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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. A signal that shouldn't exist. An archive that was never meant to be found. You are an operator assigned to investigate the Silence Archives — a classified repository of 120 intercepted documents, internal reports, and encrypted communications. Your terminal is your only interface. Your commands are your only weapons. Somewhere in the noise, a 47Hz signal anomaly pulses. The deeper you 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. WHAT THE HOUSE REMEMBERSWhat the House Remembers is a narrative-driven psychological horror experience centered on guilt, memory, and the fragile boundary between reality and perception. You arrive at a secluded house to care for the property while its owner is away. At first, everything seems ordinary. Then the house begins to remember. Strange sounds echo through empty rooms. Familiar spaces… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to What the House Remembers.

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  4. You are a renowned ██████  ██████████ tasked with solving a case involving ███████████ events surrounding one of the ██████  ████████ corporations. At first glance, the case seems routine: missing █████████, strange ████, and unsettling ███████ among employees. However, the deeper you dive into this enigma, the clearer it becomes that much more is at stake than ██████████ secrets. Game Features… 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. Explore a cursed environment shaped by echoes of the past, uncover hidden truths, and reconstruct fragments of a forgotten story. As you progress, your decisions and interactions will influence the outcome, leading to multiple possible endings. Solve observation-based puzzles, interpret subtle clues, an… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Echoes.

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  8. 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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  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. Welcome to Veil Obscura Services. The VOS Software Rehabilitation Division has a new file for you to process: First Faiths. WARNING: The terrain is unstable. Death is not an end; it is a necessary data point for your progress. Analyze threats, understand the software's mechanics, and report your findings. Key Features: Learning Through Agony: In a world where death is just data, every failure is a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to VOS: First Faiths.

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  14. YEAR 1985. WELCOME TO THE HEART OF BUREAUCRACY. You have just started your new job as a Human Resources clerk in a government agency. Your task: review incoming applicant files and decide who gets hired—and who doesn't. However, these files contain much more than simple job applications. Rumors of an unidentified disease are beginning to echo through the agency's corridors. The pressure is mounti… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Under Review.

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  15. Play the Free Demo Experience a substantial first chapter of Curse of Resthaven, fully voiced and spanning the game’s complete six-day loop—plus the first day of your next loop. Explore all four town zones, question Resthaven’s residents, trade with merchants, and embark on card-based expeditions. Your choices determine which of three story paths you begin to uncover. Your demo save carries ove… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Curse of Resthaven.

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  16. Edenai is at war. As the Lirian Empire advances westward, the Kingdom of Agram teeters on the edge of collapse. But beneath the battles and burning cities, something far older  begins to stir. In the midst of this chaos, fate draws three ordinary people together around an ancient artifact known as the Void Stone. Bound to secrets buried for centuries, it holds ancient power that coul… 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. The game is currently in development. If you're interested, wishlist and follow for Steam email notifications at launch! Recruitment Warning: A fake high-paying job lures you far from home and traps you inside a scam compound.Lured far from home by a fake high-paying job, you lose your documents, your freedom, and your way out. Trapped in a sealed scam compound under constant surveillance, you … 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. Welcome to the CheckpointThe year is bleak, the regime is absolute, and you are the last line of defense at the border terminal. As an immigration officer in Boarding Denied, your job is simple: verify documents, interrogate passengers, and deny boarding to anyone who doesn't meet the strict criteria. But in a system this corrupt, nothing is truly simple. Do Your Job or Lose EverythingYour fami… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Boarding Denied.

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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. Nimaat is a dark psychological RPG set in a distorted vision of ancient Egypt, where faith has fractured and the gods no longer protect the living. Explore cities, temples, and forgotten sanctuaries as political tension, divine manipulation, and spiritual decay spread across the land. What once inspired devotion now inspires fear. Engage in brutal turn-based combat where survival dem… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nimaat.

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  29. Volunteer Beta TestersHey everyone! I’m currently looking for a small number of volunteer early build testers. Feedback at this stage will directly influence the final release! The game is a slow-burn psychological horror experience with a grounded approach to violence and gore, restrained in some moments, overwhelming in others. It isn’t designed to be comfortable, and it may be too much f… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SUBDERMAL: This isn’t you.

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  30. You are Dr. Mehdi Algun, a linguist and researcher specializing in cutting edge pattern analysis. When military operatives arrive unannounced at your New York research lab, you're given no choice. Within hours, you're on a transport to a classified facility in the Arctic Circle. An impossible obsidian pyramid has appeared around the world broadcasting signals no machine or person can decode. You… 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. Introduction:When reality crushes ideals, when life erases hope, when everything you saw might be a lie—have you ever doubted that the reality you perceive may just be a carefully woven illusion? When memories can be tampered with and history can be whitewashed, what is illusion? What is essence? When consciousness is controlled and memory altered, and when conscience clashes violently with reali… 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. Can optimism survive truth?You are the Commander of the FRV Aurora, a Frontier Response Vessel dispatched to investigat… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Aurora Chronicles.

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  40. Suffer not the witch, the heretic, or the demon to live. Cleanse the world of evil. Clock out by five, because dinner is at six and you know the imp bile does not wash out if you leave it overnight.  Command your monastery as a true Inquisitor. Deploy a sizable toolkit of administrative and diagnostic methods to determine exactly what you're dealing with — a cursed saint at the end of their rope,… 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. 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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    Be careful where you let your eyes rest. Occupancy is a first-person psychological horror series built around interviews with people who lived through experiences that don't quite add up. A detective has spent years collecting these cases. Events that don't fit. Anomalies in survivors' accounts. Gaps where memory should be. Each chapter is one of those interviews, and you play both sides of it. … 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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  46. You decide who gets electricity — and who doesn’t. Directive 220 is a dark, atmospheric management game where you take the role of an energy dispatcher in a collapsing authoritarian regime. Every decision carries a cost. Hospitals, factories, the military, and civilians all demand power — but you will never have enough to satisfy everyone. For fans of Papers, Please and political management ga… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Directive 220.

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  47. We are currently in Early Development. Features, visuals, and content are still evolving as we continue building the world of Maji. Step into the city of Neo-Bandung, a place where modern life stands side by side with ancient spiritual forces. Dark spirits known as Dzinis have begun appearing more frequently, threatening civilians and pushing local militias to their limits. You play as Suaka, a … 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. Cannibal Date is a story-driven visual novel about pursuing a relationship with a woman suspected of being a cannibal, all while a wary detective keeps you under close watch. Win her over, make friends across the city, uncover hidden secrets, and gather clues for the detective. Through dialogue choices and interactions with the people around the city, you’ll build (or ruin) relationships, dig up s… 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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