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Games like Abandoned: Short Message

Games like Abandoned: Short Message

Looking for games like Abandoned: Short Message? Here are top survival survival recommendations with a horror focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Project SEVER, After Midnight or Friday Night.

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  1. 96%Game Brain Score
    96% User Score Based on 53 reviews

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

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  2. After Midnight is an open-world, online multiplayer ghost hunting game that plunges you into a vast and eerie world filled with haunted locations waiting to be discovered. Whether you're braving the darkness alone or teaming up with friends, your mission is to explore this chilling world, uncover its secrets, and identify the terrifying entities lurking within. During early access, there will b… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to After Midnight.

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    63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, gameplay
    94% User Score Based on 18 reviews

    Investigate the abandoned mansion where your family died, use your voice to speak to the spirit and collect evidence about the truth. Keep the camera rolling, no matter what you encounter. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Friday Night.

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  4. 17%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    33% User Score Based on 3 reviews

    Mila Ristevski is an experienced journalist who has been investigating disappearances in the city for many years. Recently, she managed to find an important clue that led her to the old estate. She decides to reveal the secrets of this house, but on the way to the truth, Mila will face real evil.An old house is full of dark secrets, and every corner can hide danger or valuable information. You hav… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Death From The Darkness.

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  5. 17%Game Brain Score
    17% User Score Based on 3 reviews

    Dr. Yaga Lost House is a first-person horror game where you play as a Video Content Creator exploring a haunted, abandoned house. Uncover dark secrets, solve puzzles, and survive the paranormal horrors left behind by Dr. Yaga. Can you escape the nightmare? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dr. Yaga Lost House.

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    52%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, stability
    85% User Score Based on 13 reviews

    FOREST 6174 A BRIEF FIRST-PERSON PSYCHOLOGICAL HORROR EXPERIENCE STORY You are Danny, an exceptional individual. Danny is cooperative. Danny follows the rules. No matter how bad he feels, Danny is always ready to smile.But one day, Danny is summoned. Not for a promotion. Not for a reprimand. Just to be given a break, some time out of his routine.Now, Danny is lost in the darkness of the forest, a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Forest 6174.

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    73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    73% User Score Based on 71 reviews

    As a caretaker trapped by a severe storm, you must secure an abandoned hilltop home. When routine chores spiral into terror, uncover the residents' chilling fate, solve puzzles, and unravel the truth behind a mysterious haunting entity deeply connected to you in this psychological horror game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ontotis.

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    47%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization
    47% User Score Based on 95 reviews

    Evie is a short first-person horror narrative that unfolds a mind-boggling event, set in the middle of an eerie forest that was left undiscovered for good reasons. The story starts off by reading diaries left in an abandoned house by a lady named Evie. As a player, you will quickly realize that great tragedies hit her life and uncontrollably fell into a downward spiral of despair. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Evie.

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  9. House of ghosts is a single-player horror survival game. Stop the demon and find out the name of his victim before he drags you to hell. Run and hide. Just don't get caught. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to House of Ghosts.

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  10. SUMMARYParanox is a singleplayer survival horror game. As a Paranormal Researcher you find yourself taking an abandoned school as your research project, hoping to uncover the secrets that lay within the shadows. As you explore the haunted school you will find that you are not alone, your goal is to explore the school's twisted labyrinths in search for clues that will maybe lead you to the answers … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Paranox.

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  11. Fast paced mayhem in a hellish nightmare. Feel the dread of fear lingering nearby and the exhilaration of being chased by demons and undead in this bloody violent horror first person shooter. A detailed Unreal Engine 5 game utilizing advanced Nanite and Niagara graphics.EXPLOSIVE ACTION Taking the proven formula of dark first person shooters and utilizing the powerful features available in Unreal… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Eaten by Darkness.

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  12. 60%Game Brain Score
    60% User Score Based on 11 reviews

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

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  13. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    89% User Score Based on 36 reviews

    Blackthorne's Manor is a first-person mystery thriller, where logic, puzzles, and the supernatural collide. Search for your missing friend, uncover the secrets of Blackthorne Manor, and escape before the house claims you too. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blackthorne's Manor.

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  14. Key Features: State-of-the-Art Graphics: Powered by the advanced Lumen and Nanite technologies, the game delivers ultra-realistic AAA visuals that make every moment intensely lifelike. Immersive UI Design: We've embraced a minimalist, modern, and clean user interface, emphasizing a seamless blend of gameplay and realism. Narrative Through Environment: The story unravels through the setting itse… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to I Can See You.

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    52%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability
    73% User Score Based on 22 reviews

    Enter a minimalistic, low-poly horror world and try to make it out alive. Navigate a maze-like map filled with unsettling, repetitive ambiance. Encounter terrifying apparitions that can end your journey. Explore the depths of fear in this debut game that offers 25 to 90 minutes of suspenseful gameplay. Be among the first to play this game and have an impact on future updates! Note: Though thi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Parasomnum.

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  16. Story Background On a seemingly lighthearted April Fool’s Day, the protagonist is unexpectedly drawn into terrifying supernatural events. From eerie visions to unsettling sounds, every step is filled with unknown terror. As the investigation deepens, you’ll discover these events are tied to an unsolved tragedy from years ago. The truth awaits, and your choices shape the protagonist’s fate, determi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fooling Dead.

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  17. 51%Game Brain Score
    51% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    The report is official - Toony's Daycare has closed forever. The town is filled with questions-why has this happened? Where are the missing children? A private detective has been hired to find out what happened---but he finds out too much!   If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Toony's Daycare.

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  18. 52%Game Brain Score
    52% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    An experience of horror, where fear blends with pain as you search for answers in a dark house of torture and shadowy secrets! Deadly Chance is a horror game that challenges players to explore a house full of horrors and mysteries. In an environment filled with secrets beyond human understanding, every corner leads to an unexpected outcome, and the fight for survival is relentless. Uncover th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deadly Chance Alpha.

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  19. Step into a world where old-school cartoon charm meets pure horror. Horror Camp is a survival horror puzzle game set in a twisted, ever-changing maze filled with deadly traps, cryptic puzzles, and a relentless monster hunting you down. Explore the eerie labyrinth, collect valuable resources, and use strategic thinking to escape before it's too late. Every corner holds a secret, and every decision… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Horror Camp.

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  20. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 6 reviews

    An experience of horror, where fear blends with pain as you search for answers in a dark house of torture and shadowy secrets! Deadly Chance is a horror game that challenges players to explore a house full of horrors and mysteries. In an environment filled with secrets beyond human understanding, every corner leads to an unexpected outcome, and the fight for survival is relentless. Uncover th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deadly Chance.

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  21. 49%Game Brain Score
    49% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    Are you ready to face your nightmares? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Yamamura Estate.

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  22. Description: "Lingering Despair" plunges you into the heart of darkness, where Lily awakens in a mysterious, foreboding house. Trapped with a haunting letter as her only companion, Lily discovers the decaying remains of past captives. As strange occurrences intensify, you must unravel the puzzles that bind you to this eerie place. Navigate through the chilling atmosphere, uncover the tragic stor… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lingering Despair.

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  23. 39%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, atmosphere
    59% User Score Based on 17 reviews

    Mental Hospital VR is a truly scary first-person stealth horror game. Discover heart-thumping terror, chase and scary creatures in this atmospheric horror game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mental Hospital VR.

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  24. A psychological horror where you dive in and investigate a signal emanating from within the abandoned facility. Be careful about what you see and what you don’t, as it can be your undoing. Ghost evidence, strange noises, and anomalies are all part of the gig. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Paranormal Investigation.

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  25. 49%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    82% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    Into Death and Beyond is a gripping first-person survival horror game set on the hostile planet XB32-ENT. As bounty hunter Mark Helkins, scavenge for resources, solve puzzles, and confront terrifying mutants. Unravel dark secrets and capture a rogue alien before it hunts you down. Will you survive? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Into Death and Beyond.

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

    PURPLE ACTION PUZZLES SOLUTIONS :   door code : 3004    door code 2 : 513    ground squares : bottom left - upper left - middle right    cyan lights rooms : rock - decors - tree - chair    elevator code : + - square - triangle - circles    morse code : admin    rocky wall code : top right - bottom right - bottom left use battery close to red light interrupter dice puzzle : top … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Barcha.

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    59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    83% User Score Based on 23 reviews

    Uncursed is a first-person psychological horror game blending immersive storytelling, environmental exploration, and puzzle-solving. Navigate a house filled with unsettling secrets, uncover the dark past hidden beneath its walls, and escape before history repeats itself. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to UNCURSED.

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  28. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    91% User Score Based on 212 reviews

    A short horror experience where you play as a scavenger looting an abandoned house, uncovering its dark secrets and collecting hidden treasures while facing what lurks within. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Scauage.

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  29. 52%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    65% User Score Based on 31 reviews

    A Japanese survival horror game full of tension, drama, and violence. If you like psychological horror games with exploration, puzzles, and limited resources, you'll enjoy an intense experience where every decision can mean the difference between finding Sayuri or getting lost in the forest forever. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Sinking Forest - 沈んだ森 -.

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  30. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, story
    88% User Score Based on 218 reviews

    Horror Party Game 'Spectral Scream' is an online cooperative horror game that can be enjoyed by 1 to 4 players. You enter "Purgatory, " the space between the living and the dead, wearing a mysterious mask, and must gather the scattered cores of Purgatory. Features Players, drawn by a mysterious flyer promising easy money, gather filled with greed and desire. However, they soon discover they must e… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Spectral Scream.

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  31. 47%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    71% User Score Based on 17 reviews

    THE FROZEN GARDEN The Frozen Garden is a short third-person horror game inspired by classic survival horror. Explore an intriguing world, where environments blend with light, darkness, and desolation. The atmospheric lighting contributes to creating an eerie atmosphere of melancholy, while the soundtrack alternates between sadness and fear. Take on the role of a solitary protagonist who finds … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Frozen Garden.

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  32. 64%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    74% User Score Based on 38 reviews

    Apartment 1406 is an intense horror game, that challenges you to constantly survive in a hostile environment. Collect items to survive against limited ammo and creatures that lurk in the dark. Solve the puzzles and survive in this dark game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Apartament 1406: Horror.

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  33. 37%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, stability
    52% User Score Based on 21 reviews

    A scary bedtime story or a horrid physical entity?The story goes that the toymaker is an undead figure who comes out at night leaving a toy on the children’s bedroom window to lure and capture them. Upon finding an old hidden journal, Blake discovers that a folktale passed through generations in his family might hold some dark secrets. He embarks on a journey to unravel what’s behind his ancestor'… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bram The Toymaker.

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  34. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization
    89% User Score Based on 1,108 reviews

    Enter The Backrooms is a survival horror game that takes place in an infinite maze of rooms known as The Backrooms. Throughout the game, The Backrooms gnaws away at your sanity, resulting in unexplainable sights, sounds, and experiences. In order to survive, you must meditate to regain your sanity before you succumb to the psychological effects of The Backrooms. As you wander the endless expanse o… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Enter The Backrooms.

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  35. 37%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization
    37% User Score Based on 52 reviews

    The Shore VR is a first-person story-driven game with an atmospheric environment and narrations. You will play the role of a man who ends up on a mysterious island. Strong elements of Lovecraftian horror, struggle to survive in an unknown world.Presented with a Lovecraftian style, As players dive deeper and deeper into the mystery, they’ll face overwhelming odds. It’s only by mastering the artifac… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Shore VR.

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  36. 73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, gameplay
    77% User Score Based on 120 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 2 reviews

    The old Castevet manor has just been abandoned, countless mysteries await you in the creepy walls of this old dwelling. Unravel the secrets of Insomnis and fight against your own destiny in a story full of intrigue and horror If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Insomnis.

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  38. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability
    78% User Score Based on 68 reviews

    PROZE: Prologue is a free opening chapter for the PROZE series. It’s a story-based VR-adventure with puzzle and horror elements. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to PROZE: Prologue.

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    35%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    60% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    AREA 19 is a psychological first person horror game. Find yourself In a top-secret underground facility where you will have to discover the horrifying aftermath of an operation gone wrong... Horribly Wrong Discover horrifying Alien hybrid experiments as you traverse the Facility. Who created these monsters? Why? Unravel the complex web of secrecy and conspiracy that shrouds each corner. What h… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Area 19.

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  40. STORY: Elena has always shared a strong bond with her best friend, Lisa. However, one day, she uncovers a terrifying secret about Lisa’s boyfriend, Jason: he is a dark and abusive figure who manipulates and torments Lisa, both psychologically and physically. Learning the truth, Elena acts on her protective instincts and kills Jason to save Lisa. But this act is not the end—it marks the beginnin… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dark Shadows.

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  41. 96%Game Brain Score
    96% User Score Based on 53 reviews

    [Media 2373982] It Will Find You is a first person narrative driven horror experience, utilising a reactive narrative system that alters narrative elements based on player actions. With a focus... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to It Will Find You.

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  42. 47%Game Brain Score
    47% User Score Based on 15 reviews

    A linear first‑person psychological horror game focused on completing objectives, exploring environments, and progressing through visual cutscenes as you play as Dr. Jim in the next chapter of the Lakeview Orb story. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Lakeview Orb 2: Consequences.

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  43. 14%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    23% User Score Based on 13 reviews

    Ravenmoore Psychiatric Hospital: Enter an oppressive and terrifying environment where you play as a young man who infiltrates the old and abandoned Ravenmoore Psychiatric Hospital in search of the harsh reality hidden behind this place, but what you least expected was to end up discovering something much worse than you could ever have imagined. Remember that every sound is a sign of danger... … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ravenmoore Psychiatric Hospital.

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  44. DEATHTOUCHAn Open World Horror Experience Enter a vast, eerie world filled with secrets, dangers, and the unknown. DEATHTOUCH is an open-world horror game designed for true explorers—those who dare to venture into the shadows and uncover hidden truths. Explore Beyond the Surface – Every corner of this world holds mysteries waiting to be discovered. Follow winding paths, descend into forgotten c… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deathtouch.

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  45. This is the Anzen version! A safe and modified version designed to remove any content that could be disturbing for some people.. It's 2035. You're Rookie, a night guard working at Aurora Mall, the place that used to house the once-popular Felix Furbear Pizzalab Complex. It was known for its food, arcade games, and those weirdly charming animatronic shows. But behind all the lights and friendly … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Forgotten Nightmares Redux Anzen.

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  46. 1–4 player co-op Lovecraftian horror. Investigate paranormal phenomena across unstable dimensions, identify the entity haunting each world, extract primordial energy and escape before the wormhole collapses. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Expedition to Madness.

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  47. 42%Game Brain Score
    42% User Score Based on 3 reviews

    Egyptian Knight – Alpha Test ⚔️ Embark on a Legendary Adventure in Ancient Egypt! Do you have what it takes to become an Egyptian Knight? Step into the heart of Ancient Egypt, where mystical temples, hidden secrets, and legendary creatures await. Unravel the mysteries of the past while battling fierce enemies in an immersive action-packed experience. Key Features: ⚔️ Dynamic Combat System –… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Egyptian Knight – Alpha Test.

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  48. [Full game is available on Steam with NOW with launch discount: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3656990/_Warehouse/][Demo Available NOW only on itch.io]The demo and the full version will have dramatic changes, and the level you played before has undergone major changes: - Core puzzles redesigned for a more immersive and challenging experience - Limited ammo system added – every shot matters n… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 工廈 Warehouse.

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  49. Dive into an intense psychological horror experience with Smile, You’re Being Filmed: Together, the multiplayer version where observation and cooperation are your greatest assets. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Smile, you're being filmed together.

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  50. Main story Step into the shoes of a police officer assigned to investigate an earthquake at the renowned "Santa Margarita" school at year 2003. Your mission is to uncover the truth behind the incident and reveal the school's dark, hidden history. Throughout your investigation, you'll encounter various paranormal events that defy explanation. Or can you unravel the mys… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Earthquake: Margarita School - Definitive Edition.

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