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The Creeping Frost Days are growing colder, crops failing, and trees rot. THIS LAND IS CURSED! Grim-dark OSR to the core. Modular and ready to drop into any game. Written under the freezing moon.  If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Creeping Frost - OSR Adventure.

Witness Mongol’s fall into insanity slowly unfold as he tries to resists Agrippa’s maddening influence! "Mongol watched the weary head of Agrippa sitting on a mountain top, but terrified by the hideous noise it was making, he began to turn, fleeing from the laden locust that came out of its mouth and those of its wrathful servants. Since he couldn’t outrun them, he chose to hide near the burial-m… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mongol.

*** Content Warning: Shadows of Eldemir contains occult themes, unsettling horror imagery and moments of psychological unease which some players may find distressing. *** The year is 1890. London schoolmaster Lucian West has travelled across Eastern Europe to the remote village of Eldemir after his fiancée, archaeologist Eveline Carrington, mysteriously vanished during an excavation in the Carp… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shadows of Eldemir.

“Terrible things happening in the most distant borderlands,” says the emperor. “Odd monsters occur there, we’ve lost outposts under unknown circumstances, and dark sects seem to gather. In short, we know nothing for sure, but people desperately call for help. So I send you, my best scout! Do not interfere, just write the most thorough report. Power will be used then.” Will you adopt this story and… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Grim Lands Adventure.

54%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics

86% User Score Based on 14 reviews

"Djinn - The Forbidden Knowledge is a thrilling, open-world horror adventure with a retro aesthetic. Immerse yourself in this unique story as an Arabian Princess, trapped in a realm that mirrors your deepest fears. As you navigate the twisted world, confront your enemies and unearth the dark secrets that lurk within. Can you overcome your demons and escape this nightmare, or will it consume y… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Djinn - The Forbidden Knowledge.

(Game development in progress, screenshots will be updated when finalized.) This game is a dark, corrupted, and twisted otome visual novel full of bad, brutal, and merciless ends. Can you finally find a happy ending? Pfft... good luck. Remembrance is the standalone-sequel to Particles of Reality: Obsession. A summary of significant relevant events is included in this game, so if Obsession was to… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Particles of Reality: Remembrance.

92%Game Brain Score

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Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, atmosphere

100% User Score Based on 43 reviews

MITE is a third-person horror game, which makes use of Japanese folklore and a popular history of the regions... live the terror of being chased at night in the most haunted forest in the region, by a strange yokai who It haunts you when you stop looking at it. Chapter 1: A hiker who has lost his wife and son in one of the most enchanted forests in the region, a forest where one should not be … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to MITE - Terror in the forest.

A bunch of quirky "microgames," one-day RPGs that I typically whip up in three or fewer hours. This collection is to hold all the games for May so I'm not cluttering up my store page. I don't know that I'm going to get one done a day, but I'd expect at least 14 over the course of the month. Note: Despite being microgames/one-day projects, I have no sense of scale and many of these are closer to 10… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to May 2022 Games Collection.

Unleash a Torrent of Terror upon Your Game Within every shadowed corridor, beyond every forgotten tomb, they wait—not mere beasts, but nightmares given form. Darkened Denizens is a meticulously crafted compendium of over 130 monsters designed to inject a potent dose of grimdark horror into your Old-School Renaissance (OSR) and classic fantasy tabletop roleplaying games. For Game Masters who be… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Darkened Denizens: A Grimdark Monster Compendium for OSR RPGs.

Far beyond the known kingdoms and the raging seas, there is a fabled land. It is named in every tongue and spoken in every history. It is said wizardry is still practiced there, and dragons terrorize the land. It is said the truth of humanity hides there. It is known as Aleph- the first kingdom of humanity. Aleph is an original dark fantasy setting created to be broadly compatible with a wide rang… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Aleph: The Strange and Monstrous.

The world is dying. Only the strongest will survive. Something ancient has broken free. The barriers between the mortal realm and the abyss have shattered — and what has crawled through cannot be pushed back. Eternal Exorcism is a dark fantasy horror turn-based card game that plunges you into a dying world torn apart by supernatural forces, ancient grudges, and relentless, merciless conflict. Thi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Eternal Exorcism.

ABOUT THIS GAME: Waking into the VoidYou were once an ordinary mortal in the modern world. Through the mysterious Alaya Nexus, your consciousness has crossed reality to descend upon the ancient, enigmatic frontier of the Great Daqian. This is a land where the scholarly elegance of the Wei and Jin dynasties, the exotic allure of Silk Road dancers, and the bustling energy of earthly marketplaces coe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ALAYA: Tale of the Gloomy Dream.

discord: Game IntroductionIn 1990, feng shui master Wu Liang was hired by a real estate developer to survey the geomantic properties of a new construction site. Then, out of nowhere, a falling object struck his skull. When he awoke, he began seeing things no one else could— The doctors called it traumatic psychosis and prescribed medication and rest. But as treatment progressed, Wu Liang met ano… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 无量疯之章.

Tales of The Nightmares™ is a series of interconnected anthology games—an indie cinematic experience featuring an immersive narrative of cosmic and psychological horror, with a retro aesthetic inspired by the PS1-PS2 classics. ABOUT THE GAME:In this pilot episode, you will experience the accounts of Scout Houlberg, the prime suspect in the massacre of his squad during a clandestine rescue mi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tales of The Nightmares™ Episode One.

52%Game Brain Score

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Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, atmosphere

52% User Score Based on 73 reviews

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT FROM THE DEVELOPER :The nightmare is not over... İBLİS 3: PHENOMENA continues to grow with regular updates. New moments of terror, scenes, and mysteries will make the darkness even deeper. The İBLİS series is not about exploration or puzzle-solving; it focuses entirely on the horror atmosphere and the tension of the moment. This game is designed to keep you on edge and crea… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to İblis3:Phenomena.

69%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:story

96% User Score Based on 23 reviews

Join our community About the Game Kick brains, wolves, skeletons, ... Kick EVERYTHING! Kick'n Hell is a wild, unforgiving 3D precision platformer where your only weapon is your mighty foot. Kick brains as you parkour your way through the depths of Hell on a mission to defeat Satan. Every kick sends you flying, every mistake can cost you dearly. You'll need precision, skill, and a whole lot of… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kick'n Hell.

89%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, humor

Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability

89% User Score Based on 435 reviews

Put your jumping boots on, grit your teeth and hop into JUMP KING QUEST! Master platforming-combat inspired by Soulslikes and Fighting Games, explore a huge map and build your character to your own taste, as friends and strangers collide on the climb of a lifetime! In The Perfect World, people like you would not exist…As a mudman of the "Redfin" generation you awake in the era of ARMA… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to JUMP KING QUEST.

40%Game Brain Score

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54% User Score Based on 26 reviews

[The Strange City—A World of Mystery, Fear, and Survival] On an unsettling night, Agent G awakens after a brutal car crash. Disoriented and alone, she notices two mysterious lights drifting into the forest. Compelled by an inexplicable force, G ventures deeper into the unknown. Only by reaching the end of this haunting path will she uncover the true reason for her adventure—and the secrets that aw… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Strange City.

58%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:music

79% User Score Based on 24 reviews

About Your job is simple, drive your boat, collect the creatures. There shouldn't be any surprises, everything is explained in game, dont worry. This is a demo of my soon to release game on Steam. This was supposed to be a short project of about two weeks of development to fund my next bigger project The High School Experience but I ended up wasting three months on this xD. The game has some ha… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Undesired Catch.

77%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, graphics

Most mentioned negative aspects:stability

81% User Score Based on 52 reviews

Critic Score 63%Based on 2 reviews

Dive into Ayasa, a dark and mysterious platformer where light and shadow hold the key to survival. Journey through six haunting lands, solve challenging puzzles and restore balance to a world on the brink of collapse. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ayasa: Shadows of Silence.

A chain of heroes must pass on a sinister Curse as they seek answers and sacrifice themselves for a chance at salvation. In the end, they will return for one last battle, an attempt to forestall the rising doom, the end that was promised. Write your own grimdark saga in an epic replayable campaign. Autosaves only, death is part of the journey! Unique hybrid of roguelike and open-world rpg Battle o… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Eidolons: Netherflame.

65%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story

91% User Score Based on 22 reviews

BUILD YOUR OWN DOJO AND RULE! About the GameYour eyes suddenly snap open, and you find yourself in a chilling graveyard. The silence of the deceased envelops you, and you come face to face with a grim reality: You've been buried as a sacrifice in these accursed grounds. Thus begins "Mother Ghoul: The Curse of Unborns," where you are welcomed into the depths of a horrifying video game e… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mother Ghoul - The Curse of Unborns.

42%Game Brain Score

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50% User Score Based on 10 reviews

Critic Score 50%Based on 10 reviews

Experiencing the effects of a broken family and the heartache it brings, a young child escapes into a dark, whimsical dream world created from his memories. In this twisted nightmare, his past trauma manifests as terrifying monsters that seek to trap him here, which sets him on a journey to uncover what truly lies within his mind. As the monsters give chase, the protagonist will be forced to navig… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to In Nightmare.

43%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere

Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story

43% User Score Based on 272 reviews

Inner Chains is an FPS horror embedded in an unprecedented surreal world. The objective of the player is to understand and unravel the mysteries of the mystical world while overcoming many dangers created by the biomechanical environment. The world, in which we find ourselves in Inner Chains no longer resembles the one we know. It is the world that is hunting us – we are a small part of it trying… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Inner Chains.

77%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, stability

85% User Score Based on 323 reviews

Critic Score 48%Based on 2 reviews

Crypt of the Serpent King is a medieval first-person hack'n'slash dungeon crawler with roguelike elements. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crypt of the Serpent King.

46%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music

Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story

75% User Score Based on 12 reviews

Wake up from your eternal sleep and vanquish powerful enemies while wielding a multitude of weapons, shields, and magic abilities. Harness the Chaos Energy from your foes and increase your power to help you in your quest..... The first official title to be released by ShenaniganZ Studio, Chaos is a solo-developed 3rd-person Action RPG set in an unknown time where the world is wrought with creatu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chaos.

Nightfall Comes is a 3D top-view action game with rogue-lite, story of the four protagonists who gathered to the castle of certain land, led by their last lingering feelings in the extinct world. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nightfall Comes.

79%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere

79% User Score Based on 56 reviews

A woman with multiple personalities disorder and a doctor to uncover the mystery of her missing boy. A first person survival horror adventure game. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Noosphere.

69%Game Brain Score

Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay

Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization

100% User Score Based on 20 reviews

Sequel to "Gaia's Melody: Echoed Melodies." Echoed Memories is a dark psychological love story, with character development, understanding and acceptance at its core. It holds a balance of bright and cheerful to emotional and depressing, and follows the protagonists as they come to terms with their traumas. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Echoed Memories.

THE FLESH BENEATH is a body-horror deck-building roguelike. You play one of thirteen ruined souls descending into the cathedral under an old village — fighting through waves of grasping enemies, paying for your strongest cards in pieces of yourself, and dying so the dark can remember you. ═══════════════════════════════ THE BARGAIN ═══════════════════════════════ Every run begins the same… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Flesh Beneath.

Game SettingReturn is a 2d horror and mystery puzzle game with a local Chinese theme. Protagonist An Zhen lives in the southern fishing village. In order to look for the missing brother, she was guided alone on the legendary land. Through the multi-protagonist mode of exploration and interaction, the forgotten truth gradually revealed. The fires of many years ago, the strange villagers, the lost b… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Return.

A cult, a massacre, a dead family... Her Crown of Blood is an emotional, dark journey through the depths of hell. Play as Lydia, a mourning mother desperately searching for her daughter: a sinful soul she believes was cast into the fire. Discover traces of her as you brave the underworld, and gradually piece together the hapless life they shared... Fight off demons and gods in brief, snappy t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Her Crown of Blood.

About This Game## The Story Trace the distorted truth of the protagonist. Wounded inner thoughts and memories you wanted to deny will begin to tighten their grip on you. Key Features: 3-Chapter Structure: Follow the protagonist’s journey to recover lost memories through chapters set in a Hospital, School, and Home. Psychological Pressure and Plot Twists: Cooperate with allies, only to face th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ANIMA : Dark Fairy Tale for Adults.

When You Open Your Eyes… The Night BeginsYou sleep through the day. You wake when the sun goes down. Your routine is inverted, isolated, detached from the world outside. Each night, you rise inside your modern home believing you are safe—until you realize something is trying to get in. A calculated, persistent presence tests every door, every window, every weakness. It does not stalk for sport. It… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fiak.

Dracula: Blood Moon The Blood Moon rises once every 333 years. This time… it rises for you. Dracula: Blood Moon is a dark, cinematic stealth-action RPG where you awaken as the legendary vampire lord—reborn in a land that believes you to be a myth. Weak, hunted, and betrayed by history, you must reclaim your power, rebuild your castle, and decide what kind of monster you will become. Rule f… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dracula - Blood Moon.

The player awakens in a world woven from others’ nightmares — each one tied to their own past. Every level mirrors someone they once hurt, humiliated, or broke. Now, those memories have come alive, and each one is ready to claim them forever. The hero has tried to escape before. Countless times. They’ve fallen between levels, wandered in the void, and woken up “at the start” again. Endless … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Reverie: Who will Remember You.

Ashley and Josh, a popular YouTube couple known for chasing dangerous adventures, decide to film the ultimate forbidden journey: a trip to North Sentinel Island. Ignoring international warnings and laws meant to protect both outsiders and the island’s isolated inhabitants, they set foot on the island and are never heard from again. When news of their disappearance reaches the authorities, a cover… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to North Sentinel Island.

Step into an eerie silence, a place where childhood dreams have turned into eternal nightmares. You are a paranormal investigator, drawn by dark rumors of an abandoned school built on the ruins of an old orphanage where, decades ago, children died of a mysterious illness and abuse. You come for answers, but find only the remnants of innocence. These walls once filled with children's laughter, but… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Firefly Shelter.

Blood. Flesh. Cycles of death & rebirth. Inspired by the works of H. P. Lovecraft and legendary game titles such as DOOM, Quake & Half-Life, Bloodsmith is a cosmic horror action-adventure RPG; an FPS combining the Lovecraftian trope of horrors beyond human comprehension with the thrill of killing enemies mutated in all kinds of ways. You play as Quentin Ashborne, an archaeologist who d… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bloodsmith.

Lullaby of Lost Soul - is an anime-horror game developed using Unreal Engine 5. The game offers an immersive survival horror adventure where players must uncover the dark secrets of an abandoned Academy. Combining elements of Japanese animation with cutting-edge graphics, it creates a unique atmosphere of fear and mystery. Explore the eerie halls of the Academy, where mysterious shadows and parano… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lullaby of Lost Soul.

Set merely a few years after the events of the critically acclaimed survival horror game Darkwood, the sequel brings with it new lands and waters to explore, new creatures to fear, and new reasons to pray for the morning light. Featuring an entirely new story and new characters, the unfolding events of Darkwood 2 stand on their own, and can be equally enjoyed regardless of whether you’ve played th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Darkwood 2.

The Life and Suffering of Prince Jerian is a narrative role-playing game telling the story of a cruel world, where lawbreaking is met with severe punishment, and a crown prince must decide the destiny of the land. Whether you rule maintaining the old order, or create a new future is up to you. In the Great Arknian Empire, everyone’s life is determined by their birth. Such is the ultimate law lai… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Life and Suffering of Prince Jerian.

Try to endure pain like never before in this dark action-puzzle game. Find your way through a mysterious world filled with old ruins, restless spirits, and creatures that never stop watching you. Use your enchanted torch to guide you through the shadows, and fend off deadly, inconceivable horrors. Explore the fog-covered wasteland… and don’t let the flame die, or else… A world where nothing mak… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Erevos Descent.

Players will play as bystanders searching for the truth, gradually uncovering the mysterious veil of the school bullying incident by collecting clues left in the ruins. Top tier exploration experience In this process, players need to be wary of monsters bred by malicious intent, which hide in the shadows and wait for opportunities to move. And the player's task is to identify their true identi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to GET OUT SCHOOL.

Tormentum II is the long-awaited continuation of a dark adventure game inspired by the works of H.R. Giger and Zdzisław Beksiński. The gates to the surreal world of Tormentum open once again - a place filled with grim figures and revolting creatures, as if pulled straight from the worst nightmares. Its hand-drawn art, rooted in the legacy of great painters, is built to deliver a mood that crawl… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tormentum II.

A shadow stirs in the fractured realm of Mandelarium, where the Old Presence murmurs the Mandorla’s call. You are Lume, a solitary wanderer from the fog-bound port of the City of Thirme, haunted by visions of bone-white psalms and cosmic dread. Marked by prophecy but unproven, you must endure a brutal cycle of trials to unveil the truth behind the Mandorla — and challenge the understand of an one… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mandelarium.

Nilo wakes in a fragmented land of shadows and light, armed with nothing but a weaponized umbrella. To find his way back, he must traverse an out-of-this-world landscape, piecing together a broken past while fending off the hostile creatures that inhabit it. Master Tight, Tactical Combat Master tight, souls-like combat where each encounter requires patience and intelligence. Dodge to avoid en… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Memoria Wake.

EXPERIENCE A DENSE OPEN WORLD RPG inspired by Morrowind (Gameplay trailer coming soon, stay tuned) Awaken as The Fool, a being fused with a cursed, living jester’s hat: an artifact of ancient power and cosmic madness. Thrust into a vast, surreal land, you find yourself in a world gripped by conflict. False gods manipulate tribes through wrath, illusions, and endless cycles of suffering. The sa… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Holy Fool.

= Who are you when your mind becomes your enemy? = A survival horror in a surreal steampunk world of human phobias. Balance your mental health, which not only shapes your gameplay but also changes the reality around you. Escape from terrifying entities and capricious anomalies, and solve puzzles in randomly generated levels to discover who you are. = Protagonist = You play as a young mysterious… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to My Name Is....

Seven centuries in the future, humanity is collapsing. In an attempt to spare yourself the same fate as the rest of the system, you flee to the furthest away place you can feasibly survive: Pluto. Survive the downfall of humanity in a centuries old survival bunker, or at least the first week. Uninhabited for centuries. You crash land on Pluto, it's the furthest away place you could reach that… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Seven Days Until Morning.