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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, Endless Suburbia or Good Night, Every Night.

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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. 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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  3. "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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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. 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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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, replayability
    90% User Score Based on 61 reviews

    Buy the full game on steam or play the Free DemoInspired by the classics such as Resident Evil, Silent Hill and Alone In the Dark: Detective Stone investigates a shadow conspiracy. Explore atmospheric levels, fight monsters, and solve puzzles. Unravel a story of twists and turns. Choose classic fixed camera, or over-the-shoulder. Fight creatures and bosses with unique fighting styles that chall… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Connection: The Nightmare Within.

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  11. #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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  12. 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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    69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere
    100% User Score Based on 20 reviews

    UNGATEUngate is a narrative-driven, first-person survival horror game where you play as Jason, a young man searching for his missing friends inside a mysterious cave said to connect to another dimension—known by locals as the Gate of Hell. What begins as a rescue mission quickly spirals into a descent through a nightmarish realm—an ecosystem teeming with twisted creatures and ancient evil. Trapp… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ungate.

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  14. 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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  15. 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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  18. 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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  19. View Game
    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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  21. 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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  23. 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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    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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  26. 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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  27. 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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  30. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    89% User Score Based on 536 reviews
    Critic Score 50%Based on 1 reviews

    A highschool gang leader Ringo Ishikawa trying to live through his last autumn before graduation. With his best friends. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The friends of Ringo Ishikawa.

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  31. 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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  32. 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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  33. Istanbul, 1923. The occupation is crumbling. The streets are silent. A leprosy-like plague has turned the living into undeads: slow, relentless, and lethal. You are RJ Edwards, a British banking official sent to the Imperial Ottoman Bank on a promotion you never wanted. Shortly after you arrive, you find yourself in an abandoned office: crooked ledgers, scattered notes, a brass nameplate still… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Undead Chronicles.

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  34. SeeYou is a dark, medieval horror experience focused on exploration and puzzle-solving. There is no combat — only survival. Every creak, whisper, and footstep may draw attention from things better left unseen. Thirteen days and thirteen nights of absolute silence ended the world. Any living thing that made a sound during those days perished. When sound returned, it carried something with it — dar… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SeeYou.

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  35. Pilot Tycoon is currently in  early alpha and open for play testing!  The game is not feature complete and does include some grey boxes, unpolished graphics, audio and other unrefined "garnishes". However,  core gameplay is currently flying and looking for feedback! There is up to ��5 hours of playtime in this play test. Bugs and feedback can be provided on Discord! Thanks for playing. Game des… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pilot Tycoon.

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  36. How hard is becoming friends with others? Explore the challenging dynamics of high school relationships in "Where I Belong," a compelling visual novel that delves into the complexities of friendship, toxicity, and the search for one's place in a crowded world. In "Where I Belong," you step into the shoes of a high school student who has just transferred to a new school. Eage… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Where I Belong.

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  37. In this game, you will control Alex and Jade, a young couple who have recently moved to a new city called Mason Ridge and decided to host a mutual friend for a while. One day, they receive a package intended for the friend, and upon opening it, discover something unexpected that will change their night in ways they never imagined. The couple's survival will depend on making the right choices. … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Don't Stop Looking.

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  38. AIC, the Anomalous Investigations Corps, formed after the discovery of The Backrooms, bringing together the greatest minds and highly trained operatives, managing a sophisticated research mission throughout The Backrooms. As one of AIC's top researchers, you have been assigned an Cosmic Level mission after a man named James has phased into The Backrooms, leading to its discovery of existence. W… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Backrooms: Liminalphobia.

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  39. By day, the glittering theater strips of Hollywood. By night, a city you've never seen. When the border between two worlds begins to crack, everything you believed starts to fall apart. A cosmic horror × dark fantasy adventure woven with exploration, negotiation, and card-based combat. 4 chapters. 3+1 endings. The real story begins on your second playthrough. WorldHollywood. Bright lights, sol… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Replica Club √D-レプリカクラブ ルートD.

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  40. Figureless is a story-driven Action-Adventure Survival Horror where time is your greatest enemy. When a desperate call pulls Colt back to the hometown he left behind, a crash at the town’s entrance traps him in something far worse than he imagined. The streets are not empty. They are watching.   Colt never planned to return home. After a sudden city-wide lockdown disrupts his new life at… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Figureless.

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    49%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, gameplay
    82% User Score Based on 11 reviews

    After years of battling alcoholism and depression, a father finally finds the strength to seek the truth about his son. On a beautiful spring day in 1986, he sent his boy off to school — but the child never returned. No one knows what happened. The school administration remained silent, whether out of fear or denial. Overwhelmed by grief, the father tried to bury the horrors deep inside, drowning… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Erased Student.

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  42. Latest NewsDEMO COMING SOON Be part of shaping this game! Join our upcoming open demo and provide feedback. Add A Good Night’s Rest to your wishlist to be notified when the first demo drops! About the GameFace monsters from your subconscious by night and the struggles of young adulthood by day in this turn-based tactical mental-health cozy horror RPG to get... A Good Night's Rest. CONQ… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to A Good Night's Rest.

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  43. What you get: A Nightmare Beneath the Surface – A remote island, a hidden underground research facility, and horrors that should have never been awakened. Experience an intense 3-4 hour horror journey. Nowhere is Safe – Something is hunting you—multiple entities lurk in the shadows, waiting for the perfect moment to strike. A Dark and Twisted Mystery – You came here searching for your brothe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mumble Pines: The Arrival.

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  44. Lola Maria is a first-person psychological horror game where everyday tasks take a disturbing turn. Living with your grandmother, you uncover unsettling secrets as the line between family, memory, and the supernatural begins to blur. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lola Maria.

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  45. Story 210 is a psychological horror game where you experience the story from the perspective of a married man. Story 210 In Story 210, you arrive home and notice that something terrible has happened to your wife — and you'll live through what comes after. Gameplay Story 210 is a photo-realistic first-person simulator. Key Features Atmospheric environment and photo realistic graphics. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Story 210.

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  46. 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.

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  47. In RoadKill, a late-night drive home turns into a nightmare. After narrowly dodging a speeding car, you're left stranded on deserted roads — but something unnatural is still out there, and it’s hunting you. Explore an open, eerie town under the cover of darkness, search for a way to power your escape. Scattered notes and strange remnants hint at a long-buried legend — a presence the locals fear, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to RoadKill.

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  48. 63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics
    94% User Score Based on 18 reviews

    Lost Island is an RPG Maker MV game where you end up stranded on a deserted island by accident. Your goal is to find a way back home! Explore the island, interact with various objects and animals, and use the items in your inventory. You might even discover some secrets. Estimated playtime: 15 to 30 minutes. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lost Island.

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  49. Come forth and embark on a journey unlike any other, a test of survival, sanity, and ultimately, trust. Traverse strange, liminal realities alone or with up to three others, scavenge what's left, and fight to make it one more day in a dimension that's not quite real... and never quite safe. A DEAL YOU SHOULDN'T HAVE MADEYou were desperate. Life in the real world had become unlivable, until they… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chains of Reality.

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  50.                 《爱人:Aijin》 Aijin' is a Low-poly Chinese weirdcore(Dreamcore) psychological and survival horror game with multiple endings. you play as a student who has returned from the 'Lover Internet Addiction Treatment School.' After enduring severe psychological trauma, one day you discover the truth about 'Aijin' and your own identity. Personal Website TOKYO GAME DUNGEON 8_EVENT_GAME SH… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 爱人:Aijin.

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