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Dunwich Park is a Lovecraftian horror adventure game and visual novel. Play as the newest park ranger of Dunwich Park, a campground infested with eldritch abominations. With a branching narrative that responds to your choices, actions can have terrible consequences. Choose carefully, choose fast. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dunwich Park.

Visagens is an action-packed 2D side-scrolling shooter that offers a captivating mix of fast-paced action, supernatural intrigue, and rich Brazilian folklore. With stunning hand-drawn graphics, the game draws heavy inspiration from iconic titles like Sunset Riders and Castlevania. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Visagens.

47%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding

65% User Score Based on 23 reviews

Kabaret is a dark fantasy folklore adventure game. The story unfolds through the eyes of Jebat, a cursed boy who is uprooted from his small town to a mystical, violent, and unforgiving monster realm. Astray and lonely in a place of unfathomable cruelty, Jebat confronts monsters both supernatural and human in the Kabaret If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kabaret.

57%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

92% User Score Based on 13 reviews

Shards of Nogard An ancient realm on the brink of annihilation. Three heroes under the spiritual guidance of a mighty dragon-guardian, united on a mission to save the vast and diverse lands of Nogard from chaos and extinction. Shards of Nogard is a powerful, evocative fantasy adventure game that will surprise you with fastpaced combat, mind-boggling puzzles, beautiful hand-crafted environments an… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shards of Nogard.

Extend your stay in Silver Pines with our Silver Pines Deluxe Edition. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Silver Pines.

«Adeline's Story» — a visual novel in the psychological-horror genre. After moving from a noisy city to a remote village, Adeline and her friends are drawn into a series of sinister events. People begin to vanish. At night, whispers and voices drift from the forest, and Adeline begins to have strange dreams. Elders speak of a curse, of entities returning from the darkness. To learn why people dis… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Adeline's story.

Yuki, a lonely teenager, embarks on a desperate quest for popularity and fame. But her path soon turns into a dark and tragic journey that will change her life forever. A retro graphic adventure with challenging puzzles, intense tweet battles, and a pixelated world filled with humor and mysteries. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Love Me or Die.

NO LOVE! An RPG where you try to stop the being Darkness from destroying the world, in hopes of saving the innocent and the ones you love! A game about the human condition. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to NO LOVE.

Cataclysmic Bite is a dark fantasy horror, turn based RPG where survival means hiding, listening, and holding onto your sanity. You follow a small group of travelers Lila, Malcolm, Elias, Rowan, and Alice. They uncover the truth behind, the demon cat curse spread across the village. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cataclysmic Bite.

65%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay

88% User Score Based on 25 reviews

Glitch is an intense and surreal narrative experience, drawn entirely by hand, that will make you question reality with every choice and each of the 26 endings that unlock the special and definitive conclusion! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Glitch.

An urban fantasy 2D point & click adventure set in Taipei, where the supernatural lurks beneath reality. You play as a paranormal investigator with abilities of her own. Unravel a brutal case of human sacrifice, piece together the clues, interview witnesses and try to keep your head—literally. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Jackie Hart: Headhunter.

52%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability

65% User Score Based on 31 reviews

Explore the vast ocean, survive deadly encounters, and uncover the secrets of a lost island. Adrift in SilenceThe ocean is calm. The sky burns orange. You’re alone until the storm crashes down, and the nightmare begins. Isle of Lost Souls An island cursed by science. Dinosaur souls roam the land, restless and powerful. Burning Wilderness The jungle ignites around you. Shadows roar through the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to UNEXTINCTION.

82%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

92% User Score Based on 40 reviews

Willow Guard is a story-driven indie RPG set in a world where the Gods have abandoned the animals they once uplifted. Left to their own devices, and invaded by mysterious, horrific monsters from another dimension, the denizens of Tersa turn to the Willow Guards for protection. Isometric Action Gameplay Build an action deck of specialized Willow Guard abilities that you activate as you battle thr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Willow Guard.

A point and click adventure game with multiple endings. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Apocalypse Sacrifice.

92%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics

92% User Score Based on 176 reviews

Expose the dark secrets and mysteries of your seemingly idyllic hometown in this romantic thriller! Will you fall in love or fall victim to its horrors? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Fernweh Saga: Book One.

A narrative-driven fantasy RPG where you play as a child wielding chaotic powers, spend your childhood and adolescence in a Lovecraftian town. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stranger Hollow: The Wilds That Raised Me.

Welcome to Bone to Pick: Forensic Case Files. You are the new trainee at a forensic anthropology lab. This is where bones with no name and no story end up. A bombing, a riverbed, white bone in an incinerator's ash. Read what the bones say, and give the missing dead their names back. That is your mission. EXAMINING THE EVIDENCEShine the light, run the swab. You've watched those hands on TV. No… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bone to Pick: Forensic Case Files.

You return to your hometown but no one recognizes you. But that doesn’t matter, because you are not here for them. You are here for her. Midgårdsormen, singer and artist, pervert and goddess, a being truly out of this world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Vessel of Frustration.

Ecos da Mata is a top down action-rpg game about preservation, colonialism and folklore. The story takes place in a fantasy setting inspired by Brazilian history and folklore, taking on its themes and characters. Play as Aiyra and uncover the mysteries of the Snoring Woods If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ecos da Mata.

Emma Riley: Dream Detective is a detective game where you must unravel an occult conspiracy spanning the real and dream worlds. Use keen observation to gather clues, carefully interrogate suspects for information, and use your logic and deduction skills to unravel the mystery! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Emma Riley: Dream Detective.

This is a magic-realism story about self-discovery, spirit analysis and psychological reconstruction. Playing the role of Belikov, an intensely delusional occultist, who attends an occult forum in his hometown Skinnerburg, where witchcraft and riots are rampant, but trapped in a conspiracy. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Chronicle of Occultism in Skinnerburg.

Join Max on a mischievous Christmas Eve adventure! When his dad doesn’t return home, Max’s imagination takes over, leading to hilarious choices, festive chaos, and a magical quest to find missing Santa in Christmas Land. Your decisions shape this funny, heartwarming holiday story. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Max's Adventures: Christmas Edition.

The "OneFlesh" is an exploration-driven RPG. Players explore the town to obtain clues, present clues to the people in the town to advance the story, and finally discover the truth behind the events that the male and female protagonists have encountered. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to OneFlesh.

MARKED SOULSDeep in a remote forest stands an ancient manor. Once a noble estate, it is now a sanctuary for the "Lost Ones" — traumatized children with no one left in the world. You play as Igor, a teenager suffocating under the weight of survivor's guilt after a devastating car crash. He arrives at the shelter looking for a fresh start, but quickly realizes this place is feeding on his… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Marked Souls.

The Tūn-Gāst of Oakshaw is a top-down 2D pixel art adventure that casts you as the Faceless, a monster hunter drawn to a string of horrific deaths in a rural town. Set in 1744, against the backdrop of the English gin craze, you must unravel Oakshaw's mysteries and grapple with the true face of evil. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Tūn-Gāst of Oakshaw.

Dragon Fall Genres: Action RPG | Adventure | Fantasy Style: 2D Pixel Art with charming visuals and epic animations Languages: Portuguese (Brazil), English Game Mode: Single Player Summary: For millennia, dragons coexisted with humans, spreading fear and destruction wherever they went. They were, for the most part, hostile and ruthless creatures. But over time, they vanished... until now. After … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dragon Fall.

Explore a haunted family home, uncover its secrets and face the horrors crossing the Veil. Evernoth: A Deep Descent combines third-person psychological horror, investigation and combat with swordplay and magic. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Evernoth A Deep Descent.

Description Welcome to Haven, a city where the oppressed must rise to become the last line of defense against the forces of evil. Magic has been outlawed for centuries. People with mythical gifts like yours are hated, hunted, feared, and oppressed. The world is now ruled by science, steel, and industry, and society has been taught to fear the supernatural. At best, you and your kind are nothin… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shepherds of Haven (Public Demo).

It's hard to focus on schoolwork when she's missing. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Addy.

63%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics

90% User Score Based on 21 reviews

Vlad Circus: Curse of Asmodeus drags you into a sordid world of mirrors and shadows where the demon lurks. Dare to take on this macabre pixel-art graphic adventure of horror and madness. Solve puzzles and explore two parallel timelines. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vlad Circus: Curse of Asmodeus.

Special OfferFree DLC! We want to thank the community that supports our game. We'll be releasing free DLC with exclusive additional content: new abilities, enemies, secret areas, and special challenges. Thank you for being part of this adventure! Special OfferNew free content! We'll unlock free DLC that will expand the Roxanne: The Forgotten Path experience. This content will include: New … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Roxanne The Forgotten Path.

Hardly recovered from a series of catastrophes of the XXII, the world was hit by a new one — a mysterious object, called the Mandate of Heaven has hit Earth, killing the fifth part of humanity. Twenty years later, the MEMORIAL cemetery city was built on the site of a huge crater, in commemoration of the victims. It seems those who died under the ruins began to coming back to life, but in creepy a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to THE SACRED MEMORY.

From the hidden pages of Jurnal Risa comes a visual novel where the boundary between the living and the unseen begins to blur. Step into Jurnal Risa's world where each shadow holds a story, and every whisper leads you deeper into the unknown. Witness the resurrection of the foretold nemesis of the Jurnal Risa crew, which was never revealed before. Unveil its dark destiny within this horror-advent… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Jurnal Risa: Dark Destiny.

81%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay

100% User Score Based on 32 reviews

Recall: Empty wishes is a story-driven game based in Taiwan. The story centers around the desires and memories shared by a brother-sister pair. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Recall: Empty wishes.

A turn-based RPG where every battle is a puzzle, and every choice carries weight. Guide Paul Kimbel, a troubled author trapped between life and death, through a haunting world built from his own imagination. No grinding—just pure strategy, exploration, and high-stakes combat. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Second Chances.

92%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding

92% User Score Based on 235 reviews

Critic Score 90%Based on 2 reviews

The quiet hamlet of Merrylin Crater Camp is shaken by a murder! Uncover the truth in this non-linear „whodunnit“ detective game. As the Mindcop you have 5 days to catch the true killer among Merrilyn Crater Camp’s inhabitants. Key features WHODUNNIT DETECTIVE GAME Use your Mindcop capabilities to uncover secrets and unravel people’s lies to find the true suspect of this town’s murder. MINDSUR… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mindcop.

59%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story

100% User Score Based on 10 reviews

ESCAPE LIMBOLexicon is a 2D single-player puzzle adventure game where you escape back to reality by ascending the six layers of Limbo (called Ekkos in Early Access), uncovering its secrets, overcoming its challenges, and discovering the truth of who you really are. HARNESS YOUR POWERSUnlock ancient words and supernatural abilities that allow you to manipulate time and space and the forces o… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lexicon.

71%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability

100% User Score Based on 22 reviews

Isle of Maligree is a visual novel where your choices matter. Become an investigator from the mainland sent out to the Isle of Maligree to investigate a missing person case. You only have a few days, as the victims of these crimes are forgotten by everyone shortly after disappearing. In this dark fantasy story, malicious spirits have let magic leak into the world. There has never been a greate… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Isle of Maligree.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION: If you have a difficult time completing the game, a FULL WALKTHROUGH has been added to the game handle! GAMEPLAY point & click game. PLOT Manny came to the M City for his beloved, Mary. It may seem like a simple love story, but things aren't as simple as they appear. The catch is that Mary, Manny's beloved, is considered missing, and her trail led our hero to the p… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to M City.

98%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

98% User Score Based on 89 reviews

Creepy Tale is a mysterious quest rich in riddles and eerie atmosphere. An autumn morning promised a quiet fishing trip, but events took our hero to "some other place." Find the way home, uncover loads of secrets, and save everyone that you can. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Creepy Tale: Some Other Place.

75%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

94% User Score Based on 31 reviews

The Adventure of Rikka is a top down 2D action RPG with a focus on puzzles, exploration, secrets and collectibles. You must defeat the dark forces that has cursed the lands, fight enemies using your sword and an arsenal of items such as the bow and fire wand and save the kingdom! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Adventure of Rikka - The Cursed Kingdom.

Steal Death’s power and break free of his corrupt realm! Hide your heartbeat from the dead as you harness soul magic, navigate political intrigue, determine the fate of the Afterlife—and perhaps even claim its throne yourself. Escape from Death is a 256,000-word interactive horror adventure novel by Tova Näslund. It’s entirely text-based—without graphics or sound effects—and fueled by the vast, u… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Escape from Death.

89%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability

94% User Score Based on 1,872 reviews

Critic Score 84%Based on 18 reviews

Norco is a Southern Gothic point & click narrative adventure that immerses the player in the sinking suburbs and verdant industrial swamps of a distorted South Louisiana. Your brother Blake has gone missing in the aftermath of your mother's death. In the hopes of finding him, you must follow a fugitive security android through the refineries, strip malls, and drainage ditches of suburban New Orlea… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to NORCO.

78%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization

78% User Score Based on 144 reviews

Burn Me Twice is a narrative adventure that combines investigation segments to explore the town of Düstenburg with trials that test your knowledge about the case. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Burn Me Twice.

Autumn 1881 - deep in the Thuringian forests lies the village of Rabenfels. From here a new epidemic spread over the whole country. You are a young doctor sent by the Imperial Office of Disease to investigate the origin of this mysterious disease. Did Count Mergul, who resides high above the village, have anything to do with it, or his disreputable sister, who has retreated into the dark… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gothic 1881.

75%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere

100% User Score Based on 30 reviews

Critic Score 72%Based on 13 reviews

Turn-based narrative experience about two housemates with different time cycles. A contemporary take on the classic novels of Frankenstein and Dracula. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Frank and Drake.

Silver Valley may be full of dark corners, but your stomach won't fill itself. The year is 1975, and your father's disappearance is just the latest in a long string. Arm yourself if you plan to venture forth, find your father, and uncover the truth. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Silver Valley Screams.

Four centuries ago, the world witnessed the Decline of the Gods — the end of an age where divine forces walked among mortals. At the heart of this cataclysm a creature forged in the depths of primordial Chaos: Draltaksan, an ancient dragon born from absolute darkness. Forged at the dawn of the world, Draltaksan belongs to the oldest of the three tyrant races: the dragons — beings born of Chaos, in… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Heart of Gaia.

A 2.5D pixel-art detective game set in a time loop. Piece together the protagonist's lost past and save the city from an approaching catastrophe. Explore the streets, gather clues, and use what you learn in the next cycles of your investigation. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Devil’s Alibi.

You are a traveler who has arrived in a strange, scripted world. What begins as an ordinary journey soon leads into a growing mystery that threatens the foundations of Arcadia itself. Choose from a cast of starting protagonists, including a formidable Arcadian Knight burdened by a painful past, a traveling stage magician who thrives on unpredictable outcomes, and more to be announced. Uncover l… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Arcadia Unbound.