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Games like A Thousand Words and Other Mysteries

Games like A Thousand Words and Other Mysteries

Games like A Thousand Words and Other Mysteries

Looking for games like A Thousand Words and Other Mysteries? Here are top role playing recommendations with a mystery focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with At Death's Door (beta), The Vault: Missions for Triangle Agency or 破月执行-The Broken Moon.

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  1. 58%Game Brain Score
    58% User Score Based on 9 reviews

    … and the people of Expath enjoy long life. Their priests document the secrets hidden in stars. Their scholars unleash the power of gunpowder and of coal. Great masters devote themselves to works of art and engineering with the power to capture the soul. Our story takes place at the edge of the Star-Blue Sea, an ocean of viridian waters whose beauty is described in countless legends. Beneath its b… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to At Death's Door (beta).

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  2. 70%Game Brain Score
    70% User Score Based on 21 reviews

    12 Designers. 12 Missions.  1 Hilarious and Horrifying Career. This book is designed for use with Triangle Agency: The Tabletop Role-Playing Game, available digitally here. You can preorder a physical copy of both books, dice, and other materials here.  New to General Management? Looking to spice up your team’s Field Work? Or simply too busy to prepare? This book contains 12 Anomaly Retrieval… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Vault: Missions for Triangle Agency.

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  3. 1. Game content What we live in is a world where ordinary people and aliens coexist and co-exist. The few selected elites among the aliens become the executives of the Alien Authority, shouldering the mission of crossing the world line and carrying out various mysterious missions. One day, Qin Shen, the administrator of the Alien Authority, received a mysterious message - "File SSM". Th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 破月执行-The Broken Moon.

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  4. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    204 pages, full-color, 39 pieces of art, revised versions of each Uncanny Echo game (issues 0-9), and 45 pages of support text. To buy the Print+PDF version click here. Uncanny Echo is a tabletop roleplaying game that uses the Powered by the Apocalypse engine to play out stories of supernatural and uncanny urban fiction. It is comprised of 10 full Powered by the Apocalypse games called issues. Eac… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Uncanny Echo: Supernatural Urban Fiction Powered by the Apocalypse.

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  5. 56%Game Brain Score
    56% User Score Based on 7 reviews

    Congretation is a tabletop roleplaying game about a motley crew of survivors who've united together to track down and end the malign influence posed by the paranormal. Set in the same world as External Containment Bureau, Congregation presents an antagonistic organization that has witnessed the dangers posed by the supernatural firsthand and seeks to eliminate, rather than contain egregious threat… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Congregation.

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  6. [This game is of the VR Hardcore genre. Kids, stay away!][The story begins with the absolute god 'Arteus' and the female warrior 'Iris'] In return for the chance to evolve, humanity pledged unwavering loyalty to the all-powerful deity, Arteus. Arteus entrusted the governance of the human realm to Talos, but power became hereditary, eventually falling into the grasp of Hirakes, who harbored intent… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 100F BLESSING OF THE GUARDIAN.

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  7. A visual novel that combines 10 categories of online novels (Ancient Xuan Realm,Celestial Scheming,​Xianxia Cultivation,Immortals Chronicle,Dharma Body Rebirth,​Spirit Pact Novel,​Immortal Heroines Saga,​Mortal Bonds Record,​Dao Origin System,Mystic Realm Odyssey). Author's message: A programmer, working alone for 50 days, is the culmination of deep collaboration with AI. This game includes the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Time travel light novels are full of beautiful girls.

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  8. Escape is a platform-adventure game of new weird style. You will be in an uncontrollable research institution, and witness the site being disintegrated by Data Elimination. Seek a gleam of light desperately in the erosion of the darkness. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ESCAPE SITE 13.

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  9. 62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability
    72% User Score Based on 172 reviews
    Critic Score 54%Based on 17 reviews

    Explore Soul Axiom’s rich environments and immersive story to unravel the mystery of your life, and your digital afterlife. You will be taken on an intriguing voyage of discovery, through beautiful, haunting locations, facing challenges that will lead you into danger on your mission to unlock your identity, your story, your mystery. But beware: some mysteries are better left unsolved. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Soul Axiom.

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    71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    71% User Score Based on 51 reviews

    Featured DLCPhil Alone - Game Dev Book is a DLC of the game Phil Alone, a digital book made to show everything about the development of the game, a lot of tips to other developers that want to put their games on Steam and new game arts. About the GameA game made to Ludum Dare 47 - Stuck in a loop *Players with poor psychological, I suggest not playing this game...* ABOUT THE GAME Meet P… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Phil Alone.

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    90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    90% User Score Based on 61 reviews

    Sean is trapped in a nightmare of having to re-live his last 12 minutes seemingly forever. That is unless you can figure a way out. Nothing is as it seems in Greensvale and secrets are waiting to be discovered around every corner! Can you find one of the many different endings! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Future Proof.

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  12. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    87% User Score Based on 524 reviews
    Critic Score 90%Based on 1 reviews

    In the first ever Permanent Alternate Reality Game, you join the ranks of The Black Watchmen, a paramilitary group dedicated to protecting the public from dangerous phenomena beyond human understanding: ritualistic murder, occult secret societies, and the paranormal, to name but a few. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Black Watchmen.

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  13. Game DescriptionBRAMBLEFORT is a VR survival horror game focused on exploration, scavenging, and creative approaches to combat and obstacles. Combat is unforgiving, with heavy location-based damage that rewards precision. Experience high replayability, driven by player choice in how you tackle combat and navigate levels, supported by light RPG systems for fine-tuning your playstyle. StoryYou are … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BRAMBLEFORT.

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  14. DARK FANTASY ROLE-PLAYING GAME WITH HORROR AND SURVIVAL ELEMENTS(Steam page is under construction - there are a lot more features I wish to present you very soon!) Continent of Euros holds many mysteries.Experience the dark fantasy world through a role of a hunter, a honored warrior of Ventania sent on a holy mission. World is split into two-layered design, upper layer holding vast landscapes, fr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Darkest Days: Ventania.

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  15. Follow Us Brief Introduction《Dependent Origination》is a first-person adventyre puzzle game cuntered on suspenseful storytelling and exploratory interaction. In an aging machinery factory in a small midland town, a homicide and dismemberment case casts an eerie shroud of mystery.The disappearance of a young girl and a bizarre fatal plunge soon follows in succession,with whispers of vengeful spi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 南亭湖 Dependent Origination.

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  16. It is the darkest of times.Since the dimensional portal to the Outer Worlds was opened, a terrible evil has been invading our world. The dark armies of the Outer Worlds, led by the demon named Pompolic, have overrun most of our planet. He has but one goal: To possess us, by wielding supernatural powers, and enslaving us to be minions of his dark army. The dark demon wields his power through his se… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Call for Heroes: Pompolic Wars.

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  17. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    93% User Score Based on 413 reviews

    Survive the mystery that awaits the JFS Gun-Dog in deep space in this retro visual novel / graphic adventure. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stories from Sol: The Gun-Dog.

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  18. Dream City Psyche is an open world investigation focused urban role playing game. You're a psychic born with a mission to find your missing uncle on a small island, Dream City. Investigate murders, find missing journal entries and unlock psychic abilities to unravel entities from another dimension. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dream City Psyche.

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  19. *Story*All over the world, there are well-known haunted places, and one of them is particularly eye-catching and dangerous... That place is the "Haunted House". Many people have been abused there, but even the police are helpless about the ghosts. The troubled people involved decided to hire an exorcist to expel the evil spirits, But after the exorcism, they found that the evil spiri… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Spiritbound: The Goddess's Quest.

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  20. 38%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, optimization
    64% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    Deep in the Dread Briefing: A group of librarians is working in the old Hoverfield Mansion. Victor, Maria, and Shania decide to hang out at a nearby pub, but Stella refuses and wants to stay inside. As the story unfolds, she begins to notice paranormal activities inside the library. Will she survive the night to tell another story? Gameplay Features: First-person horror, mystery genre. Atmos… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DEEP IN THE DREAD.

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  21. This is the first game in Dream City Anthology game series. You will take a role of a spy sent by someone to carry out a special mission. Interact with the co-workers, solve their issues and try to replace the current CEO. Along the way, discover secrets and form the alliance while trying not to get fired. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dream City Office.

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  22. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Welcome to War of the Pips!  THE GAME War of the Pips is a TABLETOP   ROLE PLAYING   GAME where you can play either by yourself, or with a GM (Game Master) guiding between 1-4   PLAYERS on a fantasy adventure.  This game uses its own OSR-style system, named Pipsqueak. There is an emphasis on:  • Player agency (do as you please) • Resource management (items are valuable, and inventory space limited… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to War of the Pips.

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  23. An Epic Space AdventureFree Stars: Children of Infinity is an action-adventure game inspired by the golden age of science fiction, defined by its hopeful future, wondrous technology, and a grandiose galaxy filled with eclectic stories. You are the captain of a mission to the farthest reaches of space, where you'll discover thousands of exotic worlds and dozens of alien denizens. Some are friendl… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Free Stars: Children of Infinity.

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  24. Super and extra-natural phenomena around the world are officially disavowed. In the United States, these phenomena are unofficially investigated by an elite squad of agents known as the Federal Disaster Organic Response Agency, FEDORA. These are their stories… This two punch, two game pack based in the Outbreak Universe, explore the before and after of the Outbreak with new eyes. FEDORA Files: W… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Outbreak The Fedora Files What Lydia Knows.

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  25. 35%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization
    60% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Discover a captivating world of adventure and romance! Immerse yourself in a thrilling otome game where your choices shape the story and determine your fate with your loved one. Join thousands of players who have already started their adventure from the mobile app and download the PC Version of "Untold Atlas" today to experience this adventure game! ◆ Engage in epic adventures: Expl… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Untold Atlas: otome sim inspired by expedition adventures.

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  26. Gameplay In the Unknown You Will Roam Around Mysterious Dark Locations Solving Mysteries , You Will Be Chased And Hunted By Monsters Through The Night Battling Creatures and Solving The Current Objective Find Fuses to Unlock Doors and Weapon Crates, Ammo and Health to Survive Content The Unknown Currently Has 2 separate missions to capture 2 unique and Scary Creatures. Each mission inclu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Unknown.

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  27. ✧The Story and its Inspiration✧ Follow Thomas Nearford, a senior detective investigating possible art thievery at Banestone Manor. At the request of the owner, he must find the culprit behind mysterious disappearances. Not all is as expected however, for he soon finds himself amidst something much darker. Some of my inspiration came from some of my all times favorite games from the PS1 era, such a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shadow Halls.

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  28. Hello everyone, Castle Oldskull is a well-regarded RPG supplement series, designed to sync with Gygaxian, old school, and Wizardly tabletop role-playing games. If you play tabletop, you’ll sync in quickly. If you’re a retro videogamer, you might see influences from Archon, The Bard’s Tale, Dragon’s Lair, Gauntlet, Mail Order Monsters, Phantasie, Telengard, Temple of Apshai, Tunnels of Doom, Ultima… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Castle Oldskull Module 14: Oldskull Knights.

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  29. Hello everyone, Castle Oldskull is a well-regarded RPG supplement series, designed to sync with Gygaxian, old school, and Wizardly tabletop role-playing games. If you play tabletop, you’ll sync in quickly. If you’re a retro videogamer, you might see influences from Archon, The Bard’s Tale, Dragon’s Lair, Gauntlet, Mail Order Monsters, Phantasie, Telengard, Temple of Apshai, Tunnels of Doom, Ultima… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Castle Oldskull Module 16: Chaotic Descriptor Table.

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  30. 52%Game Brain Score
    52% User Score Based on 3 reviews

    Worldwide conspiracies, old mysteries in new light, and powerful artifacts from the past. Mission Marginalia is a supplement for the External Containment Bureau RPG. Within is a collection of three missions, unique artifacts, and new paranormal powers. They are inspired by stories like Hellboy, Indiana Jones, and other pulpy stories about chasing ancient artifacts across the world. Sprinkle these … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mission Marginalia, An ECB Supplement.

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  31. 73%Game Brain Score
    73% User Score Based on 24 reviews

    YOU DIED You are an Undead ― a creature cursed to an endless cycle of death and resurrection ― newly arisen amidst a crumbling kingdom of ruin and despair. You have fragmented memories of your life before this affliction, and fleeting visions of a world from a time long gone (though exactly how long, none can say). Your soul has been hollowed out of your body, replaced by a flickering flame that s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bonfire & Blade.

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  32. 55%Game Brain Score
    55% User Score Based on 6 reviews

    [Français ↓] Mission brief You're a spy sent in a foreign location undercover. Your mission is to blend in under a false identity and to transmit the information your situation allows you to collect. You are on your own with minimal contact with your superior and none with your former life. Once a week or when needed you send a report to your agency. These reports do not omit the specifics of your… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Under a false name [EN/FR].

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  33. Hello everyone, Castle Oldskull is a well-regarded RPG supplement series, designed to sync with Gygaxian, old school, and Wizardly tabletop role-playing games. If you play tabletop, you’ll sync in quickly. If you’re a retro videogamer, you might see influences from Archon, The Bard’s Tale, Dragon’s Lair, Gauntlet, Mail Order Monsters, Phantasie, Telengard, Temple of Apshai, Tunnels of Doom, Ultima… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Castle Oldskull Module 2: The Classic Dungeon Design Guide II.

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  34. Unknown planet the player is ready for survival ! You need to explore, eat, drink, fight, craft, build the base and survive and die in futur map, Go in OutpostCamp for loot weapons, ammo and more - Other players will try to stop you If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SosSurvival.

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  35. 28%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    40% User Score Based on 20 reviews

    SOS Survival is a multipayer survival game. First person and third person view. Humans have been chosen and abducted to survive on this planet. We have tried to colonize but, we have failed many times. There are dangerous storms and the rain carries deadly viruses and diseases. We have to shelter ourselves and that is not even the worst part. Our base has to be defended from other people or we r… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SOS Survival.

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  36. Where Every Story Is Yours to Write Synthasia is a text-based RPG where an AI Game Master reads your world — your character, your inventory, your surroundings, your history — and generates what happens next from all of it. Not scripted choices from a menu. Not a chatbot improvising in the dark. A genuine intelligence that understands the situation and responds to you, specifically. Every decis… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SYNTHASIA.

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  37. Some time ago, I operated a Patreon account, producing one-shots and campaigns for the entertainment of a small but dedicated group of patrons. Although the community is now gone, its works live on in this collection of five simple RPGs. By purchasing this collection, you receive: Second-Handers You are members of EPOCH – the Establishment for the Preservation and Organization of CHronology. You … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The FrivYeti Patreon Collection.

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  38. DISCORDJoin our Discord community and get more events  details in group! Find the Discord link in the sidebar. Download the Full Version Search "Horror Simulator VR" and add the full version to your cart! About the GameA classic ghost-hunting game packed with puzzles, sudden scares, and fun co-op chases, that becomes one of the most popular Multiplayer horror games.Get full game… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Horror Simulator VR: Prologue.

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

    Tasked with investigating mysterious disappearances of local children, you are pulled into another world. In this horror/puzzle game, work your way through a mysterious playland dimension using toys to navigate and solve puzzles to uncover secrets. Be careful, something might be waiting for you... Solve unique and thought provoking puzzles using a variety of toy themed mechanics! … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Caretaker.

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  40. 46%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    75% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    GAMEPLAY & FEATURES Multi-choice, single-ending social strategy sim with 1+ hours till credits Simple one-click combat for a faster, more story-focused game Time is split into morning, noon, and night—with just one main action possible each changeover! Interact with Lily and Mina to boost Affinity Go on missions to earn Contribution, all while defending against the horde’s attacks STO… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pillaged Village: Humbled by Savages.

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  41. 48%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    77% User Score Based on 13 reviews

    When the Demon Lord plunged the world into fear, it was the hero Liese who rose up to restore peace. Years after the Demon Lord's defeat, Liese hears rumors of a fortress appearing near the city of Wes in the Demon Lord's old territory. Liese arrives to find the city under constant threat from monsters, and it's up to her to save Wes before it falls to the demons. Fend off monsters with a str… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Liese in the City of Trials.

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  42. 64%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:optimization, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    95% User Score Based on 19 reviews

    Passenger 23 is a horror game centered around a student working at a rest stop.Your first shift is about to begin, and what awaits you is far more terrifying than you ever imagined. Traces of the Past23 passengers and a dark secret... The Midnight VisitorThe answers are dark, the questions even darker. Your shift has started!No matter what happens late into the night, you must keep m… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to S.O.V: Passenger 23.

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  44. This is a fan-made English translation of Human Killing, a free Japanese adventure game developed by Yakaro. [Storyline] “Save us, please.” This is a story about an incident that took place in a small house. A mother went out to buy a birthday present for her daughter—but she never returned to her children.Upon realizing the truth, the girl sent a letter to “you.” [Game Overview] Title: Hu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Human Killing.

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  45. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    93% User Score Based on 80 reviews

    Full moon. Cold night. Dark shadow. Warm gun. The Beast of Glenkildove has stalked Ireland for centuries. Now, you must hunt it. Hunter: The Reckoning — The Beast of Glenkildove is an interactive novel by William Brown, set in the World of Darkness. It's entirely text-based, without graphics or sound effects, and fueled by the vast, unstoppable power of your imagination. Eight years ago,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hunter: The Reckoning — The Beast of Glenkildove.

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  46. 59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics
    100% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Chronicles from the Abyss is a collection of 4 twisted Horror & Thriller stories that will play on the darkest corners of your mind, & every choice drips with dread. Twisted plots, haunting art, and chilling secrets await. Ready to uncover what lurks beneath? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chronicles from the Abyss.

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  47. 49%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    75% User Score Based on 16 reviews

    Mapcrafting x Puzzles x Battle x RPG!?Repair the fragmented land through puzzles, and rid the world of darkness by defeating monsters. All resources obtained through repairing the land can then be used to design the world to your liking! The medley of genres in this RPG is surprisingly accessible to players of all types, but there's no shortage of challenging elements, too! A variety of activities… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to KAMiBAKO - Mythology of Cube -.

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    95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    95% User Score Based on 110 reviews

    Conscience is a noir detective mystery where you play as a private investigator hired to uncover the truth behind Jack Beckham's death. Initially ruled as a suicide, Jack’s father believes otherwise and hires you to search Jack’s apartment for clues to reveal what really happened. Investigate and explore Jack’s apartment, searching every room, shelf, and drawer for evidence and clues. Insp… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Conscience.

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  49. Whisper of Y'Ryando is a Lovecraftian puzzle-solving game that showcases a layered papercraft aesthetic. In this game, players will uncover the ongoing stories of the town through a unique perspective, acquiring hundreds of clue fragments by rolling dice. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Whisper of Y'Ryando.

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  50. 41%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    63% User Score Based on 16 reviews

    Princess Knight Lucrezia is known for her exceptional swordsmanship and striking beauty, but when whispers about a secret relationship with the much-maligned General Abol start sweeping through the ranks, it falls to you, a lone soldier, to uncover the truth! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Soldier and the Golden Princess.

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