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Looking for games like BackRooms Nightmare? Here are top action recommendations with a horror focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Lost Day, Last Train Home or Endless Suburbia.

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    50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Lina is a normal high school student in Adelheid Highschool, except that her life is hell. Her father left her and her mother alone because of his scandal, her schoolmate bully her because of that, and at home her mother doesn't care about her anymore because of her "works". Then, a miracle comes that change Lina's life forever, yet ended life of many other in the form of world's end. Story "I… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lost Day.

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  2. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music
    88% User Score Based on 100 reviews

    This is a short horror-adventure game about being stuck on a train. Loosely based on a story of the same name I read on the internet. This game was submitted to MiniJam 47. The whole thing was written in C. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Last Train Home.

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  3. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    71% User Score Based on 58 reviews

    Embark on a bone-chilling horror journey in Endless Suburbia, created by only a single developer. Drive through a maze of suburbs as an eerie UFO invasion looms above, giant spiders weave their deadly webs, a malevolent killer mime haunts your every move, and an unseen presence follows your every step. Experience six different horrifying scenarios by starting the game again and again. Prepare your… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Endless Suburbia.

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    69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    76% User Score Based on 42 reviews

    Lured to a rural property in Massachusetts, college students Jessica King and Nathan Romero are thrust into a terrifying battle for survival against an otherworldly evil. Test your instincts and your will to survive in this retro-style survival horror adventure, inspired by the classics of the '90s. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Derange.

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    62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, gameplay
    70% User Score Based on 40 reviews

    Juken Jigoku is a Japanese themed horror game inspired by the fears, anxiety and doubts that students have to go through during their school life and the exams time. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Juken Jigoku.

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  6. "When I get to high school, I want to help others, just like you did for me."Synopsis Now a high school sophomore, Min Woochan recalls memories of an old childhood friend and decides to join the peer counseling club. There, he bonds with three other students, and together, they navigate their days filled with energy and joy, slowly healing from their collective traumas. Yet, the past Woo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Good Night, Every Night.

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  7. For best performance try downloading and playing locally! Story It's another beautiful day in the small town of Gladeville. Your family has always wanted you to continue the family business as a baker, but you've always dreamed of being a Herbologist. After school, under the guise of "finding new ingredients", you often find yourself sneaking into the forest, going on adventures and trying to … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Slime-pocalypse.

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  8. No Path Forward is a first-person psychological-horror story set in a small mountain village. This game serves to be symbolic of mental health struggles the developer has gone through leading to how he found his faith in Jesus. The anxieties of life have been weighing you down. You decide to listen to your coworker's advice and take a solo, overnight hiking trip through a part of the mountains … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to No Path Forward.

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  9. Survive through each day of your scholarship in this PSX-style game. Meet ambiguous people (and creatures), collect cosmetics, slide out of your dorm, uncover the secrets of this place or die trying! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nightmare Class Project.

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  10. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    86% User Score Based on 22 reviews

    Welcome to the Demo Release of Forgotten Villa! Step into the haunting world of Forgotten Villa, a horror game that will test your bravery and immerse you in a chilling narrative. This demo version gives you a sneak peek into the eerie atmosphere, gameplay mechanics, and the mysteries waiting to be unraveled in the full release. Features in this Demo: Explore the starting levels of the vil… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Forgotten Villa.

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  11. Remote Position is a story-driven horror mystery about obedience, secrets, and the unseen forces pulling the strings. A remote supervisor issues you strange, unnerving tasks. Each one drags you deeper into a puzzle of hidden motives and fractured truths. Explore a richly interactive environment, solve logic-based challenges woven into the world itself, and uncover the secret legacy your father le… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Remote Position.

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    66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization
    95% User Score Based on 20 reviews

    Path of Light is a stealth adventure game following the journey of Lumi, a little robot seeking to reclaim his town's stolen light. Escape enemies, solve puzzles, and navigate obstacles to ascend the Forgotten Chapel. Unlock AbilitiesAs Lumi progresses upwards through the Forgotten Chapel, he unlocks a total of four unique abilities to aid in his escape. Venture into LightExplore four shadowy l… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Path of Light.

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  14. Description A short - middle length Firewatch horror game with a retro vhs style and a branching narrative. You can have different conversations with characters and choose your response. Some choices have consequences... others don't. The game's story is relatively simple. The Story You (Max) have finished school and want to get a job. Unfortunately, you're just out of luck, and nobody a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 808 - Firetower12.

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  15. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, replayability
    96% User Score Based on 2,600 reviews

    You see a newspaper ad about a house-sitting job. Since you're short on money, you decide to sign up. What awaits you... Did I mention that the house you'll be staying at has the latest home automation systems of the 80s!? Now you know! Simply clap twice in any room in the house to toggle the lights on/off. We sure are lucky that there are no entities around that can take advantage of this. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to [Nightmare Files] Clap Clap.

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  16. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics
    88% User Score Based on 100 reviews

    This is a atmospheric horror game about a abandoned supermarket but... theres something eerie about this place could be haunted or maybe just squatters find out for yourself by playing this game If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Supermarket.

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  17. #GAMEINC23 GAMEINC23 is back again this year with a brand new theme in which we we will move backwards from this progressive industry to take a look back at beginning! This year will be one of the best year for GAMEINC  as we bring you the retro game and giving you one of the best experience as an early tester! What Is GAMEINC? GAMEINC is an annual game mini carnival held by the Semester 4 stude… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to amranpoji test.

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    25%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music
    42% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    "Theory" is an intense first-person shooter (FPS) game set in a post-apocalyptic world overrun by hordes of ravenous zombies. Players find themselves in a vast, desolate landscape As a survivor, you'll navigate through mountains, decaying cities, and treacherous rural landscapes, all while facing constant threats from zombies. Your arsenal includes an array of a handgun, and rifle and s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to THEORY.

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  19. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    76% User Score Based on 100 reviews

    We at Northtree Real Estate (in partnership with Optix Dynamix Labs) are proud to present our new, state-of-the-art, open house simulator! Come and take a quick tour of 15615 Hollow Oak Lane, a familiar and comfortable showcase home in one of our premier developments! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Open House.

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  20. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    84% User Score Based on 770 reviews
    Critic Score 50%Based on 5 reviews

    There is an unusual cabin deep in the woods. It had served as a laboratory and a dwelling for three generations of Lodgers. But as of late the latest Lodger has been noticing weird changes in familiar surroundings; things are missing, noises and rattle heard. Something odd is coming out of the woods. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Knock-Knock.

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  21. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    92% User Score Based on 176 reviews

    Expose the dark secrets and mysteries of your seemingly idyllic hometown in this romantic thriller! Will you fall in love or fall victim to its horrors? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Fernweh Saga: Book One.

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    65%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    88% User Score Based on 26 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 1 reviews

    The spirit of a little girl wanders the pages of a magical story book, searching for her lost memories, painting the world around her as she uncovers the fragments of her forgotten life. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Scéal.

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    83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, grinding
    83% User Score Based on 992 reviews

    Yan is a college student with a special girl at his side, and she is Yan's Guardian.「If my girlfriend is as beautiful as Mori, then my life must be blessed by gods....」When he is saying that, he has no clue that another girl is coming into his life.... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fox Hime.

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  24. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, monetization
    97% User Score Based on 180 reviews

    In The Rural Village of Nagoro is a short, side-scrolling game with minimalist gameplay ‘Interact button’ to tell a fate that falls on Nagoro village. Explore and press ‘F' button’ to greet all cheerful neighborhood. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to In The Rural Village of Nagoro.

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    74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:stability, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    86% User Score Based on 37 reviews

    The Shadow People is a retro point and click horror adventure game with a minimalistic aesthetic. As a student cramming for finals, you drive all the way to school, sit through class, and try to slog your way back home. But fatigue sets in, and dark creatures dance in the edge of your eyesight. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Shadow People.

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  26. 57%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, gameplay
    87% User Score Based on 16 reviews

    Hey new journal,My old journal ran out of pages, so you're holding the fort now. Let me introduce myself! My name is Amimi Imai, I'm 18, and most of my friends call me "Hanabi". Why? Well, I'm a big fan of fireworks! My mom loved them, and the way she always talked about them made me want to see them for myself. But you know, life happens, and I haven't had the chance to see them in person. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Sound of Fireworks: The Haiku.

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  27. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability
    91% User Score Based on 444 reviews

    Suoh Shirahane, a shy girl with a mysterious past, will begin her first year of high school at Saint Angraecum Academy, where she hopes to find a new beginning. She will navigate friendships and mysteries at her new school, and discovers that love can come in many forms. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Flowers: Le Volume sur Printemps.

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  28. WARNING This game may trigger seizures in people with photosensitive epilepsy. It is left to the discretion of the player. IMPORTANT The game focuses on exploration and leaves you in the middle of a tension. The game's story can be quite distracting as it is supported by lights and loud sounds. Consider that it gives you a lot of fear and is a difficult game. DEBT is a first-person psychologic… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Debt - Chasing Treasure.

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    81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization
    81% User Score Based on 258 reviews

    Blackhaven is a first-person narrative game that follows Kendra Turner, a college intern at Blackhaven Hall, a historic mansion burned during the American Revolution. Working alone on a holiday, Kendra uncovers a trail of secrets and misdeeds that spans centuries and may determine her future. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blackhaven.

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  30. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    93% User Score Based on 28 reviews

    Darkblood Chronicles is an old-school survival horror JRPG inspired by Persona, Shadowhearts and Parasite Eve. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Darkblood Chronicles.

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  31. One day, a man named Martin was conducting investigations about a secret cult, he was exposed and arrested by Zorya the daughter of the sun. He was imprisoned In the Nightmare which is Zorya's mysterious mansion surrounded with dark energy, ghosts and Illusions After he managed to pass Zorya's tests in the previous Chapters, He is going to meet Moria the moonlight and he will face a new kin… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to THE ILLUSION: CURSE.

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  33. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    91% User Score Based on 78 reviews
    Critic Score 50%Based on 1 reviews

    The Coma: Cutting Class is a survival horror adventure game. You are Youngho, a Korean high school student trapped and relentlessly pursued by a psychotic killer in the hellish corridors of Sehwa High. Run, hide, explore, and survive while piecing together the mystery of how and why you're here. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Coma: Cutting Class.

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  35. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, grinding
    90% User Score Based on 791 reviews
    Critic Score 78%Based on 3 reviews

    A group of friends unknowingly perform an occult ritual that traps them in an otherworldly elementary school. Here, the vengeful spirits of young children threaten their lives and their sanity, and the only hope of survival is to uncover the chilling details behind the murders of those trapped before them... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Corpse Party.

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  37. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    71% User Score Based on 674 reviews

    Warning: This game contains heavy material that might make players/audience uncomfortable. This game talks about serious issues such as bullying and suicidal thoughts in a new and different way that will hopefully be interpreted better by the new generation. In this game. This project is also personal to me. It is a small universe I created to make my zone-out thoughts and stories a reality. I ma… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Introvert: A Teenager Simulator.

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    44%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    47% User Score Based on 45 reviews

    Join Ludwig on an exciting journey through the world of physics. Find out how energy is created from fire, water, wind and sun and use them cleverly to protect the Robotronics on Unitron against the impending energy collapse! Ludwig is a new type of learning game, which not only conveys knowledge, but is also really fun to play! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ludwig.

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  39. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:character development, replayability
    90% User Score Based on 853 reviews
    Critic Score 66%Based on 15 reviews

    A botched ritual traps a group of high school students in a haunted school. Can their wits keep them alive? Kisaragi Academy student Mayu Suzumoto is transferring to a new high school, leaving behind a sizable group of friends and countless lovely memories. To help her cope with this move, her friend Ayumi has devised a seemingly innocent plan: the whole group will come together to perform a char… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Corpse Party.

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    47%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
    80% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    In Deadly Cosmic you play as Raquel, a scientist who needs to save her co-workers from an accident at the establishment where she works, but something is wrong. What happened to the company? What are these creatures? Most importantly, will she be able to survive? Deadly Cosmic is a short but fun game, inspired by the classic survival horrors of the 90s. We made this game in 15 days for a GameJam … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deadly Cosmic.

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    68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    68% User Score Based on 308 reviews

    Claire is alone, lost, and hunted. The world has quickly becomes shrouded in darkness with unseen threats stalking Claire from the shadows. Aided by her dog and armed only with a flashlight, Claire must conquer her fear and find her comatose mother. However, there are others lost in the darkness seeking salvation. Claire must decide who she is going to save. With every choice she'll begin to disco… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Claire.

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  42. After surviving the train crash at the end of ACT 2, Joey finds herself stranded and alone.  Alternia's deadly sun is rising, the empire is hunting for dissidents, and the scattered pieces of her portal home could be anywhere.  Fortunately, the young "seadweller" Fiamet arrives to show her the way forward: deep underground, into a network of ancient tunnels left behind by the adults who … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to HIVESWAP: ACT 3.

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  43. Journey Express is a hybrid 2D/3D adventure game that challenges you to get a party of travelers from their current home to a new life elsewhere. The road is fraught with dangers, and you must carefully manage food, medicine, and money so that you and your party make it there in one piece!  TRAVEL & EXPLOREWhile traveling a world handmade in pixel art, explore each region in 3D! Acquire foo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Journey Express.

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  44. Drive the late-night taxi.Roam the streets of a city where no one can be trusted. Each night, you must pick up three passengers and take them to their fixed destinations. Where they want to go is already decided, but the route you take is up to you. Gather the clues.Talk to your passengers and pay attention to their strange words and behavior. If needed, take photos of their body parts to … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to WHERE TO?.

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  45. ■ Announcement Development has begun. ■ Overview The Last Student: Showa-Era Radio Room is a short psychological horror adventure set in a late-night school radio room in the Showa era. You are a student left behind in the school at night. To send “the last remaining student” home, you must make announcements over the radio. But— are those messages really reaching a “student”? ■ Story Autum… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Last Student : Showa-Era Radio Room.

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  46. Last One Standing Academy is an immersive visual novel rpg where you can choose your own path in this brutal world. Discover the hidden truths or focus on survival above else. Five hundred years remain before humanity reaches its new home planet. With resources running out, sacrifices are necessary. To control the population, the ship uses academics as a ruthless selection system. Students aged s… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Last One Standing Academy.

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  47. This is the first chapter of Agent of Strange — an upcoming story-driven RPG from the creators of the award-winning 'The Life and Suffering of Sir Brante', set in a mysterious early XX-century city. Get ready for a dark roleplaying thriller with immersive sim elements. Your every move will open a labyrinth of choices, possibilities and consequences. Create your unique story out of countless pie… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Agent of Strange: Arrival.

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  48. This Love, This Curse — Only 7 Days Left Live together with a flashy ghost girl for seven days— and survive her over-the-top love attacks. A stylish, slightly dark, yet heartfelt horror romance about youth, fear, and self-control. A flashy high‑school girl ghost suddenly appears in your home and begins enjoying life with you—completely uninvited. She will never take your life. After al… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Seven Nights Ghost 2.

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  49. This is a visual novel depicting the taboo relationship and crucial decisions between a "Chimera" girl—an artificial lifeform—and the young man who becomes her tutor. ■ StoryMeeting you was a calculated trap. Can I truly say, with my head held high, that I’m glad we met? I am still searching for the answer. Since the day we met, the gears of my life have spiraled out of control. I… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to UR CHIMERIC SAI.

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  50. 59%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Wittengrad Is No More is a surreal, narrative walking sim with horror elements. The city's foggy streets will lead you through the story of a single evening in Barnaba’s life. You will encounter the peculiar inhabitants of Wittengrad, though… does it even matter? After all, Wittengrad is gone. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wittengrad is no more.

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