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Games like Calm Before the Storm

Looking for games like Calm Before the Storm? Here are top arcade shooter recommendations, selected from player-similarity data — start with Internet Cafe Simulator 2, Fresh Start or Realm of Dread.

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  2. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    89% User Score Based on 1,846 reviews

    Feel Good Post-apo simulator of cleaning up and repairing a fallen world in single-player FPS mode. Clean polluted environment, repair, renovate and turn on objects long forgotten by time. Make new friends, take care of nature or even plant a forest. Give these places a Fresh Start! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fresh Start.

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  3. Realm of Dread is a singleplayer, psychological horror game with survival mechanics. One night, you woke up in a world filled with supernatural entities. Once you realize your family is missing, you will go into the dark and look for them. As you walk in the dark forest, you will find abandoned places to explore and you will find new equipments to fight. With each fight, you will be one step close… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Realm of Dread.

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  4. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    90% User Score Based on 459 reviews

    Roadmap About the Game Start by running a saloon and carve your own place in the Wild West. Shape your bar, hire help, and get drawn into the lives and troubles of the people who gather around your counter. Out here, honest business is rarely enough. See what it takes to survive the frontier. Run a working saloon from behind the counter. Mix drinks, cook meals, and keep supplies moving a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Saloon Simulator.

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    87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
    95% User Score Based on 42 reviews

                                       Anant Express – A Journey Into the Unknown Beware of the anomalies. If you sense something unusual, turn back immediately... Anant Express is set aboard a haunted sleeper-class indian train. You board the train as an ordinary traveler, but as the journey progresses, strange events begin to unfold. Mysterious passengers. Shifting compartments. Whispers in the d… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Anant Express.

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  6. 97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    97% User Score Based on 2,145 reviews

    Welcome to Whisper Town—a cozy and heartwarming game about decorating, organizing, and uncovering little stories. You’ll step into the role of the town’s all-around housekeeper, taking on charming, quirky tasks: moving into new homes, tidying cluttered rooms, preparing new shops, sorting through treasured keepsakes… even tracking down cats! Complete each task to earn rewards, collect furniture, a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Whisper of the House.

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    97%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    97% User Score Based on 96 reviews

    hate.net is....a minimalistic FPS movement shooter. An energy drink-sized time capsule of endless fighting. A micro-world of bots in a perpetual state of meaningless conversation with each other. Stay as long as you like - they've fought long before you, and they'll fight long after you're gone. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to hate.net.

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  8. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    81% User Score Based on 1,285 reviews

    Your quintessential construction simulator is here. Take a dodgy loan, restore a property, move in the locals, attend to their grievances, then celebrate with a pint in this fully-simulated, open-world 1980's Britain. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Landlord's Super.

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  9. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    91% User Score Based on 829 reviews
    Critic Score 8%Based on 1 reviews

    Quadrilateral Cowboy is a single-player adventure in a cyberpunk world. Tread lightly through security systems with your hacking deck and grey-market equipment. With top-of-the-line hardware like this, it means just one thing: you answer only to the highest bidder. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Quadrilateral Cowboy.

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  11. Time in Place is a cozy, interactive fiction where you experience life's journey through 6 distinct stages, all within the walls of a single, evolving apartment. Detailed, immersive interactions and sounds combine with a colorful, singular art style to create a rich world you can feel at home in. Each of the six levels is an endless morning from a unique period of life. A sunny day to put on … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Time in Place.

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  12. 48%Game Brain Score
    48% User Score Based on 5 reviews

    3rd PLACE GIGANTIC JAM 2025 Download the game for better performance About: Because of the loss of your mother and your desire of seeing her one last time you decide to build your own time machine in your garage. But beware, time does not forgive. Duration:  10min How to play: MOVEMENTWASDINTERACTLEFT CLICKPAUSETAB or ESC Gameplay: Use tools Solve puzles Drag & GET THE FIVE… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Where Time Ends.

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  13. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, story
    88% User Score Based on 832 reviews

    Run a shop in the zombie apocalypse! Trade batteries, craft stock, manage your staff, and fend off undead hordes. Will you be a hero, or profit at any cost? Your choices shape your store - and your fate. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Walking Trade.

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  14. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    93% User Score Based on 44 reviews

    Mow away your stress with the soothing hum of a well-oiled engine. Fire up your mower and cut every blade of grass in sight. Build your own lawn care service and work on everything from exotic to ordinary lawns. Relax and unwind in this satisfying lawn care simulator. Whether you’re hedging for perfection or tackling wild overgrowth, no lawn is too daunting with your growing arsenal of mowers, tr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lawn Care Simulator.

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  15. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, monetization
    84% User Score Based on 96 reviews

    Build Your Own Business Empire!Business Simulator 2026 is a business simulation game where you start from scratch and become a global giant. Make strategic decisions, grow your company, overcome financial challenges, and surpass your competitors! You'll develop all the skills needed to become a leader in the business world. Master marketing, production, and management processes while seizing oppor… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Business Simulator 2026.

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  16. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, music
    68% User Score Based on 113 reviews

    Roadmap About the Game Following a letter from your grandfather, you travel back to your birth country, Japan. He has passed away and left behind an old video game store as your inheritance. To honor his memory, you set out to restore the store to its former glory. That’s the heart of Gamer Stop: build the video game store you’ve always dreamed of. Gamer Stop isn’t just a simulation game… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gamer Stop Simulator.

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  17. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, optimization
    68% User Score Based on 100 reviews

    Restore Your Island is a slow, cozy restoration sim about healing a damaged island and building a peaceful home. Revive nature, and watch wildlife return as the ecosystem comes back to life. Explore at your own pace with your loyal dog by your side. Explore & plan explore the island, spot areas that need care, and choose what to restore next. Clean & Repair  remove trash, mend structu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Restore Your Island.

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    72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    72% User Score Based on 65 reviews

    Step into an uncanny building trapped in endless loops. Use the elevator, uncover unsettling anomalies, and evade the Entity lurking behind you. Liminal Exit, an immersive walking simulator inspired by liminal spaces. Can you escape, or will you remain forever trapped? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Liminal Exit.

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  19. 69%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    69% User Score Based on 54 reviews

    Cleaning? Did you say boring? No way! Cleaning Simulator invites you to grab your mop, vacuum cleaner, and sponge for a delightful cleaning adventure. Dirty floors, mountains of dishes, buzzing flies, dusty carpets, and chaotic rooms… They’re all waiting for you. But don’t worry—if you’ve got the right tools in hand, this mess will be sparkling clean in no time. Whether you play just to unwind o… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Cleaning Simulator.

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  20. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, optimization
    88% User Score Based on 3,760 reviews

    Roadmap About the GameTurn your dream of selling used cars into reality! In Car Dealer Simulator, you’ll learn the ins and outs of running a business from its quirky owner, Little Sam. He’s not great at keeping things in order, so your task is to buy low, fix up, and sell high. Over time, as you master your initial challenges, you’ll have the chance to take over the business, and then… Ev… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Car Dealer Simulator.

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  21. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, stability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, gameplay
    90% User Score Based on 126 reviews

    Welcome to Recycle Center Simulator: Prologue! Dive into the world of sustainable resource management in Recycle Center Simulato: Prologuer, where you take charge of collecting, sorting, recycling, and selling materials to build a prosperous recycling enterprise. Key Features: Build and Manage Your Recycling Base: Start with a humble warehouse, your central hub for gathering and processing raw… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Recycling Center Simulator: Prologue.

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  23. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, replayability
    84% User Score Based on 232 reviews

    Ghostware is a retro-fps combining the lore-heavy plot and exploration of adventure games with the fast action of '90s shooters. You and other ghosts have been trapped inside an arena FPS created by a wizard's unwillingness to overcome his nostalgia. Escape the past, shoot your way out. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to GHOSTWARE: Arena of the Dead.

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  24. 63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay
    100% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    A new psychological horror game from Aaron Wise. What is worse than working the night shift at your local mall? Not knowing that what you are doing is real. Experience a dark & foreboding story set within the confines of a seemingly abandoned shopping mall. Experience the epilogue "After Hours", an introductory chapter to a bigger story set within the same universe. After … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Patient: After Hours.

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  25. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, music
    82% User Score Based on 148 reviews

    Barista Simulator lets you experience making a wide variety of coffees just like espresso, latte, cappuccino or even your special mix of coffees. While managing your coffee shop, you play as a Barista and make the coffees your customers want. It's up to you to choose how to treat your shoppers. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Barista Simulator.

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  26. STORY: Embark on a Heart-Pounding Journey of Survival and Redemption in "Days End" - a Gripping Horror FPS Experience on Steam! As the deadly Xonobia Virus engulfs the country, leaving behind a trail of infected zombies and death, follow the harrowing tale of Chad, one of the few survivors determined to escape the nightmarish chaos. Joining forces with the ruthless gang, "Blackbird… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to DAYS END.

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  27. Embark on a one-of-a-kind journey of exploration in "Elevator Experience". Step into the elevator and prepare to be transported to a world of mysteries, where every floor holds a new adventure waiting to be unlocked. With its dynamic gameplay and immersive environments, get ready for an experience like no other. Game Features: Randomized Rooms Discover a myriad of themed rooms, each wit… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Elevator Experience.

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  28. Have you ever wondered what it’s like to manage a bustling store? In Town Market Simulator 2025, you take on the role of a market manager at a busy gas station, experiencing the joys and challenges of running your very own store. From stocking shelves and setting prices to handling customers and maintaining the shop’s cleanliness, this game offers a realistic and immersive management experience th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Town Market Simulator 2025.

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  29. HWTC is a mix of psychological horror and work simulation set in the fictional post-Soviet state, the Republic of Calvania. You’ll be exploring difficult themes that are part of our everyday lives - routine, negligence, and mental health - all while listening to the encouraging, Council-approved radio station. Few things are said directly, but many are left for your interpretation. The warehouse,… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to HWTC: Happy Worker Tool Company.

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  30. 55%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    75% User Score Based on 24 reviews

    Dive into the heart of a retro disco bar, where the beats are pulsating, the lights are bright, and every night holds a story. Under the Disco Lights - 80's Bar Simulator is a first-person, story-driven bar management simulation that puts you in control of drinks, moods, and secrets – where every choice has consequences. BAR MANAGEMENT & MIXOLOGYServe up cocktails, manage resources, and keep… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Under the Disco Lights - 80's Bar Simulator.

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  31. 47%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, humor
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, stability
    47% User Score Based on 104 reviews

    Play alone or with up to 4 players in 4 RVs.  Drive, maintain, explore, scavenge and hunt to survive the Long Drive North. Drive and maintain your trusty old RV: get hands on and refuel & repair your vehicle Survive an unforgiving world: manage your sleep, hunger and thirst levels, scavenge for parts, and hunt for food Use recipes and cook to survive Explore the wilderness: disc… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Long Drive North: Co-Op RV Simulator.

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  32. 98%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    98% User Score Based on 8,828 reviews

    Once you get tangled with the mob, you will forever be a part of the mob. At least they pay a decent salary and all you have to do is clean up after their dirty work, but you know what you’re doing. So clean crime scenes, outsmart the police and get ready for the next mission. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crime Scene Cleaner.

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    54%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    86% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    Strange statues have begun to materialise across the abandoned world of CONCRETE. They hold an unnatural grip on the minds of the recently missing population. Hired to explore this desolate world, you must rely on your wits, surroundings, and navigational skills to find and destroy these ominous figures. FIRST PERSON EXPLORATION Move freely through environments with a weighty and responsive play… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CONCRETE.

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  34. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    90% User Score Based on 4,754 reviews
    Critic Score 77%Based on 2 reviews

    Dread Delusion is an open world RPG brimming with strange places and dark perils. Carve your own path through the flying continents of a shattered land. Discover curious towns, unearth occult secrets, master powerful magic - and change the world through your choices. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dread Delusion.

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  35. 63%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, graphics
    82% User Score Based on 28 reviews

    The Silent Swan is a first-person open world narrative experience across a monolithic, derelict world. Mixing both the walking simulator and open world genres together, the game brings the meaning of openness to urban areas for the first time to this scale. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Silent Swan.

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  36. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    88% User Score Based on 19,142 reviews
    Critic Score 57%Based on 4 reviews

    Become the best thief. Gather intel, steal things and sell them to buy hi-tech equipement. Do everything that a real thief does. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Thief Simulator.

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    78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, story
    78% User Score Based on 179 reviews

    A utility worker earns for a ticket to leave the endless Siberian city of panel houses. Permafrost, day/night cycle, dynamic weather and open world. Feel the atmosphere of the northern city, having been in the role of a handyman. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to PANELKI.

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  39. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, replayability
    88% User Score Based on 180 reviews

    Far into the future, in the year 1999: David, a systems operator, runs from his troubles by taking a job on a space station. After arriving, his mundane work turns into a struggle for his very life as he makes a shocking discovery. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Titan Station.

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  40. 96%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    96% User Score Based on 9,706 reviews

    How much contraband, you think can be smuggled in one truck on a third-world country border? As a contraband police inspector, do Your best to find out! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Contraband Police.

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  41. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story
    92% User Score Based on 72 reviews

    Gameplay Welcome to the ultimate cooperative virtual reality experience! In this game, you and your friends will embark on a mysterious and thrilling adventure that will test your skills and courage. To survive in this strange and ominous world, you'll need to work together, using a combination of guns with realistic mechanisms and melee weapons to take down your enemies and make your way throu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Maze: Humanity.

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    93%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, stability
    93% User Score Based on 734 reviews

    Explore a decaying industrial world left behind in humanity's never-ending race to conquer the stars. Beneath its iron skies, desperate souls kill and steal for passage to the still-plentiful frontier worlds. Sink or swim in this high-octane first-person shooter with stealth and RPG elements. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fortune's Run.

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    58%Game Brain Score
    58% User Score Based on 15 reviews

    Story: Upon starting your new job as a night shift housekeeper, you start to experience strange events. Will these events reveal a dark secret? Or will they be the cause of your demise? Playtime:  ~25 minutes Controls: WASD - Move E - Interact R - Grab / Stop Grabbing Cart NOTE: This demo consists of two shifts (parts). The game is currently in development and will have mo… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Housekeeper.

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  44. "This house better be spotless before I come back!" This is a short indie horror game where you assume the role of a teenager tasked by his mom to clean the house during her night shift. A first person experience where you will have to do basic everyday chores, what might be boring if not for the supernatural forces brought along with the stormy night, turning simple mindless tasks into… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Chores in the Night.

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    57%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, atmosphere
    92% User Score Based on 13 reviews

    Step onto the lush & relaxing world of Putt in Parks, the most chill minigolf experience set in stunning, stylized landscapes. Embrace the delightfully melancholy & explore Putt in Parks' relaxing yet challenging courses. KEY FEATURES: Charming Courses: Wander through sun-dappled forests, a serene lakeside and a magical twilight mountain pass each lovingly crafted to inspire peace… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Putt in Parks.

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  46. "The only thing worse than being alone in the dark is finding out you're not..." Shuttered is a horror game that that gives you nothing but the an old camera to defend yourself. Use the flash to briefly light up the corridors and hope that you don't find something staring back. Find and rescue the souls of the innocent lives that were taken there whilst avoiding a variety of demonic ent… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shuttered.

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  47. Step into an abandoned hospital, where giant, hairy, wriggling caterpillars crawl through the eerie hallways. In this horror-themed VR mini-game, your mission is simple—but unsettling: grab them by the neck and toss them into the bucket. Immersive Horror Atmosphere – Experience the unsettling silence of the empty hospital as you track these grotesque creatures, each movement sending shivers down… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CATpillAr.

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  48. 18%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, graphics
    30% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Fishing Adventure VR is a typical fishing game, where the player can (drums) catch different fish species! Fish in USA, Hawaii and other unique fisheries. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fishing Adventure VR.

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  49. In "Mad King's Lair: Tome of Destruction," players are plunged into a dark and immersive world brimming with puzzles, formidable enemies, and an ever-ticking clock counting down to the game's calamitous finale. This is a storyline driven by the urgency of a time loop, which sees the protagonist re-living the same three days in a desperate bid to prevent an impending disaster. The heart… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mad King's Lair: Tome of Destruction.

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  50. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    87% User Score Based on 143 reviews

    Take a night shift job in a place that runs on habit, not purpose. Restock shelves, take deliveries, clean the mess, and try to make it till morning. Not everything feels right and you’re never quite alone. Something waits in the dark. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Corner Shop: NightShift.

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