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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 Ontotis, Project SEVER or Forest 6174.

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

    Embark on a haunting journey in Ontotis, where chilling secrets of the past shape a story that blurs reality and nightmare in this psychological horror experience. Key Features ❖ Engage in an immersive gameplay experience that blends an atmospheric environment with chilling horror elements. ❖ Solve intricate puzzles to progress the story and unlock secrets. ❖ Piece together the mystery … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ontotis.

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  2. 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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    55%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, music
    91% User Score Based on 11 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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  4. 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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  5. 17%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    33% User Score Based on 3 reviews

    Story: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.… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Death From The Darkness.

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  6. Just Updated Dr. Yaga Lost House Chapter two coming soon! About the Game Dr. Yaga Lost House Step into the shoes of a fearless video content creator in Dr. Yaga Lost House, a first-person psychological horror game that will keep you on edge. Known for exploring haunted houses and sharing his experiences with the world, our protagonist dec… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dr. Yaga Lost House.

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  7. View Game
    62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, story
    100% User Score Based on 13 reviews

    Step into the haunting world of Stranded Souls, a co-op horror game crafted by a passionate 2-person team. Designed to challenge your wits and test your courage, this game lets you gather up to 4 players to face the unknown, unravel mysteries, and survive the horrors that lie ahead. The journey begins in our first map, The Mansion, set in the late 1890s. Decades ago, a devastating fire claimed t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stranded Souls.

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  8. 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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  9. 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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  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. 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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  12. View Game
    30%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    42% User Score Based on 24 reviews

    OUR OTHER GAME! About the GameImmerse yourself in a world where every step you take could be your last, where the tension grows with every passing moment. The IFU invites you to guide your character, Alexander, through loops of uncharted mysteries and dark secrets. Discover a story that takes your breath away:. You are Alexander, a computer programmer who finds himself at the center of an unim… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to IFU.

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  13. View Game
    96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, stability
    96% User Score Based on 228 reviews

    Prognostic is a supernatural horror about a medium who solves cases for the police. It combines horror elements with detective work. An orphan returns to the house of the deceased fortune-teller to uncover the secret of his family's death. He must accept his legacy and become a prognostic before supernatural madness engulfs people of his town. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Prognostic.

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  14. 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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  15. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability
    78% User Score Based on 68 reviews

    STEP INTO THE UNKNOWN About the GamePROZE: Prologue is a free opening chapter for the PROZE game. Prologue is set in 1976 and is a prequel to the main story. You’ll play as Soviet engineer Anatoly, who works on a secret research project called DUGA. You’ll explore Cold-War era facility, start the PR-03e experiment and find out the origins of the conspiracy that will take you to the events of t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to PROZE: Prologue.

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  16. View Game
    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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  17. 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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  18. 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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  19. 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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  20. 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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  21. 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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  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. View Game
    68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    76% User Score Based on 41 reviews

    ENTER THE NIGHTMAREStep into the abandoned Vandermere Mansion, where the echoes of a brutal past still linger. Uncover the horrifying secrets hidden within its decaying walls, but beware—something is watching you. UNCOVER A DARK PASTScattered throughout the mansion are newspaper clippings and forgotten notes, each revealing the terrifying truth of what happened decades ago. Will you piece togethe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to [REC] Desolation.

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  24. 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.

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  25. 55%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    91% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    In the wake of a catastrophic disaster, the once-vibrant district of Nichishima lies abandoned, earning its haunting moniker, The Ghost of Nichishima. Dive into the eerie yet beautiful ruins of this rural Japanese village, where the dark, twisted threads of its past, present, and future intertwine. Uncover the secrets of what happened and bring peace to the restless spirits that linger in this atm… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Ghost of Nichishima.

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  26. 57%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere
    92% User Score Based on 13 reviews

    Repeating corridors, subtly distorted spaces. Can you escape this endless loop? "Phil in the Mirror" focuses on the experience of uncovering mysteries through careful observation and reasoning amidst light tension. You must find 'anomalies' as you pass through corridors that look the same every time. However, the true challenge of this game does not end with simply finding the 'different picture'… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Phil in the Mirror.

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

    Perpetuo is a first-person psychological horror game where you explore a mysterious apartment trapped in an endless time loop. Solve challenging puzzles, uncover a haunting story, and survive as a lurking presence grows stronger with each cycle. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Perpetuo.

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  28. 63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability
    94% User Score Based on 18 reviews

    "Something moved... but it’s not in the photo anymore." Enter the haunted halls of Mugen no Gakkou, a lonely Japanese school. As a rookie investigator for a clandestine paranormal research team, your only tools are your camera and your instincts. Document the anomalies. Survive the school. Don’t trust your eyes. Inspired by Japanese psychological horror and anomaly-spotting games, Para… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Paranormal Snap Shot.

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  29. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    93% User Score Based on 180 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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  30. View Game
    90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, grinding
    90% User Score Based on 518 reviews

    Mimic Search is a short indie horror game, in which you take the role of a police officer investigating a recent mimic attack. It's your job to locate and neutralize the mimic in order to keep the area safe. Average playtime: 25-30 minutes Key features:A short creepy horror experience VHS aesthetics Atmospheric ambience Open world horror Volumetric lighting Controls:WASD to move Mo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mimic Search.

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    98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:replayability, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    98% User Score Based on 85 reviews

    Stranded at an abandoned gas station in the middle of the desert. Losing your grip on reality. Dark rituals. Demonic pursuers. No escape. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ad Infernum.

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  32. 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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  33. 53%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    90% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Nightwalker 2 is a horror adventure game that focuses on story and exploration. While trying to uncover the mysteries of the lost village, Nightwalker needs to do more than before to survive. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nightwalker 2.

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  34. View Game
    79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, story
    79% User Score Based on 149 reviews

    Dirge: is a 4v1 survival horror where players take on the role of paranormal investigators in the post war era to hunt down and defeat dark entities haunting various tortured locations across the world. Or Stalk the interlopers as one of these dark entities, and expel them from your domain. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dirge.

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  35. The Forgotten is a first-person psychological horror game. Discover a beautiful yet eerie environment with secret locations that will keep you on the edge of your seat with fear. Find your friends if they are still alive and uncover the dark secrets of the forgotten valley before they are gone forever. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Forgotten.

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  36. 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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  37. The Silent Bunker: Screaming Echoes is a first-person psychological horror and puzzle game set in a chilling, suspenseful environment. Players play as John, who searches for his brother Robert, a paranormal investigator who vanished years ago. The abandoned bunker is filled with strange clues, cryptic notes, and unsettling events that hint at a dark mystery lurking within its walls. The atmosphe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to THE SILENT BUNKER SCREAMING ECHOES.

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  38. 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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  39. 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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  40. Expedition to Madness is a 1–4 player co-op Lovecraftian investigation horror game where you enter unstable dimensions, study impossible phenomena, identify the entity haunting each world, and decide how much longer you dare remain. You are part of an inter-dimensional expedition searching for your missing partner, Emily, lost somewhere beyond the folds of reality. Each mission sends you through … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Expedition to Madness.

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  41. 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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  42. [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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  43. 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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  44. 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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  45. Step into the eerie, pixelated world of the 90s with Retro Horror Story, a chilling first-person survival horror game inspired by classic retro games. After playing a cursed cartridge, you find yourself stranded inside a maze-like liminal space that has claimed the lives of many before you! Navigate the twisted maze, solve puzzles, uncover the mystery of the labyrinth, and escape a terrifying en… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Retro Horror Story.

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  46. Sealed is a horror game that will immerse you in a disturbing and mysterious experience. You will find yourself trapped in a haunted hospital, where every shadow and every whisper will remind you that you are not alone. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sealed.

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  47. Discord Community About the GameBrutalismus: Chapter 1 is a short Brutalism inspired first person walking simulator, atmospheric exploration experience. Enter the abandoned city, feel its loneliness and find a way trough. Where The air is thick with an eerie silence, Enjoy the comfort of the safe rooms, and find a way trough the dark places. Prepare for the unforeseen consequences... … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Brutalismus: Chapter 1.

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  48. 30%Game Brain Score
    30% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    You are a young and ambitious reporter, determined to make a name for yourself in the world of journalism. You have heard rumors of a haunted farmhouse, abandoned for years after a tragic incident that claimed the lives of its owners. The locals believe that their spirits still linger on the property, haunting anyone who dares to venture inside. The game has an eerie atmosphere that captures th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SPECTER.

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  49. 55%Game Brain Score
    55% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Delve into the forest after the strange disappearance of Kali Müller and find out if the legends are true... ABOUT THIS GAME The Rockrose region has always been shrouded in an aura of mystery. Its trails were walked by hikers who claimed to have seen some figures crowned by a halo of light, but that is only part of the legend... Even so, there are those who have found in these lands a frequent… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lapso [DEMO].

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  50. Sinister Hospital : Judge Harlan Story In the dark forests of Duskwood town, an abandoned hospital rises like a ghost. Although "Sinister Hospital" had been closed for years, it still harbors dreadful secrets within. The player steps into the hospital to trace the footsteps of a group of lost children from the town's outskirts. However, inside awaits only a dark adventure and a quest fo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sinister Hospital.

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