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63%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

90% User Score Based on 21 reviews

"NNNNNIGHT" is an adventure game themed around night. ◆ Story Morning has ended, and night has begun. Somewhere, many people are spending their respective nights. There are people walking their dogs, studying in their rooms, striving at work, and more... You observe the night until "she" becomes "morning". ◆ Game Features     A walking simulator where various events happen as you walk.     … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to NNNNNIGHT.

“LookFoorMe” is a horror game set in a modern city. ◆ StoryIn a certain town, someone went missing—though that’s nothing unusual in this country. “Her” voice was drowned out by the sound of cicadas. “She” lingered for a while, breathing in the scent of the earth. Rain fell on “her.” Snow fell on “her.” And even so, “she” remained there, all along. ◆ Features A walking simulator where various… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to LookFoorMe.

You are a student who has come to Russia on an exchange program. Alongside your studies, you have a hobby — running a blog about life in Russia for your American followers. One day, you hear rumors about a nearby village said to be cursed. Driven by curiosity and the chance to create unique content for your channel, you decide to visit the village and film what you find. According to legend, a … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Need For Scream.

90%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, atmosphere

98% User Score Based on 43 reviews

I came to know "her." Since then, I've felt someone's gaze from somewhere. Memories of the place I reached while searching for a lost dog in the past. I'm not sure if it's connected, but I did something. "NAGAISAN" is an adventure game based on urban legends. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to NAGAISAN.

About This Game An ordinary laundromat. Just a small anomaly. “Won’t Open. Laundry” is a short first-person exploration horror game set in a laundromat. You visit the laundromat as usual and do your laundry. But during that ordinary time, strange events slowly begin to happen. The sound of the washing machine. The low vibration of the dryer. The empty store. A space where only the waiting time … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 開かないランドリー.

HARUKOHARU is a puzzle adventure game. ◆Story Just before I drifted off to sleep, I felt as though I heard the voice of someone dear to me calling out my name. When I came to, I found myself in an unfamiliar space. “Oh, you’re awake? Then please take care of this.” In the room, boxes and blocks marked with various symbols floated in midair. “It’s all right—there’s no need… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to HARUKOHARU.

65%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

81% User Score Based on 31 reviews

My grandmother went to space—and came back. After that, the world began to spin, round and round...What was this country, this society, meant to be? We simply process the things that come our way. What was the world supposed to be like? I don’t know. SAYONALAIKA is an adventure game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SAYONALAIKA.

RouteWhom is currently in development. Please stay tuned for the upcoming demo release. [ About This Game ] RouteWhom is a first-person liminal space psychological horror walking simulator, depicted through the unique visual lens of early 2000s (Y2K) digital cameras. Set in deserted, modern Japanese-style environments that evoke a nostalgic yet deeply unsettling atmosphere, players must navi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to RouteWhom／ルートフーム.

"AYAKAisDEAD" is an adventure game set in the modern day. ◆ Story One day, my dearest friend passed away. It was an unexpected accident—she must have still had so many things she wanted to do… I was asked to sort through her belongings. As I picked up each item and drifted into thought, memories of her came flooding back. Good memories, bad memories… none of them mean anything an… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to AYAKAisDEAD.

"Landomayzer" is a first-person adventure game. ◆ Story I have been chosen by the “Queen.” Whether by design or by chance, I must swiftly complete the tasks given to me. The city we live in is ruled by the “Queen,” and her orders are absolute. From this moment, I must fulfill my role. ◆ Game Features A walking simulator where various events unfold as you move. Examine objects t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Landomayzer.

66%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere

88% User Score Based on 26 reviews

"VeryVeryHouse" is an adventure game set in a strange house. ◆ Story We moved into our new home, full of happiness. We talked about little things, and laughed at little things. Then, strange things began happening around the house. A staircase we didn’t know appeared in the hallway, and unfamiliar objects showed up in our rooms… But even those unexpected surprises can be kind of … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to VeryVeryHouse.

87%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability

87% User Score Based on 125 reviews

The last scenery you faced was a quite unfamiliar hotel office. Leaving all the uncertainties behind, you have to perform significant or insignificant tasks from here on out. -256 is a pixel graphics first-person mystery hotel walking simulator. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to -256.

Story: Upon starting your new job as a night shift housekeeper, you start to experience strange events. Will these events reveal a dark secret? Or will they be the cause of your demise? Playtime:  ~25 minutes Controls: WASD - Move E - Interact R - Grab / Stop Grabbing Cart NOTE: This demo consists of two shifts (parts). The game is currently in development and will have mo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Housekeeper.

74%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability

86% User Score Based on 37 reviews

"CHURIP" is a horror adventure game set in modern times. On the day of the funeral, her casket was beautifully adorned with many flowers. She often appears in my dreams as she was when she was alive. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CHURIP.

This is a funny movie theater where you can watch any kind of movie. I saw a movie here. It is a story of a high school boy “Sota Sakurai” until ※※※※※※. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ?? Movie Theater.

98%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

98% User Score Based on 5,330 reviews

Find your way out of Babbdi. A short, first person exploration experience. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to BABBDI.

95%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding

95% User Score Based on 148 reviews

You don't know how you got here, and you don't know how you'll leave. Wander the depths of the Backrooms in hopes of finding something more. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Within the Backrooms.

FRAGMENTS OF FEAR is an episodic psychological horror anthology that explores the terror hidden in the mundane. Each chapter tells a self-contained, found-footage story of fear and survival, while slowly piecing together a larger, ominous narrative. You know that creeping dread when you walk home alone in the dark, or when you are waiting in an empty room and feel someone watching you? This colle… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fragments of Fear.

Step into the shoes of a gas station attendant working the graveyard shift. At first, it’s just another quiet night—until unsettling strangers begin to appear one after another. Their presence feels wrong. Their stories don’t add up. And with each encounter, your grip on reality slips further away. Pay at the Pump is a psychological horror game inspired by the eerie atmosphere of early 2000s survi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pay at the pump.

67%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay

100% User Score Based on 18 reviews

■ Before You Buy: Recommended For Horror Beginners: This game avoids excessive jump scares, prioritizing a slowly tightening sense of psychological dread. ■ About the Game A deep, rural village in 1990s South Korea. On your way home from work, walking alone down a dark road with only a few dim streetlights, you encounter a mysterious incident. Experience the eerie events unfolding over just thr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Way Home | 집으로 가는 길.

38%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding

64% User Score Based on 11 reviews

Kidnapped and awakening in a strange room… a small creature that looks like a rabbit—but isn’t—greets you."UsadaMAZE" is an adventure game with puzzle elements. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to UsadaMAZE.

86%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability

86% User Score Based on 56 reviews

You’ve wandered into a strange dimension while shopping. A mysterious monster is chasing you, You must escape. "Backmooms" is a first-person adventure game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Backmooms.

41%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics

70% User Score Based on 10 reviews

You entered by choice. Can you find your way out?The Soviet era has long faded into history. But its shadows still linger... In the heart of an abandoned scientific facility lies a mysterious anomaly. This place exists outside of time, reason, and logic. You are a scientist, an investigator accustomed to confronting the unexplained. But what awaits you here will turn your world upside down. Wha… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Soviet Anomaly 7.

56%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics

92% User Score Based on 12 reviews

Explore an isolated space station to uncover a dark secret behind the station's true purpose. Search for clues in a 1st person perspective. Question your crewmates. Research your loss of memory. Discover what happened to the missing Overseers. This experimental interactive short story will keep you guessing until the very end! FEATURES Immersive First Person perspective. Fully vocalized by ta… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Forever Space: First Person Edition.

58%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay

73% User Score Based on 30 reviews

Who are you? A question that haunts you as strange events unfold around you. You're trapped in a house that feels eerily familiar, yet it twists and reshapes itself with every cycle. Reality warps, rooms shift, and the boundaries between past and present blur. Your mind fractures with every second spent inside, teetering on the edge of sanity. Will you uncover the truth, or will you be lost to th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MIRROR MIRROR.

83%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story

83% User Score Based on 155 reviews

A unique atmospheric suspense game developed using the latest Unreal Engine 5 technologies such as Lumen and Nanite. With every step you take, Liminal Shift pushes you deeper into an eerie, unsettling experience like no other. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to LIMINAL SHIFT.

67%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, gameplay

95% User Score Based on 21 reviews

After school today, I talk with her again. Through the window, I see the sunset and someone playing in the schoolyard. We simply watch the scene or share memories from the past."TABLE GAME END" is an adventure game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to TABLE GAME END.

92%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding

92% User Score Based on 92 reviews

Spot anomalies and uncover hidden clues to escape an office where overwork turns strange and experiments happen more often than coffee breaks. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Office After Hours.

95%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

95% User Score Based on 3,407 reviews

Explore, admire and listen in this pensive artistic experience in PS VR2. Buy Pools at PlayStation Store. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to POOLS.

90%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization

90% User Score Based on 372 reviews

WHAT IS A LIMINAL SPACE?: Liminal spaces are those strange, evocative, and occasionally unsettling locations that appear to be the entrance to another realm. When someone enters a space that is outside of typical space and time, they are said to be in a condition of liminality. These people straddle the boundaries set by law, custom, and convention for the typical roles, behaviors, and positions. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DREAM LOGIC.

macOS Support Coming in 2027Backrooms: Insane will initially launch on Windows, with native macOS support planned for early 2027. Stay tuned for more information. About the GameBackrooms: Insane is a first-person psychological horror and survival experience inspired by the unsettling universe of the Backrooms. Explore seemingly endless spaces, find a way to escape, and quickly discover that yo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Backrooms Insane.

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.

49%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics

82% User Score Based on 11 reviews

You were once a noble lady of a castle, living peacefully—or so it should have been.When you awoke, all that remained was a desolate wasteland. You must crawl out from your underground shelter and head toward the promised place. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to JANKLADY.

“Nafuda Sagashi” is a psychological exploration game set in the liminal spaces of a Japanese school, where you wander through the building searching for lost name tags. You will walk through empty school corridors and classrooms, looking for name tags that have fallen somewhere, drifting along the boundary between the ordinary and the extraordinary. The places you encounter—deserted classroo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to NAFUDA SAGASHI - Identetey:Lost -.

◆ Story OverviewOne day, Sakura Miko and her fellow Hololive members were transported into an alternate future timeline. In this unfamiliar world, they encounter mysterious figures, strange phenomena, and unexpected challenges. To return home, Miko must reunite with her scattered friends and uncover the truth hidden within this warped reality. This is a 3D adventure game where the story unfolds t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Holo ADV: SakuraSingularity.exe.

Story Haruka had been steadily building her career as the popular virtual streamer Riruri Tachibana. One day, while livestreaming a horror game as usual, a strange glitch flickered across the screen, followed by a sudden blackout—the stream was abruptly cut off. After that, her PC went silent with a blue screen and couldn’t be rebooted. Though she apologized to her viewers and moved on by purcha… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Riruri Tachibana : Reincarnated.

55%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story

91% User Score Based on 11 reviews

We were spending our usual summer—catching beetles, chasing dogs, finding good spots. And then, we learned about her existence. MUBOSAMA is an adventure game based on urban legends. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MUBOSAMA.

86%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music

89% User Score Based on 47 reviews

"Night Nite" is a horror comedy adventure game set in modern times. ◆ Story One day, after finishing your errands and returning home, you encounter inexplicable events. It's a phenomenon resembling unseen ghosts, and you find yourself troubled by it. You spend your days in anguish, wondering what it could be. ◆ Game Features ・A walking simulator where various events unfold as you walk. ・Adv… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to night nite.

67%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding

67% User Score Based on 161 reviews

From the developer:We are not trying to invent something fundamentally new; we simply love the dreamcore aesthetic. However, it seemed to us that existing games often emphasize the unsettling side of liminal spaces, which usually evoke feelings of anxiety and loneliness. So we decided to create a softer, dreamier, and less frightening interpretation. We hope it gives you that very feeling of anemo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dreamcore: Rabbit Hole.

Playing as Normis, you act as a typical representative of the mainstream — a person without any special subcultural or social extremes. Your special feature — this is the most "ordinary", stable and traditional life, which creates a contrast with the more radical youth movements and subcultures that you will encounter. The main features of the game for Normis: You have to find a girl … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Normis Simulator.

77%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:story

91% User Score Based on 35 reviews

Out of curiosity, I’m walking toward the "town where all the residents disappeared." Suddenly, I hear a noise and turn in that direction, just in time to see a small animal scurrying away. That was... a fox! Come to think of it, what sound do foxes make again? "KONKONKON" is an adventure game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to KONKONKON.

76%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, replayability

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

89% User Score Based on 36 reviews

Your beloved employee is back! Before Exit: Gas Station is the next game in the franchise. You clean up your workplace, take care of the last customers, and make sure everything is closed. If every task is complete, you are safe. Otherwise, your boss will not be pleased! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Before Exit: Gas Station.

76%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music

76% User Score Based on 90 reviews

IN THE FACADE WE TRUST™ traps you in a corridor caught in an ever changing and increasingly unsettling loop. With each cycle, you’ll notice subtle differences, but your objective in this corridor is not just to observe the changes. As the narrative unfolds, you will be forced to place your trust in someone during each cycle. The catch? Who you choose to trust will depend on both the knowledge you’… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to IN THE FACADE WE TRUST™.

This Curse Is Metal as Hell! | Kusodeka Bayashi is a first-person horror comedy game where you take on the role of a young child who must confront the horrific entity assaulting his grandparents’ countryside residence. StoryYou’ve gone to stay at your grandma and grandpa’s house on the countryside so your mom can give birth to her baby in peace. Surrounded by such beautiful nature, Sodehiki Villa… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to This Curse Is Metal as Hell! | Kusodeka Bayashi.

55%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics

70% User Score Based on 30 reviews

"DogDogDog" is a horror adventure game set in modern times. ◆ Story Recently, you have been feeling like someone is stalking you. Every day, you feel anxious, sensing eyes and hearing noises all around you. Suddenly, you remember the pet dog you used to have. And then, you encounter a "DOG"... Yet life goes on. ◆ Game Features - A walking simulator where various events occur as you wal… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DogDogDog.

87%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

87% User Score Based on 82 reviews

"DINNERDINNNER" is a horror adventure game set in the modern era. ◆ Story You are a staff member at "DINNERDINNNER." Throughout the morning, afternoon, and evening, you encounter various people and strange events. Customers with bizarre stories, those engaging in trivial conversations, and others discussing incomprehensible matters. The town is filled with peculiarities, and you find it quite u… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DINNERDINNNER.

90%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, story

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability

90% User Score Based on 172 reviews

About this game   Night Bus is a thrilling public transit simulator that costs less than a bus ticket! Pick up passengers, take their fares, and drop them off at their desired stops in this hyper-realistic representation of 1999 New Zealand. Enjoy the beautiful countryside, cute sheep, and charming New Zealand architecture, and please ignore That Which Has No Eyes.     Key Features   Pick… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Night Bus.

87%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:music, atmosphere

87% User Score Based on 142 reviews

Seybul Tech is a walking simulator. Navigate as an office employee, confronting peculiar encounters while in search of an exit from this enigmatic abyss. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Seybul Tech.

55%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

71% User Score Based on 28 reviews

A slow-burning, psychological horror walking sim set in a haunted Japanese neighborhood. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blue Maiden.

43%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay

48% User Score Based on 21 reviews

Critic Score 79%Based on 1 reviews

Hidden Shelter is a first-person horror game, focused on exploration, developed by the White Vortex studio. It is under development on the Unreal Engine for Windows PC. Explore the area in search of clues and escape from a bloodthirsty being who wants to kill all those who approach the place. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hidden Shelter.