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Games like Back in school: A short horror game

Games like Back in school: A short horror game

Looking for games like Back in school: A short horror game? Here are top puzzle recommendations with a horror focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with The Butterfly Sign, DreadOut or Doorways: Old Prototype.

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  1. 65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    71% User Score Based on 96 reviews
    Critic Score 49%Based on 3 reviews

    The Butterfly Sign is a detective story putting players into the role of the survivor of a disastrous incident. The protagonist takes an experimental drug which immerses him in the depths of his mind. In his memories, he will discover the ones responsible for the disaster, little by little, step by step... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Butterfly Sign.

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  2. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    78% User Score Based on 3,366 reviews
    Critic Score 50%Based on 3 reviews

    When twilight fades. Where darkness reigns.DreadOut is a third person supernatural horror game where you play as Linda, a high school student trapped in an old abandoned town. Equipped with her trusty smart-phone, she will battle against terrifying encounters and solve mysterious puzzles which will ultimately determine her fate.Help her overcome the challenges that will stand before her. Survive t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DreadOut.

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  3. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, monetization
    82% User Score Based on 305 reviews

    An immersive and twisted adventure created before the official development of the Doorways saga If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Doorways: Old Prototype.

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  4. 55%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, stability
    75% User Score Based on 24 reviews

    The Nameless is a classic survival horror game in a first person perspective set on an abandoned research vessel. EXPLORE Assume the role of an unnamed protagonist and take on the task of uncovering the mystery behind this "ghost ship" and it's former (and current) inhabitants. FIGHT OR FLIGHT? When encountering these "inhabitants", you must make your choice on how to deal with them. Each sc… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Nameless.

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    97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, gameplay
    97% User Score Based on 146 reviews

    This game is an anomaly finding (difference finding) walking simulator. Game description: Get out of the building via the stairway. Observe the levels carefully for a successful exit. If everything is consistent in the level with the baseline state, proceed. If you observe any anomalies, turn back! Once you're out of the building, you can start the game all over again to experience all the anom… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Stairway.

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  7. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    89% User Score Based on 798 reviews

    Description. Dreamcore is a psychological horror game that immerses players in the eerie atmosphere of liminal spaces. Offering a one-of-a-kind experience, the game enables players to freely explore expansive, non-linear worlds for extended gameplay sessions. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dreamcore.

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  8. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    96% User Score Based on 281 reviews

    ▼ Purchase FULL version on Steam ▼ More content, cutscenes, areas, and unlockables exist in the Steam version. Haneko has forgotten her assigned homework at school, and they're due tomorrow. Feeling she has no choice, she decides her only way to avoid failing the semester is to make a trip back to school at night and retrieve the assignments. But something's not right in the building... an… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Late Homework | 遅れた宿題.

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  9. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    84% User Score Based on 87 reviews

    BUY THE FULL GAME WISHLIST OTHER GAMES About the GameEmbark on an intergalactic adventure as Rina, a cunning thief in the year 2512 within the corrupt Galactic Empire. Get a preview of the game's start and tackle some tricky levels. Can you beat the challenges and triumph in this futuristic journey? Get ready for a wild ride in a tricky platformer with mind-bending challenges and seamless … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Portal Trial.

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  11. 30%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    30% User Score Based on 171 reviews

    I must kill...: Fresh Meat is a light horror story adventure game based on a sad story of a butcher. One day, one night and one accident will bring his misty past and memories to light. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to I Must Kill: Fresh Meat.

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  12. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, story
    72% User Score Based on 835 reviews

    Hello Neighbor is a stealth horror game about sneaking into your neighbor's house to figure out what horrible secrets he's hiding in the basement. You play against an advanced AI that learns from your every move. Really enjoying climbing through that backyard window? Expect a bear trap there. Sneaking through the front door? There'll be cameras there soon. Trying to escape? The Neighbor will find … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hello Neighbor Alpha 3.

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  13. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    56% User Score Based on 191 reviews
    Critic Score 68%Based on 12 reviews

    THE FULL GAME IS NOW AVAILABLE ON STEAM! http://store.steampowered.com/app/359580 Uncanny Valley is a survival horror indie game. We are tired of seeing action games marketed as survival horror,... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Uncanny Valley.

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    85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, music
    85% User Score Based on 114 reviews

    Lightless: The 21st Sacrifice is created in the style of point and click adventures from the early 2000s, and it offers a story-driven experience with puzzle-solving through an eerie atmosphere. The game uses unique in-game mechanics like the digital camera or the flashlight to emphasize the horror atmosphere and keeps creating suspense and a sense of discomfort. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lightless.

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    65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    65% User Score Based on 260 reviews

    Born from an Alternate Reality Game experience created by Alice & Smith in 2019, Cyrano Story is a complex puzzle game designed to ascend to intergalactic forces and give insight into the backstory of Funcom’s cosmic horror game Moons of Madness. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cyrano Story.

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  16. 57%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    71% User Score Based on 31 reviews

    The crazy inventor Heinrich Von Schinker is dead. Or so we thought until the nightwatchman told us his fantastic tale of the haunting of Von Schtinker's old castle. Yes it has been confirmed. Heinrichs' sprit (a.k.a. Bubble Ghost) has been blowing a bubble throughout the macarbe halls of his ancestral home. Your job is to help Bubble Ghost move the bubble through the 35 rooms of the castle, past a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bubble Ghost.

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  17. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, atmosphere
    89% User Score Based on 80 reviews

    Crowalt: Traces of the Lost Colony is an adventure game that is merging the traditional storytelling with modern-day pixel art graphics. This version is a prologue of the full game. If you like this, you can buy the full version. CHASING A MYSTERY THAT IS UNEXPLAINED FOR 150 YEARS A group of people who set out to establish the first settled colony in America in 1587, mysteriously disappears a s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crowalt: Traces of the Lost Colony - Prologue.

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  18. 38%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, character development
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    62% User Score Based on 13 reviews

    Sam suddenly disappeared, leaving just a strange symbol behind! What could that mean? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Witch College 2.

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  19. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    93% User Score Based on 2,412 reviews

    DESCRIPTIONS Saiko No Sutoka is a Horror Survival Game where you as a Protagonist must escape and avoid the crazy yandere girl who wants you dead. The Antagonist, Saiko Chan is a psycho Serial... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Saiko no sutoka.

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  20. 52%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, gameplay
    69% User Score Based on 26 reviews

    GET FULL GAME Dymension:Scary Horror Survival Shooter This is a horror game in the first person. You have to go through the first part of the game. You travel from city to city because you are not used to staying in one place. While working at a gas station, you come across a newspaper with a vacancy announcement for the position of a security guard, and by dialing the number, you were asked sev… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DYMENSION Prologue:Scary Horror Survival Shooter.

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  22. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, stability
    93% User Score Based on 46 reviews

    Black Chapter is a mystery-horror game inspired by Japanese RPG Maker classics with modern components mixed in. Play as Evan Gray, a high school student on a field trip to the famous Durhal Cathedral. Things take a terrifying turn when the class finds themselves imprisoned inside the cathedral. They then discover a killer demon lurks among them, pretending to be human! You must work together with … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Black Chapter.

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  23. In this survival horror game, play as Jonathan Blake who is awaken at night to find that he is not alone. Work your way through the apartment and try to survive your attempted ABDUCTION. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Abduction Prologue: The Story Of Jonathan Blake.

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  24. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    92% User Score Based on 1,237 reviews

    Kyle tries to prepare for his most important interview yet. Choose his path through 21 endings and accept the consequences in this comedic adventure. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kyle is Famous.

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  25. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, monetization
    86% User Score Based on 72 reviews

    Azurael's Circle: Chapter 1 is a horror-mystery adventure game where you must find the truth about your mother's death. What evils await you in the depths of the Lancaster farmhouse? The further you go, the more strange things get. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Azurael's Circle: Chapter 1.

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    72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability
    100% User Score Based on 23 reviews

    Mission Briefing: Ready to take to the stars, Recruit One? Tackle over 20 trials to prove you're worthy of joining us aboard Lightway Lines, a pioneering space tourism airline. Don't wait around – you're against the clock and a whole lot more in this sci-fi puzzler. Have you got what it takes? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Recruit One.

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  27. 53%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization
    81% User Score Based on 16 reviews

    Escape from the mine tunnels while hunted by an unstoppable beast and slowly being affected by a mysterious illness. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CAGE-FACE | Case 1: The Mine.

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  28. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    78% User Score Based on 634 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 3 reviews

    Microgames done spooky! Equal parts cute, creepy, and exciting, over 200 microgames across a dozen unique levels. A fast-paced adventure game with a twist. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SPOOKWARE.

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    73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    73% User Score Based on 738 reviews

    Left alone is a psychological horror game set in multiple believable interior and exterior environments. The game has a unique, old school, high octane atmosphere which means you'll feel like you're truly beginning an adventure you'll never quite forget. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Left Alone.

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  30. 99%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, graphics
    99% User Score Based on 76 reviews

    An hour of mystery, cannibalism and nob jokes Hair of the Dog is inspired and influenced by the classic 90s point & click adventure games, from its retro pixel-art style to its irreverent, sarcastic humour. This exquisitely voiced comedy provides an hour of frivolous point & click goodness like no other. Play in real time This game can be played in "real time". Meaning that if you play between th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hair of the Dog.

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    70%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, story
    75% User Score Based on 44 reviews

    Escape is an indie horror survival game with Lovecraftian elements. An ancient dark power is calling you and you need to follow its instructions to find an exit to escape.... or there is actually no exit you just get closer to the true fear..... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Death Escape.

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  33. 63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    66% User Score Based on 1,560 reviews
    Critic Score 55%Based on 4 reviews

    Daymare: 1998 is a third-person survival horror game that recreates the mood of iconic titles from the '90s, with a fresh storyline. An incident that turns a small town into a deadly zone, three characters to play with and little time to find the truth, before its mutated citizens abruptly end your mission. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Daymare: 1998.

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    53%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics
    90% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    "Rebound Gun" is an indie game with shooting and bullet rebound as its main theme. In the game, players will play as the protagonist Hyakka, exploring the imaginative world during sleepless nights. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rebound Gun.

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    87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, gameplay
    87% User Score Based on 548 reviews

    Relax with classic Mahjong Solitaire Puzzles. Tap and match beautiful tiles now! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mahjong.

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  36. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    97% User Score Based on 60 reviews

    Localization NotesThe English and Japanese translations have not yet been implemented.We are currently working on the English and Japanese localizations of Buy a Croquette!, and will release an update announcement as soon as the translations are completed. Stay tuned! About UsJoin our Discord: ysbxSfYaQs Join our players’ QQ group chat: 1061372406 Publisher's Homepage: Click on the publisher “Et… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Buy a Croquette!.

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    43%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, graphics
    63% User Score Based on 19 reviews

    Retro Rally takes you on a journey through the dusty roads of the past, whether you're a seasoned racer or a newcomer eager to dive into this legendary world. Prepare for a ride full of speed and excitement, as you push your limits against iconic cars and tough competitors! Experience the passion of rally with 18 legendary playable rally cars and 14 different maps! Each car will push you … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Retro Rally.

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    99%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, replayability
    99% User Score Based on 221 reviews

    Yuki is a narrative horror adventure set in a remote, abandoned school where memories linger longer than the living. A story shaped by memory, regret, and choice Words matter. Every conversation and discovery changes how the story unfolds. Three possible endings — each one reflecting your values and decisions. Face the past in fast-paced combat Confront lingering spirits in bullet hell en… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Yuki「清醒梦」.

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  39. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    91% User Score Based on 245 reviews

    Hunt creatures of the night in this Action RPG set in the suburbs of Arizona in the iconic 1980's. Choose a class, and take to the streets to save your small town from Baphomet and his demon generals. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kingdom of Night.

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  40. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music
    83% User Score Based on 24 reviews

    Willie's Nightfall is a first-person horror game. Explore the eerie offices of Willie's Company in search of secret documents. But you're not alone. The sinister company mascot, Willie—a distorted, murderous mouse—is hunting you down. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Willie's Nightfall.

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  41. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    91% User Score Based on 543 reviews

    Deadly Days: Roadtrip is an exciting action roguelite, that combines reverse bullet hell gameplay with strategic inventory management. Start your road trip through the zombie apocalypse! Fight your way through, gain experience and collect items to assemble an epic inventory. Craft more effective weapons and find out what items you can combine to withstand the ever-increasing waves of zombies. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deadly Days: Roadtrip.

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    90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    90% User Score Based on 761 reviews

    Roadmap About the Game Deck-building meets monster catching in this turn-based roguelike. Recruit enemy cards to your party as you dive into the depths of the abyss. Will you kill them or will you tame them? In Decktamer, you'll encounter creatures that have adapted to their strange environment: the abyss. Rumor has it that anyone brave enough to reach the bottom of the giant crater will fin… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Decktamer.

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  43. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    93% User Score Based on 9,338 reviews

    WARNING. Stay inside. Lock your doors. Close the blinds. Only let humans in. Eliminate all Visitors. An anxiety horror about paranoia in the End of Times. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to No, I'm not a Human.

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  45. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    87% User Score Based on 128 reviews

    All you need to know about that this place is that it was a really bad idea. You have to be brave and determined to learn all the secrets hidden in dark corners. Good luck, you will need it! Do you dare to face the revenge-seeking, bloodthirsty Krasue or the haunting demon Charles? This is just the beginning, more monsters are waiting for you. Collect as many bags of money as possible and escape… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Eyes: The Horror Game.

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  46. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    90% User Score Based on 367 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

    Lovecraft meets Papers, Please. Play as a lighthouse keeper and guide ships safely into the harbor using your radio. Survive the presence of something impossible, and don’t let the shadows consume you! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Static Dread: The Lighthouse.

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    93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    93% User Score Based on 122 reviews

    This is a first-person walking simulator + life simulation game with horror and thriller elements. Story: You are a young man gifted with the ability to sense the supernatural. To save money, you rent an unusually cheap apartment, believing you could coexist with “them” as you always have. But you soon discover that the disturbances here run far deeper—and are far more dangerous—than anything … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Haunted Room : 205.

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  49. 47%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, gameplay
    67% User Score Based on 21 reviews

    Nightmare Visions: Chapter 1 is not a traditional horror game. There are no save files. No skip buttons. This is a narrative horror experience, not a survival challenge. You’re not here to escape. You’re here to witness. Developed entirely by one person, not a team, in 1 Month as a Challenge. If you're expecting a AAA horror game, you’re in the wrong place. If you're ready for something differ… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nightmare Visions Chapter 1.

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