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Games like Backrooms - the original

Games like Backrooms - the original

Games like Backrooms - the original

Looking for games like Backrooms - the original? Here are top survival survival recommendations with a horror and mystery focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Echoes of The Backrooms: Remastered, Strongford Penitentiary Lost Tape 91 or Nihil Ignis Incident 48.

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  1. 62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, gameplay
    81% User Score Based on 27 reviews

    E.O.T.B is a first person psychological horror game and you guessed it, its theme is the Backrooms. Heavily Inspired by the eeriness of liminal spaces, i decided to make a rather cinematic yet creepier version of the Backrooms world.E.O.T.B REMASTERED:E.O.T.B REMASTERED is an upcoming remastered version of E.O.T.B, currently in development, offering the finest cinematic quality of the game, exactl… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Echoes of The Backrooms: Remastered.

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  2. 53%Game Brain Score
    53% User Score Based on 4 reviews

    Strongford Penitentiary Lost Tape 91 is a realistic urban exploration VHS Found Footage horror and the first entry in "The Lost Tapes" Series. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Strongford Penitentiary Lost Tape 91.

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  3. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Nihil Ignis Incident 48 is a realistic urban exploration VHS Found Footage horror title. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nihil Ignis Incident 48.

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  4. 55%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, music
    55% User Score Based on 9 reviews

    (Outdated version! New Build can be found in FB, VK or on my Discord Server)"Lost Life: Act 1 — Broken" is an indie horror project where you have a chance to explore a foggy town full of mysteries. A place where worlds collide ready for you to reveal their secrets."Lost Life: Aкт 1 — Broken" это инди хоррор-проект создаваемый одним человеком, где у Вас есть шанс исследовать туманный городок, полны… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lost Life : Origins.

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  5. You play as a lost explorer who will have to venture down in a cursed cave looking for artefacts, your only chance for freedom. A descent into hell through the progressive wake of statues who will come after you... when you are not looking at them!The lightStatues are stopped by light. Your lantern is your best tool at your disposal, you will need to be mindful when using it to progress further in… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Effigy : The Descent.

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  6. 52%Game Brain Score
    52% User Score Based on 3 reviews

    Sanevol Incident 44 is a realistic urban exploration VHS Found Footage horror title. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sanevol Incident 44.

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  7. 53%Game Brain Score
    53% User Score Based on 4 reviews

    Final Clue Oakloon is a Gritty Dark VHS Urbex Homicide Detective Survival Horror with combat and emphasis on atmosphere, as well as unpredictability, realism and providing a realistic solo urban exploration in a abandoned overgrown house in the woods & the feeling of being stalked during your investigation for the truth about an old crime case, you will have to fight your way through whoever resid… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Final Clue Oakloon.

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  8. 52%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    75% User Score Based on 20 reviews

    ABOUT THIS GAME Jurnal Malam Bestfriend, tells the story of two friends, namely Afdal and Rahmad, they have been friends for a long time, so you can be sure that their friendship will not be shaken. In this game, players will play the role of Afdal, a person whose fate is the opposite of Rahmad's, so one night Rahmad asks Afdal to help look after the house, but unfortunately, everything is not f… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Jurnal Malam Bestfriend.

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  9. 52%Game Brain Score
    52% User Score Based on 3 reviews

    Moundville Factory Lost Tape 89 is a realistic urban exploration VHS Found Footage horror with emphasis on atmosphere, unpredictability, realism and a non-linear design with multiple endings and outcomes. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Moundville Factory Lost Tape 89.

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  10. 47%Game Brain Score
    47% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    ANNOUNCEMENT:This game was originally free to play, but now I have an urgent emergency that could change my life. We found lumps or cysts in my grandmother's breast and she needs an urgent operation as soon as possible. It's a life-and-death situation, and my grandmother is the one who took care of and raised us. She's the reason I got into game development. I want her to see me become a successfu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Triple Hell.

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  11. 46%Game Brain Score
    46% User Score Based on 4 reviews

    Lakelight Elementary Incident 68 is a realistic urban exploration VHS Found Footage horror title where you unveil the past and afterlife through your camera. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lakelight Elementary Incident 68.

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  12. 50%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    76% User Score Based on 17 reviews

    The theme of the game You have come to that parallel universe that tries to trap you with feelings of nostalgia and fear and peace. Be careful; you don't want to be part of it. Explore the Unknown You found yourself in an abnormal place, an abandoned store, abandoned places. Empty corridors, a maze, flickering lights, Doors that emit a bright light are leading you somewhere… but where? Each level … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Liminal:Escape Route.

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  13. Life’s a Beach is a comedic sandbox adventure where you and a friend can explore a giant map, trigger bizarre in-engine story sequences, and laugh together on the couch—fast, chaotic, and endlessly silly. The game contains 11 achievements, 7 challenge sections filled with personality, wall running, and speed, and a 2-player mode that takes place on a single screen. Get your copy today! updates … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to life's a beach.

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  14. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, graphics
    76% User Score Based on 58 reviews

    Nextbots are mysterious and very dangerous entities that inhabit endless mazes of backrooms. Once you were unlucky enough to fall from your reality into their otherworldly world. Such accidents sometimes happen and now it has happened to you. From now on you have only one job - to survive and find your way out! Remember, each level of Backrooms is dangerous in its own way and you will constantly h… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nextbots In The Backrooms.

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  15. 24%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    38% User Score Based on 16 reviews

    Imagine waking up in an unknown environment. It’s dark. You have no idea where and who you are. Only a small alarm light flashes somewhere in the room. Something seems off. The room is filled with a strange soundscape. Start your adventure now and bring light into the unknown darkness. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to despatch: Entity Astray.

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  16. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, optimization
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, character development
    77% User Score Based on 3,899 reviews

    Buzz About the SoftwareThe SteamVR Performance Test measures your system's rendering power using a 2-minute sequence from Valves Aperture Robot Repair VR demo. After collecting the data it determines whether your system is capable of running VR content at 90fps and whether VR content can tune the visual fidelity up to the recommended level. For machines that are not VR Ready the tool can help de… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SteamVR Performance Test.

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  17. WARNING: This video game may potentially trigger seizures for people with photosensitive epilepsy. Player discretion is advised. IMPORTANT NOTE: The game focuses on exploration and builds tension to create a deeper and more meaningful experience. Its story is unveiled through imagery, subtle environment details, and full-motion video cassettes found throughout the game. Be mindful that it is a di… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Awoken: Chapter One of Reverie.

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  18. 44%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, optimization
    44% User Score Based on 86 reviews

    Affliction is a survival horror game designed to engage players with a thrilling storyline, surreal lore, sprawling environments, merciless foes, a chilling atmosphere, and an unforgettable gameplay experience. Players must explore, scavenge, and fight in order to survive and live to tell the tale. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Affliction.

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  19. 53%Game Brain Score
    53% User Score Based on 7 reviews

    This is an experiment you can't survive in North Sentinal Island , a first-person survival, exploration  game developed by Jayandhansurea .   explore  the massive North Sentinal island  and try to survive long enough to discover its terrible secret... if you dare. Explore a mysterious ever-changing house in a slow-paced, atmospheric world that combines both uncannily comforting and horrifyingly re… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nightmare on North Sentinal.

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  20. Get ready for a first-person horror, adventure and survival experience, enter the darkness in this adventure inspired by true events and enjoy incredible graphics generated in real time with Unity engine. Play as Thomas Baker and explore a remote town to discover the terrible evil that awaits there. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Bakerville Case.

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    43%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, story
    65% User Score Based on 17 reviews

    This game is purely for catharsis; there's no main storyline and it will never conclude. "9Shot" is a first-person shooter game set in a zombie-infested Tokyo streets . Your objective is simple: survive against waves of zombies for as long as possible. Earn points by killing zombies to upgrade weapons Endless Zombie Onslaught Experience relentless zombie spawns in a time-unlimit… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 9SHOT.

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  22. 96%Game Brain Score
    96% User Score Based on 53 reviews

    This game has both VR and Non-VR suport! The Arctic depths conceal mysteries that are impossible to fully comprehend. An tempting offer: a short contract, generous compensation, and an expedition beyond the Arctic Circle. How could one resist? Your task seemed simple — to service the carrier vessel of the enigmatic soviet submarine  called "Sever-3" (North-3). But fate had other plans: You volu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Project SEVER.

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  23. 52%Game Brain Score
    52% User Score Based on 3 reviews

    Reef Light Conundrum is a standalone realistic urban exploration simulation mixing themes of the paranormal & lovecraftian horror. A 90s VHS Found Footage Urbex Sim horror with emphasis on atmosphere, unpredictability, realism and a non-linear design, focusing on the feeling of exploring a old haunted ship. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Reef Light Conundrum.

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  24. Under Observation is a first-person, single-player horror game developed by a group of students from Kajaani University of Applied Sciences. In-game you are a researcher working at a Bioweapons R&D company, focusing on national security. You've been given a subject which you need to study and fill out a report on. Now the subject has escaped its containment and the facility is on lockdown. The… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Under Observation.

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  25. You arrive home and notice that something very bad has happened to your wife. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Story 210.

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  26. View Game
    63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    85% User Score Based on 26 reviews

    CONTORTED - First Person Horror game STORYSomeone close to you has gone missing and you believe the only way to get them back is to take the risk and go look for them yourself. GAMEPLAYEncounter variety of enemies where careful listening and observation is crucial to your survival. if you get attacked, your only options are either to react fast with your camera, or to run away. Use yo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CONTORTED.

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  27. Jump in solo or with friends! Virtual Live Arena (VLA) is now live!—a new platform where you can experience a wide variety of VR entertainment. The explanations are in Japanese, but you can enjoy most of the experience without understanding the language. It’s free to enter, so feel free to give it a try! ---------------------------------------------------------- ■CONTENTS 1 "Momo Kurumizawa… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to VIRTUAL LIVE ARENA.

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  28. 93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    93% User Score Based on 72,685 reviews

    Dive into uncharted waters in Subnautica 2, the hotly-anticipated sequel to Subnautica and Subnautica: Below Zero. Adventure alone or with friends as you try to survive on an all-new mysterious alien planet. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Subnautica 2.

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  29. 69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, grinding
    79% User Score Based on 38 reviews

    PLAY THE FREE DEMO!All the colors have gone missing from the world. While on a mission to bring them back you discover you are being hunted by those who would see the colors banished. Your only hope is a woman in red who may be holding the key to preventing the world from becoming discolored. Discolored 2 is a first-person puzzle horror filled with mystery and suspense. Taking place in a world … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Discolored 2.

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  30. View Game
    88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    88% User Score Based on 136 reviews

    Watertight is a short psychological-horror experience set aboard a 1950s deep-sea submarine. FEATURES Solve clever puzzles to restore your submarine’s critical systems Explore the submarine’s cramped, flooded corridors Horror ambience that amplifies claustrophobia A concise, intense experience designed to be finished in 30 minutes THE GAMEPLAYYou’re trapped in a failing submarine with syst… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Watertight.

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  31. 64%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    54% User Score Based on 48,084 reviews
    Critic Score 73%Based on 21 reviews

    Includes: Cities Skylines II - Landmark Buildings+ Tampere Map Set your City apart with 9 Unique Buildings based on famous landmarks from around the world. Included is also a map based on the geography of Tampere, home of the Colossal Order. The Landmark Buildings include The London Eye, Notre Dame, National Gallery, Grand Hotel, Botanical Garden, Nasinneula, Xi'ian Bell Tower, Sungnye and Nationa… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cities: Skylines 2.

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  32. Key Features: State-of-the-Art Graphics: Powered by the advanced Lumen and Nanite technologies, the game delivers ultra-realistic AAA visuals that make every moment intensely lifelike. Immersive UI Design: We've embraced a minimalist, modern, and clean user interface, emphasizing a seamless blend of gameplay and realism. Narrative Through Environment: The story unravels through the setting itse… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to I Can See You.

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  33. View Game
    25%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, graphics
    33% User Score Based on 27 reviews

    Several EpisodesJoin us into the abyss Evil Sinister will have several chapters, so stay informed by: And join: These smalls actions really help me a lot and you will get updates about the game release. About the GameEvil Sinister: Introduction In Evil Sinister you are an independent journalist thrust into the heart of darkness as you lead a daring investigation into an infamous abandoned hous… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Evil Sinister.

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  34. View Game
    98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:replayability, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    98% User Score Based on 85 reviews

    Stranded at an abandoned gas station in the middle of the desert. Losing your grip on reality. Dark rituals. Demonic pursuers. No escape. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ad Infernum.

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  35. View Game
    71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, story
    100% User Score Based on 22 reviews

    ABOUT DEIDTHRAW Choose your dead, each with different abilities and benefits then try and survive the unending hordes as long as you can, building defences, upgrading your character and defeating the boss.Features Fast, time respecting runs 106 Purchasable passive skills & upgrades Challenging gameplay 29 randomised run specific upgrades 4 Upgradable bonuses Gatherable Parts and ma… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deidthraw.

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  36. View Game
    73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    73% User Score Based on 529 reviews

    Welcome to the depths of the Backrooms! Dive into a terrifying and unsettling journey where reality fades and nightmares come to life. I am proud to present my solo-developed game, offering a total immersion into a world as mysterious as it is disturbing, soon to be available in early access on Steam. In this immersive survival game, you will explore the labyrinthine corridors of the Backrooms… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Backrooms Rec..

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  37. View Game
    42%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    56% User Score Based on 27 reviews

    I got a job as a night guard. They promise to pay a lot, but for my own safety I have to follow strange rules. As you progress, you'll have to find keys and open locked rooms. A first-person game with elements of horror. Explore the hospital and its rooms, collect batteries for your flashlight. The darkness can conceal various mysteries. Try to endure this shift. Hi, my name is Chris. I've … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gate of Souls.

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  38. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    76% User Score Based on 517 reviews

    Early access game!!!DISCORDRemake of the Granny game.If this idea turns out to be interesting, then I will continue to develop the game.Buy me a coffee (DonationAlerts) Other download links: Mediafire If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Granny Remake.

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  39. 32%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    40% User Score Based on 30 reviews

    Alone in orbit with a corpse and no way to reach Earth, play as an astronaut who must keep a defunct space station aloft. Maintain the onboard systems, deal with the constant threat of space junk, and navigate the dark halls in zero-gravity. Day by day more systems fail, and the void draws closer. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kessler Syndrome.

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  40. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, music
    86% User Score Based on 56 reviews

    Lost Alone Ultimate is a first-person psychological horror game designed to convey anxiety, distress, and terror. You will have to explore three different houses, avoid staying in the dark, and face moments of fear that will not give you respite. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lost Alone Ultimate.

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  41. It was fall 2018. A group of recruits from a private military organization took a basic combat training in a woodland near Witch Hills. A few days before the end of the training, the squad stopped being in touch. A searching group was sent to their landing place. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Old Evil.

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    93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    93% User Score Based on 16,087 reviews

    Lossless Scaling allows you to scale windowed games to full screen using the state-of-the-art scaling algorithms, as well as use ML based proprietary scaling and frame generation. Frame generation options: LSFG Scaling options: LS1 AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution NVIDIA Image Scaling Integer Scaling Nearest Neighbor xBR Anime4K Sharp Bilinear Bicubic CAS The latest feature allows you to use Lossle… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lossless Scaling.

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  43. View Game
    69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:atmosphere, story
    69% User Score Based on 52 reviews

    Mantra is a multiplayer (1-5 player) and single-player psychological-horror game with high tension. Do whatever it takes to save your soul that has been possessed by an demonic spirit. If you don't, demon will imprison you in hell for eternity. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mantra.

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  44. View Game
    86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    86% User Score Based on 83 reviews

    The first alien beings did not fall from heaven. They come from beneath the ground. They destroyed everything on the earth on their first appearance. THE HIGHRISE is a first-person survival game set in a high-rise building that has been sealed off by an alien monster invasion. Gather resources to make fighting weapons and survival tools. You must find and send a rescue signal at the end of yo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Highrise.

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  45. 56%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    56% User Score Based on 319 reviews

    An infinitely replayable stealth horror game set in high school - with destructible environments, randomized level layouts and a smart opponent that develops new abilities the more you play. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gravewood High.

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  46. View Game
    72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, graphics
    72% User Score Based on 109 reviews

    Disclaimer:Ezbench Benchmark is a MVP / Prototype. It has a solid benchmarking core, but a limited feature set. We are currently developing an advanced benchmarking tool, expect great things in the future!General Info: Ezbench Benchmark (MVP) is a GPU stress test tool that allows users to push their graphics card to its limits in order to test its stability and performance. With Ezbench, users can… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to EzBench Benchmark.

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  47. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Presented by Sunset Studios: A team of six CAGD (Computer Animation and Game Design) student who had 14 weeks to create a game from scratch. Welcome to a world where you and you alone must fight through hoards of Zombies, Wisp-like creatures, zombie heads and rats to make it to a safe-house, with nothing but a pistol and a bat. Players will enter a room needing to either exit the room without al… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Suburban Descent.

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  48. 51%Game Brain Score
    51% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    The report is official - Toony's Daycare has closed forever. The town is filled with questions-why has this happened? Where are the missing children? A private detective has been hired to find out what happened---but he finds out too much!   If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Toony's Daycare.

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  49. ⌚ Early Access - Welcome to Starwood Hollow! This is a very early version of Starwood Hollow — fully playable, but far from the complete vision we have planned. Over time, We’ll be adding new content, features, and polish, and with each major update, the price will increase. By getting in early for just $1.00, you’ll not only help support development, but you’ll also receive… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Starwood Hollow.

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  50. 40%Game Brain Score
    40% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    About the Game This is not your ordinary horror story. You begin at home, heading to a nearby store, but what starts as a simple errand spirals into a nightmarish journey. After leaving the store, you’re suddenly transported to three floating islands where terror takes shape. A mysterious, blue-skinned entity begins to hunt you down. Your only escape is to leap into the abyss. Surviving this … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to TWILIGHT OF XMAS.

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