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OVERVIEWShadows of the Ruins is a 2D Roguelike–Survivor videogame developed by InTheNight Games indie studio. The game experience combines exploration, fast-paced combat, and resource management in a hostile and dynamic environment. STORY"We live in a dangerous world. Although the Evil Empire fell more than a century ago, the Age of Light that was promised to us never arrived. Instead, we … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shadows of the Ruins.

35%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, gameplay

60% User Score Based on 10 reviews

[THIS IS A DEMO] OBSCURA Dive into the mysterious atmosphere of Obscura, a first-person investigative game where you play as a medium determined to solve unsolved cases. Explore places haunted by tragic events and uncover the secrets buried in the shadows. Explore the invisible, reveal the truth. As a medium, your unique gift allows you to communicate with spirits and discover fragments of… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Obscura.

72%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding

85% User Score Based on 189 reviews

Critic Score 45%Based on 4 reviews

Alt-Frequencies takes players on an audio-based journey where interactive investigation meets podcasting, and players are tasked with unravelling a mystery taking place between multiple radio stations among a disparate group of people. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Alt-Frequencies.

"Act! Autonomy" is a free-input rhythm game. Use your own unique fingering style to defend humanity's artistic privilege. Rhythm Gameplay An Unbound Performance Experience No tracks. No fixed key bindings. In Act! Autonomy, the notes on the screen are not tied to specific physical keys. You can press ANY key on your keyboard or controller to trigger a hit. But don't get cocky—it's … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Act! Autonomy: Cell-Tones.

A comically challenging medieval platformer! Gertie has wasted decades of her life at the top of this wretched tower… waiting for a prince to rescue her. Finally, she's had enough! It's time to take matters into her own hands. A twist on the awesome platformer Jump King by Nexile, Fall Queen follows the story of the princess who was never rescued. She decides to rescue herself, and as she descen… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fall Queen.

E.R.O.S - Extremely Rusty and Overtly Steamy In E.R.O.S., you take on the role of a small, dedicated robot built with one goal in mind: to care for and maintain a mysterious, decaying machine. The machine is your world, your responsibility, and perhaps your greatest burden. But there's a problem - it keeps breaking down. No matter how hard you try to fix it, its components fall apart, its structu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to E.R.O.S..

75%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

97% User Score Based on 29 reviews

Three Days of Crisis: Exclusive Memories "is a suspenseful love story full dynamic live action interactive video game. The whole game is a process of exploration and puzzle solving, in which you will delve into a complex and mysterious story. Collect clues through interactions with different characters, solve puzzles, and gradually uncover the truth hidden behind them Welcome to join the o… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to exclusive memory.

86%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding

86% User Score Based on 576 reviews

Welcome aboard the Determination Bringer! You have been appointed senior conductor of the legendary train, which all the citizens of our vast country are happy to see in their cities. Your responsibilities are maintaining order in the carriage assigned to you and providing assistance to passengers along the way. Your tools are reporting, intimidation, searches and ejection. Remember: the conductor… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Beholder: Conductor.

78%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

85% User Score Based on 210 reviews

Critic Score 65%Based on 5 reviews

When 8-year-old Charlotte May is reported missing from Dahlia View, retired detective Robert Conway launches his own investigation into her disappearance. Lead the investigation and uncover dark secrets in a story-driven observational thriller from the creators of The Occupation and Ether One. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dahlia View.

59%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

63% User Score Based on 1,206 reviews

Critic Score 49%Based on 3 reviews

Four private lives. One big lie. Search through secretly recorded video conversations to discover the truth. The successor to the acclaimed Her Story. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Telling Lies.

92%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding

92% User Score Based on 254 reviews

Enjoy an unforgettable blast from the past with this classic real-time strategy experience. This all-inclusive bundle includes the original 22 missions from State of War (2000), and 16 additional missions from its sequel, State of War: Warmonger (2003). If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to State of War: Warmonger / Classic 2000.

Demo Version 1.5 is now live.We’ve rolled out a new update focused on improving gameplay feel, fixing key issues, and continuing to refine the overall player experience. Every change below is part of our ongoing effort to make the game as smooth, immersive, and enjoyable as possible. New Features Dynamic Reload System A new in-game dynamic reload option is now available. Simply hold the aim… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Horror Scenarios: The Redwood Estate.

93%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

93% User Score Based on 83 reviews

Friendly Reminder: 1.The gaming progress record from the Demo cannot be synchronized to the official game. 2.The story content in 4K DLC is identical to the base version, the only difference is image quality . Please download according to your actual needs. About This GameIf you had the power to change the past, what would you most want to do? … There are many imperfect things in this world.… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Game of Fate: Chasing Through Time.

88%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability

88% User Score Based on 187 reviews

Thalassa is a single player, first person psychological drama set in 1905. You play as Cam, a deep sea diver in a crew of adventurers and pioneers aboard Thalassa. As you prepare to raise a long-forgotten Spanish galleon from the ocean, what should be a great day for history takes a turn for the worst. Upon needing to take some time to heal from the event, you discover Thalassa has met a mysteri… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Thalassa Edge of the Abyss.

68%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, stability

65% User Score Based on 2,640 reviews

Critic Score 72%Based on 26 reviews

Unfold the mysteries of a dystopic animal society inhabiting retrofuturistic Vancouver in a noir stealth adventure coming in 2019. Backbone is a pixel art cinematic adventure with stealth and action elements. As a private investigator Howard Lotor you are set to solve detective cases, interrogate witnesses, explore the intriguing retrofuturistic Vancouver, and sneak your way to safety using smell… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tails Noir.

72%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability

88% User Score Based on 32 reviews

Critic Score 76%Based on 1 reviews

In the middle of a blizzard, a community's remaining citizens are forced to confront their impending deaths. Every night, a villager is killed, and the survivors are forced to alter their course in response. Every game creates a new, randomized story just for you. Chart a path through always-changing, challenging environmental puzzles, and explore the stories and grief of these townsfolk before Vi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vidar.

29%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

30% User Score Based on 23 reviews

Critic Score 42%Based on 3 reviews

"Exact revenge on those who experimented on you in tense sci-fi thriller Past Cure, using stealth, fists and telepathic skills to uncover the secrets behind your imprisonment." If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Past Cure.

91%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, replayability

91% User Score Based on 89 reviews

I Wish it Was Morning All the Time is a novel game released in 2021. It was first announced as a form that could be played with browser games and downloads. It was later ported to Steam. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to I wish it was morning all the time.

40%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability

50% User Score Based on 10 reviews

Critic Score 62%Based on 2 reviews

As a police investigator, you take on the task of explaining this mysterious event. Who is this person and what was she doing there? Will the circumstances of this case be easy to explain or is there something deeper going on in the story? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Criminal Expert.

70%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding

70% User Score Based on 91 reviews

London, 2099. The earth isn't what it used to be anymore. Incredible climate changes have corrupted the weather, causing a permanent rain on most of the Earth's surface. You play the role of Luke Black, a 36-year-old bio-informatic engineer. He is one of the lead programmers at Nanotech, a big nanotechnology research company. But one night, his life is changed forever when he encounters Tanya. Who… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bionic Heart.

75%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere

100% User Score Based on 30 reviews

Critic Score 72%Based on 13 reviews

Turn-based narrative experience about two housemates with different time cycles. A contemporary take on the classic novels of Frankenstein and Dracula. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Frank and Drake.

89%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization

93% User Score Based on 984 reviews

Critic Score 84%Based on 8 reviews

A murder. A hack. A bombing. All it takes to plunge the solar system into war – unless you do something about it. Help CDI agent Neil Conrad make a string of increasingly difficult decisions in this modern dialog-driven adventure set in a gorgeous 2D sci-fi noir universe. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lacuna.

81%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, character development

81% User Score Based on 259 reviews

Enter the pages of the hand painted world of Journal. A journey through the life of a young and troubled girl as she tries to face up to the choices and responsibilities that come with childhood. An experience that questions the reliability of how we choose to remember events and explores the truths hidden within our dreams. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Journal.

86%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

83% User Score Based on 1,247 reviews

Critic Score 91%Based on 4 reviews

What happened to Marissa Marcel If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to IMMORTALITY.

Step into the heart of social unrest in Protest Simulator – a gripping simulation that immerses you in the struggle for justice, freedom, and order. In a world where ideologies collide and power dynamics shift, Protest Simulator lets you experience the tension from both sides of the barricade, as you choose between becoming a passionate protester or a dedicated law enforcer. Choose Your Role: As… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Protest Sim.

Feature ListHere are all the features you can expect in the final game: A unique experience for each player: Every choice you make is going to impact the game's story Every student in the school is randomly generated (Except for the main characters that are important in the story mode) Full customization of Akai's face and haircut An immersive quality: Animations and voice ac… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nightlight Secrets.

67%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

95% User Score Based on 21 reviews

Punisher of Sins aka POS Story: The subject of our game is about the police detective Gabriel, whom you control in the near future, racing against time to find a child who was kidnapped from one end of the world to the other. Gameplay and Key Features: Detective themed Photorealistic atmosphere Adventure game Standard third-person mechanics Story consists of 16 levels Open world gam… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Punisher of Sins.

The game is meant to be played in its downloadable version, not in its browser version. However, I still made a browser built-in, in case you have a powerful PC / your specific browser is compatible.  There's a known issue that the game may not load properly (or take a while/lag) on some specific browsers. If it ends up happening to you, I strongly advise downloading one of the two Windows version… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to To Me, 28 Years Ago.

55%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, replayability

91% User Score Based on 11 reviews

Neve is the ultimate game for fans of interactive fiction and narrative adventures with an engaging and emotionally impactful story. After an unexpected interference in its route, the ship Argo makes a forced landing on the mysterious planet Lemnos. You'll take on the role of Captain Jasmina who, trapped inside a cryogenic capsule, must lead her two crew members, Hilas and Atalanta, to manage … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Neve.

Rosie is a horror adventure game that takes place inside multiple virtual pop-up books.   You play as Rosie. A 6-year-old who lives with her family at the top of the hill of a small town. The townsfolk avoid the family, as they claim to see ghosts and demons. Rosie is starting to question this for herself. Help Rosie discover different paths she can take and decide her ultimate fate.   Are gho… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rosie.

Space Junk, the much loved, retro-styled homage to arcade classics, has finally arrived on Steam. This game-play in this 2d Action shooter is fiendishly simple, but fiercely addictive! Steer your player through waves of interstellar junk, pulverising it with your blaster and breaking it down until it's reduced to space dust. Fight your way through 25 increasingly intense levels of action. Aim t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Space Junk.

In the story interactive game Gold Of Lotusland you play as the protagonist Daniel Quinn - Lead Engineer for Anicorp Technologies as he uncovers the dark truth about the robots he designed known as "Animatrons". The story begins with Daniel and his co-engineer Phillip Shaw being given the news that a citizen worker of the utopian city of Altercrest has potentially been murdered by none o… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gold Of Lotusland.

93%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics

93% User Score Based on 61 reviews

The first revenge-themed game focusing on the theme of anti-bullying in schools, its storyline spans 10 years. With nearly 500 minutes of gameplay, over 100 branching storylines, and 42 endings, we've painted a cruel and dark picture of school life. In the game, every choice can lead you to drastically different truths and consequences—reversals upon reversals. You think you're close to the truth,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Evil School.

65%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization

65% User Score Based on 211 reviews

Upcoming Promotion About the GameEvery Second Counts. History Is Inevitable. April 14, 1912. The final night of the RMS Titanic. You are a private investigator aboard the world’s most famous ocean liner. What begins as a routine voyage soon becomes something far darker: a suspicious death, hidden clues, locked rooms, restricted decks, and a mystery buried deep within the ship. Explore the T… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Titanic Escape Simulator™.

82%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, graphics

82% User Score Based on 119 reviews

The Test: Reimagined The Test: Reimagined is one of multiple installments in an ongoing social experiment that can be classified as an atmospheric, psychological-simulation with horror elements. Dive deep into your own psyche and get answers to questions you've kept buried in yourself. Unlock your mind in ways never done before and experience new found knowledge simply by taking, "The Test: Reimag… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Test: Reimagined.

— I. ABOUT THE VIDEO GAME WITH 10 INNOVATIVE NARRATIVE SYSTEMS SHAPING A BREAKTHROUGH INTERACTIVE EXPERIENCE — — HELGNAR THE CONQUEROR — a story-driven action-RPG in the Unpredictable Warworld, where 10 breakthrough interactive systems elevate the quest depth of The Witcher 3 to a new stage of evolution, combined with the brutal action dynamics of God of War. In this single-player adventure video… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Helgnar The Conqueror.

74%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability

91% User Score Based on 33 reviews

Critic Score 72%Based on 3 reviews

Acting alone, without back up or deadly weapons, a forensic analyst searches desperately for evidence to connect a spate of disparate murders to a single Serial Killer, in this highly pressured Survival Horror Game. Focused on the real-life practices of forensic analysts, She’s Leaving allows the player to understand and uncover the truth behind the evidence they find. Throughout She's Leaving, yo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to She's Leaving.

78%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization

94% User Score Based on 34 reviews

A fully live-action immersive interactive movie game where you play as an ordinary urban youth. An accident awakens an ancient artifact hidden within you, instantly making you the focal point of a three-way struggle among celestial, earthly, and underworld factions. Their methods vary—coercion, bribery, or feigned alliances—and every choice you make ripples outwards, shifting the world's balance a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Breaker of fatalism.

79%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music

79% User Score Based on 96 reviews

An ill-fated hiking trip into the Black Forest spirals into a chilling fight for survival in this interactive horror adventure. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Heart of the Forest.

61%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere

100% User Score Based on 12 reviews

Since the late 20th century, Malaysia has witnessed a series of mysterious disappearances. Victims seemed to vanish into thin air, leaving behind no trace. These unexplained incidents have occurred in a wide range of locations—from forests and elevators to hotels, schools, and even airplanes—with no clear pattern or cause. In 2006, the protagonist, Liang, and the heroine, Huilin, were unexpecte… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Even20: The Interference of Parallels.

Game Introduction: You're staying at your uncle's house as a guest, juggling high school studies and part-time work to save up some cash. At school and work, you'll meet all kinds of people: a junior who’s a bit creepy but always seems to follow you around, a senior who used to act like a prince but got demoted to your class, a really kind bookstore manager, and even a mysterious dog-person boxe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 暴杀残雨之夜.

43%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics

67% User Score Based on 15 reviews

Key Features Classic side-scrolling adventure with modern solutions. Experience the nostalgia of a classic platformer with a modern twist. Face formidable foes in epic boss battles that test your skill and strategy, offering a rewarding challenge and progression. All spoken dialogues are performed in a living Mayan language, bringing cultural depth. Equip powers gained from defeated deities,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bleeding Deities.

94%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development

94% User Score Based on 413 reviews

A short interactive essay on dreams, pressure, and expectations. Take part in an ancient ritual where one shot determines the fate of a generation. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Many Nights a Whisper.

46%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization

63% User Score Based on 24 reviews

『Rise of Rebellion』is a single-player 3D action RPG that emphasizes strategic depth through player-controlled combat. Story "If God exists, he must be a jealous God." The dragons that once aimed for the sky were extinct due to the Wrath of Earth. People worshiped God and the land where God dwelled. The earth was full of Tel energy, and the warriors who mastered it were called Tel… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rise of Rebellion～地罰上らば竜の降る～.

83%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding

83% User Score Based on 613 reviews

You are Isabella Song – a hacker PI. Your job is to hack cameras, phones, and computers, as well as question suspects, analyze evidence and draw conclusions. But don't forget that in Farca city, even criminals can end up victims. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Song of Farca.

A visual novel with a gripping detective and romantic plot. 7 (seven) different shocking endings await you! Immerse yourself in a world of passion and secrets, where your decisions influence the storyline. At the center of this detective novel is the brave girl Hikari. Her dreams of a dangerous job, the experience of growing up, exciting romantic encounters with handsome guys and a mysterious… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Love and Crime.

If you want to try the game out, here's a link to the demo: https://kazuki-t126.itch.io/ones-desolation-demo In the esteemed estate of the Cichy mansion, there seems to be a rift within the household. However, one day Adele Cichy tells her daughter Liridona she has set up an arranged marriage with a prince named Nathaniel. Everything seems to be going well between the two of them until Liridona he… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Void Chronicles: One's Desolation.

57%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music

58% User Score Based on 45 reviews

Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

Climb massive creatures, explore otherworldly landscapes and find what you have been seeking. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chasing the Unseen.

49%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, optimization

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music

75% User Score Based on 16 reviews

Belonging is a first-person adventure game about a cult and its victims. As the hacktivist Jayce, you are scouting the abandoned estate of the Entelechism cult. You are there to find data you can leak to the public and uncover uncomfortable truths about what happened to the people that lived there. Explore the remains of a reclusive communityEntelechism is a community devoted to self-optimization… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Belonging.

90%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability

90% User Score Based on 89 reviews

The Black Within is a single-player first-person psychological horror. When selling her soul for fame and fortune, Laila Rose faces the consequences of her actions. A tale of Greed, fear, and change. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Black Within.