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Games like Backrooms: The Travelers Guide

Games like Backrooms: The Travelers Guide

Looking for games like Backrooms: The Travelers Guide? Here are top open world survival recommendations with a horror focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Ascent, Nihil Ignis Incident 48 or Sanevol Incident 44.

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  1. Wake up in a cave buried deep beneath a floating island. Guided by a mysterious floating light, navigate through the underground and emerge onto the islands surface to learn more about where you are and why you’re there. Traverse a floating island in this first-person narrative exploration game. The game takes about an hour to play, and is designed to be completed in a single sitting.   … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ascent.

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  2. 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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  3. 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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  4. Wathitdew Record presents a new turn-based arcade fighting game featuring four universes from Wathitdew Game Studio franchises! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wathitdew Record™ Game Studio BATTLEFIELD.

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  5. In Red Door Yellow Door, plunge into the depths of your mind, starting with what seems like a normal ritual but quickly revealing its sinister nature. Navigate eerie and haunting environments as you uncover the true essence of this mysterious practice. Confront your deepest fears, solve intricate puzzles, and evade malevolent entities on your quest to find the elusive Red Yellow Door—the only esca… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Red Door Ylw Door Prologue.

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  6. 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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  7. All donations go directly to the Computer Graphics Club at Chico State, less a 10% donation to Itch.IO for hosting servicesEscape from Rogue Planet is a 3D action RPG game with focus on fast paced melee combat and exploration. Player have to find a way to escape from the confinement facility on Rogue Planet. Player controls a character starting in a small prison cell and have to find an escape ou… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fall 2016 - 470 - Escape from Rogue Planet.

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  8. 56%Game Brain Score
    56% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    Nyctophobia Bloodline is a sequel for our first game Nyctophobia Devil Unleashed. This is a Singleplayer Psychological FirstPerson Horror game developed by Solitary Games (Keneth Agar) A Filipino Horror Game Developer and Published by Lamina Studios. NOTE: This game is on Early Stage (DEMO) so expect a lot of bugs and glitches throughout the game. Thankyou! STORY :  Athan, a 25 years old man who … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nyctophobia Bloodline.

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  9. 42%Game Brain Score
    42% User Score Based on 4 reviews

    Silversoul Orphanage is a standalone realistic urban exploration simulation. A VHS Found Footage Urbex Sim horror with emphasis on atmosphere, unpredictability, realism and a non-linear design with subtle scares, focusing on the feeling of being stalked during an urban exploration. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Silversoul Orphanage.

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  10. "This is not the end even the star has fall." When a meteor hit Earth, the world experienced a devastating disaster. An unknown panspermia entered Earth and along with the meteor, caused a massive explosion that spread around the world. It took over the living fauna, controlling and mutating them into monsters. Soon, the unknown pan-species invaded the world and brought it to chaos. The player… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Starfall.

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  11. 52%Game Brain Score
    52% User Score Based on 3 reviews

    *Please Note: This is NOT a finished game. It is a heavily in-development build of the game and is currently a free, community based / purposed project for anyone to explore, discover or just mess around in. Welcome to Amouraa wastelanders... -Thank you all, for your time, feedback and participation. Excore: A Desolation Story About Polygonal Wastelands / Project Wasteland: The super continent … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Excore: Polygonal Wastelands.

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  12. 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 "ZUKAN MUSEUM … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to VIRTUAL LIVE ARENA.

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  13. 53%Game Brain Score
    53% User Score Based on 4 reviews

    A VHS Found Footage Urbex Simulation horror with emphasis on atmosphere, unpredictability, realism and a non-linear design, focusing on the feeling of providing a realistic solo urban exploration in a abandoned construction building. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Urbex Alone.

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  14. 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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  15. I saw that tall castle in my dream where normally there was an island... I'm now lost and there is no turning back... A lonely knight on top of a deadly castle... This game is a real time combat collectathon in the style of Dark Souls where you have to collect emblems to progress through a castle... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Project: Knight 2 Dusk of Souls.

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  16. 52%Game Brain Score
    52% User Score Based on 3 reviews

    *Please Note: This is NOT a finished game. It is a heavily in-development build / branch, constantly being worked on, in order to become the best it can be, before it reaches Steam and larger platforms alike. The build provided here on Itch.io is archived and therefore, NOT representative of the current state of development or the game itself. *You may likely encounter various issues related to a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wolfthorn.

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  17. THE DAWNING CLOCKS OF TIME REMAKE ® - Presented in cinema level HD and 4K graphics, reinventing a indie gem RPG as a Third Person Shooter and Survival game. Written by novelist Jake Stephen Jackson and featuring an epic soundtrack and full voice acting, THE DAWNING CLOCKS OF TIME REMAKE is the sci-fi noir game of the year from Spacefarer Games R&D. Sven Chandra, a bounty hunter from the Federat… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Dawning Clocks of Time Remake.

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  18. Summary:  This is a simple action platformer single-player 3rd-person game made in Unreal Engine 5, where you play as a farmer whose prize cow, Ole Bessie, has been taken by alien invaders who want to use her for some experiments. You must go after her by shooting and hacking your way through these alien freeloaders, get to a scout ship to reach the mothership, defeat the alien leader, and destroy… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Udder Abduction.

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  19. 61%Game Brain Score
    61% User Score Based on 15 reviews

    Iron Heart Iron Heart is currently under development, please stay tuned as we work on the game Iron Heart is a Soulslike Action RPG in a Steampunk and Victorian themed world. Experience playing as humanity's first cyborg soldier in a world infested with weaponized robots called Meks, that has gone mad under the influence of the Iron Heart.  Fight and explore through the grim landscape of the c… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Iron Heart.

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  20. 40%Game Brain Score
    40% User Score Based on 4 reviews

    ABOUT THIS GAME Story:In Ash Asylum you play an amnesiac thrust into a morbid, really creepy universe. After an accident you wake up to find that instead of lying in a hospital, you’re in an asylum with your head wrapped in bandages. Who the hell am I? What am I doing here? How do I escape? There endless questions eating away at you, and so too are the many puzzles you’ll need to solve throughout … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ash Asylum.

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  21. 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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  22. 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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  23. 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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  24. 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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  25. 40%Game Brain Score
    40% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    WARNING: Contains disturbing imagery, flashing lights, jumpscares and loud noises. Play at your own risk!  NOTE: I am a single developer doing stuff like this to expand my portfolio and learn more about making games. I still hope you enjoy.  Since 2019, the legend of The Backrooms has fast become the new era of horror, having spawned many videos, games, memes and bringing the concept of liminal sp… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Backrooms - Insanity.

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  26. Game Description Embark on an exciting 2D side-scrolling adventure where you play as the main character named Pandu, holding the fate of the world in his hands. Pandu is given the task of confronting legendary creatures and mythical beings that have been unleashed from a sealed ancient book. Pandu also must uncover powerful artifacts to face challenging bosses. Get ready for a thrilling adventure … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Angulandara: The Book of Myths and Legends.

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  27. 52%Game Brain Score
    52% User Score Based on 3 reviews

    Durium Hospital Lost Tape 95 is a realistic urban exploration VHS Found Footage horror mixed with survival horror and the third entry in "The Lost Tapes" Series. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Durium Hospital Lost Tape 95.

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  28. 52%Game Brain Score
    52% User Score Based on 3 reviews

    Discover the story behind the blood queen and bring an end to the evil entity which now inhabits the manor. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DEFILE.

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  29. DESCRIPTION Night Fall (Power of The Sun) is an upcoming wave-based survival shooter focused on moving around a strange and mysterious desert.  You play as an adventurer who's tasked with destroying the sun and saving the planet. You must activate a set of pyramid columns as you explore a world of strange creatures, treacherous storms, and mysterious architecture.  Play as you unravel the und… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Night Fall: Power of the Sun.

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  30. 58%Game Brain Score
    58% User Score Based on 17 reviews

    Sinopsis Embark on a mysterious adventure as you accompany ex-military officer Hans Novikov on his mission to locate the lighthouse keeper on a remote island in Northern Ireland.  But Hans's luck will be disturbed when the ship he was traveling on is shipwrecked and he turns up on the target island totally disoriented. In his quest for survival, Hans will venture deep into the island, revealing t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Lightkeeper.

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  31. 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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  32. Zyga Hunter is a game in which the player takes the role of the robot ZE-2001, a small repair robot that has been modified to capture aliens called Zyga. ZE will have to use strategy and problem solving to find repair parts for the damaged power grid, place traps and use tools to capture Zyga.  Zyga have infested several areas of the city and must be removed with traps and the areas repaired wi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zyga Hunter.

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  33. 50%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Four gems came into existence when the world was created, mankind fused these to create the aeternum gem, too powerful to be used by the humans, they decided to shatter the gem back into four pieces and hide it. Thousand years have now past and mankind now wants the power of the gems back... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Aeternum Quest.

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  34. 66%Game Brain Score
    66% User Score Based on 17 reviews

    This Game Include Invisible Monster 1 + Invisible Monster 2 with 80% discount ! Step into a tense first-person horror experience where survival depends entirely on your senses. The creature hunting you is completely invisible — you will never see it, only feel its presence. Every moment becomes a threat, and every sound matters. Key Features An Invisible Monster The enemy cannot be seen. T… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Invisible Monster Collection.

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  35. Dive into a wild west dungeon that is guarded by drink mobs that want you dead, and uncover what is behind your past... Armed with a revolver and your extravagance, you must find the truth about your past. Along the way, you may find many guns to use. Additionally, there a many different enemies. I may be wrong; please verify it at Bill's shop. He might know... Key Features Procedural Saloon… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Extravagant Barman.

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  36. 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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  37. 55%Game Brain Score
    55% User Score Based on 7 reviews

    "Welcome to Fairwind Isle - your brand new cozy Island home!" On Fairwind Isle, you can build, gather, and craft your way to the perfect island escape. Explore, trade, farm, and fish to thrive while meeting unique patrons, recruiting new allies, and welcoming permanent guests. As the island’s sole proprietor, it’s up to you to turn this sleepy retreat into a bustling haven for visitors, sailo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fairwind Isle.

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  38. The world is on the brink of war. Teams of highly skilled operatives have been dispatched on each side to end it. At all costs. As the Zero Dawn team discover more and more about this war, they begin to discover who they are really fighting for.Developed in Cryengine 3 - Zero Dawn uses the latest* technology to immerse the user in a world of secrecy, war and espionage. Use the environment around y… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zero Dawn - Chapter 1.

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  39. In Red Door Yellow Door, plunge into the depths of your mind, starting with what seems like a normal ritual but quickly revealing its sinister nature. Navigate eerie and haunting environments as you uncover the true essence of this mysterious practice. Confront your deepest fears, solve intricate puzzles, and evade malevolent entities on your quest to find the elusive Red Yellow Door—the only esca… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Red Door Ylw Door.

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  40. RCD 2: Cruise in Style with Fast Strip Fast Strip (OPC) Private Limited is proud to present RCD 2, your gateway to a world of exploration behind the wheel of a sleek Subaru BRZ! Embrace the Open Road: Unleash the Power: Take control of a meticulously detailed Subaru BRZ, renowned for its exhilarating performance and sharp handling. Explore a Vibrant World: Cruise through a bustling city en… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to RCD 2.

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

    Horla is a Horror game where you play as Moacir Gonçalo, a private detective that is hired to investigate an old mysterious haunted house. Moacir must embark on a journey in a house that seems alive, where rooms change places, shadow beings seem to follow him and traumas from his past come to life.  The detective uncovers the story of the spirit that appears to be controlling the house, an ancien… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Horla.

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  42. 49%Game Brain Score
    49% User Score Based on 7 reviews

    A VHS Found Footage Urbex Simulation horror with emphasis on atmosphere, unpredictability, realism and a non-linear design, focusing on the feeling of providing a realistic solo urban exploration in a abandoned apartment building. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Pripyat Block 1986.

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  43. Welcome to the Erithium: *Please Note: This is NOT a finished game. It is on development hold, but stays in an in-development state as of current. Strongly inspired by classic and early monster films, movies, shows, and more in early American film culture! Erithium is a retro style, vintage oriented, sandbox survival horror game, powered by unreal engine 4. It's an open ended horror/ story drive… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Erithium: Arena.

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  44. Velocity Holomatrix Warp 7 is a collaboration between experimental musician Sun Araw and digital artist Theo Triantafyllidis in the form of an hour-long interactive experience. VHW7 is an explorable digital environment that is reacting in real-time to an improvised score, recorded by Sun Araw with Polish double-bassist Tomo Jacobson at CPN Vinter Jazz Fest in 2017. It will be released as a standal… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to VELOCITY HOLOMATRIX WARP 7.

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  45. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 5 reviews

    Follow Milton, a farmer who witnesses strange events on his farm until he realizes that his cereal plantation is more alive than it should be.. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cereal Killer.

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  46. 30%Game Brain Score
    30% User Score Based on 6 reviews

    -X-ScornGames presents...  The unholy Christkind has inspired fear throughout the ages, persisting even into our present era. It infiltrates your dreams, unleashing its minions, the Christkind-zombies, to overrun your subconscious until you fall into their clutches, sealing your fate.  You, Karina, in your current slumber, you've been tainted by the malevolent influence of the Christkind. Now,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Christkind.

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

    The Adventures of Mr Hedgehog is a single player game where you take control of a small hedgehog after a storm has blown through the forest. Go on an adventure to see if you can help his friends in need. Explore rich and detailed environments as you make your way through the woods. Complete puzzles for your friends and invite them to your birthday party! But beware, there might be something dark l… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Adventures of Mr. Hedgehog.

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  48. Welcome, Seasonal Employee, to Our Store! The busy holiday season is upon us and we're grateful that you've temporarily joined our team. Unfortunately, our computerized inventory system is currently down. What this means is that if you have a customer who can't find a specific item and asks you to look for it "in the back", you must accommodate them. Now, our store's stock room is a bit differen… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to In the Back: A Retail Adventure.

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  49. 51%Game Brain Score
    100% User Score Based on 2 reviews

    In the middle of the night you receive a call from your niece saying that her mom ( your sister ) as been gone to Lencour Mountain the day before and she never returned. In panic you take your bag, your camera and go take your niece to a relative. An endless night is about to get down. Your goal is to find your sister and survive the night... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shadow Fear Path to Insanity.

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  50. 52%Game Brain Score
    52% User Score Based on 3 reviews

    Scopophobia is a horror happening in a hotel, your fear is the fear of the main character. Whether you can solve all the secrets of this hotel, or maybe not, depends only on you... You can follow the hotel by cameras, walk along the corridors, or explore the rooms, and the wonderful atmosphere will bring you to a complete immersion in this hotel. Immersive experience: Realistic graphics and soun… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Scopophobia Release.

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