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Games like A Mad Christmas Carol

Games like A Mad Christmas Carol

Looking for games like A Mad Christmas Carol? Here are top turn-based strategy recommendations with a horror focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Cthulhu Saves Christmas, Santa Claws or Frostgrims Revenge.

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    73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, emotional
    73% User Score Based on 116 reviews

    He sees you when you're sleeping. He knows when you're awake. He knows if you've been bad, or good. So be good... for goodness sake... Santa Claws is coming to town. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Santa Claws.

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  3. 45%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    71% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    In Frostgrim’s Revenge, players are plunged into a remote, snow-covered village deep in a dense forest, long abandoned after a string of mysterious disappearances. Set on Christmas Eve, the village isn’t filled with festive cheer, but rather, an ancient and malevolent presence. A brutal blizzard traps players inside, while a supernatural snowman, Frostgrim, hunts anyone who dares to enter his froz… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Frostgrims Revenge.

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  4. 27%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization
    50% User Score Based on 4 reviews

    Story: You are a former patient of an abandoned asylum. You wake up on the 30th floor of this strange environment. Your goal is to descend all the floors to reach the exit door and escape. As a former patient, you suffer from hallucinations. You will need to use your sense of observation and memory to detect anomalies. Objective: If you are hallucinating, take the staircase marked by a bloody han… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 30 Floors of Madness.

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  5. Midnight Presents is a thrilling adventure game where you play as a boy who is determined to catch Santa Claus on Christmas Eve. Along the way, you will discover the secrets of your family, the magic of the holiday season, and the true meaning of giving. Will you be able to catch Santa in the act, or will you learn that some things are better left unseen? Evan Frost was a cheerful and curious boy… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Midnight Presents.

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  6. 98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    98% User Score Based on 127 reviews

    Face legendary creatures from British and Irish folklore in this roguelite deck builder where cooking replaces combat. As a princess, you must prepare dishes to feed these monsters or risk becoming their next meal. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hungry Horrors.

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  7. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, story
    100% User Score Based on 41 reviews

    The Christmas Cackler is a first-person Christmas-themed Comedic Horror game where you play as little Jimmy, lying in bed on the night before Christmas, trying to finish drawing his mother's present and avoid getting grabbed by the Christmas Cackler! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Christmas Cackler.

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    50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Santa Claus has prepared the gifts and wants to make the excited children happy. However, there is a name at the top of the naughty list: James. I'm coming for you, James HO HO HO! Collect objects to escape from Santa Claus, hide and run if he sees you!Experience the action-packed, suspenseful story through the eyes of two characters. Witness the brutal murders of the dark Santa Claus through t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Santa's Hunt.

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    53%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    90% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Deckbuilding and Attachment System - Forge Your Deck! After every heart-pounding battle, you'll obtain powerful new cards to enhance your strategy. With the unique Card Attachment System, a single card can carry two different effects—switch them freely to adapt to any challenge. Build a deck that is truly your own. Ancient and Powerful Artifacts These ancient relics are the ultimate catalysts… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mind Lure.

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  10. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    94% User Score Based on 33 reviews

    Cradle of Nightmares: Flowers to You is an ATB turn-based game based on combat adventures made by RPGMaker. Players will play as a high school student named Yue Qing, as the world is being torn apart by a mysterious phenomenon from outside the world, the "White Light", and you will start from the ordinary daily life and fall into the dark and gloomy "Second World", where you w… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cradle of Nightmare : Flowers to you.

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  11. 70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, graphics
    96% User Score Based on 24 reviews

    Reindeer Story is a 2D Adventure RPG! Run, Jump and Battle through 6 chapters of this Wintery Epic! Fight foes in turn based battles with a real-time element, dodge enemies attacks in the Battle Zone and retaliate with Z-Skills! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Reindeer Story.

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  12. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    90% User Score Based on 263 reviews

    [The tale of a twisted metamorphosis...]I woke up and found myself made... Out of Hands. Step into a nightmare like no other that unfolds forevermore. Insanity, uncertainty and the bizarre await... [The line between dreams and reality begins to blur.]With real video footage cut into collage, everyday objects take on a chilling new form. Mix and match organs, build your arsenal, and wield pecul… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Out Of Hands.

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    87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    93% User Score Based on 44 reviews

    STEAM https://store.steampowered.com/app/3447620/Christmas_Story/ Christmas Story is a horror game that blends the warmth of Christmas evenings with chilling mysteries.    The average completion time is 60 minutes One winter evening, a grandson travels to a quiet, snow-covered village to visit his grandfather. The village house is filled with a cozy Christmas atmosphere: the fire crackles in… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Christmas Story.

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  14. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    95% User Score Based on 87 reviews

    When you died your body could not be found, a funeral was held and an empty casket was lowered into your grave. Many years later your soul has brought you back from death to finally find eternal rest. 50+ Unlocks Advance your Necropolis and unlock game altering upgrades as you play. Discover Curses that influence your gameplay in different ways. Strategic Gameplay Fight fearsome foes and gain … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Searching For Rest.

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  15. 49%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization
    82% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    It's a cozy yet challenging puzzle game about a mushroom that devours zombies. You'll expand, grow and consume your way through the forest using your wit and reason. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mycelium Heaven.

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  16. 70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, replayability
    100% User Score Based on 21 reviews

    Prepare yourself for an extraordinary gaming experience that melds roguelike strategy, deck building, and nostalgic arcade thrills. Welcome to "Taxing Tiles", where you'll embark on a captivating journey through a dynamic world teeming with surprises, challenges, and enigmas waiting to be unveiled. Key Features: Deck-Building Mastery: Craft and fine-tune your card deck as yo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to TaxingTiles.

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  17. Sclera is a no-save, session-based game of random encounters for fans of older RPGs and interactive horror fiction. While there are scripted events and stories that can occur, much of the game’s content is the result of traditional procedural generation techniques; no two runs will ever be the same. But above all, this is a passion project bringing together my love of turn-based combat, atmospher… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sclera.

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  18. 69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    84% User Score Based on 76 reviews
    Critic Score 50%Based on 8 reviews

    Embark on a story-rich 2D Metroidvania adventure with breathtaking hand-drawn art, playing as miser-turned-hero Ebenezer Scrooge in a reimagined Victorian-fantasy based on Charles Dickens’ classic novel, A Christmas Carol. Enlist the help of ghosts to save the people of London before it’s too late. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ebenezer and the Invisible World.

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    67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    100% User Score Based on 18 reviews

    Summary Snowmen is a fairy tale like short horror game where you must escape a hellish snowy environment by collecting unusual ingredients and avoiding otherworldly dangers! Gameplay - Keep MOVING, as time is short and DANGER is close by!- COLLECT, COLLECT, COLLECT and... RUN!!! - EXPLORE a seemingly infinite realm you are trapped in!- SEARCH and navigate with the help of LANDMARKS and A… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Snowmen.

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  20. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    93% User Score Based on 54 reviews

    Play Delicious - Emily's New Beginning and enjoy a new phase in Emily's life! Can you help her run Emily's Place together with taking care of a beautiful daughter? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Delicious: Emily's New Beginning.

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  21. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    91% User Score Based on 62,868 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 9 reviews

    The Ancestral Edition includes the Darkest Dungeon core game plus the following content packs: The Crimson Court, The Shieldbreaker and The Color of Madness. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Darkest Dungeon.

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    61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    89% User Score Based on 19 reviews

    To Aerthen is a 8-bit turn based RPG inspired by the old NES Final Fantasy games If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to To Aerthen.

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  23. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, stability
    67% User Score Based on 231 reviews

    Call of Cthulhu: The Wasted Land is a turn-based strategy/role-playing game based on the award winning Call of Cthulhu RPG. Developed in conjunction with Chaosium and based their multi-award winning Call of Cthulhu RPG. Set in the midst of World War One, the game pits your team of investigators and soldiers against an ancient enemy, one older than humanity itself... Can your team of investigators … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Call of Cthulhu: The Wasted Land.

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    35%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, gameplay
    50% User Score Based on 20 reviews

    You find yourself in a big empty house. Around the Christmas lights, but no friends, no family.You are alone. What for? Zombie Claus is a game in which everything is not as it seems. The main character behaved badly all year, for which a bad Santa wants to punish him. Features Immerse yourself in the atmosphere of Christmas horror. If you're looking for something to play during the holidays, Zombi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zombie Claus.

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  26. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    90% User Score Based on 654 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 3 reviews

    An unusual, strategic RPG card game from the makers of Shadowhand and Regency Solitaire. "Awakening from centuries of slumber, a fallen mage returns to battle twisted folkloric foe across sprawling, ghostly landscapes. His ultimate destination: the nameless antagonist, a dread nemesis waiting patiently in the dark fastness of monstrous citadel, his Ancient Enemy. You'll embark upon a quest inspi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ancient Enemy.

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  27. 65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization
    61% User Score Based on 409 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 3 reviews

    Step into the extraordinary, dystopian world of Dark Future, filled with danger, chaos and action! A game of action and strategy unlike any other, featuring a unique time dilating command mode to help you make tactical decisions on the violent highways. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dark Future: Blood Red States.

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  28. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, atmosphere
    97% User Score Based on 110 reviews

    Lockheart Indigo is an 8-bit psychological thriller. A private-eye must deceive a rich family into revealing their darkest secrets, before the killer amongst them silences everyone. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lockheart Indigo.

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  29. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    93% User Score Based on 88 reviews

    Help the Knights to rescue their Kings and Queens in the beautiful and dangerous Vikings Lands. An innovative game concept inspired by chess: Infiltrate mindfully, rescue quickly and get out alive if you can. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chess Knights: Viking Lands.

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  30. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    95% User Score Based on 3,468 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 2 reviews

    Award-winning game development studio founded in 2000 by games industry veteran Tim Schafer. Located in San Francisco’s South of Market district, Double Fine is committed to making high-quality games with an emphasis on originality, story, characters, and fun. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Costume Quest.

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    93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    98% User Score Based on 94,700 reviews
    Critic Score 83%Based on 5 reviews

    A turn-based surreal horror JRPG in which a child traverses various mundane, quirky, humourous, mysterious and horrific lands with his friends in search of a missing person while confronting his past and his fears. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Omori.

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  32. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding
    87% User Score Based on 60 reviews

    A turn-based RPG where you play as Lelie, a woman who uses the power of Dowsing to help people find things they've lost. One day however, Lelie's power gets her and her friend into a dangerous situation that they must work together to overcome. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lelie Navigation!.

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  33. 80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    94% User Score Based on 36 reviews

    Christmas themed RPG. This game is a colectathon where you aim to get a high score that's awarded by doing various things in the game, including gathering presents. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mrs. Santa's Gift Hunt.

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  34. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    96% User Score Based on 94 reviews

    In a final attempt to guarantee your place on the nice list, you decide to try and do some chores before midnight. Will Krampus take you? Take the test and find out. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to For Goodness Sake.

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  35. Where the Moonlight Shines, Face the Hidden TruthIn the late 1900s, a boy named Yuji moves to the unfamiliar town of Daisetsu. The place he ends up living in is the 'Shadow House', considered ominous by the townspeople. One night, starting with a suspicious noise from next door, his peaceful everyday life begins to crack. While exploring Daisetsu with the neighborhood children, Yuji gets caught… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 달의 기억.

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  36. You wake in the dark, surrounded by strange nutcracker soldiers and princess ballerinas… And what’s this? You’re dressed the same. It's the night before Christmas and you’ve been kidnapped. You’re in a box. And you’re either very small, or the elf that captured you is very, very big. Your mad giant captor is coming to eat you, one by one, as she prepares for Christmas Day… Toyeater is a visual … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Toyeater.

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  37. 52%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability
    85% User Score Based on 13 reviews

    What is it? World War Chess is the first ever chess variant to feature a battle royale style of gameplay, with no limit to how many people can join! Content *Many different maps *Many different enemies controlled by unique AI *Battle against Bosses, and endless waves of enemies *Many other weird and interesting features like Conways Game of Life as an enemy Extra In case you are new … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to World War Chess.

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  38. A thank-you letter to player friendsSince the development of several games over the past three years, we have had no funding, sponsorship, or manpower, but only a passion, effort, and sincerity in producing single player games. In the game, we strive to improve the quality of the game for everyone as much as possible without external assistance or any additional technical support. All programs an… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to OMEGA 卡牌冒险.

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  39. Descend into the unknown in Shroom and Gloom a first person, dungeon-crawling, deck-building tale of mushrooms and madness. Enter The Underealm armed with nothing but a rust blade, a dying phone and a healthy appetite for roasted mushrooms. Explore your way through the depths, digging up new weapons in your quest to reach The Megashroom at all costs! Combine, grow and enchant your discoveries as … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shroom and Gloom.

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  40. Welcome to Forsaken, where the unholy fusion of Deckbuilding, chaotic Mini-Games, classic Card Games, and a compulsively dark Incremental Idle system collide in a symphony of terror. Dare to enter the ultimate horror Card Battler, now boasting 18 nightmare Factions and over 700 collectible cards! Forged in the darkest abyss, Forsaken takes the card battlers you love and drags them into the depths… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Forsaken.

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  41. "Our last sighting was four years ago... Now, it's your turn to brave the unknown."The Perilous North is a survival-strategy RPG in early development made by Anna and Morgan, a husband and wife team with a dream to see this project's potential fully realized. Set during the golden age of polar exploration, dieselpunk machinery meets creeping Lovecraftian dread. You captain the crew of a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Perilous North.

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  42. A dead Santa Claus right before Christmas is never a good sign. Interrogate the North Pole suspects to solve the murder and figure out how to save the festive season in this short dark comedy visual novel whodunnit. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Yuletide Regicide.

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  43. -JUST STOP THINKING- Negative Reverie is a retro-handheld-inspired RPG about technology, violence and animal intelligence... or the lack thereof. Face the darkest side of Corporate America with Vuota, a young woman with a natural talent for violence, a hacksaw, and a mission to take down the CEO of the FamilyTech Corporation. With the right skills, tactics, outfits and allies, she might be able … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Negative Reverie.

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  44. Nightmarise is a challenging climbing game mixed with psychological horror. When you go to sleep, the nightmare begins. The ultimate goal is simple - you have to wake up. To do that, you'll need to climb and reach the top. Find your way up through strange structures that don’t belong in the real world. Every jump matters. Every mistake sends you down again. Compete for time, help each other thro… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nightmarise.

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  45. Another World of Freezing that never existed in history: 'Freezing WHAT IF...'A fan fiction game that brings to life an alternate history of the Freezing universe, reimagined as a multiverse!Based on the globally popular battle heroine manga Freezing, this game offers a fresh and unique experience.This game is a fan fiction project officially produced with permission from the original author. It f… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Freezing WHAT IF....

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  46. “The Broken Clock” plunges you into a vibrant fantasy world where intrigue and adventure await around every corner. With a dynamic Active Time Battle (ATB) turn‑based combat system, each encounter becomes a test of strategy and speed: manage your actions, seize your allies’ turns, and unleash unique powers at precisely the right moment. An Epic Universe Traverse varied landscapes—from tre… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Broken Clock.

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  47. League of Tacticians is a story-driven tactical game blending turn-based and real-time combat. Follow Tomyris, a young warrior, as she helps her tribe rise in the War League through strategy, skill, and determination. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to League Of Tacticians: Path of Tarkan.

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  48. The Naughty List Curse is a story-telling horror game about saving Christmas and the secrets hidden behind the darkness. Plot: Let the elf guide you through the world of magic where everthing you think you know will change. Fight against the darkness and help to give Christmas back its sparkle. You can run and you can hide, but can you save Christmas? Specialities: A short Christmas horro… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to THE NAUGHTY LIST CURSE.

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  49. Roadmap About the GameEarly Access Nexus Wars: A Sci-Fi Odyssey in the Making STAGE 1: Dive into a Relentless Text-Based AdventureStep into Nexus Wars, a gripping survival saga set 4,970 years in a parallel future, syncing with real-world time. You’re a Frame—a synthetic, clone, or bio-engineered shell—your consciousness ensnared in a 24-hour mind-swap loop by an unknown force via the HyperNe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nexus Wars.

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  50. Remember this is a Demo to receive feedback in my development, pls take this into account. ----------------------------------------------------------- The last train home. Or so you thought. Now, the rattling of the wheels is the only rhythm in an endless darkness, and each station that flickers in the gloom seems stranger than the last. Trapped on an endless journey through a forgotten subway l… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ultima Statio.

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