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Looking for games like A Desert Fable? Here are top simulation recommendations with a horror focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Convoluted Incident: Pinch me, Breaking Lockdown or The Backrooms.

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  1. 60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    100% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    Confusing Incident: Pinch Me is an adventure game with horror elements. You play as an ordinary guy who got into an accident and ended up in a mysterious house. He has to find a way out of the house and solve the mystery of this house. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Convoluted Incident: Pinch me.

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  2. 45%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    65% User Score Based on 20 reviews

    A short, first-person, survival game. Find your way through a hostile urban environment, avoid getting killed by authorities and prepare for anything, even corpses coming back to life! You probably should have stayed home, but it's too late for that... Key features: Die and retry mechanics A 20-30 minute experience that can be completed in one sitting A rich (but dangerous!), detailed environment… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Breaking Lockdown.

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    29%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    29% User Score Based on 76 reviews

    You find yourself in a strange world with no idea how you got there. As you explore more, the world gets increasingly convoluted and unstable. You are now in... The Backrooms. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Backrooms.

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  4. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    96% User Score Based on 133 reviews

    You don't know how you got here, and you don't know how you'll leave. Wander the depths of the Backrooms in hopes of finding something more. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Within the Backrooms.

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  5. Ashley: The Emptiness Inside — is a third-person psychological horror game in which you explore the restaurant that burned down many years ago. This place keeps many dark secrets covered in ash. Learn the history of this mysterious place from its founding to the fire in which many people died. Hidden caches, secret passages and mysterious puzzles are waiting for you on the way. Look for informatio… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ashley: The Emptiness Inside.

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    90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    90% User Score Based on 52 reviews

    A first-person horror game where you play as Daniel, a Maritime Operative trapped alone aboard a submarine. Sent to investigate an abandoned deep-sea colony, you uncover dark secrets as terrifying horrors await in its depths. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hell Dive.

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    67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, optimization
    67% User Score Based on 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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  8. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    92% User Score Based on 51 reviews

    Light In The Dark is a short story about a girl who lives with her abusive mother. The girl finds out some dark secrets about her mother, and she has to find a way to escape the house. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Light in the dark.

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  9. 30%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization
    44% User Score Based on 18 reviews

    “Every guest who checked in… was never seen again.” stumble across a half-abandoned motel deep in the woods. It looks lived-in. Warm lights glow in the hallways. There’s luggage left behind. But no one answers the bell. In Echoveil: The Last Guest, you play as a lone Journalist seeking shelter —only to uncover a chilling secret hiding behind every door. The motel seems to breathe. Rooms shift. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Echoveil : The Last Guest.

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    79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    94% User Score Based on 35 reviews

    Can you break out of the time loop in "Finnish Cottage 8"? Finnish Cottage 8 is a walking simulator set in a mökki (summer cottage), a beloved staple of Finnish summer life. Equipped with an obligatory sauna and a classic Finnish weather forecast radio program, this game will transport you to the tranquility of summer in the Land of A Thousand Lakes. But in this cottage, something sinister sti… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Finnish Cottage 8.

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  11. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    83% User Score Based on 1,115 reviews

    Subject: #131389145 . Property of the Gent Corporation. No unauthorized viewing or interaction. Danger. Unstable.SUMMARYDiscover the interactable Secrets of the Machine by exploring Gent's creation and solving the puzzles within. Lurking amongst the shadows are glimpses to the past, the present, and the future of the Dark Puddles. But stay alert, this realm changes often...FEATURES Explore The Dra… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bendy: Secrets of the Machine.

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  12. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    94% User Score Based on 521 reviews

    An old shack deep in a dense forest, a strange computer and a game that's trying to kill you! Is this Game Trying to Kill Me? - it is a mix of horror and first-person puzzle. You are trapped inside a cabin deep in the forest, and its owner offers to play a computer game in exchange for freedom. But the cabin and the game are much more connected than you might think. Traps from the game begin to a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Is this Game Trying to Kill Me?.

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    86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    91% User Score Based on 45 reviews

    Flower in Us is a short, story-driven mystery adventure that invites players to unravel hidden secrets. The first thing you notice is the darkness of the basement as you awaken, your memory wiped clean by a brutal attack. Nearby, a young woman is tied up, her eyes filled with a familiarity you can’t place – she seems to know who you are, but you don’t remember her. Explore the basement, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Flower in Us.

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  14. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability
    76% User Score Based on 100 reviews
    Critic Score 62%Based on 3 reviews

    Explore the deserted city of Edengate and follow a young scientist’s emotional journey as she searches for hope and solves the mystery of what happened to her... and the world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to EDENGATE: The Edge of Life.

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    83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, character development
    83% User Score Based on 172 reviews

    On a task to find your sister, you find yourself exploring an old abandoned house. But you soon find out that things are not as they seem. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kach.

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  16. 98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    98% User Score Based on 9,931 reviews

    Pineapple on Pizza is a short game about exploring an island full of dancing people, finding a way to ruin the party, and unexpectedly enjoying it. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pineapple on pizza.

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  17. You are in the AirLoveEngine, a dream emulator that provides an immersive recreation of your dreams! Gameplay:  First person perspective Running Jumping Zooming in/out Special abilities in certain levels Levels: Explore 20 different main levels based off REAL dreams Each level has its own objective, some levels may not even have any objective Most levels feature platforming, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to AirLoveEngine.

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  18. 35%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    53% User Score Based on 17 reviews

    About the GameA dark horror game in which the protagonist, Liam, embarks on an expedition to an island to find treasure and earn money. But the island holds secrets and horrors. Over time, the expedition turns into a nightmare from which he must escape... You'll experience a story-driven gameplay that explores various locations and interacts with characters. You can pick up and examine objects … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Spooky Island.

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  19. 散歩 Walk – A Folkloric Horror Journey Through Empty Streets散歩 Walk is a lo-fi survival horror game where you play as a young girl lost in a world that resembles ours, but is eerily silent and devoid of people. Pursued by strange, terrifying monsters, she must hide and survive as she journeys home through nightmarish neighborhoods. The girl’s only hope lies in distinguishing unlikely friends from f… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 散歩 WALK.

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  20. What is Barzakh: Star Gardener?Barzakh: Star Gardener is an adventure-puzzle game inspired by Sufi mysticism and the poetic spirit of The Little Prince. In the game, Emir, stranded in a desert after a plane crash, embarks on a metaphysical journey. He nurtures a garden within his mind, growing it with stars discovered along the way. Other selves accompany him on this journey, and he explores unfam… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Barzakh: Star Gardener.

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  21. 46%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    75% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    Jinmenken: A Terrifying Night Walk Game Overview“CowaCowa: Jinmenken” is a 3D horror adventure inspired by Japanese urban legends. Explore a hand-drawn 2.5D world from a first-person perspective as you uncover the mysteries of eerie phenomena. ‍ What is the Jinmenken?The Jinmenken(Human-Faced Dog) is a Japanese urban legend about a dog with a human face. While its body resembles a typical dog, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CowaCowa: Jinmenken.

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    50%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    79% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    The Binding Hour is a short, psychological horror experience set within a decaying, long-forgotten house deep in the woods. You step into the role of an unnamed intruder drawn to the property by forces beyond understanding. As the hours pass, the once-abandoned rooms begin to shift and change, revealing twisted memories and buried secrets. The Binding Hour uses oppressive atmosphere, distorted rea… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Binding Hour.

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  23. Trapped in Darkness You find yourself lost in a dense, eerie forest during a heavy rainstorm. In the distance, you see the light of an old, secluded house. Seeking shelter from the storm, you step inside, but quickly realize it’s a trap. A demonic entity has imprisoned you within the house, and the only way forward is through a series of rooms filled with dark secrets and intricate puzzles. Rac… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Light in the woods.

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  24. A remote mountain cabin, a raging snowstorm, and the line between reality and madness begins to blur. Make difficult choices, explore surreal worlds, and confront what waits in the dark. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cryphora.

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  25. A free short first-person horror game of dream puzzles - unsettling, surreal, and hauntingly atmospheric. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Exit Dream.

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  26. 96%Game Brain Score
    96% User Score Based on 53 reviews

    This game has both VR and Non-VR suport! The Arctic depths conceal mysteries that are impossible to fully comprehend. An tempting offer: a short contract, generous compensation, and an expedition beyond the Arctic Circle. How could one resist? Your task seemed simple — to service the carrier vessel of the enigmatic soviet submarine  called "Sever-3" (North-3). But fate had other plans: You volu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Project SEVER.

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    52%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 3 reviews

    In Kozyrev Horrors, immerse yourself in a place reminiscent of your former workplace laboratory, where you and other scientists investigated the effects of Kozyrev Mirrors on human extra-sensory perception. In 1990, Russian scientists conducted experiments with Kozyrev Mirrors to enhance extra-sensory perception. Participants, referred to as Psychonauts, reported disturbing experiences, including… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kozyrev Horrors.

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    59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Microcrawl is a bite sized point and click 2D adventure text hybrid presented from the first person in which you'll have to navigate your way back through a dark fantasy world to get back home. A Retro Dark Fantasy Narrative A love letter to 1990s adventure games packed into a compact experience. No pixel hunting and no moon logic. A handcrafted dark fantasy dream world drawn pixel by pixel Captu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Microcrawl.

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  29. A Radio Tower in the remote, isolated countryside is your next assignment. What appears to be a quick repair job quickly spirals into a dreadful ordeal. No one has seen the previous Technician and the Corporation has sent you alone to fix this mess. The Assignment from your Superiors Fix computer terminals, generators, ventilation systems and transformers. Use a variety of specialised tools… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dead Frequency.

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  30. 57%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics
    92% User Score Based on 13 reviews

    An anomaly horror game with a big twist: YOU hide the anomalies. As the Night Auditor for the Queen Anne's Lace hotel, your job is to keep your guests checked in. Forever. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Queen Anne's Lace.

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  31. Scary Shadow Spot: Bitter Glass. Without memory, John Doe wanders the desert until he finds refuge in a haunted saloon. The ghosts of the past demand justice, and every clue brings him closer to an unsettling truth. Are you ready to uncover the secret of the Bitter Glass? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Scary Shadow Spot: Bitter Glass.

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    58%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    73% User Score Based on 30 reviews

    Who are you? A question that haunts you as strange events unfold around you. You're trapped in a house that feels eerily familiar, yet it twists and reshapes itself with every cycle. Reality warps, rooms shift, and the boundaries between past and present blur. Your mind fractures with every second spent inside, teetering on the edge of sanity. Will you uncover the truth, or will you be lost to th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MIRROR MIRROR.

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  33. 98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    98% User Score Based on 65 reviews

    Hollowbrook is a stylized horror experience told through multiple episodes. Each chapter immerses you in the life of a new character, blending personal backstories with chilling encounters that react to your decisions. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hollowbrook: Apartments.

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  35. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, optimization
    88% User Score Based on 103 reviews

    In 1985 England, private investigator Miles Windham follows a lead on the mysterious death of his daughter that takes him to Velvet Island. But once he arrives on the island, he soon realizes that the residents are behaving strangely. In fact, there is a growing hostility towards the investigator that feels as though it is becoming stronger by the minute. It doesn't take long until the situation e… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dead of Darkness.

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    57%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    92% User Score Based on 13 reviews

    Perpetuo is a first-person psychological horror game where you explore a mysterious apartment trapped in an endless time loop. Solve challenging puzzles, uncover a haunting story, and survive as a lurking presence grows stronger with each cycle. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Perpetuo.

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  37. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    92% User Score Based on 106 reviews

    Trapped in the Great Abyss!You are an old dreamer who, through unforeseen circumstances, has found himself trapped in the Great Abyss, the vast underworld beneath the Dreamlands.  Use the resources at your disposal, weapons, armor, supplies, and any alliances you have with the locals, to explore and learn the secrets of the underworld, in order to make your way back to the upper Dreamlands, or bac… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cyclopean: The Great Abyss.

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  38. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    95% User Score Based on 813 reviews

    Following a horrific incident, Blood Wizard ends up trapped within the Mind Prison of a dangerous entity. With his powers crippled, he is forced to resort to fickle and unreliable sleep magic to attempt his escape. To earn freedom, he must fight his way through perilous dungeons of Dream, seek advice from mysterious locals and discover secrets.Gameplay:Dungeons of Blood and Dream is a randomly gen… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dungeons of Blood and Dream.

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  39. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    96% User Score Based on 281 reviews

    ▼ Purchase FULL version on Steam ▼ More content, cutscenes, areas, and unlockables exist in the Steam version. Haneko has forgotten her assigned homework at school, and they're due tomorrow. Feeling she has no choice, she decides her only way to avoid failing the semester is to make a trip back to school at night and retrieve the assignments. But something's not right in the building... an… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Late Homework | 遅れた宿題.

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    58%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    79% User Score Based on 24 reviews

    IVRI immerses players in a gripping space adventure where they navigate an eerie, abandoned space station, meticulously piecing together the puzzle of the missing crew and uncovering the enigmatic secrets hidden within the ship's walls, delivering an enthralling narrative experience. Talented voice actors to bring the characters to life.  The space station is vast, offering a multitude of ar… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to IVRI.

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    67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    86% User Score Based on 29 reviews

    About Game: Insight is a single-player horror game shrouded in mystery. You'll take control of different characters to solve crimes and unveil the dark secrets behind them. Story: When neighbors heard gunshots and called the police, officers arrived at the scene to find two bodies in the house. Almost certain it was a murder, they called in the detective. Facing a missing person and two m… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Insight.

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    90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    91% User Score Based on 11,674 reviews
    Critic Score 85%Based on 2 reviews

    Lunacid is a first person dungeon crawler inspired by old FROMSOFT games like Shadow Tower and King’s Field. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lunacid.

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  44. 100%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    100% User Score Based on 55 reviews

    Ascending Inferno: The rage game from hell. "Surely it can't be that hard, right?" WRONG This 2.5D rage inducing Precision Platformer takes place in a modernized, voxel and pixel art version of Dante's inferno. In it, you follow the journey of Dani, and the soul of her deceased brother, Vincent. They must navigate through Dante's nine layers of Inferno, with the ultimate goal of ASCENDING INFERNO.… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ascending Inferno.

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  45. "It's October 31, follow Jake as he gets ready for a killer Halloween party." Jake's Halloween Night is a short horror game inspired by old slasher movies, that at the same time, makes a bit of fun of said genre. The project originally started, developed, and finished in October 2021 as a personal challenge, but now comes back remastered with new art, improved graphics, and lots of new … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Jake's Halloween Night.

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  46. 44%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, gameplay
    51% User Score Based on 37 reviews

    Survival Horror?Choose your map and try to escape. It's up to you if you want monsters chasing you or if you want a peaceful experience with no threats.Customize Your GameplayTry playing with VHS graphics or retro style 90's graphics (I know this trope is becoming overdone but it looks cool).Atmosphere Is EverythingImmerse yourself with a haunting soundtrack of over 15 unsettling dreamcore/weirdco… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Liminal Space.

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  47. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    92% User Score Based on 260 reviews

    "Trapped in a cocoon, the silkworm weaves her final dream." Hollow Cocoon is a first-person horror adventure game set in 1980s Japan. Immerse yourself in meticulously recreated environments as you venture into the depths of unspeakable horrors that await you. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hollow Cocoon.

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  48. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, music
    77% User Score Based on 1,818 reviews
    Critic Score 76%Based on 1 reviews

    Emily Wants to Play is a unique horror game released on December 10th, 2015. Emily Wants to Play is a game based around you, a pizza delivery boy, making your way through an abandoned house, trying to survive until the large clock in the den hits the next hour. Every hour, another one of Emily's 'toys' becomes hostile, and will attempt to attack you. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Emily Wants to Play.

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  49. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, story
    72% User Score Based on 835 reviews

    Hello Neighbor is a stealth horror game about sneaking into your neighbor's house to figure out what horrible secrets he's hiding in the basement. You play against an advanced AI that learns from your every move. Really enjoying climbing through that backyard window? Expect a bear trap there. Sneaking through the front door? There'll be cameras there soon. Trying to escape? The Neighbor will find … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hello Neighbor Alpha 3.

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  50. 37%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music
    37% User Score Based on 284 reviews

    Paradox Soul is a chilling fight for exploration and survival; a medroidvania pixel action-shooter hybrid! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Paradox Soul.

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