Games like A Light Near Death

80%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

80% User Score Based on 252 reviews

Long-long time ago the world was created out of an egg-shell by a god named Yen. In the murky depths of the endless ocean the Lower World was born. The Middle World was made for the men to dwell, and the Upper World was were the ancient gods would reside. Multitude of spirits dwells among the layers of creation, guarding their secrets in the dark. Embark on a journey through all the worlds of anci… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Mooseman.

62%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization

62% User Score Based on 332 reviews

Eidolon is a game about exploring a mysterious landscape and uncovering the stories of the people who lived there once before. It is a game about history, curiosity, interconnectedness, and the slow and inevitable beauty of life. You will be dropped into the dreary and mystical Western Washington circa 2400 c.e. with little to guide your way. Awaiting you is a vast landscape filled with wildlife,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Eidolon.

62%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

62% User Score Based on 242 reviews

From Frédérick Raynal, the creator of Alone in the Dark and pioneer of survival-horror, 2Dark is a grim journey of stealth and courage into the heart of corruption. Plagued by a string of child abductions, darkness hangs over the once-picturesque city of Gloomywood like a curse. As former detective Mr. Smith, use your cunning to infiltrate six bastions of cruelty. Uncover the secrets of the derang… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 2Dark.

75%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

78% User Score Based on 138 reviews

Critic Score 69%Based on 7 reviews

[Media 6637141] [Media 3418852] [Media 2269244] Re:Turn – One Way Trip a 2D side-scrolling puzzle-adventure horror game. It tells the tale of five college friends went on a camping trip the... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Re:Turn: One Way Trip.

The Hermetic Library Anthology Album Magick, Music and Ritual 5 Fall 2012 / Album Released: Nov 6, 2012 For full artist profiles and more, please head to Magick, Music and Ritual 5 at the Hermetic Library site. This fifth album from the Hermetic Library Anthology Project is being released on Samhain in Fall 2012, at 15° Scorpio. This fifth issue completes the first full year of releases, one … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Hermetic Library Anthology Album - Magick, Music and Ritual 5.

The Story of Viand: Far and deep into the void of space, a great famine is occurring, children die, mothers weep, and fathers fail to feed their families. You are an individual who has lived their life in hunger and pain. Your unfamiliar appearance has always distanced others from you leading you to grow detached from your society. Even with you having friends in the present day,  you can't help … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to VIAND: Bring Your Appetite.

59%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability

100% User Score Based on 10 reviews

Zombies Attack is a retro pixel action game. Pick up your weapons and fight your way through the terrifying zombies! ! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zombies Attack.

67%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, gameplay

95% User Score Based on 21 reviews

High school students return to school late after hours, each with their own reasons and an ominous feeling. After midnight...the fears deep inside become a reality. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gwan Moon High School: The Ghost Gate.

96%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, monetization

96% User Score Based on 305 reviews

A Work of Art A Work of Art can be described as a dark and witty psychological thriller in the horror genre. Players can expect a 1-2 hour story-driven experience, featuring a mix of Visual Novel and traditional RPG elements. Follow a colorful cast of quirky characters through a twisting tale of beauty and darkness; All to a masterfully dark Original Soundtrack. Features: Player - Developer… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Work of Art.

87%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability

87% User Score Based on 184 reviews

Pieces of me is a psychological thriller drama in the genre of "walking simulator", which is a spin-off to the game "September 7th" If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pieces of me.

90%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music

90% User Score Based on 70 reviews

The 2020 Trail is an Oregon Trail parody game which takes you on a trip through the chaotic year of 2020. Keep your resources stocked, your mood high, and make the right decisions to avoid catching the 'rona. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The 2020 Trail.

70%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, stability

81% User Score Based on 154 reviews

Critic Score 35%Based on 2 reviews

Fear and anxiety prevail after the darkest tales from Japanese folklore come to life in this first-person psychological horror game. Set in a feudal era, Ikai revolves around the priestess of a shrine struggling to defeat the spirits of her past and her present. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ikai.

56%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

57% User Score Based on 1,758 reviews

Critic Score 53%Based on 6 reviews

Post-apocalyptic story about two travelers who set out on a long journey in the wasteland, left by people after the global epidemic. The disaster destroyed much of the world's population, the infrastructure went wrong and the common life remained only in memories. The times when a human has adapted the environment for himself have end and now, in order to survive, he will have to adapt to changes.… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 35MM.

92%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, graphics

92% User Score Based on 106 reviews

"Captive" tells the story of a woman who awakens badly hurt in an unknown cell, without any memories about herself. Will you be able to escape? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Captive.

96%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

96% User Score Based on 923 reviews

Experience death from the comfort of your seat. A compilation of five short stories which occur in different eras and locations, touching on themes like time travel, black magic, and immortality. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Critters for Sale.

47%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, atmosphere

47% User Score Based on 88 reviews

In the backyard of the civilization, left by destiny without any hope, you'll find this house on the hill. It will become your shelter and give you everything you need. But then, the owners of the hill will come. And you will pay for this shelter. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Share.

74%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story

74% User Score Based on 50 reviews

Marrow is a 2D, Cosmic-Horror themed, action-adventure game emphasizing challenge, puzzles, platforming, combat and navigation. Leap, crawl, slash and blast your way through the cavernous bowels of a menacing mountain in a quest to find your lost friends. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Marrow.

71%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability

71% User Score Based on 56 reviews

Curse of Anabelle is a story driven adventure-horror/puzzle game which players can experience in the first person perspective. The storyline is based on real world myths and legends. Curse of Anabelle offers a new take on the adventure/horror genre while being connected to real-world legends. In this adventure, Nathan will uncover a mystery that dates back to 10th century B.C. and face dark for… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Curse of Anabelle.

92%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, stability

92% User Score Based on 105 reviews

In this chaotic world, you must adapt - either to forgive or survive. A thriller-romance indie visual novel/dating simulator. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dead Wishes.

99%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization

99% User Score Based on 3,382 reviews

Smile For Me is an unconventional Point-and-Click Adventure Game that puts you at the center of an abstract world! Nod and shake your head to chat with new friends, and solve their mysteries to cheer them up. The People are bizarre, the Puzzles are Wack, and the World hides a sinister secret... Note: This purchase does not come with an executable. Purchase grants a Steam key for Smile For Me, wh… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Smile For Me.

92%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability

92% User Score Based on 126 reviews

Beeswing is a game set in a small village in rural Scotland, the village I grew up in. Visit the places and people who shaped a life and discover their stories. Represented in hand painted, water colour graphics with a unique, acoustic soundtrack. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Beeswing.

73%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization

73% User Score Based on 96 reviews

It’s 1987. You are Owen Gubberson: master puppet maker, and creator of “Mortimer’s Handeemen,” a Muppets knock-off on the verge of cancelation. One night, you decide to try using a magic spell to bring your puppet creations to life. But the puppets aren’t what you expected. They’re sadistic and evil, and they have plans for you. You have one night to reverse the spell and escape the Handeemen Soun… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hello Puppets: Midnight Show.

You grab your equipment and drive to a forest parking lot near the crime scene. There you find the first clues that the extent of this family tragedy appears to be far greater than you first suspected. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Project Vic.

The Hermetic Library Anthology Album Magick, Music and Ritual 5 Fall 2012 / Album Released: Nov 6, 2012 For full artist profiles and more, please head to Magick, Music and Ritual 5 at the Hermetic Library site. This fifth album from the Hermetic Library Anthology Project is being released on Samhain in Fall 2012, at 15° Scorpio. This fifth issue completes the first full year of releases, one … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Hermetic Library - The Hermetic Library Anthology Album - Magick, Music and Ritual 5.

61%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability

75% User Score Based on 32 reviews

Code Alkonost is a first-person, atmospheric adventure where Slavic legends come to life. Travel through a dark fantasy world and encounter the possessive spirits of the underworld. Experience authentic art styles and stories that have never been seen in adventure games before. Meet iconic figures from Slavic mythology, including the enigmatic Baba Yaga, the elusive Leshy, and many other supernatu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Code Alkonost: Awakening of Evil.

95%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

98% User Score Based on 48 reviews

Venture into a hauntingly liminal forest in Mycelium: The Silent Contract, as a unwilling contractor for a mysterious corporation. Your handler demands results as per your signed contract: harvest the specimens and extract. In this co-op/single-player extraction game death is just the beginning and nothing is as it seems. Fans of the Backrooms, SCP, and Alan Wake universes will feel right at... ho… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mycelium: The Silent Contract.

98%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

98% User Score Based on 3,456 reviews

- Chapter 1 Demo - A Pulp Adventure Thriller - A murdered drifter awakens. Alive again, seconds before his death. Hunted and haunted, help him untangle a mad web of conspiracy in this fast-paced point 'n click thrill-ride. Play Chapter 1 here on Itch... Then check out the full game on Steam! A Pulp Adventure Thriller from the minds that brought you Peridium and Crawl. An engrossin… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Drifter.

92%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding

92% User Score Based on 246 reviews

A paranormal point-and-click where a traveling salesman must stop a deadly curse If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Slender Threads.

87%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, grinding

87% User Score Based on 102 reviews

"My Putrid Ponies" is a horror adventure set in a once-idyllic pony ranch now overrun by undead equines. As the last surviving, your mission is to uncover the mystery behind the ponies zombies outbreak while navigating through haunting landscapes filled with danger and despair. The Gameplays: Dynamic Gameplay Perspective: Engage in heart-pounding first-person gameplay for intense com… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to My Putrid Ponies.

98%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, stability

98% User Score Based on 88 reviews

The forest is falling to darkness, and it's up to Pilfer to restore the light. With the aid of his spirit companion Lumi, Pilfer can run, jump, and utilize special objects in the world to maneuver through tons of unique locales and levels. Features Over 30 levels, each with different mechanics Unlockable costumes and challenge levels Monsters, allies, and foes to meet along the journey with dialog… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pilfer: Story of Light.

96%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization

96% User Score Based on 17,548 reviews

Hatch from your flower and spelunk through the beautiful and sometimes haunting world of Animal Well, a pixelated wonder rendered in intricate audio and visual detail. Encounter lively creatures small and large, helpful and ominous as you discover unconventional upgrades and unravel the well’s secrets. This is a truly unique experience that can make you laugh in fear, surprise, or delight. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ANIMAL WELL.

Forester is a serene blend of instrumental and 8-bit timbres, both traditional and soundscape-like. The soundtrack makes heavy use of the woodwind family of instruments, including the flute, oboe, clarinet, and bassoon, plus features for the piccolo and cor anglais, along with a solo violin and cello, harp, guitar, and other instruments—plus a set of magic8bitplug chiptune synthesizers. It accompa… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Forester.

87%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

93% User Score Based on 296 reviews

Critic Score 81%Based on 9 reviews

Arranger: A Role-Puzzling Adventure follows the story of Jemma, a small-town misfit on a journey of self-discovery. Venturing out beyond her stiflingly cozy confines, she finds an inspiring world - but also one ruled by fear, and a strange, immovable ‘static’ force. Can she disrupt a culture of stagnation, and find a place to fit into it? Gameplay takes place on a unique, interconnected ‘grid’ th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Arranger: A Role-Puzzling Adventure.

98%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

98% User Score Based on 89 reviews

Creepy Tale is a mysterious quest rich in riddles and eerie atmosphere. An autumn morning promised a quiet fishing trip, but events took our hero to "some other place." Find the way home, uncover loads of secrets, and save everyone that you can. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Creepy Tale: Some Other Place.

91%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, music

91% User Score Based on 96 reviews

Be prepared for a first-person look on life through the eyes of a teenager, who is trying to escape from mighty Aztec god Xipe Totec. Get ready for a chaotic experience with horror and survival mechanics. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Death Relives.

98%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, optimization

98% User Score Based on 2,174 reviews

Unlock memories one metro station at a time in Rusty Lake's: Underground Blossom If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Underground Blossom.

86%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story

86% User Score Based on 56 reviews

Kartong - Death by Cardboard! This "cute" FPS stealth game puts you up against evil experiments inside a miniature cardboard city. The maze of traps changes with every game, paper cuts are deadly and Mr Chuckles is very ANGRY. But hey, who doesn’t love the smell of cardboard in the morning? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kartong.

88%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

92% User Score Based on 49 reviews

Critic Score 83%Based on 3 reviews

Join Freyja, Bam, Mishima, and Phenez on their journey Towards The Pantheon! Gone are the rpg cliches of potions and elemental powers; in Towards The Pantheon you dive head first into a simultaneously lighthearted, fun, dark, and painful adventure in this fresh and exciting world! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Towards The Pantheon.

65%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story

65% User Score Based on 80 reviews

The sun has disappeared from the sky! Darkness chokes the land, depriving it of all things good. Now it’s time for you to figure out how to bring the sun back! Get behind the wheel and find the sun in Night Shift! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Night Shift.

96%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, monetization

96% User Score Based on 583 reviews

WISHLIST THE FULL GAME!! About the Game                                                                               During the day the forest is calm and peaceful.                                                                                 It is during the night that you hear the roars...                                                                                                       … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Children of Silentown: Prologue.

69%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability

71% User Score Based on 48 reviews

Immanence Immanence is a 2D psychological thriller and a spiritual successor to one of the previous games developed by Cat In A Jar Games — Nyctophilia. This is a personal project developed by... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Immanence.

52%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability

52% User Score Based on 73 reviews

Arruyo is a 3D first person terror game, where the player is inside a farmhouse with different monsters that will try to kill him/her. To survive and discover the mystery of that place, the player will have to hide from these monsters while investigating the farmhouse. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Arruyo.

98%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

98% User Score Based on 552 reviews

Mystery-solving adventure If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to UNREAL LIFE.

75%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

75% User Score Based on 294 reviews

An open-ended, SCP-based, atmospheric, exploration-focused, survival-horror game with puzzle elements and replayability. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SCP: Daybreak.

81%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization

84% User Score Based on 443 reviews

Critic Score 65%Based on 1 reviews

The Eternal Castle: Remastered is a remake of the original "Eternal Castle" from 1987, with additional game mechanics, sophisticated sound design, polished 2-bit CGA animated graphics, and modernized game design. Numerous outlets have questioned the title's "lost game" backstory as almost no corroborating accounts have been found to verify the title's development backstory. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Eternal Castle: Remastered.

98%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, atmosphere

98% User Score Based on 57 reviews

Closer To Home is a dialogue-focused walking simulator with light puzzle elements and item collection. Navigate connections between reality and dreams, look for weird stuff and make friends. There is no reason to fear death. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Closer To Home.

85%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay

91% User Score Based on 44 reviews

Apollyon is a dark fantasy narrative RPG focused on choices, where you summon demons and spiritual entities, deal with them for power, and delve deeper into an occult universe! It is a multiplayer choose-your-own adventure RPG mixed with a roguelike strategy board game and hidden deckbuilder elements. In this 40+ hour game, you will: Use obsidian tokens upon the Apollyic table to control the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Apollyon: River of Life.

65%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music

72% User Score Based on 524 reviews

Critic Score 30%Based on 1 reviews

Siren Head: Awakening is a first-person horror game based on Trevor Henderson's artwork. You're stuck with your car in the middle of a dark forest with nothing but your flashlight. Seek escape by finding items necessary to survive while a terrifying monster lurks the shadows. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Siren Head: Awakening.

91%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, atmosphere

91% User Score Based on 70 reviews

Kharon's Crypt is an eerie non-linear dungeon crawler game full of puzzles, riddles and deadly challenges, and graphics designed to follow the aesthetics of the beloved Game Boy Color. In Kharon's Crypt, you'll be playing as Kharon (a being thought to be death itself) in his mission to escape from the crypt where he had been sealed by a deranged king that wanted to elude death. As Kharon, your ab… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kharon's Crypt: Even Death May Die.

58%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

64% User Score Based on 395 reviews

Critic Score 52%Based on 25 reviews

Those Who Remain is a psychological thriller that takes place in Dormont, a small town in the US. Dormont appears to be a regular and typical American town at first glance. However, it is cursed... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Those Who Remain.