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Games like ARCHIVE NINE: Release the Files

Games like ARCHIVE NINE: Release the Files

Games like ARCHIVE NINE: Release the Files

Looking for games like ARCHIVE NINE: Release the Files? Here are top action recommendations with a horror and mystery focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Silence Archives Terminal, Nomads Plague or What the House Remembers.

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  1. Hack into a classified archive of 120 intercepted documents. In this retro terminal investigation, every file you read alters reality — your observations are irreversible, the Federation is watching, and three divergent endings await based on how deep you dare to dig. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Silence Archives Terminal.

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  2. Lead a band of Nomads through the plague-stricken Manecia in a real-time tactical survival game. Manage scarce resources, choose your routes, and command specialized survivors in brutal battles where wounds persist, death is permanent, and every decision carries forward. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nomads Plague.

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  3. A narrative-driven psychological horror game where a secluded house twists memory into reality. As your sanity deteriorates, uncover a buried truth hidden within its walls before the house reveals what you've tried to forget. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to What the House Remembers.

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  4. Immerse yourself in the captivating world of intrigue and investigation in “Reactoryx,” a unique detective game featuring hidden object searches, challenging puzzles, and uncovering mysteries that could change the course of history. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Reactoryx.

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    You’ve been invited to an exclusive stay at the Beggars Hotel, a once-glamorous retreat where only the elite gather. But when the guests begin dying one by one, your dream getaway turns into a deadly game of survival. Who can you trust? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fame.

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  6. Intertwined FatesPray To The Darkness is a story of Mark, a man who has lost absolutely everything: his family, his daughter, his home, his job, and his very identity. The choice is yours: guide his path toward redemption, let it all drift away, or plunge his life into even deeper chaos. Time is ticking, and some tragedy is already beyond saving. The tenants of this place endlessly shape one anoth… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pray To The Darkness.

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  7. Immerse yourself in a first-person psychological horror experience where every choice matters. Confront the echoes of a forgotten past and uncover the truth behind your lost identity. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Echoes.

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  8. A mystical visual novel where ordinary school life intertwines with mysterious phenomena. Every decision you make could lead to uncovering secrets... or plunge you into even greater uncertainty. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bound Between Desks.

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  9. A first and third-person horror revival of Roberta Williams' Mystery House - the 1980 classic that invented the graphic adventure. A game night in an abandoned Victorian House turns deadly. Solve its puzzles, uncover a buried legacy, and escape before the house kills you. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mystery House.

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  10. 90%Game Brain Score
    90% User Score Based on 47 reviews

    A balut vendor's simple life turns into a nightmare—can you survive the shadows of Barangay Sak Dudol? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hapunan.

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  11. The Undergrounders is a gripping first-person, story-driven thriller that pulls you into a chilling underground world where survival is dictated by ruthless choices and moral dilemmas. Jack, a father desperate to save his daughter, finds himself trapped in a twisted game orchestrated by the Undergrounders, a shadowy group shrouded in mystery. Every step he takes unravels a deeper conspiracy, forc… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Undergrounders.

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  12. For years, Lisa has been haunted by dreams of a burning mansion. When she recognizes the place from a late-night television documentary, she decides to uncover the truth behind the nightmare in this story-driven first-person horror adventure. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pineview Drive 2 - Rising Storm.

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  13. 52%Game Brain Score
    52% User Score Based on 3 reviews

    As an agent deployed by Veil Obscura Services, your mission is simple: progress, perish, repeat. In this claustrophobic point-and-click horror experience, every corridor, every artifact, and every sound could be your last. Are you prepared to honor your contract? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to VOS: First Faiths.

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  14. Welcome to the heart of a 1980s bureaucracy. Review applicant files, cross-check records, and make heavy moral decisions. Amidst strange rumors of an unidentified illness, will you uncover the dark truth or become an accomplice to the system? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Under Review.

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  15. 98%Game Brain Score
    98% User Score Based on 86 reviews

    In this single-player narrative roguelite, govern a cursed island as you investigate your niece’s mysterious disappearance. Interrogate, trade, upgrade, and embark upon card-based expeditions to uncover dark secrets – before the next cataclysm strikes. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Curse of Resthaven.

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  16. Step into a broken world in this classic inspired RPG. Lead three heroes through a world scarred by war and shaped by the will of ancient gods. Uncover hidden secrets, confront powerful foes, and make choices that will determine whether Edenai survives or falls into ruin. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Realmbreaker: Awakening.

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  17. Trapped in darkness, uncover secrets, face nightmares, and survive the unknown. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Misguided Remastered.

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  18. They said fear could be measured, isolated, eliminated. They said the human mind could adapt. That sleep was a weakness of the human soul, a flaw to be cured. So they kept them awake. And then… they never slept again. When the last light went out, the signal didn’t stop. It remembered. It learned. It woke up. The Forgotten TownHidden deep in the northern Ural forests lies Novokirsk, a Soviet se… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Entity Unknown.

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  19. Lured by a fake high-pay job you're trapped in a scam compound. Teamwork is the only way out! In this 4-player co-op escape, get past guards and solve mechanical puzzles. Multiple side quests let you rescue victims and shape endings; anti-fraud knowledge woven in. Get out alive. Will you break free? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Escape the Scam Compound.

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  20. "Every face hides a secret. Every document is a clue. Your choices determine who gets in… and who gets away."In Entry Denied, you play as an undercover agent posing as a hotel security guard. Your mission? Investigate a suspected mafia operation—one guest at a time. Each day, you must inspect the documents and appearances of drivers arriving at the hotel. Are they who they say they are?… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Entry Denied.

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  21. Welcome to the Case Processing Unit. Classify forgotten reports, uncover hidden patterns, and discover why this backlog exists, and why you were brought in to handle it. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Archive.

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  22. 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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  23. SynopsisWhen former tightrope walker Elise Berrie accepts an opportunity at the renowned Moon Circus, she believes she has found the perfect chance to rebuild her life and return to the stage. But behind the lights, applause, and promise of greatness, the circus hides a web of secrets, impossible accidents, broken relationships, and presences that shouldn’t exist. What begins as a new professiona… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Circus of the Moon.

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  24. Verify documents, stamp boarding passes, and uphold the regime's strict laws at a dystopian airport terminal. Every decision matters: take bribes to keep your family alive, or stay loyal to survive your 20-day shift. But be careful: Some anomalies aren't found on paper. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gate B7.

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  25. Zili Diary is a psychological horror visual novel. Explore a cursed mall, make life-or-death choices, and fight to survive. Every action costs a piece of your soul. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zili Diary escape against witch.

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  26. THE FARM OF THE LIVING is a dark, text-based interactive adventure where your choices dictate the thin line between survival and ruin. The winter is coming, the silos are burning, and the dead are gathering outside the walls. As the First Ranger of the last agricultural sanctuary, you are responsible not only for defending the gates, but for holding a fracturing community together. Will you … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Farm of the Living.

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  27. About This GameShow Me Mercy is a mystery otome game that blends crime simulation, investigation, and choice-driven storytelling. Raised in a monastery, your life is thrown into chaos after the disappearance of your closest friend, the closure of your home, and a forced marriage to a powerful Duke. On your wedding night, you uncover a horrifying truth—one that leaves you with only one option. Ki… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 宽恕我(Show me mercy).

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  28. Face corrupted gods, survive brutal combat, and shape Nimaat’s fate in a world where faith itself has turned hostile in this dark psychological turn-based RPG set in a fractured vision of ancient Egypt. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nimaat.

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  29. A slow-burn psychological horror game where you explore a sealed underground transit system and confront a living infection that refuses to die. People are still there. They still breathe. They just aren’t in control anymore. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SUBDERMAL: This isn’t you.

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  30. A Black Pyramid materializes across the globe. Dr. Mehdi Algun must decipher why, before its hunger for death and suffering consumes everything. An ancient cycle of cleansing has begun. As madness spreads and humanity tears itself apart, choose: become the destroyer, or join the cleansed. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Black Pyramid.

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  31. ABOUT THE CHARACTER AND STORYYou are Sasha, a person who has lost both their memory and family. Thrust into a world torn apart by chaos and violence, your sole mission is to find your loved ones and save them. However, you soon realize that you are caught in a much larger and more dangerous fight for survival, one that will decide not only your fate but the fate of all humanity.STORYAfter waking u… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to project ZAKAT.

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  32. A Night Shift You'll Never ForgetThe library closed hours ago. The lights still flicker. The phones still ring. Someone is still returning books. Welcome to After Hours: Library, a first-person psychological horror experience where ordinary night shift responsibilities become a desperate fight for survival. Work alone through a haunted library from 12:00 AM until 6:00 AM, completing authentic l… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to After Hours: Library.

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  33. “The Xu Jing Chronicle: Illusory Dream” is a choice-driven visual novel. Some old peculiar research notes, inadvertently unlocked a gateway through time and space. What is illusion? What is reality? Make your choice and unlock exclusive endings. But there is only one truth! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Xu Jing Chronicle: Illusory Dream.

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    90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, grinding
    90% User Score Based on 1,129 reviews

    Last Report is a dark horror game where you play as a night shift park ranger. While monitoring the camera footage, you start noticing strange events. Uncover the terrifying secret of the National Park. Something moved in the window, but don’t worry it’s probably just another deer, right? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Last Report.

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  35. Eternal ONE is a visual novel game of futuristic fantasy genre, learning about secret of the city while resolving various request of Lucio City. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Eternal ONE.

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  36. Uncover the secrets of a forgotten mansion where every room raises new questions. A narrative-driven exploration game full of mystery and atmospheric tension. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crimson Mansion.

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  37. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    76% User Score Based on 1,966 reviews
    Critic Score 76%Based on 5 reviews

    Step into the shoes of a government official in a top-secret department of the Orwell surveillance program. Given the power to both uncover and fabricate "the truth", how far will you go in the service of your country? Season 2 of Orwell, the award-winning surveillance thriller. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Orwell: Ignorance is Strength.

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

    Rotten Crop is a horror experience inspired by the lost game “That Evil Farming Game”. Try to hide what you've done from your neighbors and the police.  Step into the quiet nightmare of a man trying to hold his life together while everything around him rots. THEY SEE. Keep your secrets hidden from the neighbors who won’t stop peeking, and the police who won’t stop asking questions. Something… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rotten Crop.

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  39. A crew of four. Mysteries at the edge of known space. A utopia that might be more fragile than it appears. The Aurora Chronicles is an episodic sci-fi visual novel where your choices shape relationships, uncover buried secrets, and test whether hope can survive what you discover. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Aurora Chronicles.

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  40. Command an inquisitorial monastery where faith, alchemy, and… creative interrogation techniques are your primary tools as an Inquisitor. Contain what can be contained. Purge the rest. Not everything is evil. Not everything is human. No one expects your judgment to be just every time. …Right? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Inquisitor Simulator.

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  41. When love feels safe but your heart still remembers the fire what will you choose? Live an emotional, choice-driven story with Jayce, who loves you unconditionally, and Selene, the one you can’t forget. Love, desire, and honesty collide in Pleasured Entangled. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pleasure Entangled.

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  42. 54%Game Brain Score
    54% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    A narrative game featuring fully written dialogue and atmospheric storytelling. Unravel the mystery behind the marriage of Maria Vasilyevna and Nikolai Andreyevich. Discover the significance of the mirror and the obligations and debts buried within the history of a wealthy noble family. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Visual Novel: DARKENED MIRROR.

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  43. Escape a twisted facility where reality bends around you. Sneak past The Guardian, use a camera with a reality shifting lens to break the laws of physics, befriend strange entities lurking inside, and uncover the dark truth of Mira Voss's life. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vossarium.

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    A detective is interviewing a survivor about a night that doesn't add up. Step into their fading memory, swap between survivor and detective to find what doesn't match the evidence, and help them remember what really happened. Something is keeping the night buried, and it knows you're looking. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Occupancy.

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  45. A strange psychological game where every click matters. Press the button… or don’t — but be ready for the consequences. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Do NOT Press Me.

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    40%Game Brain Score
    40% User Score Based on 4 reviews

    A dystopian management game where you act as an energy dispatcher in a collapsing regime. Allocate power, make tough decisions, and balance stability, government pressure, and citizen survival in a dark retro-futuristic world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Directive 220.

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  47. Explore the mystical world of Maji in a story-driven action RPG. Team up with Suaka and his allies to rescue the innocent from the grip of the dark spirit Dzuna. Face powerful enemies, uncover hidden secrets, and embark on a dangerous journey to find Suaka’s missing father. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SVAKA: Lost Legends.

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  48. "Welcome to The Bliss – where every worry goes away." Paranormal Grounds: The Bliss is a psychological horror narrative set within a failing 1970s government experiment. The story explores the concept of a "mental bunker"—an artificial, psychic containment simulation designed to be a perfect sanctuary, which has been corrupted by a trans-dimensional force known as "The St… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Paranormal Grounds: The Bliss.

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  49. You go on a date with a mysterious woman from a dating app. What could possibly go wrong? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cannibal Date.

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    51%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    83% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    BREAKING NEWS: There have been a record number of break-in murders to homes in the surrounding area. WARNING: STAY INDOORS and DON'T open the door. You play as George and you live with your parents and only brother in a remote cabin deep in the mountains. A brutal snowstorm sweeps through the area and stops your parents from coming home for the night. You boys grow hungry and your brother decid… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Knock.

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