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83%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability

83% User Score Based on 141 reviews

Dark Dominion is a grim and harrowing tale of a World War I soldier trapped between life and death. After losing his family on the battlefield, he dies—yet does not realize it. His soul now roams a distorted realm, searching for his daughter in the bleak night of the afterlife. Inspired by the classics of the genre, the game is crafted with a deep love for gothic aesthetics by a small team of fiv… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dark Dominion.

43%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music

52% User Score Based on 21 reviews

Critic Score 48%Based on 8 reviews

2D platform game with classic platform gameplay, deadly traps, dark storyline and unique hero abilities, all in Tim Burton's-like audio-visual. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dream Alone.

60%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story

79% User Score Based on 28 reviews

Welcome to the City of Eternal Night. Take revenge on the villainous Council of the Hunt and rampage on your motorcycle through the moonlit streets in this stylish action game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Godbeast.

is an atmospheric 2.5D roguelike FPS where cosmic horror meets visceral, fast-paced combat. Set in a decaying universe where reality fractures at every turn, you must navigate shifting nightmare realms, master diverse character classes, and survive the brutal corruption of a world that wants you erased. A New Vision of RetroExperience a unique "Modern-Retro" aesthetic. Darkest Path co… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Darkest Path.

"The flame remembers what I have forgotten." Latest trailer now playingKAGARIBIA Taisho Gothic Horror Novel born from silence, sound, and a soul-stirring EDM requiem—crafted from the creator's own "raw voice." Experience the resonance of souls through NewForever STUDIO’s unique "Vibe Coding."KAGARIBI is a crystallization of the soul, created by a 57-year-old solo deve… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kagaribi.

..Inspired by Dante’s “Divine Comedy,” Nietzsche’s “Thus Spoke Zarathustra,” and the mystical visions of Alexander Scriabin. Through the tenderness and trembling charm of catgirls, this story attempts to express a unique philosophy — its core idea being “Art as Meaning.”.. Three charming catgirls, each with her own soul, character, and questions about life... Slavic-fantasy-mythological od… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Novella Divina.

Lord Alistair Ainsworth is at the University of Edgestow giving a lecture on the enigmatic figure of Waldemar the Warlock, who is said to have reigned with an iron fist and through the use of dark magics in the distant region of Groldavia. But his investigations are little more than absurd in the eyes of the scholars, for there is no proof of the existence of the warlock at all. Lord Alistair, fru… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Season of the Warlock.

WANT MORE VAMPIRE GAMES?Harrowed World is the shared setting and franchise of a growing number of video games and (soon) books. Check out our FREE gothic vampire visual novel, that acts a precursor to this very game. Find 'Harrowed World: What's Past Is Portents' and other Harrowed World games using the 'Check out the entire Harrowed World collection on Steam' link above. Step into a dark and … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Harrowed World: Dracula Fallen.

You are a scavenger in a post-apocalypse. With a companion, you explore an abandoned building complex in search of a rare resource, Ordostones. Be aware that you are not alone, as something that brought humanity's world to desolation stalks you within the fog.  All you have is a map, night vision, and your companion in a world where something lurks to prey on you.  Be quick. Find the stones. A… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Krysolov.

                                                                                                         Created by Marco Di Girolamo                                                            "An interactive cinematic experience like you've never had before" Get ready to experience The Sacrilege, a visual and narrative adventure that combines the language of cinema with the interac… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Sacrilege.

Jackseptidie:Feeling empty, you, the Grim Reaper, must find a way to become whole again. The cost to this is ending the lives of humans by harvesting body parts that let you experience the world through newfound senses. Wielding an axe, you must enter into the human realm or wait for them to come closer to death to attack. Gather your senses and regain power with each life taken, but know this: yo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Jackseptidie.

A little sibling rivalry can be healthy - except when the fate of the world hangs in the balance! Can you resolve a family squabble before the gates to the realm of the dead swing open and horrors beyond imagination pour into this world?Beatrice and Lily might look like any other pair of sisters, but they have a dark secret: Hidden from human eyes is a magic tower that contains a portal to the Oth… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Other Side: Tower of Souls Remaster.

SIN CARDS - Welcome to the Netherworld - Version 1.0 Sin Cards on Steam: SIN CARDS: Welcome to the Netherworld Explore a dark world filled with sins using cards and strategy... Game Overview Key Features Unique Card Combat: Use the SIN CARDS to battle twisted demons. Every card has its own ability and sound. You can't physically touch the monsters. The cards are your only weapon. Horror … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SIN CARDS: Welcome to the Netherworld.

60%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, gameplay

89% User Score Based on 18 reviews

Hello! We’re a small indie team launching our first game, Pollen. It’s an intense, hardcore escape-the-maze experience currently in Early Access, and we’re thrilled to share it with players. Prepare for the ultimate challenge: navigate intricate mazes, collect keys to unlock doors, and outwit relentless guardians that are always on your trail. The game demands both skill and strategy – carefully … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pollen.

I’m the Echo when You call is my submission to the non-ranked Interact-If 2022 Game Jam. The theme is “Red Herring”.  You are a Liminari - a scholar who has committed sacrilege by pursuing forbidden knowledge in hopes of evolving into an Old One, a being who can break itself out of the curse of the ouroboros, become a master of its own life and death; a god. During one of your solitary voyages … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to I’m the Echo when You call.

61%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:story

100% User Score Based on 12 reviews

A story-oriented visual novel set in historical France. Play as Emile, a lonesome boy whose past has caught up with him. Witness as the choices he makes continue on a downwards spiral… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cage of Etha.

10%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, gameplay

15% User Score Based on 13 reviews

Be Hunted is a special co-op horror game, that combines ghost hunting, escape game, psychological horror, paranormal activity, and more. You can play alone, or up to 4 player for the basic gameplay mode. You will use your ghost hunting equipment to prepare yourself. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BE HUNTED.

63%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story

85% User Score Based on 26 reviews

CONTORTED - First Person Horror game STORYSomeone close to you has gone missing and you believe the only way to get them back is to take the risk and go look for them yourself. GAMEPLAYEncounter variety of enemies where careful listening and observation is crucial to your survival. if you get attacked, your only options are either to react fast with your camera, or to run away. Use yo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CONTORTED.

Beware The Willow Man as he lurks throughout the halls, in your dreams, and into your soul. The Willow Man is a survival horror game where you take on the shoes of Rin. Rin and her friends decide one day to explore a house on the hill. Rumours have spread about that place. Some say evil dwells there. Unfazed by this they enter and what awaits them is not what they expected. Survive, hide, find a w… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Willow Man.

92%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

89% User Score Based on 6,106 reviews

Critic Score 95%Based on 29 reviews

Descend into a frightful world of action-adventure in Mina the Hollower. Take control of Mina, a renowned Hollower hurtled into a desperate mission to rescue a cursed island. Burrow beneath hazards and monsters, whip foes into oblivion, and gear up with an arsenal of sidearms and trinkets. Explore a vast world filled with pixel-perfect graphics, masterful gameplay, beastly bosses, and infectious m… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mina the Hollower.

67%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, music

95% User Score Based on 21 reviews

✦ SIN ✦ The dead arrive before you one soul at a time, carrying stories of cruelty, regret, fear, and desperation. Some seek forgiveness. Others believe they deserve none. Listen carefully. Judge wisely. Your verdict will decide who ascends, who suffers, and who is condemned to something far worse. ✦ TRIAL ✦ Death is searching for a successor. Behind a quiet desk at the edge of eternity, you … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Ferryman's Trial.

92%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music

92% User Score Based on 122 reviews

This is an eerie clicker idle game with light puzzles and idle combat. Alice wakes in darkness, trapped in a strange mansion, seeking escape. The Cat God's altar drops gold, Rabbitfolk gather carrots, and dungeon monsters block the way... Can you accompany Alice to the final truth? Game StoryYou open your eyes in the darkness. Your mind is a blur—even your name has been erased. By the faint glow … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Alice's Gaze.

51%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, grinding

83% User Score Based on 12 reviews

A 16‑bit dark fantasy action adventure with metroidvania‑style maps, RPG growth, and hidden secrets. Lead the Nightfall Empress through a mature journey suspended between the sacred and the profane. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nightfall Empress.

A pure platformer game containing nothing but platforming and the occasional wordless story. Dreamlike and surreal, yet full of multi-layered symbolism. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mirage Of Tower.

53%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay

90% User Score Based on 10 reviews

The Story You play as Artyom, a resident living in an old Soviet apartment block. After a massive factory explosion released a deadly neurotoxin, the building went silent. His friend Viktor left behind blueprints for a radio device. Now, Artyom must scavenge for electronic parts to build an SOS transmitter on the roof and signal for help. The Gameplay This is a first-person stealth survival hor… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Static Voice.

57%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics

88% User Score Based on 16 reviews

This game isn’t for everyone. Darkward is a dark, text-driven point-and-click adventure that won’t hold your hand. Instead of a map, you’ll get traces. Instead of explanations, you’ll get consequences. And instead of heroism, more often a choice that hurts. You’ll step into a world of crumbling sanctuaries, twisted vows, and old truths that should have stayed buried. The story is built from frag… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Darkward.

92%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay

94% User Score Based on 49 reviews

"Wilbur has a meeting today—one he’s been waiting for with a quiet, particular kind of anticipation. His fiancée is expected to arrive in the lush garden by his estate. In the evening, when the air fills with the scent of damp earth and faded blossoms, they will sit together on the bench near the dry fountain and, as before, speak softly, almost in whispers, unaware of how time slips by. Ver… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Glassy Stare.

73%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

100% User Score Based on 24 reviews

Plot Driven Play as Evo, a jobless loner living in a decaying, futuristic city. Your therapist sets you up on a date with Brunilda, and it's not long before you find out that her life is in danger. You are the only person who can help her. Technological Threats Fight the Negative Agents, a horde of cybernetic creatures terrorizing Brunilda and her family. Their origin remains a mystery - but some … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Alter Evo.

45%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, stability

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, gameplay

65% User Score Based on 20 reviews

A dark, grim world awaits you... You wake up deep underground in a labyrinth overflowing with mutated monsters and must use the little light you have to navigate the ruins of an ancient civilization. With no memory of your former life, you must look for answers in this new, dark world. Combat: Fight off hordes of monsters with an unforgiving souls-like combat system, balancing stamina and spac… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Grim Axiom.

A non-linear visual novel with Point & Click elements. Choose one of two protagonists and guide them through the bizarre rooms of the Conscious Space. Unravel mysteries, aid fellow sufferers, and fulfill tasks for the employees to earn their favor… or walk over heads to reach the finale as fast as possible. The choice is yours. Or is it? The game is set in an alternative Europe during the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kami: Parade of Senses.

68%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

95% User Score Based on 22 reviews

The ceremony plays once more, it's hazy decor forming one last time. A mishapen, impossible hotel.Interact with different characters and objects through point & click controls, explore locations that feel distantly palpable. Make sense of an unstable reality that hides its very nature. Mingle to your heart's content.Exchange information extensively, debate on the general decor, or par… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BUTLER GUILLOTINE.

64%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story

95% User Score Based on 19 reviews

To Whom It May Concern: Welcome to The Department of Nocturnal Reverie Restoration and Oneiric Artifact Curation. You are henceforth responsible for receiving dream package deliveries, repairing their contents if necessary, documenting their essence in concise poetry, and storing them for safekeeping. Please situate yourself by using the provided items in your desk drawer, then pull the chain t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Dream Collector.

80%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

100% User Score Based on 31 reviews

Blood Soaked Bastard! Is an RPG set in a dreary medieval fantasy setting. Become a much abhorred Blood Knight and kill monsters in turn based combat, alongside a cast of freakish companions. Draw the blood of wretched monsters, you Bastard! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blood Soaked Bastard!.

32%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, gameplay

50% User Score Based on 14 reviews

Aokigahara :The Death ForestCan you survive the horrors of the Suicide Forest? Deep within a remote forest where the trees stretch endlessly and shadows dance with forgotten memories, fear becomes your only companion. Here, the boundary between reality and nightmare begins to dissolve. A Descent into MadnessIn The Death Forest, you are alone — or so it seems. Whispers haunt the wind. Shadows s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Aokigahara :The death forest.

89%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story

98% User Score Based on 42 reviews

In Death We Love is a short, 10 to 15 minute black‑and‑white hand‑drawn sidescroller. It’s a dark, gothic cinematic adventure reflecting on how every ending makes way for something new. Hopefully inviting you to take a break and reflect on things. Ride a skeletal horse as Death Doom the Lands Regret it all Playable in a coffee break! Amazing soundtrack and hand‑drawn art Made by one … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to in Death we Love.

84%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:music, optimization

84% User Score Based on 56 reviews

The Permanent Residence pulls you into the unsettling world of an isolated bungalow shrouded in mystery and dread. You step into the shoes of a traveling musician, stranded after your shows are suddenly canceled. Desperate and tempted by a 50% discount, you take up an offer to stay in this strange house, blissfully unaware of the horrors that await. The once-quiet halls now hum with whispers, and… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Permanent Residence : Souls Kept.

98%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding

98% User Score Based on 81 reviews

STEEL THYSELF, AND DESCEND!The servants of T̴̨̈́h̴̛͉e̷̦͌ ̷̡́I̷̫̐ń̵̦v̸̢̈́e̷͇͐r̷̩͋ẗ̷͈́ḛ̸̽d̵̬̆ ̵̀ͅT̶̖̈́o̵͎͋w̶̹̾e̸͎͊r̷̬͝ venture forth each night, dragging the meek and fearful from their homes down into the Tower's abyssal depths, never to return. It is up to you to brave the dangers beneath the earth. Up to you to slay those behind the horror. To descend ever deeper... INTO EVIL. More than j… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to INTO EVIL.

26%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics

40% User Score Based on 15 reviews

The ancient Tranton family curse has forced young Miss Susan to embark on a perilous journey—one that will take her deep into the realm of the dead. Along the way, she will encounter ghostly inhabitants, forge unexpected alliances, face formidable enemies, and, most importantly, uncover the answer to the most haunting question of all: Who is truly responsible for the massacre of her entire family?… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Castle of Secrets.

55%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding

87% User Score Based on 15 reviews

You will be the judge of the dead… and every choice will be remembered. I am Morta, your guide in this place. I will show you the tombs, the broken lives, and the voices that still echo in the dark. But the verdict is yours alone. Luce Spenta is a gothic and psychological visual novel where power rests in your hands: you will decide the fate of five souls — forgiveness, reproach, oblivion, or exec… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Luce Spenta.

52%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, music

85% User Score Based on 13 reviews

Playing Satori | 悟り, the player loses himself in a dream world to take an inner journey of meditation. The game is based on feelings of sadness and restlessness. These are conveyed through the detailed construction of an iconic world. The gameplay, presented in first-person perspective, features a series of puzzles based on sound effects, space, music, and video. The setting, music, and intera… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Satori | 悟り.

41%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story

70% User Score Based on 10 reviews

The side story to the nightmare shooter NeverAwake is here! Why is this young girl being tormented by nightmares once again? Dive into a roguelite reimagination of the original with all-new features! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to NeverAwake FLASHBACK.

91%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

91% User Score Based on 506 reviews

Check out Our Lovecraftian CO-OP game About the GameNecrophosis invites you to immerse yourself in a mystical puzzle adventure set in a surreal universe, the environment itself becomes a nightmarish masterpiece, filled with unsettling shapes and haunting visuals. A MA·CA·BRE WORLD Billions of years after the universe met its demise, you awaken in a realm where death reigns supreme but even dea… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Necrophosis.

62%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, atmosphere

100% User Score Based on 13 reviews

"It's tough being the servant of an Evil God" After the sun sets and the clock strikes midnight, your task begins: you must feed your master before the first light of dawn. How hard can it possibly be to survive the night?... The Drain (Previously KAISA: Resurrection) is a challenging, strategic roguelite with a dark, culty vibe and a sound-based threat system. Beware of the Shopkeep… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Drain.

67%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

82% User Score Based on 33 reviews

Just UpdatedRelease Date Announced!We’re incredibly excited to share that Benign Land will officially be released next Friday, January 24! A project that started as a site-specific art installation in Belfast will now become available for people to experience in their own space & time. An unconventional game that we believe it won’t disappoint in providing a one-of-a-kind journey. Wishlist… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Benign Land.

86%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story

91% User Score Based on 45 reviews

Backrooms: Last Room is a game with a serious plot and rare graphics. You are invited to dive into the utility rooms using a VHS camera. You may need a little luck to complete this whole journey in one piece) Be careful, because there may be dangerous creatures on the way You have a flashlight in your inventory, you can use it in dark places, there are ready-made locations, you can read more abou… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Backrooms: Last Room - Infinite Depths.

94%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay

100% User Score Based on 45 reviews

Immerse yourself in Backspace Backspace Backspace, a narrative-driven game that explores the inner turmoil of a struggling writer in an age where AI has made the written word wholly automated. Game Features: Narrative-focused visual novella putting the player in the shoes of a tortured creative soul. Homemade pixel art direction reminiscent of the GBA era. Full soundtrack of chip… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Backspace Backspace Backspace.

88%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

88% User Score Based on 51 reviews

A short, interactive visual novel set in the mid-19th Century, in which a poet fights against time as she's writing the most important work of her life. Poetry is the answer, but what is the question? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Inversed.

66%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, gameplay

100% User Score Based on 17 reviews

Sanguine 3 is a side scrolling platformer where you play as the blood sucking vampire, Eleanor. Stalk and abduct humans but avoid detection or you'll be shot to shreds! Trek your way through a world of endless night, slaying legions of monsters to get your revenge on the lich, Drauthu, and usurp his throne. While holding a victim, hold the attack button to drain their blood, restoring health. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sanguine 3.

82%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability

82% User Score Based on 107 reviews

This Edition includes Skelethrone: The Chronicles of Ericona, plus The Jewel in the Skull DLC. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Skelethrone: The Chronicles of Ericona.

69%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization

96% User Score Based on 23 reviews

Who needs a moral compass when you have a god in the gutter? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Veins Like Tapeworms.