Games like Better Stay In The Dark
Looking for games like Better Stay In The Dark? Here are top puzzle recommendations with a horror focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with You Are The Serpent, Overgrowth or Clea.
1 View GameBecome an aquatic beast of the deep and reign terror in this unique, aquatic movement based Metroidvania. --- CREDITS --- PRODUCTION/GAME DESIGN Will Bertiz - https://www.willbertiz.com/ --- PROGRAMMING Lorenzo Torres - https://lorenleiro.github.io/ Khalil Clay - https://khalilclay.wordpress.com/ Will Bermudez - https://will-bermudez.com Will Bertiz --- ART 2D Sprites and Splash Images Bryan…
View Game2 View GameA procedurally generated dungeon crawler about cute animals and a cursed tree. ----- How to play: Enter a procedurally generated dungeon and find the exit Outrun the Overgrowth before it catches up to you Slay corrupted enemies and collect seeds to buy upgrades Rescue NPCs to unlock new shops, weapons, and abilities ----- Controls: WASD to move Left mouse click to attack Shift to sprint Space to d…
View Game3 View Game85%Game Brain Scorestory, gameplayreplayability, grinding93% User Score 114 reviewsCritic Score 64%3 reviewsClea is a single-player Horror Action game with a splendid story, good gameplay, and pretty visuals. You play as Clea, trying to escape from the monster-infested Whitlock Mansion while outwitting the Chaos Servants and solving intricate puzzles. The game focuses on skill-based gameplay, with no jump scares, and offers a deep dive into the dark history of the Whitlock family through collectible memory orbs.
View Game4 View Game72%Game Brain Scoreatmosphere, storygameplay, music72% User Score 64 reviews"Doorways" is a single-player Horror Action game, divided into three episodes, with a unique atmosphere and intriguing plot. The game is set in a small Argentinian village, El Chacal, where the Torres family, rumored to control the town through black magic and cannibalism, lived. The episodes include "Prelude" , "The Underworld" , and "Holy Mountains of Flesh" , each broker into different acts. The game boasts good graphics and a haunting atmosphere that adds to the overall horror experience.
View Game5 View Game80%Game Brain Scorestory, graphicsoptimization, grinding80% User Score 166 reviewsBrokenLore: LOW is a psychological horror game set in the eerie Japanese village of Kirisame-mura, haunted by the legendary Gashadokuro skeleton. Players unravel dark secrets and deep-seated hatred while navigating a circular, claustrophobic village structure that symbolizes an endless cycle of tragic events. The story follows Naomi Montgomery as she confronts sinister forces linked to an ancient temple.
View Game6 View Game89%Game Brain Scoregraphics, atmospheremusic, optimization89% User Score 94 reviews"ToruTaru" is a procedurally generated horror game where you must save your girlfriend from a demon-possessed mansion. Explore randomly generated levels filled with traumatized spirits, and use talismans to fight or evade enemies. Climb the mansion, help others, and build your rank as a ToruTaru explorer in this early access game. Your choices and experiences will differ each playthrough, making for a unique and personalized horror experience.
View Game7 View Game90%Game Brain Scorestory, gameplaymonetization, music90% User Score 420 reviewsDon't Be Afraid - The First Toy, is an introduction to the dramatic story of a boy kidnapped by a psychopath. Exploring the giant house of your torturer you will soon discover things worse than your childish nightmares. Take on the role of Jamie and see what phrase “The First Toy” actually means.
View Game8 View Game80%Game Brain Scorestory, atmosphereoptimization, stability80% User Score 262 reviewsIn "Root of Evil: The Tailor," players step into the role of a telepath named James, tasked with exploring the past of a house where a family was killed 20 years ago. The couple is believed to have committed suicide, but a series of strange occurrences have led to the belief that their ghosts still reside in the house. As James, players will use their psychic abilities to uncover the truth about what really happened to the family and bring closure to the daughter who was left behind.
View Game9 View Game76%Game Brain Scorestory, atmospherereplayability, stability85% User Score 248 reviewsCritic Score 50%3 reviewsViviette is a single-player Horror Action game with an intriguing story, set in the ominous Neuville's Mansion. Experience a distinct atmosphere with challenging puzzles, diverse items, and multiple endings. Immerse yourself in the original audio-visuals and beware of the lurking monster, while testing your logic and navigation skills.
View Game10 View Game88%Game Brain Scorestory, atmospheregameplay, grinding88% User Score 221 reviews"It Moves" is a survival horror game that traps players in a snowy town infected by a supernatural force. Players must navigate the town, avoid the creatures that lurk in the shadows, and uncover the mystery behind the haunting while managing their sanity and resources. With a focus on exploration and puzzle-solving, players must use their wits to survive and escape the town alive.
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