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Looking for games like ANOMALY CATALOG 1: SCHOOL? Here are top action recommendations with a horror and violence focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Otherealm, El Velo: Hell Has No Limits or Zero Viewers.

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  1. This is — Otheream.An unexplained incident traps high school student Josie inside a terrifying, eerie campus from another realm. Every inch of this place reeks of danger, with deadly threats hiding in every shadow. Thick black fog shrouds the grounds all year long; faceless students appear and vanish out of nowhere, muttering unintelligible, bizarre words. If you hope to break out of this cage,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Otherealm.

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  2. After a child goes missing, you are sent to investigate a case that seems connected to something far more disturbing than a simple crime. Explore abandoned places, follow fragmented evidence, and uncover the truth behind a supernatural mystery where reality cannot always be trusted. Investigate the unknown Search through isolated locations and examine your surroundings for clues. Every object,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to El Velo: Hell Has No Limits.

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  3. Zero ViewersStart a secret livestream from inside a psychiatric hospital. And give your viewers the “entertainment” they’re looking for. Zero Viewers is a third-person psychological horror adventure and livestream simulation game set inside a psychiatric hospital. Kim Ian was once a popular streamer with a large audience. But after an incident during a livestream and a series of controversies, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zero Viewers.

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  4. Call of the Lake focuses on atmosphere, sound design, and storytelling rather than frequent jumpscares. This is a short story-driven experience that takes around 1 hour and 30 minutes to complete. The game also features atmospheric video sequences created специально for the project — the same ones you can see below on the Steam page. They are seamlessly integrated into the narrative and enhance… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Call of the Lake.

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  5. 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.

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  6. Welcome to a school where nothing is quite what it seems. Bound Between Desks is a story-driven visual novel set in an ordinary school that's hiding something. Beneath the surface of regular classes and casual conversations, there's a darker mystery waiting to be uncovered. The choices you make will determine not only how the story unfolds, but what truths you'll discover along the way. Key … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bound Between Desks.

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  7. Uncover the sins of the living. Restore the name of the dead.Coffin to Riches is a folk-horror mystery puzzle game set in a coastal town in southern China during the 1990s. Its story unfolds around folk beliefs, human desires, and a secret buried for years. Together with Zhengzheng, your childhood friend, you will venture deep into Huilong Town—a place steeped in superstition and ancient customs… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Coffin to Riches.

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  8. Two decades ago, a prosperous family entered into a fateful agreement with an ancient Balinese goddess, renowned for bestowing fortune and ensuring the safety of the entire Banjar (village) in exchange for a sacrifice. Central to this pact were the twins—Utari and her older brother. While the boy was to be spared, Utari was destined to become the vessel for the goddess’s descent. However, driven b… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 101 Forgotten.

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  9. For years, Lisa has been haunted by recurring nightmares of a burning mansion. One sleepless night, while watching a television documentary about abandoned places and local legends, she recognizes the very same mansion from her dreams. Determined to uncover the truth behind these disturbing visions, she sets out to investigate the mysterious property for herself. Her search leads her… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pineview Drive 2 - Rising Storm.

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  10. During the Winter Solstice in northern Finland, a journalist is sent to a remote village to cover a controversial revival movement led by a charismatic cult leader and her child preacher. When the boy mysteriously disappears during a sermon and a blizzard traps everyone in the village, she is forced to investigate a secret the community has protected for generations. Explore the isolated v… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Polar Darkness.

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    STORY"There’s a rumour going around at school... They say if you receive a garbled message, you’ll go missing, only to be discovered as a mangled corpse." When introverted high schooler Kazami receives a mysterious garbled message on her pager, she turns to the internet to decipher the message, only to send her spiralling deep into a dark rabbit hole, opening the connections for friends… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to RE.wired.

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  12. 100%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization
    100% User Score Based on 56 reviews

    Project Looking Glass is an explorative, non-linear, narrative-driven psychological horror game. A cold-war experiment has has opened a door it cannot close. In 1963. A secret government agency runs a classified program called Project Looking Glass: a technology that projects a subject's consciousness into the astral plane, displayed on cold-war cathode monitors. You are Subject 7, a grieving woma… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Project Looking Glass.

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  13. 59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    93% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    "Curse of the Shadow" is a BL-themed horror visual novel Xu Mingjing, the protagonist cursed by a "ghost", finds eerie dark shadows lurking in every photo he takes. Once choosing to escape reality, he is forced by fate to face his fears head-on again. To uncover the truth behind the curse, Xu Mingjing and two close friends embark on a terrifying and unknown journey... … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 咒影 Curse of the Shadow.

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    61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    94% User Score Based on 16 reviews

    Plunge into Greenhearth, a small town hiding heavy secrets: take on the role of Ricky Fox and lead an investigation that gradually shifts from an intimate film noir into oppressive Lovecraftian horror. Driven by memorable characters and revelations that will linger long after the credits roll, Echoes delivers a taut narrative where every discovery matters and leads to four distinct endings shaped … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Echoes.

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  15. 《Back3:Spooky》​​ is a horror FMV. As the third installment in the 《Back》 series, players will continue to embody protagonist Ren Xing. After escaping the Art Horror Dimension(Back2:fade), the protagonist awakens in an enigmatic faction, only to find his escape companion Gao Yan missing. When interrogated about Gao Yan's whereabouts, Ye Tan – who survived the Haunted Manor Dimension(Back1) – appear… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 背后3:阴戏.

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  16. StoryThe Orb has been stolen, trust within the team has collapsed, and Dr. Jim begins a search to uncover who is responsible. The Lakeview Orb 2: Consequences continues directly after the first game, following Dr. Jim as he deals with the fallout of the incident and the uncertainty surrounding the people he once relied on. GameplayThis is a short, linear first‑person psychological horror game foc… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Lakeview Orb 2: Consequences.

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  17. The only clue is a letter containing a truth that should never have been revealed. A Search That Changes Everything After the tragic death of her father in a car accident, Sophie and her mother move to a remote village in hopes of leaving the past behind. A new place. A fresh start. But the past isn’t so easy to escape. One night, Sophie wakes up from a disturbing nightmare. The next mornin… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Weird Life.

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  18. AnnouncementAnnouncement of 《Shan Wen》 Steam Demo Launch (March 20)Dear Explorers: A long-silent mining town has finally received a tentative gaze of exploration. The free demo of the Chinese folk horror puzzle game 《Shan Wen》 will be officially launched on Steam on March 20. This time, we will not create deliberate scares. Instead, we hide unease in the atmosphere, undercurrents in the dialogu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shanwen.

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  19. In the early 2000s, a web of abuse, corruption, and secrecy stretched across continents. Behind private estates, luxury lifestyles, and influential circles lay crimes hidden from the public eye. You heard the rumors. Everyone did. Corruption. Power. Something inhuman. But the official story never added up, and the people asking the right questions stopped asking. Now it's your turn. A Dark Det… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Apestin Explorer.

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  20. 60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization
    93% User Score Based on 15 reviews

    An uneasy atmosphere grips Star Haven High School. Mysterious incidents targeting girls begin to unfold one after another, and rumors soon spread of things more suited to urban legends. And it is up to Beni Akesuzu as the head of the detective club to get to the bottom of these incidents. But even she has a secret: she’s a secret agent for Bancho, a secret organisation specialising in dealing wi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Agent Sirius.

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  21. Immerse yourself in a world where hope battles against the abyss of catastrophe, and discover a story that could change the fate of the main character. Explore the post-Soviet space, which has turned into a single gloomy place where anomalies violate the laws of physics and reality.| The main character, Voila, a stalker with a difficult fate, seeks to unravel the mystery of his wife's disappearanc… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Burned One.

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  22. 52%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    65% User Score Based on 31 reviews

    The Sinking Forest - 沈む森 - is a Japanese psychological horror game. The game has autosave system. My sister Sayuri is missing, and she hasn't answered the phone for days, I have to find her! The game has the texts translated with automatic translator. I'm sorry but I don't have the budget to pay for professionals, I hope to be able to do it in the future! Game Features: Spectac… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Sinking Forest - 沈んだ森 -.

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  23. "Blossom" is an immersive case-solving game. Early spring, 1999, Taoyuan Village. In just several days, a series of drowning incidents occurred in the same quaint village. Then, on the night of the fifteenth day, numerous villagers witnessed a woman in red who bore an uncanny resemblance to a lady who had previously met an unjust demise... As a junior student at Qilin Normal Univers… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 子归 - Blossom.

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    62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    94% User Score Based on 17 reviews

    Follow UsFollow us for the latest info: Steam Group: CASCHA GAMES Twitter:CASCHAGAMES、Neverland Entertainment YOUTUBE:CASCHAGAMES、Neverland_Entmt INSTAGRAM:CASCHAGAMES FACEBOOK:CASCHAGAMES About the GameParallel-Concealed StoryConcealed: Remake is a suspenseful school horror adventure based on real-life urban legends. At Di Yingling High School, several girls mysterious… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Concealed.

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  25. Adapted from Hirata’s World, a fan-favorite story arc from San Tian Liang Jiao’s novel Thriller Paradise. A supernatural mystery game told through cinematic animation, where investigation, critical choices, and a unique mechanic known as Exorcism drive the story forward. Enter a nightmarish realm overrun by yokai and reopen a case that was declared closed many years ago. Wield the mysterious art… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to LIMINAL: Within.

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  26. SARA is a psychological horror game set during a series of late-night shifts inside a forgotten facility. Complete your assigned tasks, monitor security systems, investigate strange occurrences, and uncover the truth hidden within the building's walls. As the nights progress, disturbing events begin to unfold and long-buried secrets start to surface. Search for clues during your breaks, piece to… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SARA.

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  27. The Rocky Mountains, deep wilderness. The 1900s. An entire family dead within a single week. No one knows the truth. You are the detective brought in to investigate. But someone doesn't want you alive long enough to finish the job. You've been forced into hiding — a lone cabin in the woods outside Blackpine — unable to set foot in town. Your only connection to the outside world is a handful of l… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DEAR SUSPECT.

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  28. History records a tragedy. You arrive before it becomes inevitable.The Incident Room is a 2–4 player cooperative supernatural horror investigation game where you do not analyze events after they occur — you step directly into the final moments before a recorded tragedy is sealed into history. Each chapter places players inside a different historical incident, at the point where belief, fear, and … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Incident Room.

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  29. Movement through the Interstice Facility is dangerous by design. Floors can give way, paths can shift, and environments may not behave as expected. Traversal requires careful timing, awareness, and restraint — rushing forward can leave you exposed or trapped. Sound plays a critical role in survival. Footsteps carry. Objects creak. Distant echoes may signal danger, or something drawing closer. Eve… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Interstitial.

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  30. You are the new triage officer. An unexpected job offer brings you to this hospital, once famed for curing terminal illnesses but now eerily quiet. Your task seems simple: read the daily reports and direct patients and visitors to the correct departments according to the Triage Officer's Manual. However, you soon realize the rules here... don't seem right. The seven-day countdown begins now. From… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Proceed to ICU.

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  31. Game Title:Born in the Toilet Short Overview: Born in the Toilet is a uniquely styled mystery RPG inspired by the "reborn" original web novel genre. Players take on the role of an abandoned baby left in a toilet, embarking on an adventure through a mysterious high school. Through exploration, puzzle-solving, and interacting with NPCs, uncover the truth about your origins, find someone … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 生于厕所 Born in the toilet.

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  32. INDOORS is a narrative-driven escape room for PC, where you’ll uncover mysteries long buried by time.Step into the role of Rebecca, a time-traveling journalist working for Indoors LTD., newspaper of the paranormal and unexplainable. Your latest assignment: solve the 1951 disappearance of the Alston family. Prepare to break into the mansion just an hour after the events. Gather information on the … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to INDOORS: The Alston Manor.

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    LoginLogin is a mystery × horror adventure game where you operate a PC screen to piece together files—images, videos, emails, memos, and various applications—uncovering the hidden story of the computer’s owner and drawing closer to the truth. Enjoy the sensation of fear slowly building, little by little, through quiet PC interaction. You Are the PerpetratorIn this game, you experience the sto… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Log.in.

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  34. Feature List ABOUT THIS GAMEWhat Secrets Lurk Within the Puppeteer’s Strings?Unravel the Mystery. Confront the Terror. Survive the Nightmare. Dive into a gripping narrative horror experience where the line between truth and legend frays. In The Puppeteer, you’ll guide Emil as he follows a trail of scorched reports, broken toys, and conflicting testimonies around a figure blamed for disapp… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Evernoth A Deep Descent.

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  35. Mysterious rituals, unusual political landscape, mantra curses, and heaven-grown sacred tree…… Beneath the seemingly tranquil surface, truths are waiting for your discovery. Explore the direction of our original story, and immerse yourself in the suspense-filled feast we have meticulously prepared for you. Game systems: Notebook, story tree, movement choices, etc., allowing you to grasp the full p… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gensokyo:Presumption of Guilt~Pansies Before Dawn.

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  36. Writer Elizabeth Gray never imagined she would one day become the heir to an ancient castle. Everything changed after a letter arrived: grim Ravenhall, lost among mist-covered hills, had been left to her in the will of a man she barely knew. It seemed simple enough: arrive, inspect the estate, sign the necessary documents, and return to her old life. But on the very first night, Elizabeth realiz… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Visual novel: Shadows of Ravenhall Castle.

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  37. Story Background: Join Elias Vance and step into the tumultuous late Victorian era. The Thorn family, once the pinnacle of puppet theater craftsmanship, was shattered by a tragic incident. The family heir, the genius puppeteer known as "Pygmalion, " Caspian Thorn, retreated into seclusion at the Marionette Manor. After leaving behind a note stating "I have attained eternity, " he vanished without … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Puppet's Casket.

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  38. As you progress, you will need to find keys and open locked doors. Solve puzzles and find passages. A first-person game with horror elements. Explore the office and its rooms, collect batteries for your flashlight. Solve puzzles. Darkness can hide many secrets. You are Alex, a curious journalist who has decided to investigate the mysterious disappearance of the entire staff of Synergy Soft. Six mo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Cradle.

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  39. “Subject 33” is a psychological horror game focused on exploration, tension, and atmosphere. Inside an abandoned asylum, every file and every room hides traces of unauthorized experiments. As you dig deeper, reality and memory begin to overlap. Ephraim, an archivist sent on a banal mission, ended up living a nightmare. Sent to retrieve patient records from an asylum that had been closed… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SUBJECT 33.

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  40. 30%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, gameplay
    47% User Score Based on 15 reviews

    Uncover the secrets of an abandoned cursed village. Explore haunted locations, face twisted entities, and perform the final ritual to decide your fate. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Village of the Curse.

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  42. 54%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    82% User Score Based on 17 reviews

    CASE RECORDS is a psychological horror game that is part of the universe of the games CASE: Animatronics and CASE 2: Animatronics Survival..The player has to play as a 17 year old female student and solve missing person mysteries by volunteering at the police station of Crowvale, a suburb of Aurora.Patrol and explore the dark corners of the city to solve its terrifying mysteries.But the most impor… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CASE RECORDS: Fear of Abduction.

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  43. 《Mourningwood Lodge》 is a full-motion video (FMV) live-action mystery horror game. As the first installment in the Funeral Houseseries, players will assume different roles across various game modes to participate in a suspenseful horror journey blending conspiracy and fantasy. In the initially released ​​Story Mode​​, players take on the role of an heir to the ancient sect ​​"Fangxian Dao&qu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 欢迎来到林葬屋.

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  44. 99%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, grinding
    99% User Score Based on 76 reviews

    This is Interesting is a psychological horror narrative based game with roguelite elements. You are being watched, and you aren't really sure why. Delve through the depths of memory to uncover the mystery behind the gray purgatory you find yourself in. Knowledge-based progression While each run of the game will differ, the true progression of the story comes from knowledge gained in previo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to This is Interesting.

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  45. Three lifelong friends. One daring mission. No way out. Elite operatives Mira, Goran, and Sarka have been through everything together. But when their latest mission takes them back to The School—the abandoned boarding school where they grew up—they realize that some scars never fade. In Morse Academy, a short (~1 hour) psychological visual novel,  help the team track down a fugitive who pr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Morse Academy.

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  46. What Happens After Midnight is an action-survival horror FPS where you play as Lucy, a paranormal investigator sent to check out the small town of Nightvale. Things are not as they seem. The people are strange here and an ominous feeling grows as the clock gets closer to midnight. Then ensues a journey through other worlds to save our own. Explore mysterious worlds. Collect resources and upg… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to What Happens After Midnight?.

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  47. Black Sheep is a 2D horizontal scrolling puzzle game, you will play a sophomore student in the flooded school ruins to explore the adventure, trace the shadow of the past, so that those buried in the bottom of the river of evil to see the light of day. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Black Sheep.

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  48. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability
    90% User Score Based on 50 reviews

    You are a journalist in search of your breakthrough story. A promising lead takes you to the abandoned island of Mythargia where you have to discover its buried history connecting two different dimensions. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mythargia.

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  49. Past midnight, the only light on your face is the cold glow of the monitors. On the graveyard shift, check the surveillance cameras deployed across the district one by one, spot changes that deviate from the ordinary, and make critical calls before danger closes in. Outside the window, the woods have fallen into dead silence; inside the control room, only the low hum of humming equipment remain… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 第三监视局.

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  50. You arrive at an apartment building on the south side of the city to visit a friend you have not seen in years. The door to Unit 305 is unlocked, but no one is home. A note has been left on the dining table. Your phone has no signal, and the hallway you just crossed no longer feels familiar. When you try to leave, the building changes. Explore a Shifting Apartment BuildingWith each new loop, it… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Loop Apartment: Visitor.

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