unique environment: Immerse yourself in the atmosphere of places where time has stopped its course and where people lose themselves. A terrifying foe: During your journey you may encounter the inhabitant of these places,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SKUF BACKROOMS.
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- 63%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:optimization, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, atmosphere85% User Score 26 reviews
When Riley stumbles across a mysterious portal in her backyard, she’s transported to Nekojima—a mystical world teetering on the edge of collapse. Inhabited by feline-like beings called Cates. Three tyrannical World Lords now rule the once peaceful land. Guided by a strange talking frog named Ben, Riley must fight to restore balance, uncover the truth, and find a way back home. Master your moves a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to FREST.
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- 68%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization84% User Score 32 reviews
Veil of Sanity: Echoes of the Carnival (Chapter 1) Welcome to the haunting world of Veil of Sanity: Echoes of the Carnival, the first chapter in a psychological horror series. Set in a derelict carnival, this game immerses players in a tense and atmospheric battle for survival. Key Features Thrilling Chase Gameplay: Evade the relentless pursuit of a terrifying clown while navigating the carnival… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Veil of Sanity.
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- View Game74%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization77% User Score 47 reviews
[Media 38725654] Hide Time is a story-driven horror game filled with huge variety of puzzles where you play as an new employee of Passion Oasis. Explore that huge complex, do your tasks and... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hide Time.
- 100%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:replayability100% User Score 59 reviews
Tower of Madness is a linear psychological horror game where you play as a cowboy ascending an ominous floating upside down tower. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tower of Madness.
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- 79%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:humor, atmosphereMost mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics79% User Score 102 reviews
Neighbors can sometimes create problems more serious than noise at the wrong time of the day. In this game you have to face an unusual neighbor, whose home is full of chilling secrets. Get into his house unnoticed, bypassing all the traps and video cameras, and get to the truth that can shock you! The main character in this interactive thriller is yourself, thanks to a realistic camera from the f… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dark Riddle.
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- 50%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding74% User Score 19 reviews
In this Asimovian tale, discover a rich neon-noir city-scape through the eyes of a robot-detective as you investigate the inner workings of an A.I. dominated world. Speak with bots of all levels of society, from lowly robo-cleaners to the bureaucracy of The Encrypted class and even techno-spiritual monks in your search for which intelligence dared commit the crime of consciousness and break the So… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Soul Tolerance: Prologue.
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- 88%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:monetization, music88% User Score 194 reviews
Horror escape room adventure game. Expose dark secret of the doctor's experiment If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Escape Room: Strange Case 2.
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- 86%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:music91% User Score 45 reviews
Gray Destiny is an indie precision platformer that offers an atmospheric and captivating experience. Take control of the young boy as he navigates through a series of meticulously crafted levels, each more challenging than the last. The game's visuals blend hauntingly beautiful landscapes with dark, foreboding environments, immersing players in a gripping tale of self-discovery. Intense Prec… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gray Destiny.
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- 93%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding93% User Score 226 reviews
Puzzle escape room game, inspired by classic point and click adventures If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Meridian 157: Chapter 1.
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- 44%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay61% User Score 23 reviews
Strange reports have come in regarding the abandoned Victory Hotel. When you arrive to investigate, you find people from your past cases lost in time and trapped inside! It’s up to you to find where they belong and uncover why one of the Dalimars is meddling with the past. It’s a race against the clock to solve more challenging puzzles than ever before! Do you have what it takes to fix the timelin… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mystery Case Files: Rewind Collector's Edition.
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- 86%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:optimization, replayability86% User Score 144 reviews
An exploration game about emotional ties that transcend even death. Riley is faced with a headstrong ghost, urging her on an adventure across atmospheric shores, uncovering the island´s tragic secret. Choices in dialogue shape the bond between the two, ultimately deciding Riley´s fate. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ghost on the Shore.
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- 61%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics94% User Score 16 reviews
Reveal the story behind the haunted mansion while looking for Sebastian. LIRE is a survival horror video game inspired by old horror RPG maker games "IB" and "The Witch's House". If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to LIRE.
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- 92%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphereMost mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay92% User Score 141 reviews
The recently acquired diary of Emma Ravenhearst may hold the key to unraveling the tale behind Ravenhearst Manor, yet pages are missing. Locate and assemble diary pages to unlock the mystery. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mystery Case Files: Ravenhearst.
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- 90%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphereMost mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding90% User Score 108 reviews
Explore a sinister village and solve complex puzzles in The Whispering Valley, a story-driven point & click game. Delve into the horror of guilt and depression to investigate the village's deepest secret. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Whispering Valley.
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- 63%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:story80% User Score 30 reviews
Immerse yourself in a new mystical story full of secrets and puzzles! A severe storm and car accident force you to seek refuge in an abandoned Wax Museum. But an unknown force doesn’t let you leave it... The marks of time and vandalism don’t hide the beauty and extraordinariness of the exhibits, but where did the burning torches and other signs of life come from? It’s up to you to reveal the terr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wax Museum - Seek and Find - Mystery Hidden Object Adventure.
View Game - 63%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay87% User Score 23 reviews
There are forces in the world that no man should ever tinker with. However, that didn't stop two alchemists, Caesar and Marcus, from performing their wretched experiments with the unknown. Disaster strikes, and Marcus now finds himself in mortal peril trying to escape the ruins of his old laboratory in a seemingly deserted train tunnel, running through the heart of the mountain. Unbeknownst to him… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Wolf's Den.
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- 78%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding81% User Score 2,008 reviewsCritic Score 75%5 reviews
A time traveling detective has to solve his wife’s murder before he can prevent it. Use his supernatural ability to “dive” into the world of the living past by touching artifacts called “mementos” to find out the truth behind his wife’s death. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to D4: Dark Dreams Don't Die - Season 1.
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- 85%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability85% User Score 1,058 reviews
Syberia II is a third person point and click adventure game that revolves around Kate Walker embarking on a desperate search for Hans Voralberg. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Syberia II.
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- 36%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned negative aspects:story, stability41% User Score 39 reviews
Pahelika: Revelations is the quintessential Fantasy Adventure, focussing on Exploration & Puzzle solving. Set in an alternate reality where magic co-exists with science, Pahelika: Revelations takes you on the fantastical quest undertaken by Sudesh Budkoti, the protagonist of the Pahelika series. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pahelika: Revelations.
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- 93%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, musicMost mentioned negative aspects:graphics, stability93% User Score 368 reviews
You, as Nancy Drew, have just entered a tightening circle of fear and crime as you explore a seaside amusement park that’s swirling with secrets. An antique carousel horse as been stolen! Now, late at night, the merry-go-round takes off on bizarre riderless journeys to nowhere. Are the painted ponies searching for their missing lead horse, or is there another explanation for the midnight rides? Ta… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nancy Drew: The Haunted Carousel.
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- 84%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphereMost mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding89% User Score 3,414 reviewsCritic Score 74%4 reviews
Penumbra:Overture is a first person survival horror game, emphasizing on survival and problem solving instead of mindless violence and gore. Played from a first person perspective and powered by a 3D engine utilising cutting edge technology, Penumbra is a substantial advancement of the genre. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Penumbra Overture.
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A Haunting : Witching Hour is a storytelling Virtual Reality game of dark horror and desperate survival. An immersive experience finds players discovering – and taking part in – a rich story that explores the dark corners of human nature. It will unfold in episodes, giving players the opportunity to continue to unravel a complex mystery through downloadable content that picks up where the previous… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Haunting: Witching Hour.
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- 86%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, musicMost mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, atmosphere100% User Score 37 reviews
A mystery horror visual novel game where you must survive seven days with a cursed painting. The protagonist, trapped in a gloomy studio for seven days, must contend with a cursed painting of a girl to survive. Rely on notes from past victims and manage to successfully paint her portrait. Be careful not to upset her, or you'll quickly find yourself facing an unfortunate fate! Will you be the one… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Matsuro Palette.
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- 90%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplayMost mentioned negative aspects:stability90% User Score 50 reviews
You are a journalist in search of your breakthrough story. A promising lead takes you to the abandoned island of Mythargia where you have to discover its buried history connecting two different dimensions. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mythargia.
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- 91%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding98% User Score 3,156 reviewsCritic Score 85%16 reviews
Beacon Pines is a cute and creepy adventure game within a magical storybook. You play as both the reader of the book and its main character, Luka. Explore the town to find word charms. Use your charms to change the course of fate! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Beacon Pines.
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- 66%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphereMost mentioned negative aspects:stability, gameplay91% User Score 23 reviews
Explore an abandoned movie theater and step inside five black-and-white films in this mystery text adventure that pays tribute to classic Hollywood B-Movies and combines the best elements of interactive fiction, visual novels, and gamebooks. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Filmmaker - A Text Adventure.
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- 90%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, graphicsMost mentioned negative aspects:stability, character development93% User Score 534 reviewsCritic Score 75%1 reviews
True Fear: Forsaken Souls Part 2 is the sequel to one of the best rated horror escape games, acclaimed for its story and the atmosphere of horror mystery. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to True Fear: Forsaken Souls Part 2.
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- 76%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphereMost mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability81% User Score 345 reviewsCritic Score 50%1 reviews
Unravel an ancient mystery and search for an ancient treasure on England's fog-shrouded coastline, famed for its legends of smugglers, pirates and ghosts. Join ghost-hunters Nigel Danvers and Lucy Reubans as they investigate a tale of horror and haunting. Wielding the tools of the modern-day ghost-hunter in a cinematic, richly detailed interactive world of wind-swept coastlines and crumbling crypt… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Lost Crown.
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The only clue is a letter containing a truth that should never have been revealed. A Search That Changes Everything After the tragic death of her father in a car accident, Sophie and her mother move to a remote village in hopes of leaving the past behind. A new place. A fresh start. But the past isn’t so easy to escape. One night, Sophie wakes up from a disturbing nightmare. The next mornin… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Weird Life.
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- 49%Game Brain ScoreMost mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphereMost mentioned negative aspects:optimization, gameplay82% User Score 11 reviews
After years of battling alcoholism and depression, a father finally finds the strength to seek the truth about his son. On a beautiful spring day in 1986, he sent his boy off to school — but the child never returned. No one knows what happened. The school administration remained silent, whether out of fear or denial. Overwhelmed by grief, the father tried to bury the horrors deep inside, drowning… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Erased Student.
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Tiny-Fi: The Captivating World of Survival, Adventure, and Shrinking Tiny-Fi is an exciting survival game that blends sci-fi and adventure genres. Players control physicist Alain Feynman, who has shrunk due to a teleportation experiment gone wrong, and must survive in the attic of a gigantic house. This extraordinary adventure allows you to explore the dangerous and captivating world inside an… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tiny-Fi.
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- 51%Game Brain Score51% User Score 2 reviews
A mystery point and click adventure about an abandoned mansion, inspired by games like the Dark Fall series or A Normal Lost Phone. The Lord of Eaglestone and his family vanished without a trace. Find letters of the residents, piece together the clues and finally uncover the secret of what really happened at Eaglestone Manor! In-Browser demo is free, full game is downloadable below. Please note:… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to What happened at Eaglestone Manor?.
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"The Last Night™" is a horror point and click game, mixing 2D and 3D with a very particular style. Mark Castle , a former police officer, is the pawn of an experimental experiment on the treatment of phobias. Having lost most of his memories, Mark will fight against many fears, in order to solve the puzzle and get out of the simulation in which he is immersed. Will he be able to overcom… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Last Night.
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The Horrible Inside is a terrifying first-person horror game that puts you in the heart of darkness. Embark on your own terrifying adventure, wandering through eerie corridors and labyrinths, encountering unimaginable horrors and solving diabolical puzzles. You have to plunge into the depths of madness and uncover the dark secrets that lurk within. With every step you take, you will encounter pa… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The horrible inside.
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The party room is typically seen as a place full of joy and energy, but in Balloon Party, it stands in stark contrast to the concept of “joy.” The story begins on a quiet morning when you awaken from a coma, finding yourself in a strange party room. Colorful balloons float around you, creating an eerie atmosphere. You try to find an exit, but there’s no way out. In this enclosed space, toxic gas f… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Balloon Party.
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- 43%Game Brain Score43% User Score 5 reviews
Sydney and the Cicadas were a punk rock band from Vermont in the early 1990's, consisting of friends and lovers Sydney Wickstrom (lead guitarist/vocalist), Ruby Goodbrey (bassist), and Natalia 'Tally' Disston (drummer). They largely performed as a cover band until the summer of 1992, when they went on an excursion to an abandoned citadel to explore an original album. Only Sydney returned, finishin… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sydney and the Cicadas in "Immanentize".
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Sleepover at Li'l Timmy’s is a spine-chilling horror puzzle game where you, the player, are invited to a seemingly innocent sleepover at the home of your friend, Li'l Timmy. What begins as a cheerful evening of games and snacks quickly turns dark, and you soon realize that Timmy is no ordinary child. As the night progresses, you’re forced to confront supernatural forces and twisted beings that lur… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sleepover at Li'l Timmy's.
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Discover items and use your wits to solve puzzles in this mystery! Episode 1: Escape from the Mysterious KumaDonald's! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Escape Room Chronicles ep1:The Mysterious KumaDonald's.
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